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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO SIGNS
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Summary and Background Information:
The Land Development Code (LDC) (Ordinance #1798) was adopted by City Council in January 2009 and went into effect on March 1, 2009. The Land Development Code was a comprehensive update to the Commerce City Zoning Ordinance, which included a wide variety of topics dealing with development and land use, such as application types, zoning districts, use standards, subdivision procedures, design standards and signs.
After working with the document for approximately four years, there have been periodic updates to the code (approximately every 12 months). The intent of these revisions is to make minor changes, additions, or deletions to the LDC in order to continue to meet the needs of the community.
The proposed minor sign amendments for 2013 total 13 items that can generally be characterized in two categories. The first category includes updates to meet the needs of the community and the second category includes updates that are necessary to keep the code modern and meeting the needs of the community.
Staff will continue to monitor the LDC and track items that arise in order to make necessary changes in the future.
On September 3, 2013, the Planning Commission held a study session to discuss the amendments. After reviewing the proposed minor amendments, the Planning Commission had no additional changes to the proposed amendments.
On September 16, 2013, the City Council held a study session to discuss the amendments. After reviewing the proposed minor amendments, the City Council had no additional changes to the proposed amendments.
The Planning Commission is scheduled to hear the proposed amendments on October 1, 2013 and make a formal recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed amendments.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chris Cramer, Community Development Director
Staff Member Presenting: Paul Workman, City Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/A
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation:
The Development Review Team (DRT) is recommending that Planning Commission and City Council approve the minor amendments to Article VIII of the Land Development Code.
Alternatives:
1. The City Council may accept the recommendation for approval.
2. The City Council may request modifications or changes prior to approval.
3. The City Council may deny the recommended amendments.