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<br />Lehnhoff <br />August 3, 2007 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br />The Act clearly states that nothing in the Act shall be construed to abrogate <br />or effect the provisions of any City Ordinance which is more restrictive than <br />the Act or any rules adopted pursuant to the ACT. (M.S. 173.10 and M.S. <br />173.20). <br /> <br /> <br />4. Zoning Code 1320.13. Subd. 6(G)(3). Mr. Liszt argues that Zoning Code <br />Section 1320.13, Subd. 6(G)(3) is arbitrary and capricious. One of the <br />purposes of the City's Sign Regulations is to promote an attractive <br />environment (1200.02, Subd. 3). The Gateway Zone Regulations recognize <br />that this area of the City creates a first impression and reflects the City's <br />desire to maintain an attractive environment and positive image. (1320.04, <br />Subd. 11) Signs within the Gateway Zone are to be regulated in a way that <br />promotes the purpose of the Zone (1320.13, Subd. G). Consequently, the <br />City Council reserved to itself the right to determine when the expansion of a <br />non-conforming sign would be allowed within this zoning area. The City's <br />Regulation specifies that the Council may authorize an expansion in <br />conjunction with a reduction of signs or sign area. The sign owner can <br />choose to keep the non-conforming sign without expanding it or it can <br />request the Council allow the expansion in conjunction with an overall <br />reduction in sign area. <br /> <br />If you have any questions, please contact me. <br /> <br />Very truly yours, <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />JPF/jmt <br />