File #: 2017-1648    Name:
Type: Report Status: Passed
File created: 11/10/2017 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 11/14/2017 Final action: 11/14/2017
Title: Appl. #PL2017-231 - SIGN APPLICATION - Dayton Hotel Historic Sign, 9 SE 3rd St; Ben Rao, applicant
Sponsors: Planning and Special Projects
Attachments: 1. Staff Letter, 2. Sign Detail and Images, 3. Sign Scale Comparison, 4. Table of Sign Applications 2001-Present-Number of Signs, 5. Location Map

Title

Appl. #PL2017-231 - SIGN APPLICATION - Dayton Hotel Historic Sign, 9 SE 3rd St; Ben Rao, applicant

 

Body

Issue/Request:

The applicant requests approval for one (1) projecting sign that is larger than the maximum size allowed by the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).  The maximum allowable projecting sign size in the CBD (Central Business District) district is 6 sq. ft.  The applicant proposes a 10.5 sq. ft. projecting sign with exposed neon lettering. The UDO grants the Planning Commission the authority to consider applications for signs that exceed allowed sign area. Staff supports the requested larger sign.

 

Recommendation

Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the sign application to allow a 10.5 sq ft projecting sign in the central business district.