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theory, a temporary sign could almost always be in place as long as it is switched out every 30 days. Staff does not believe it was the true intent of the Sign Code to allow a property to always be using a temporary sign; however, that interpretation and language had been carried over from older sign regulations. • The temporary signage regulations for multi -tenant properties were also clarified because there was conflicting language for freestanding temporary signs. The code somewhat indicated that on multi -tenant properties, each tenant could have a temporary freestanding sign. In theory, the property could have a dozen freestanding temporary signs if there are a dozen tenants. Therefore, Staff is recommending including language that clearly limits the total amount of temporary freestanding sign area a multi -tenant property could have. As proposed, the total amount of temporary freestanding sign area could not exceed one half the total permitted permanent freestanding sign area. The sign area would be allocated by the property owner. For example, if the parcel was allowed 100 square feet of freestanding sign area, the parcel could have 50 square feet of temporary signage. All the tenants would be required to share that 50 square feet of temporary freestanding signage. • One significant addition to the Sign Code in 2006 was the addition of language that allowed people to place temporary signs in the City's right-of-way along city streets. While this provision has been helpful to residents, it has also led to some complaints about people placing temporary signs in the rights-of-way in front of other people's homes. A permit is not needed to place these types of temporary off -premise signs. Therefore, Staff is recommending the addition of language that requires people to obtain permission from the most adjacent property owner prior to placing the temporary sign in front of someone else's home.. Section 1260: Sign Standard Adjustment ■ The City Council determined that dynamic signs should not be permitted through the sign standard adjustment process, and that language has been added. • Since it is already possible to obtain sign standard adjustments through the conditional use permit process and the planned unit development process, those processes were specifically added to this section. It does not change the function of the Code; it is just a clarification. Section 1280: Non -conforming Signs ■ The language nonconforming signs regulations were updated to be in conformance with State Statutes (462.357 Subd Le). The City is required to follow these regulations. Roll Out Portable Signs In recent months, there has been an increasing concern over the aesthetics of the roll out portable signs, particularly when they use fluorescent colored lettering. The previous Sign Code did not specifically allow these types of signs; however, they were added into the current Sign Code in 2006. Should these types of signs remain permitted, prohibited, or have additional regulations? City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for January 9, 2008 I Metro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases1200&08-004 Sign Code (UPCOMING)1010908 -PC Report -Sign Code Update.doc Page 4 of 5