HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-38 - Sign Ordinance UpdateCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -38
Motion By: Thomas
Seconded By: Keefe
July 23, 2015
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TEXT OF CHAPTER 84 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE, ENTITLED CORCORAN SIGN
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the City Code to update the
sign ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City
policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a duly
called Public Hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Sign Ordinance text
amendment, based upon the following findings:
To encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication for
businesses, organizations and individuals in the City of Corcoran.
2. To provide for adequate way- finding in the community, thus reducing traffic
congestion.
3. To provide adequate means of business identification, advertising and
communication.
4. To prohibit signs of such excessive size and number that they obscure one
another to the detriment of the economic and social well -being of the city.
5. To protect the safety and welfare of the public by minimizing hazards to vehicles
and pedestrians.
6. To preserve property values by preventing unsightly and chaotic signage that has
a blighting influence on the city.
To differentiate among those signs that, because of their location, lighting,
movement or other characteristics may distract drivers on public streets and
those that may provide information in a safer manner.
8. To minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private
property.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -38
9. To implement the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
10. To protect the constitutional rights of our citizens.
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave,Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
❑ Hank, Pat
❑ Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave,Tonya
❑ Thomas, Ron
July 23, 2015
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 23rd day of July 2015.
Kenneth Guenthner - Mayor
ATTESTq:pq
Jessica Beise — City Clerk /Administrative Services Coordinator
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