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HomeMy WebLinkAbout614-OB} P1 DATE: August 13, 2001 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for an amendment to Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8), and additions to Sec. 30-21.2(a) and 30-21.2(e) of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance. FILE: 614-OB STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of these amendments. It has become apparent that banners and outdoor merchandising have become somewhat of a problem in the historic districts. In an effort to correct these problems, staff is recommending that both be prohibited by ordinance. Banners are not currently defined by ordinance. Sec.30-21.2(a) (a) Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this Ordinance. (1) BANNER means a sign made of fabric or any nonrigid material with no enclosing framework. Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8)(c) C. Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs are prohibited in an historic district: (i) moving signs; (H) fence signs; and (iii) banners. Sec. 30-21.2(c) (e) Development Standards for Historic Districts. The following development standards apply to historic districts: (11) Outdoor Merchandising. No business shall display any merchandise outdoors within a historic district, �) P-1 DATE: October 8, 2001 TO: Historic Landmark Commission FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for an amendment to Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8), and additions to Sec. 30-21.2(a) and 30-21.2(e) of the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance. FILE: 614-OB STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request. It has become apparent that banners and outdoor merchandising have become somewhat of a problem in the historic districts. In an effort to correct these problems, staff is recommending that both be prohibited by ordinance. Banners are not currently defined by ordinance. Sec.30-21.2(a) (a) Definitions. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this Ordinance. (1) BANNER means a sign made of fabric or any nonrigid material with no enclosing framework. Sec. 30-21.2(e)(8)(c) C. Prohibited Signs. The following types of signs are prohibited in an historic district: (i) moving signs; and (ii) fence signs; (iii) banners for commercial use, to exclude U.S. and State flags; and (iv) other attention getting devices. Sec. 30-21.2(e) (e) Development Standards for Historic Districts. The following development standards apply to historic districts: {ll) Outdoor Merchandising. No business shall display any merchandise outdoors within a historic district.