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Resolution No. 15-08, Modifying the Planning Fee Schedule to Include Additional Fees and Amending Resolution No. 13-29 (Resolution to Adopt New Fees Associated with the Sign Code Update)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION (Motion):
Staff recommends that the City Commission adopt proposed Resolution No. 15-08 to add additional fees to the Community Development Department 2015 Fee Schedule. The Resolution, effective November 1, 2015, adopts six (6) new fees to accommodate new signage types associated with the amendments to the sign standards in chapter 15.28 of the Oregon City Municipal Code (Ordinance 14-1003). These fees shall be adjusted annually for inflation.
BACKGROUND:
After nearly 20 years without a significant change, Oregon City has been working to review our sign regulations to better meet the needs of Oregon City residents and businesses now and into the future. A comprehensive public process resulted in draft amendments to the limitations of the type, quantity, size, material, placement, etc. of signage allowed on public and private property in chapter 15.28 of the Oregon City Municipal Code. The Planning Commission recommended the City Commission approve the draft signage standards in October of 2014. The draft code language and associated implementation strategies were reviewed at City Commission Work Sessions in February and March of 2015. The Sign Code Update includes Ordinance No. 14-1003 to implement the amendments to the Oregon City Municipal Code, as well as Resolution No. 15-08 to adopt new fees associated with new signage types, and Resolution No. 15-09 to adopt a policy for cross street banners and banners on street light poles.