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- e e The Pedestrian Auto district provisions, according to Mr. Croteau, would allow unlimited use of flags, banners. and other attention-getting devices, including searchlights in the downtown district. Ms. Ehrman asked if there were restrictions on how long these devices could be displayed, and Mr. Croteau said no. These would also be allowed on 13th Avenue. Restrictions could be added to the provisions. Ms. Wooten questioned why searchlights would be allowed on the mall and who initiated the change. Mr. Croteau said that the Downtown Commission endorsed the provisions. Mr. Hansen questioned why the downtown area could use searchlights, but not Outlying Commercial districts. Mr. Obie asked what the boundaries are of the Pedestrian Auto Sign district: Mr. Croteau identified 13th Avenue north to 5th, east to High, and west to Charnelton. He also said that all other existing regulations stay the same. 5. Provision of Outdoor Merchandising The Planning Commission recommends that there be a reference in the Sign Code that outdoor merchandising is regulated in the zoning ordinances. In response to Ms. Wooten's question. Mr. Croteau said that the ordinance applies to permanent, not temporary, displays. 6. Signing for Businesses Adjacent to Interstate or Limited Access Highways Mr. Croteau cited Delta Village as an example. The provision would allow an identity sign on the Beltline and Delta Highway frontage. Ms. Wooten recalled that the City Council disapproved this sign at a past meeting, and Mr. Obie clarified that the City Council was prohibited from allowing a Sign Code variance. Mr. Croteau also clarified that this would be a wall-mounted sign. Mr. Miller asked about highway identity signs for businesses, and Mr. Croteau said that these were very restricted. 7. Bus Stop Waiting Area Advertisement Mr. Croteau said that this kind of sign is limited to the upright area of the bench on the inside back of the bench and that it must be in an approved location and endorsed by the LTD. The idea was initiated by a citizen and supported by LTD. 8. Allowance of Banners for Community Events These are already allowed; the new provisions increase the allowable size from 100 to 200 square feet and allow sponsor identification on 25 percent of the banner area. They can be posted from 21 to 30 days prior to an event. Both Mr. Miller and Ms. Wooten questioned why 30 days was needed for prior advertising. Mr. Hansen questioned the definition of banner, and Mr. Croteau said that it would be fabric or flexible material. Mr. Rutan asked if any other provisions for banners had been changed, and Mr. Croteau said only in a Pedestrian Auto district. EXCERPT MINUTES--City Council Work Session March 17, 1986 Page 4