10. Ordinance 1550 - Text Amendment - Sign Regulations - 1st ReadingCity of Kalispell
Planning Department
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REPORT O Kalispell e. l Mayor and City Council
FROM: Nara A. Wilson, Senior Planner
James H. Patrick, City Manager
SUBJECT ECKalispell Zoning Ordinance 'text Amendment - Sign Regulations
MEETING : September 6, 2005 Council Meeting
BACKGROUND: The Kalispell City Council and the Basel Planning Board have
been working on amendments to the Kalispell Sign Regulations for the past year Vdt
several work sessions being held.
number of issues have been addressed in the proposed amendments, most
specifically political signs, temporary signs, and non -conforming signs. Consistency
within the regulations was also looked at and refmed. The Kalispell City Planning
Board met on May 11, 2004 and held a. public hearing to consider these amendments.
The board discussed the proposed amendments, and several minor amendments .ts were
mane to provide clarity. A motion was made to recommend to the Kalispell City
Council that the proposed amendments be approved. The motion passed
unanimously.
Following the June 9, 2004 city council work session., the proposed re,6sions were
forwarded to the Kalispell Chamber, la head Business and Industry Association and
41 other interested parties and sign companies. Only one comment mras received. The
sign regulations have been on the Kalispell Planning Departmentweb page (formerly
ri-City Planning Office web Page) for over a. year as well as the City of Ka is ll's web
site.
.t a work session July 25, 2005, the city council made several amendments which are
included with the proposers ordinance in attache. Exhibit A. The council also directed
ted
staff once again solicit public comments with no additional comrr cats received.
RECOMMENDATION: motion o adopt the first reading of the ordinance amending
the sign regulations would be in order.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Kalispell Sign Regulations Amendments
August 31, 2005
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Respectfully submitted,
Na'rda A. Wilson
Senior Planner
Report compiled: August 31, 2005
c: Theresa White, Kads cll City clerk
7 trees H. Patrick
City Manager
Attachments: Ordinance and xh bit A.
Transmittal letter
Sty report KZ' . -o - T and application materials
Draft minutes t from 5/11/04 planningboard meeting
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ORDINANCE NO. 1550
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE
No. , BY AMENDING SECTION 27.24, SIGN REGULATIONS, DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY To CODIFY THE
SAME.
WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has submitted a written request to amend the Kalispell ,honing
Ordinance, by amending Section 2 .2 , Sign Regulations, and -
WHEREAS, the request was forwarded to the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning
Commission by the ' ri-City Planning office after having been evaluated under
'. o.020, Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission recommended that the
text of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be amended by amending section 27.24, Sign.
Regulations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the TCPO Report and the transmittal from the
Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission and hereby adopts the
endings made in Report K-Z'A-- 1 as the Findings of Fact applicable to this
Ordinance.
NOW,, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Kalispell Zoning Ordinance, ordinance No. 1460 is
hereby amended as follows on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
thereby made a part hereof
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SECTION 1l, All parts and portions of Ordinance No. 1460 not amended hereby
remain unchanged.
SECTION 111. This Ordinance shall tale effect thirty days after its final passage.
SE CTION IV. The City Attorn.e r is hereby authorized and directed to reeodify th
Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE" CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED Y THE MAYOR THE
CITY KAIS THIS 1 D DAY OF.SEPTEMBER, 2005.
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
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DRAFT dated 7/25/05
C14APTER 27.24
SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections:
27,24,0.0
Purpose
27.24.020
Scope
27,24,030
Signs Prohibited
27.24,040
Permits Required
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Signs Not Requiring .hermits
27,24,0 0
General Standards for all Signs
27,24,070
Sign Area Allowances
27,24,0 0
Regulations for Specific Categories of Signs
27.24,0 0
Permitted Signs In Zones R-1 R-2, R-3 and R-4
27,24..00
Permitted Signs 'in Zones R-5, RA-1, R.-2, RA-31, H-1, B-19 -11,
and PUD
27.24,110
Permitted Signs in Zones -2 -3, B-4, - , - , and -2
27.24.120
Standards
27,24.130
Maintenance
27,24,140
Sign Permit
27,24.150
Non -Conforming Signs and Signs Without Permits
27.24.10
Violations
27,24, 70
Enforcement and Remedies
27,24,180
Removal of Signs by the Administrator
27.24,1 0
Appeals
27,24,200
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27,24,010: .purpose. The purpose of this Chapter shall be to coordinate the type.,
placement, and physical dimensions of signs within the different land -use
zoning elassieati.o.s of Kalispell; to recognize the commercial
communication requirements of all sectors of the business community; to
encourage the innovative use of design; to promote both renovation and
proper maintenance; to promote the aesthetic objectives of the city; to
improve pedestrian and traffic safety; to enhance the natural scenic
qualities of the area; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs o
inearby public and private property; to promote the tourist economy of the
city; and to guarantee equal treatment under the law through accurate
record keeping and consistent enforcement. These shall he accomplished
by regulation of the display, erection., use and maintenance of signs. The
use of signs is regulated according to zoning classifications. No sign shall
e permitted as an accessory use to a permitted or conditionally permute
use except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
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,24. 20; Scope. This Chapter shall not regulate official traffic or government
signs; the copy and message of signs; signs not intended to be viewed
from a public right-of-way; product dispensers and point of purchase
displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation, government or
noncommercial organization; gravestones; religious symbols;
commemorative plaques; decorative holiday light displays; traditional
barber
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not defined herein as a sign..
2 .24. 3 : Signs Prohibited. The following types of signs are PTObibited in all
districts; No permit shall be issued for the erection of any signs prohibited
by this section.
(1). Abandoned Signs,
(2). Inflatable signs, balloons, tethered balloons, searchlights, beacons
or other as filled or air filled figgres (ewrant allcivuPL
. s allowed in Section 2,2.'
Streamers enna is strijigs of Penn.a.nts or other fl i attractants.
Banners o ubl .o property or ri is of� va (moved for clarity),
except as otherwise permitted by other city standards or policies.
(5), Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs
or signals.
(6). Snipe sites or signs attached to trees, telephone/electrical poles,
public benches, streetlights, or placed on any public right-of-way.
Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for
the primary purpose of displaying said sign. (This does not apply
to signs or lettering on b buses',
tads, or
vehicles operating; during the .normal course of business.)
(8). Roof Signs unless architecturally .incorporated into the facade of
the building -pp ara et wall or similar extension of a exterior
wall.
�. Any temporary -or portable signs except as otbeirwise permitted in
Section 27.24.050(1).
(10). Mechanically animated and/or flashing signs. See also Section
2,2..001
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(11.). Any temvorary or portable sandwich board si or other portable
signs located on. blicsidewalks or i the public ri ht ova ,........... .
27, .o o: Permits Required. Unless otherwise provided by this ordinance, all signs
shall require permits and payment of fees as described in Section
27.2 # 1 0 of this ordinance. No r erit is re l ined for the routine
maintenance of a sign.. Changing a face or other component of a sign is
considered an alteration of the si o and shall not be considered routine
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*24,050 Signs Not Requiring Permits. The following types of signs are
exempted from permit requirements but must be in conformance with all
other requirements of this
ordinance.-
.. Allow temporary Signs. Signs erected on a temporary basis such
as, but not limited to, the following categories of signs:
(a). Construction Signs. No more than one sign per
contractor of a building which is under construction
provided the advertisi.g display area of such sign shall not
exceed six ) square feet in residential districts or sixteen
(16)square feet in other districts. Additiona lone (1)
sin is allowed which shall of exceed sixteen 1 s are
feet advertising the business es �rhich will Occupy the lot.
Such sius shall he removed within 30 da s of occupana
of the building.
(b). Real Estate Signs. one two-faced sign per lot not exceeding
six square feet per sign face in residential districts or
sixteen . square feet in other districts.
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Temporary sifans are allowed in association with
commercial and industrial uses for s eciI event such as
grand o enin s or special sales for single Period of time not
to exceed 14 total. da s within a 6 month period and sh'ect
to the written approval of the Zoin administrator,
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1. .fanners mounted -directIv on and parallel to a buildin
wall.
2. One temporary or portab.I.e sin such as -portable reader
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beacons or other- gas.,fiLLedair filled figures
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(e). Campaign and election s which are removed within 14
day after the election.
(f). Signs associated with neighborhood garage or yard sales or
similar function. Such signs must be removed within one
(1) week following; the sale.
One decorative banner pe.r lace of business with no
commercial mes a e.
General Standards for Temporary Signs.
(a). A temporary sign..shall not be placed on or extend over the
public ri t-of- wa .
(b). The location of a temporary sin is sect to clear vision
trian le requirements and the location requirements for
free standin round signs contained in Section 2.2,08 .
The location is further subject to site and buildiniz access
requirements.
M. A tee orar si shall be des * n d to be stable under all
weather conditions including high winds.
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(d). temoorary sign shall not advertise or promote an off -
re se commercial ente rise or event.
� .Directional Signs. A sign, other than a government sign, not more
than four square feet which provides directions for traffic flow
to places of business.
Identification Signs. one sign per street front, setting; forth or
denoting the name of any public, charitable, or religious institution
when located on the premises of such institution, provided such
sign or bulletinboard shall not exceed Si'e24 square feet
n sign area per face.,......subject.to the height.. for the given zoning
district..
� . Interior Window Signs. ,any incidental signa ;e erected inside of
or painted on a window or otherwise located within a building
except strobe lights, blinking lights or other such similar devices
that are intended to draw attention to a use from passing vehicular
traffic.
Subdivision ivision Identification Signs. one sign not to exceed
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20 square feet in area or two(2)signs not to exceed twelve
(12) square feet each per exclusive entrance to a subdivision or
tract. Such signs shall be restricted to the subdivision or tract name
and not exceed six feet in height,
Government Signs. Any sign erected by a government agency
e.g., traffic: signs and legal notices) and signs indicating utility
locations.
Nameplates. one per dwelling or tenant names at main entrance
of any non-residential use not exceeding one square foot per
nameplate.
� . Incidental Signs. Si ns that are sienerally informational, that have
a purpo.se secondary.to the use on the lot on which it is located
such a "no ar�rn �fier trar ce " "loading nl '-� "tel� hone " and
other similar directives. No sipanwith a commercial messa e
le ible from a position off the zone lot on which the si n is located
shall be considered incidental,
(10). Works of nit that do not include a commercial message.
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' . . General Standards For All Signs.
�. Signs shall not rotate, move, flash., charge or blink, except i
utilized by a government agency for public safety or information.
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teM Brat€ re a minimum of every 30 seconds. The sir must be
incorporated into the re ar s shall of comprise more than 25
percent of the rimary s4 area. The electronic messageshall not
change..change..in increments of less than five seconds and shall not use
flashing or blinking characters. The use of colors which can be
confused . with traffic signs such as red....or...green, are prohibited.
Sites, i f illuminated, shall be lighted by continuous, stationary,
shielded light sources. .e maed signs m not e lit
at nieht when anv face of the sWn is removed or damazed in such a
way that the light...may., distract or intrude on des or ad
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properties. Si s that have exterior lighting must be lid Lrom above
the signand the shielded e ded exec h ound may be
rased or mounted signs with a solid base. In all cases
lighting must be erected at the sup ace of the sign area. yr.e
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(4). Portable or movable reader boards sirs ign
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temporary event [see 27.2 •050 1. )] or when used in conjunction
with temporary businesses and shall_l placed at
least fifteen (1.5) feet back k rorr the public right-of-way.
(5). No more than eret sign
'Y X X IV %W,area may incorporate a reader board. The reader board portion
shall be architecturally incorporated into the overall design of the
sign. No such sign shall be considered to be architect rail
i eon orat ;d unless the reader board is oontig]qors to the_remainder
of the sign face and is bounded by the same or similar framework.
Signs attached to buildings shall not extend above the wall t
which they are attached unless erected to comply with,
27.24.030(8).
(7). "` e advertising display area for freestanding; signs shall include no
more than two 2) faces except that more than two 2 faces may
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e permitted for signs serving multiple businesses
The advertising display area for wall signs shall he
limited to a single sign face.
(8). No off -premise sign shall be located in any residential zoning
district except as may he associated with .incidental neighborhood
sales fas per Section 2 .2 .0 0 1 e . See also Section 27.24.030.
2 .2 .070: Sign Area Allowances. The maximum sign area allowance for a
particular property shall be calculated as per subsection (1) or 2 below
unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. Sign area allowances shall only
he applicable to developed properties, and shall include all conforming
and nonconforming signage for which permits have been issued per
Section 27.24.150.
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(1). Building Frontage Length,
(a). When building frontage is less than 200 feet, the maximum
sign area for the property shall be equal to three 3 square
feet for each lineal foot of building frontage length.
(b). when building frontage exceeds 200 feet, the maximum
sign area shall he equal to 600 square feet plus one
square foot for each additional lineal foot of frontage
beyond 200 feet.
As applicable to shopping centers or lots containing
multiple businesses or where common signage is shared
between two or more adjacent lots the calculation of
allowable sign area shall he as per a and h above, except
the square footage allowance increases to three and one-
half (3-1/2) square feet and one and one-half 1-1 2) square
feet, respectively, rovided that a common. � na lam is
submitted and approved.
(d). The sign allowance shall he calculated on the basis of the
length of the one building frontage which is most nearly
parallel to the street it faces, In the event abull-ding does
not have frontage on a dedicated public street or has
frontage on more than one street, the owner of a building
may designate the oDe building frontage which shall he
-used for the purpose of calculating the sign allowance.
(2). Lot length. In lieu of using the length of building frontage as a
.means of calculating sign area allowance, the calculation may he
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based on a ratio of one square foot of sign allowance for each
lineal foot of lot frontage along a single public road.
(3). multi -faced Signs. All faces of a multi -sided sign shall be counted
towards the maximum sign area allowance(for examn e both sides
of a double -skied freestandin sian are counted). Signs shall not
exceed a 30 dejaree angle.
27,2 . 8: Regulations for Specific Categories of Signs.
(1). Freestanding and Ground Signs.
(a.). The advertising display area per sign face shall not exceed
Zoo square feet except as otherwise permitted by Section
2.2.003.
(b). single sign may be permitted on a lot having at least
thirty 3 feet of frontage along a public road except up t
two 2) signs may be permitted when the frontage of the lot
along a single road exceeds five hundred Soo) feet. Under
this provision, a comer tot with frontage along; two 2
public roads is eligible for a sign along each frontage.,
rovided that the signs may not be located within the sam
building setback area.
o. Signs shall be setback
&Qpt from r from aside property.line
a distance equal to the building setback in the iven zoniRg
district. This requirement does not apply to side
corner lotstjh te L; property line
�. No sign shall be erected or extend over any public
right-of-way.
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d . Heights, area, and front yard setbacks f signs shall b
permitted in accordance to Table 1.
TABLE 1.
Distance from Street
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Maximum Size
Right -Of -Way a n
Above Grade
Allowed Per Face
(Feet)
(Feet)
(Square Feet)
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15
6
11-20
20
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21-30
22
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31-40
24
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41-50
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51and greater
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200
Single -faced freestanding and ground signs shall be set
back from the street right-of-way line according to the
provisions of this section (Fable 1). When any sign is
placed on property} that has only one street frontage, the
required setback shall be measured from the street right-of-
way line to vbiob the sign face is must nearly parallel.
When any such sign is placed on property located at the
intersection of t dedicated public streets, the required
setback shall be measured from both the street right-of-way
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�. Double --faced freestanding and ground signs shall be set
back from the street right-of-way line according to the
provisions of this Section (Table 1). Any such setback shall
be measured from the street right-of-way line at the street
to which the sign faces are most .yearly perpendicular.
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Signs within fifty (50) feet (measured along the street right-
of-way) of an intersection, which exceed forty-two 42
inches in height, shall be set back at least fifteen 1 feet
from the street right-of-way line or shall maintain free air
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space between a height of forty-two 2 inches above the
adjacent street elevation and a height of seventy-two 2
inches above said elevation. A freestanding sign shall not
be construed to have free air space if such sign has a base
which is greater than fifty percent 50 of the width of its
face or three 3 feet wide, whichever is smaller.
(1). Whein electrical service is provided to freestanding signs or
ground signs, all such electrical service shall be
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(2). Wall Signs,,
(a). No part of a wall sign shall extend above the top of the
parapet wall upon which it is placed unless architecturally
incorporated into the facade of the building.
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On corner lots the total allowable sign
area allocated to wall sions along.a single frontage shall be
limited to the maximum si n area for
that frontage.. See also Section 27.2 .o o which allows
the use of only one frontage for purposes of the actual
calculation of maximum sigg. area allowance for a
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(c). Under-canopy/marquee signs which are parallel to the face
of the building shall be deemed to be wall signs and are not
subject to the twelve 1.2 inch or less extension
requirements.
(3). Sigmas for Shopping Centers and/or Multiple Businesses*
(a). All signs of a shopping center and/or lot containing
multiple businesses (more than one) shall be coordinated as
to the number, mode of display, location, size, height,
colors, finish materials, and illumination of each sign with
the other signs and with the architecture of the b ilding s .
common sianaac plan shall be required vrior to issuina a
sigp permit. A. common signage plan can also be prepared
for businesses on two or more adjoining lots.
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(b). A 25 percent increase in the total sign area allowa e
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set forth in Section 2.2.001)d) shall apply to
freestanding signs that are subject to a common signa e
plan*
(c). Advertising for multiple le si .esses sharing a common
zoning lot shall be incorporated into a single freestanding
sign consistent with the provisions of 2 .2 .07 l and
27.24.080(l). Freestanding ; signs shall riot be permitted to
any single business or tenant.
(d). No outside building sna.e (other than ground or
freestanding signage) is permitted for mall businesses
where the businesses are accessed from a common interior
entrance. This exclusion shall. not apply to wall signa e of
anchor tenants.
(4). Projecting Signs.
(a). The sign shall be erected at right angles to the building face
and be at least eight feet above grade.
(b). The maximum area per sign face shall not exceed 15 square
feet.
(c). Signs extending over a public right-of-way skull not extend
to within two (2) feet of the curb of the street or beyond 48
inches, whichever is less.
(5). Marquee Signs.
(a). No marquee sign stall project above the top of the marquee
upon which it is mounted.
(b). No marquee sign shall project from the face of a marquee.
(c). Under -marquee signs, which are perpendicular to the face
of the building, shall be deemed to be projecting wall signs.
(d). Under -marquee signs, which are parallel to the face of the
building, shall be a minimum of eight feet above grade
and shall be deemed to be flush wall signs.
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(6). Canopy Signs,.
(a). No canopy sign shall project above the top of the canopy
upon which It is mounted.
(b). No canopy sign shall project from the face of a canopy.
(c). Canopies on which canopy signs are mounted shall be at
least eight feet above any public right-of-way, except
that any valance attached to a canopy .may be only seven
(7) feet in .height above a public right-of-way.
(7). Billboards.
(a). No billboard shall exceed 288 square feet per sign face.
(b). No billboard structure shall exceed a maximum height of
8 feet.
(c). No billboard may be constructed within Soo feet of any
other billboard located on the sane side of the road right-
of-way and facing the sane traffic flow. Distance shall be
measured along the nearest edge of pavement of the road
near whose right-of-way the sign is located.
(d). No billboard may be constructed nearer the road right-of-
way than the applicable building setback requirement for
the zone in which the billboard 1s located.
(e). No billboard shall be constructed along a road, which is not
federal or state highway.
(f). In order that the total face area and number of faces of all
lawful billboards within the City not be increased beyond
the number of faces occurring on LAXA,J
March d. 1.9, 992 no billboard shall be constructed
without flat removing billboard(s) equal in face area and
number of faces. In order to administer this provision, the
Administrator shall issue a replacement permit to anyone
who permanently removes a lawfully existing billboard.
The administrator shall note on the replacement permit the
number of faces and face area, and the zoning district in
which the sign was located, for every sign face removed.
Replacement permits may be transferred. No billboard sign
construction permit shall be issued without a replacement
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permit which corresponds to the number of sign faces to be
replaced. The total number of billboard faces in the city
limits of Kalispell shall not exceed 18, except that property
occupied by illl oard s , which is annexed to the City,
after the Marc. 1.9 1)
shall be subject to the provisions of Section 27.24.150, and
billboard(s)located thereon .may remain, but shall not,
thereafter, be relocated.
(g). .any billboard, except those subject to annexation as
specified in f), supra, located within any zoning district i
which billboards are prohibited shall. be relocated at the
billboard owner's expense to a zoningdistrict which
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that billboards located within 1500 feet of the intersection
of Main and Idaho Streets shall be relocated
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(h). Whenever a parcel of land containing any billboard is
rezoned, or annexed and zoned, to one of the prohibited
zoning classifications, the billboard or billboards shall be
removed within five 5 years of the rezoning or, in the case
of aninexation, within five 5 years of the date upon which
a city zoning classification is imposed upon the annexed
parcel; provided, that any billboards removed pursuant to
this subsection may be reinstalled within any of the
permitted zones listed in Section 27.2 .1_ 10, in accordance
with subsection f), supra.
' ., . Permitted. Signs in Zones R-1, R-2, R,3, and R- .
(1). Signs listed in Section 27.2 .0 o, Signs .not requiring a permit.
(2). One non-illrrriated rreestardin or wall sign, not
exceeding 2-0 10 square feet in area per face for afreestandigg...sigg
or 20 s care feet for a wall si r , in connection with a permitted or
conditionally permitted non-dwellingnon-dwelling residential use. The sign
area for si-lans described in Section 27.2 .05 are allowed
rant to the standards contained in that section.
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s x-.t-3fik .mil l fliefe The height of a freestanding sigg
shall be limited to six ) feet above the natural grade elevation.
(5). One non -illuminated wall sign flush mounted to the bul.lding not to
exceed pare feet orlreotorr iti a hre atio.
, .100: Permitted Signs in Zones R- , R-1., RA-2, RA- , -1 and - .
(1). Signs listed in Section 27.24.050, Signs not requiring a permit.
(2). The sign area for a freestanding or ground sign shall not exceed 2
square Feet per sign face and the height shall not exceed six feet
above natural grade, except for B-1 zone where the sign area shall
e limited to 36 square feet per sign face and height shall not
exceed six feet above natural grade. Wall signs shall not
exceed 20 square feet per use and shall not exceed a total of 40
square feet total per developed parcel.
(3). one non -illuminated wall si n flesh mounted to the building not t
exceed sip pare feet ire coneton with a home occqVation.
2.2,11 Permitted Signs 'in the H-1 Districts
(1) Signs listed in Section 27.24.050 - Signs Not Requiring Permit.
(2) Non-residential uses, other than hospitals, are permitted one
freestanding or ground sign and one wall, marquee or canopy sign
.per developed lot. The sign area for a freestanding or ground
sign shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face and the height
shall not exceed six feet above natural grade. Walls signs shall
not exceed 20 square feet per use and shall not exceed a total of
0 square feet total per developed parcel.
(4) An entrance sign shall be permitted at all parking lot entrances to
a hospital facility or complex provided the sign does not block
the visibility of incoming or outgoing vehicles. The sign shall
not exceed 14 square feet per face nor six feet in height.
(5) Up to three signs may be permitted in association with a hospital
complex and may be freestanding, marquee (canopy) or wall
Sign Regulations -Page 1
signs. Allowable sigin area shall not exceed 70 square feet per
face nor six feet in height and will be subject to the Section
2 .2 .08o l d .
(6) Not more than two off -premise signs may be permitted at primary
hospital entrance roads to provide direction to a hospital facility
from a major arterial. One sign shall be permitted per
intersection entrance. Each sign shall not exceed 54 square feet
per face nor 1.2 feet in height. off -premise hospital signs will be
allowed on developed or undeveloped property and will not be
counted as part of the sign type or allowance permitted for that
parcel.
(7). onenon-illuminated wall sign flush mounted to the building.not to
exceed six square feet in connection with a home occu ation.
2 ,2 *11 : Permitted Signs In Zones -2, B-3, - , -5, -1, and -2.
(1). Signs listed in Section 27.24.050, Signs not requiring a permit.
(2), Freestanding and ground signs.
(3). Wall signs.
(4). Projecting signs., except on Main Street in the Redevelopment Area
unless the sin is(a)-an under -marquee or under -canopy sign;
less than four square feet per face; and c of er vise meets the
standards for r'ectin si ns.
(5). .Freestanding multiple business sign.
(6). Canopy sirs.
(7). Hardee signs.
(8). Off -premise signs except in zoning classification B-4 when the
location and size complies with all other provisions of this chapter.
(9). Billboards except in zoning classifications B-4 and B-5 and not
within 1.500 feet of the intersection of Main and Idaho streets.
Sign Regulations - 'age 1-
27.2 , 2 : Construction Standards,
All signs shall be constructed in accordance with any applicable
requirements of the City building codes and. the State electrical
code including portable electric signs.
�. No permanent or fixed sign shall be suspended by non -rigid
attachments that will allow the sign to swing in the wind other than
under -canopy signs.
(3). All freestanding signs and billboards shall be self-supporting
structures erected upon or permanently attached to concrete,
foundations. Billboards shall be erected using single -pole
construction.
(4). All portable signs on display shall be braced or secured to prevent
motion.
(5). Permanent signs shall be designed to withstand a wind speed of 70
miles per dour.
(6). No signs shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to
obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening
used as a means of egress.
(7). No sign shall be attached in any forte., shape, or manner which will
interfere with any opening required for ventilation.
(8). Signs shall be located in such a way as to maintain horizontal or
vertical clearance of all overhead electrical conductors. In no case
shall a sign be installed closer than twenty-four inches
horizontally tally or vertically from any conductor or public utility guy
wire.
27. .13 : Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in good condition at all
tires. All signs shall be kept neatly pai-nted, including all metal parts and
supports thereof that are not galvanized or of rust -resistant metals. Failure
to properly maintain a sign shall be considered a violation of this
ordinance.
27.2 . 4 : Sign Permit. It shall be unlawful to display, erect, relocate, or alter any
sign without first filing with the zoning administrator an application in
writing and obtaining a sign permit except as otherwise exempted as per
Section 2.2.00.
Sign Regulations -Page 1
1 . Application. Application for a permit for the erection, alteration,
or relocation of a sign shall be made to the Administrator upon a
form provided by the .Administrator and shall include the
information listed below.
(a). Marne and address of the owner of the sign.
(b). Street address or location of the property on which the sign
is to be located, along with the name and address of the
property owner.
(c). The type of sign or sign structure as defined in this chapter.
(d). A. site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along
with the locations and square footage areas of all existing
signs on the same premises.
Specifications and scale drawings showing the materials,
design, dimensions, structural supports, and electrical
components of the proposed sign.
(f). Len.gt, of the lot frontage and building frontage.
(g). Location of ingress/egress and overhead wires.
(h). Any other information that may be deemed necessary for
purposes of clarification.
(I). The application fee established by the city council.
(2). Architectural Review. Signs to be located in the Kalispell
Redevelopment ent Area are also subject to the architectural review
requirements as set forth in Chapter 27.23.
(3). c and Denial. The Administrator shall issue a permit and
permit sticker for the erectors alteration, or relocation of a sign
within ten 10) working days of receipt of a valid application,
provided that the sign complies with the laws of all applicable
jurisdictions. In all applications, where a matter of interpretation
arises, the more specific definition or higher standard shall prevail,
When the administrator denies a permit, written notice shah be
given Within ten 10) days to the applicant along vitb a. brief
statement of the reasons for denial. The Administrator may
suspend or revoke an issued permit for any false statement or
substantive misrepresentation of fact in the application.
Sign Regulations -Page 1
(4). Inspection. The Administrator shall cause an inspection of the
zone lot for which each permit for a new sign or for modification
of an existing sign is issued during the sixth month after the
issuance of such per..t or at such earlier date as the owner may
request. If the construction is not substantially complete at the time
of inspection, the permit shall lapse and become void. If the
construction is complete and in fall compliance with this ordinance
and with the building and electrical codes, the administrator shall
issue the appropriate permit(s) to be held by the owner of the sign
and be held as a permanent record of compliance with this code. If
the construction is substantially complete but not in full
compliance with this ordinance and applicable codes, the
Administrator shall give the owner or applicant notice of the
deficiencies and shall allow are additional 30 days from the date of
inspection for the deficiencies to be corrected. If the deficiencies
are not corrected by such date, the permit shall lapse. If the
construction is then complete, the administrator shall issue the
permits as described above.
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(b). Signs, on and off -premise, that have been damaged by fire,
wind, or other involuntary causes,, except in the case of
vandalism, in excess of 50% of current or replacement cost
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re lace�ent: n the case of vandalism, sign
may be restored to original condition if done within six 6
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or removed (except for maintenance not involving
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approval b the Architectural Review Committee who shall
consider the following criteria.:
(a). The sign demonstrates characteristics of style, function,
method of eo str tion, workmanship, design, or materials
that gives the sign its historic identity and associate it with
specific place, time, or cultural patters..
(b). The sign is are integral part of the original architecture and
has are association with tlei:fiesS i1di .
(c). The sign is at least thirty 3 years old. If less than thirty
years, then a .finding of exceptional importance of historical
significance shall be made.
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2 .2 . Violations. Any of the following shall he a violation of this ordinance and
shall be subject to the enforcement remedies and penalties provided by
this ordinance, by the zoning; ordinance, and by state law:
(1). To install, create, erect, or maintain any sign in a way that is
inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the
zone lot on which the signis located;
(2). o install, create, erect, or maintain any sign requiring a permit
it .o t such a er it-
3. To fall to remove any sign that Is installed, created, erected, or
maintained ed in violation of this ordinanceli, or for which the sign
permit has lapsed; or
(4). o continue any such violation.. Each such day of a continued
violation shall be considered a separate violation when applying
the penalty portions of this ordinance.
Each sign installed, created, erected, or maintained in violation of
this ordinance shall be considered a separate violation when
applying the penalty portions of this ordinance.
Sign Regulations - Page
,24,1' : Enforcement and Remedies. Any violation or attempted violation of this
Chapter or of any condition or requirement adopted pursuant hereto may
e restrained, corrected', or abated, as the case may be, by injunction or
other appropriate proceedings pursuant to state law. A. violation of this
Chapter shall be considered a violation of the zoning ordinance of the city.
The remedies of the city shall include the following:
Issuing a stop -work order for any and all work on any signs on the
same zone lot;
(2). Seeking an injunction or other order of restraint or abatement that
requires the removal of the sign(s) or the correction of the
nonconformity;
(3). Imposing any penalties that can be imposed directly by the city
under the zoning ordinance;
(4). Seeking in court the imposition of any penalties that can be
unposed by such court under the zoning ordinance; and
(5). In the case of a sign that poses an immediate danger to the public
health or safety, taking such measures as are available to the city
under the applicable provisions of the zoning; ordinance and
building code for such circumstances.
The city shall have such other remedies as are and as may from time to
time be provided for or allowed by Mate law for the violation of the zoning
ordinance.
All such remedies provided herein shall be cumulative. To the extent that
Mate law may limit the availability of a particular remedy set forth herein
for a. certain violation or a part thereof, such remedy shall remain available
for other violations or other parts of the same violation.
2.2 .1 : Removal of Signs By the Administrator. The administrator may cause
the removal of an illegal sign in cases of emergency (health and safety), or
for failure to comply with the written orders of removal or repair. After
removal or demolition of the sign, a notice shall be nailed to the sign
owner stating the nature of the work and the date on which it was
performed and demanding payment of the costs as certified by the
Administrator together with an additional ten 10 percent for inspection
and incidental costs.
If the amount specified in the notice is not paid within sixty days of
the notice, 1t shall become a l .en against the property of the sign owner,
Sign Regulations - Page 23
and will be certified as an assessment against the property together with
ten 1.0 percent penalty for collection in the same manner er as the real
estate taxes.
The owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall b
presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon unless facts to the contrary
are brought to the attention of the Administrator, as in the case of a leased
sign.
For purposes of removal, the definition of sign shall include all sign
embellishments is and structures designed specifically to support the sigh.
27.24.190 Appeals. Appeals to the Board of Adjustment may be made when a
completed application is not acted upon within ten 1.) days of receipt b
the administrator or if the applicant is denied a permit. Appeals to the
board may also be made pertaining to a notice of violation. The appeal
procedure is set forth in Chapter 27.32. All appeals to the Board of
Adjustment ent shall also include a recommendation by the architectural
review committee.
The action being appealed shall be held in abeyance p.di.ng the decision
of the board.
2 .2 .2 * Variances. A variance to the regulations of this chapter may be sought
for those situations where the application of these regulations would create
a unique hardship due to the special circumstances of a particular property.
The variance procedure as set forth in Chapter 27.33 shall not be used to
circumvent these regulations or be used to gain special treatment. "Unique
'Hardship" shall not be broadly interpreted or apply to general situations of
economic hardship. All variance requests to the Board of Adjustment
shall also include a recommendation from the architectural. review
committee.
Sign Regulations - Page 24
o HE AMENDMEN S
Reference to sijams in each orrin district: Reference will be made to the sign
ordinance in the sections governing each zoning district in the sane manner as
setbacks, fences, etc. e.g. Section 27.1.4 , 0 Signs: Refer to Chapter 27.24.
2. PermitFee_ Structure: A new fee structure based on the number of square feet rather
than the value of a sign would be more straightforward and equitable. The council
under a separate ordinance would accomplish this change, but a statement of
support by the board would be In order.
3. Amend the definition of "Sign" to read�"Any device, structure., fixture, attractant
jo
eted or •ob"eat- holoaraphic image,,. to or or placard
graphics, symbols, and/or written copy designed specifically for the purpose of
advertising or identifying any establishment, product, goods, or service." Section
2 .37.11.(216):
. Delete the following:
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. Amend as follows: Electronic Messa Board
(Sep #� i �' s1 lanjights to
form a sian message or messages -wherein -the sequence of messages and rate of
ch.a e _s electronically r ra - med and can be modified by ele tron!*!� ro esses.
. ,add a definition for Discontinued Sias :follows: "A sign which no lop ger
identifies or advertises a. bona fide business service, product or activitv on the
pro There it is located.:
. Add a section to allow a ions 27.2.160nt wall si
flush mounted to the buildinfz not to exceed six square feet may.be allowed in
association with a home ogggpqtion.
Tri-City Plannm*g Office
17 Second Street East — Suite Zll
Kalispell, Fontana 59901.
Phone*751-1850
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May 21, Zoo
Chris Kukulsld, City Manager
City of KahsPell
P.O. Box 1997
Kaso., MT 503
Re.- Xalispefl Zoning Ordinance 'text Amendment - Sign Regulations
Dear chiis:
The KalispeH City Plannmg Board met on May 11, 2004 and held a public hea o
consider a request y the City of KalispeH to consider various amendments to the
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance relating to the sign regulations. Several work sessions
were held by the planning board to address issues that were identffied by the city
council and staff air the sign regulations.
Nar.a Wilson of the ri-City Planning Office, presented staff report KZ-0 -1
evaluating atinxe proposal and recommended approval of the proposed amendments.
At the public hearing no one spoke either U'I favor or in opposition to the changes.
The board discussed the proposed amendments. Several or amendments were
made to the sign regulations to provide clarity and a. motion was made to reconamerld
to the Kalispell city Council that the proposed amendments be approved as outlined
on attached Exhibit A. The motion passed una n o s y.
Please schedule this matter for the June 7, 2004 regular city council meetLag. You
may contact this board or Narda Wilson at the --City" PI g Officeif you have any
questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Kalispell City Plying Board
George Tayla
President
GT, NW.a
Providing Community .Manning Assistance
* City of Kalispell a C-Ity of Coiumbia Falls & City of Whitefish,*
Kalispell Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — Sign Regulations
May 25, 2004
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Attachments: Exhibit A
Staff report #K2TA-04-1 and application materials
Minutes 5 J I 1 /04 plarirLrrg board meeting
cr Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
Kaiispell Zonm-a Ordinance Ted Amendment — Sim Regulations
av 25, 2004
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KALISPELL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMEN N — SIGN REGULATIONS
S IREC ENDED BY THE KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD
MAY I I , 2004
The KaLiell Cit" Planning Beard i's r m dinthe Kalispell City Council that
they approve the following ents to the Kalispell Zug Ordinance as Dined in
the attached Dry document.
CITY OF KALISPELL
REQUEST FOR ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
SIGN REGULATIONS
TRI-CITY PLANNING OFFICE
STAFF REPORT #KZTA-04-1
MAY 4 t 200
A report to the Kalispell City Planning Board and the Kalispell City Council
regarding a request for an amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance - Sign
Regulations. A public , ear' g has been schedulers before the planning board for
May 11, 2004 beginning at 7:00 PSI in the Kalispell City Council Chambers. The
planning board will forward a recommendation to the Kalispell City Council for final
action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City of Kalispell is proposing are amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
that addresses amendments to the sign. regulations primarily dealing with
temporary signs including political signs, as well as general housekeeping items.
A. Petftioner and owners: Chris Ku ulski, City Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903-1997
o 5 -7 off.
B. Area Effected by the Proposed Changes: Any property within the City limits of
Kalispell could potentially be effected by the proposed change. This would
include both residential and. commercial development in the City.
C. Proposed Amendment: An amendment to the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance
proposed by the City of Kalispell that would amend various sections of the sign
regulations, Chapter 27-24 as shown on attache. Exhibit A.
I , Staff Discussion: review and revision of the sign, regulations was placed on the
Kalispell Planning Board"s work program list for the fiscal year to address
discrepancies in the sign regulations in several areas. Specifically, political signs,
temporary signs, .ors.-confo=ir g signs and general consistency within the
regulations s overall. Over the last several months .s the planning board has been
holding work sessions to review the sign regulations and have made proposed
changes to certain areas. Political signs have been treated a manner that has
proven to be inconsistent with recent court decisions regarding g manner, time an
place of display. The planning board has sought to bring the sign regulations in
compliance with current case law parameters. Additionally, some clarification was
warranted. regarding the display of temporary signs and more specific guidelines
given to manner, time, and place of display of temporary signs. Nearly across the
board the City has prohibited the display of any types of non-goverr.me tal signs
in the public right of way due to potential liability issues. More specific language
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has been given to the replacement, reconstruction and repair of non -conforming
signs and when they must be brought into compliance. Electronic message boards
have also been addressed in the changes that limits the size, timing of messages
on the electronic message boards so they do not blink, colors allowed on electronic
message boards so they do no resemble traffic lights and a requirement for the
display of tirne and temperature.
BASED ON STATUTORY CRIB
The statutory basis for reviewing a change in zoning is set forth by-2-205, M.C.A.
Findings of Fact for the zone change request are discussed relative to the itemize
criteria described by '-2-203, M.C.A.
.. Does the re nested zone cornl2ly with the growth.policy?
The Kalispell City Growth Policy 2020 encourages the maintaining and
preserving of goon quality residential and commercial neighborhoods with high
standards of urban design. It also recommends that the City review and revise
sign standards and policies so that emsting non -conforming signs are
eliminate through a more aggressive attrition program. The use of zoning for
the implementation of the growth policy goals and objectives is a primary
tool. These amendments to the zoning regulations furthers the goals and
objectives of the master plan by encouraging infill and development in the
core area. of Kalispell.
2: is the requested zone designed to lessen congestion in the streets
The proposed amendments are intended to reduce traffic congestion by
insuring that the traveling public, pedestrians and consumers mers can adequately
identify the products, messages and information from points on and off of the
street systems and get to their destination within the City conveniently and
safely.
3. Will the requ.ested zone secure safety from lire anic and other dare ers
This amendment is intended to improve sign age and thus increase the
efficiency of access and provide better direction and information for traffic as
they travel the local streets. The amendments ..ts ould enhance the health and
safety by allowing those who need services and information to better locate
therm..
. Will the requested changt_promote the health and general welfare
The proposed text amendments will serge the general welfare by providing for
safe and efficient direction and information to the various providers of goods,
commodities and services within the community.
5. Will the re nested zone provide for adequate li ht and. air?.
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T- he proposed amendments will have little impact either positive or negative
on this factor.
. Will the requested zone prevent the overcrowdir of land or undue
concentration of people,
This change would to some degree lessen the impact of are. increased
developm, er t pattern with our community by providing better access to
information, identification and directional signa e for the public.
`. Will the reguested o efacilitate the adequate provision of tra .s ortation
water, sewerage, schools parks, and other lac requirements?
These text amendments would have no impact on public services listed
except for trQns ortat on where there could be a significant improvement in
the flow of traffic within the conamu pit r as people are properly directed to the
goods, services,, commodities and information within the community.
unity.
Does the requested zone give consideration to the articular suitability, of the
ro ert ?
=articular uses
The purpose of the text amendments are to specifically address the signa. e
standards within the City and to provide better information provided throes .
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all types of silage, to improve the overall efficiency of travel and access
within the City while improving the health and safety of the community.
. Does thexecitiested zone ayive reasonable consideration to the character of t.
irirt
The amendments are intended to reflect the uses listed in the districts and
the types of signs that would be suited and appropriate for each of the
districts. The City core has become nearly fully developed, street systems
have been built and charged as well as the areas surround the City core.
The proposed changes will facilitate better identification and user access to
the goods, services, commodities and information within the community.
10. Will the ....proposed zone conserve the value of buings....
ild'
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The proposed text amendments will conserve the value of building by
enhancing access and traffic flow Within the district thus making it much
more functional.
1, Will the requested zone enco ra e the most ..gRpropriatc use of the land
throuizhout the i risdictior
The proposed amendments would encourage a more efficient traffic flow
without compromising the compatibility and complementary uses allowed
within all the districts. These amendments would generally encourage the
most appropriate use of land throughout the planning jurisdiction.
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Staff recommendsthat the Kalispell City Planning Board adopt staff report KZTA-
04-1 as findings of fact and, based on these Endings; recommend to the Kalispell
City Council that the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance be amended as outlined in the
attached Exhibit A.
REPO RTS KALI P L KZTA KZ A - 1, D OC
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No one else wished to speak and the public hearmg was
closed.
MOTION
Anderson moved and Johnson seconded c adopt staff report
KPP-04-6 as fmdins of fact and., based on these mdin s,,
recommend to the Kalispell City Council that preliminary
plat approval for a 23-lot residential subdMsion be given to
tions.
Stratford Viliage Phasesubject to the st conditions.
DISCUSSION
Anderson stated she is familiar with Stratford 'tea and
goes out there on a routine asis for work. She stated she
.drives down S nny i n'v , and a lot of traffic goes onto
Sunnyside, but also a. lot of tra o goes down Ashley y r v .
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Norton stated he acres the Krucken r s' passion and
befiefs, even though he may not agree with t, . rn, and the
only way to' get heard is to keep doing what they are doing.
He stated the lar nin Board does try their best.
Hull staters, this is very close to his house and t:heCity
should make an effort to preserve the Ashley Creed corridor
and there is a problem with. the Lore Pine area are.d pares..
He stated the area is in transition, but we can try to keep aU
of it from being developed.
Taylor stated the Board is charged with hang proper vision
and the City has the capability to be a jewel city. He sadd it
won't happen overnight, but the Board sets the torte are.
takes interest in being visionary. He said the Board should
have a possible work session about where.'. we draw the line
in some of these subdMsions. He said the vision is not
faulty are this case,, ca .s they have already approved
Phases 2 and 3, and. the fmal phase is only 20 more
townhouse lots and 3 single family lots and theywon't have
a serious negative impact on the area. He stated we must
a te` this subdivision to be buflt out and complete its phase
and allow it to fmish.
Hiny stated we are not here to discu ss a new
development, we are here to approve a plat • He said the
developer has complied with aU the requirements in putting
it forward, but he does sympathize with the nc rx s the
Kruckenbergs. He said he would not be inclined to approve a
new subdivision, but this one should be finished out.
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" CALL
The motion ass d unanimously on a roll cam. vote.
CITY OF KALISPELL
A request by the City of Kalispell to amend various sections
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
of Chapter 27,24, Sign Regulations, in the Kalispell Zonm*
REQUEST
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S' AFF RIEPORT KZ-o -1
Nar a Wilson, with the `r .-City Planning office, gave
presentation of Staff Report KZA-04 - # a request by the
City of XalispeH to amend various sections of Chapter 2 .2 ,
ce.
Sign Regulations, in the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance.
Wilson stated the Board has been worldng on the sign
reg at o1' d rn work sessions and this draft reflects the
changes discussed at the last work session. She sa' . there
are no significant changes over a-U; they wed to deal with
temporary signs,, electronic e ssa e signs, nonconforn
ent.
signs, and a more streamlined provision for enforcement.
She said the staff recommends adoption of the staff report
for Council with one r or change, which is that signs
mounted on a fence are considered free standing signs.
Wflson stated that no comments were received in writing f
frorn any member of the public, but quite a few people came
in and got copies of the regulations.
S IC HEARING NG
The public .earl was opened to those who wished
speak on the ..Esser � i
APPLIAPPLICANT/AGENCIES
PUBLIC COMMENT
To one wished to speak and the public hearing was closed*
MOTION
Norton moved and Taylor seconded to adopt staff report �
KZTA-04-1 as findings of fact and, based on these fmdings,
recommend f to the Kahs ell City Council that Chapter 2 -
of the KalispeH Zonffig Regulations s e amended.
DISCUSSION
Various typographical errors and sections of unclear
language were discussed and changed.
MOTION (AMEND
Hinc ey moved and Anderson seconded to amend
27.2 . 5
27.24.050, paragraph. 6, Subdivision Identification Signs, to
ream "such signs shall be restricted e the subdivision
tract name and not to exceed 6 feet M height."
VOTE
The Lotion passed unanimously on a voice vote.
MOTION(AMEND
Hinchey moved andTaylor seconded to amend page 1 �
2 #2 .1 o
127-24.110,
�.t Ay � Signs ,in tie -2, -3, B-4x_nd -,5
area, paragraph 4, to read "projecting signs, except on Main
Street and the redevelopment area, unless the sign is a. less
than F scare feet...." (delete old a, more b and cup)
DISCUSSION
Sorenson explained some of the basis for the removal o
projecting signs under canopies.
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Sul. stated the logic behind this is that you can't see the
sign because the canopy is there.
Norton asked if we shouldn't be more specific as to the
redevelopment area.
Sorenson stated it is spelled opt in the ordinance by metes
and bounds, and any frontage on Main street is M the
redevelopment area. He said. It is the downtown core from
Idaho to 11th or 12th, and any properties acm* .amain
Street.
'here was discussion about projecting signs and where they
could be usedti
Sorenson stated. that Architectural Review likes the fact that
all projecting signs are off of the buildings, and the exception
does not allow projecting signs at all.
VOTE
The motion failed on a voice Grote.
MOTION (AMEND
Hinch y moved and Anderson seconded to amend section
2 .2 .15
2 , 2 .1,5o, Exemption for Historic Silts ■ to "...signs that axe
deemed. to have historical significance may be tag c .,
preserved, or restored*"
DISCUSSION
Wilson commented that the Board of Adjustment Shoup. _..Lot
granting variances
e antes these anyway, and that 'it should
e core
Sorenson read the criteria for the Architectural Review
Committee for historic buildings and sugge'sted a similar
review process.
VOTE
The motion passed on a. voice vote,
ROLL CALL (SIN MOTIONJ
The mam' motion passed unanimously on a rod call vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Where was no old usm sss
NEW BUSINESS
Wl s n stated. the City council wants to hold a work session
with the Planning Board to discuss roads, brainstorming,
etc. on Jiane 14 or June 28. There is a meeting with the
Architectural Review Committee on June 2 at . oo M the
City Councii chambers.
Sorenson spoke about oni text amendments, and that
the R-3 are R-4 zones have -very sUght c f eren s, R-
1
allows duplexes and. smaller lot sizes s developers e can
, het
more lots. They want to coordinate the R-3 and. R-4 zones so
that lot sizes and setbacks are the same, so that developers ,
can choose the riaht zone for their projects.
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