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MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director
Joseph Fiss, Principal Planner
DATE: October 19, 2012 (CC Meeting of 1117/2012)
SUBJECT: Consider Resolution Directing the Planning Commission to Study,
Hold a Public Hearing, and Provide a Recommendation on an
Amendment to Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations) of the Zoning
Ordinance
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION
At the October 17, 2012 City Council meeting under Public Comment, a speaker
addressed the Council on the City's sign regulations. From time to time, it is beneficial
to revisit the City's regulations to ensure that they remain relevant to changing
circumstances and to identify ways to streamline regulations while still meeting
community expectations. The most recent comprehensive revision to the City's sign
regulations was adopted by Ordinance 332 on December 21, 2005. Staff already had
started research on potential revisions to temporary sign and banner regulations, as
well as monument sign and pylon sign regulations. Staff believes that there may be
some room for some flexibility in the timing and size requirements for temporary signs,
and that the sections regarding monument signs and pylon signs need to be
reevaluated and clarified, especially for signs along Los Angeles Avenue.
The Municipal Code calls for a resolution of City Council to initiate an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance. The attached draft resolution, if adopted by City Council, would
direct staff and the Planning Commission to study and provide a recommendation to the
City Council on the City's sign regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT
A review of the City's sign regulations would be an effort by existing staff. It is not in the
current work program for the Community Development Department and assigning staff
to this program would affect the timing of other programs of the department.
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Honorable City Council
November 7, 2012
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2012-
ATTACHMENT
1. Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO STUDY, HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, AND PROVIDE A
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON AN AMENDMENT TO
CHAPTER 17.40 (SIGN REGULATIONS)
WHEREAS, Section 17.44.050 of the Municipal Code provides that the City
Council may initiate proceedings to consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance by
the adoption of a resolution of intent; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to consider a Zoning
Ordinance Amendment that would amend Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS: The City Council hereby
authorizes the initiation of proceedings to consider a Zoning Ordinance Amendment that
would amend Chapter 17.40 (Sign Regulations).
SECTION 2. DIRECTION TO PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning
Commission is hereby directed to study, hold a public hearing, and provide a
recommendation to the City Council on this matter.
SECTION 3. CITY CLERK CERTIFICATION AND FILING: The City Clerk
shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be
filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 2012.
Janice S. Parvin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Benson, City Clerk
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