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CityCouncil | 2005-03-15 | 7 | (05-120) Public Hearing to consider a Citywide Zoning Text Amendment ZA04-0001 to review and revise Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-6, Sign Regulations, clarifying current regulations and establishing internal consistency with various Alameda Municipal Code sections with the primary focus on regulations pertaining to Window Signs and (05-120A) Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Section 30-2 (Definitions) of Article I (Zoning Districts and Regulations) of Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) by Adding a New Section 30-6 (Sign Regulations) to Chapter XXX (Development Regulations) Introduced. The Supervising Planner gave a brief report. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether a medical office not in a commercial area is allowed to have a temporary sign, to which the Supervising Planner responded A-frame and I-frame signs are not permitted anywhere in Alameda. Councilmember deHaan inquired whether the proposed ordinance was for all retail areas, to which the Supervising Planner responded in the affirmative. Mayor Johnson opened the public portion of the Hearing. Proponents: (In favor of ordinance) : Robb Ratto, PSBA; and Sherri Stieg, WABA. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that the City does not have the resources to walk down each business district street to enforce the ordinance; the City is counting on and expecting PSBA and WABA to help clean up the signage in town. Councilmember deHaan stated that some of the retailers are going to have a rude awakening; enforcement of the proposed ordinance needs to be implemented fairly. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the proposed ordinance is primarily for signs facing outward and not inside signs, to which the Supervising Planner responded that signs which are part of the interior décor would not be considered to be a sign. Councilmember deHaan stated that tonight is monumental; thanked staff for all of their work. Vice Mayor Gilmore moved introduction of the ordinance. Regular Meeting 7 Alameda City Council March 15, 2005 | CityCouncil/2005-03-15.pdf |