HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 96-19.1 RESOLUTION NO. 96-19.1
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
WAIVING ZONING ORDINANCE STANDARDS IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE CONDUCT OF ~SARATOGAMARKET DAYS"
WHEREAS, the City Council has established the Saratoga Business
Development Council whose primary objective is to assist and
enhance business and economic development opportunities in' the
City; and
WHEREAS, as part of business enhancement activities, "Saratoga
Market Days" is proposed to emphasize shopping opportunities in all
commercial areas in the City; and
WHEREAS, as part of "Saratoga Market Days", it is proposed to
display merchandise for outdoor sales and to use banners, balloons
and other attention-attracting devices to draw attention to
commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saratoga only permits
special event signs on a limited use basis and prohibits all other
types of proposed displays; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has endorsed the concept of "Saratoga
Market Days" and the use of temporary signing programs necessary to
the success of this activity; and
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1996, the Saratoga City Council adopted
Resolution No. 96-19 which waived certain requirements regarding
the use of special event signing and the outdoor display of
merchandise on Saturdays only for the period of May 4 - October 26,
1996; and
WHEREAS, Saratoga Market Days and its promotional efforts have been
successful in ~ttracting customers to Saratoga businesses and in an
effort to continue the on-going program of improving the economic
vitality of the City:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Saratoga as follows:
1. That the strict requirements of the ZOning Ordinance
regarding signing and outdoor display and sales of merchandise is
hereby waived on Saturdays only for the period of November 2, 1996
through April 26, 1997, for the express purpose of supporting
"Saratoga Market Days."
2. That Special Event banners currently permitted by the
Zoning Ordinance are allowed to be displayed on Saturdays only
between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; and further, it shall not
be necessary to obtain an administrative sign permit for these
banners displayed in conjunction with "Saratoga Market Days" nor
will the display be counted as part of the days currently permitted
for temporary Special Event signs.
3. Other "attention-attracting" devices to include the
following:
Individual Banners - The banners will be uniform in
design of 1 color lettering on a choice of 3 banner
colors with the same logo and slogan as on the Area
Banners. Each individual banner will not exceed 6 sq.ft.
(approximately 2'X3') and will be located on existing
light poles in the Village and on appropriate structures
and buildings in other commercial areas. These banners
will be purchased by individual merchants whose names
will appear on the banner and will be displayed
throughout the Saratoga Market Days season.
Special. Events Sianag~ and .Display of Merchandise - The
use of balloons, flowers, plants and similar displays
will be permitted on Saturday only between the hours of
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Outdoor merchandise displays shall
be limited to an area not to exceed 30 inches wide, 8 ft.
long and 8 ft. high and shall be located so as not to
restrict safe pedestrian movement.
Display ReStrictionS - No sign, banner, balloons or other
"attention-attracting device" shall be displayed, located
or allowed to project above the roof line of a building.
EnforcEment - Each Saratoga Market Day participant will
sign an agreement that they will abide by the above
stated regulations which will be enforced by the
corresponding Area Representatives of the Saratoga Market
Days Committee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Community Development Director
shall provide a monthly report to the City Council for
informational purposes evaluating the impact of the use of said
banners and other "attention-attracting" devices. Should the City
Council determine that the continued use of this program is
contrary to the City's overall aesthetic and residential character,
the City Council may amend or rescind this resolution.
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Passed and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Cit
Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 18th day of September
1996, by the following vote:
AYES: C0unci]members .~urger, Moran, Tucker, Wo'lfe and Mayor Jac0bs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None ~~
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk U
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