Planning Commission Resolution 2012-108CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-108
Date: December 4th, 2012 Resolution No. 2012 -108
Motion By: COMMI%I&NEQ 5P{tRTZ Seconded By :C0m1AiSS1DNSV_ 5V12W[-
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT MONTICELLO
ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 4, SECTION 5 FOR TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello has adopted a zoning ordinance providing for the regulation
of land uses in various zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance regulations requires additional performance standards to
ensure compatible, compliant development; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on December 4th, 2012
to review the request and receive public comment on the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello finds that the amendment is
consistent with the City's purpose in regulating the number, size, type and other physical
characteristics of signs in order to promote the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The amendment language proposed addresses the primary concerns noted by the
interim ordinance data, including the need for valid pennits, the desire for well - maintained and
attractive temporary signage, and the continued prohibition of off - premise signage; and
WHEREAS, An amendment providing an allowance for additional days is justified by the
pen-nit holder survey data, and can allows flexibility for business owners in their sign device
choice, and
WHEREAS, Regulating temporary signage as described within the proposed amendment
preserves and maintains the scenic and aesthetic environment of the community, and protects and
promotes the quality of life of the City's residents, and
WHEREAS, Regulation of temporary signage is necessary for the safety of local and visiting
motorists and pedestrians and to reduce the distracting influence of uncontrolled signage;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the zoning ordinance
amendment revising regulations pertaining to temporary signs in Ordinance No. 568.
ADOPTED this 4r1' day of December 2012, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
By: VI/ //, , 1,—t --�, -
William Sp z, Chai
ATTEST:
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Ang a SelmenL, ommunity Development Director