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DATE: August 20, 2001
TO: Planning Commission -and City Council
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.
The Historic Landmark Commission considered 614-OB on August 13, 2001 and
recommended approval.
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; =d
(ii) fence signs; and
(iii) banners.
Sec. 30-21.2(e)
(e) Development Standards for Historic Districts. The following development
standards apply to historic districts:
(11) Outdoor Merchandisinn . No business shall display any merchandise
outdoors within a historic district.