HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 98-10 RESOLUTION NO. 98- ~ 0
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
WAIVING ZONING ORDINANCE STANDARDS IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE CONDUCT OF SARATOGA MARKET DAYS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established the Saratoga Business Development Council
whose primary objective is to assist and enhance business and economic developmere oppommities
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 pan 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:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga as
follows:
1. That those requirements of the Zoning Ordinance regarding signing and outdoor display
and sales of merchandise is hereby waived on Saturdays only for the period of May 9 to October
31, 1998 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 from May 9 to October 31, 1998 and 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 pan of the days currently permitted for temporary Special Event signs.
3. Other "attention-attracting" devices to include the following will be permitted from May
9 to October 31, 1998:
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 ft. x 3 ft.) 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 Signage and Display of Merchandise - The use of balloons, flowers, plants
and similar displays will be permitted on Saturdays 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 fL long and 8 ~. 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 report to the City Council prior to January 1, 1999 for the purpose of evaluating the impact of the
use of said banners and other "attention-attracting" devices to determine whether the continued use
of this program is contrary to the City's overall aesthetic and residential character.
Passed and adopted at an adjoumed regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Saratoga held on the 6m day of May, 1998 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bogosian, ~acobs, Moran, Shaw and Mayor Wolfe
NOES: None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk