Ordinance 19-12VJ
W
a
5
cc
0
LL
0
cc
0
LLI
0
N
d
0.
N
a
I
U
b
A
O
AU��aOw
( W AFa+ cndzz � !r
0 A��wN�� V0 0 N
OO ►��M�M rr��`"�
,wz A0
WQ�woazNc� °o�W,
O�v1F4�U2, 0,
C40AO�F �O W (lei
r
q �^N F "C Z >�- C prZ
�OrA��WU
VFW WA-�W , W
F e 4 W vi
W1 oF� ' WW "y O � U jo� C] W O W
U v`�' U� V`"i�� ai
�
O y O ,oU
en O�ONW
O � W �c p „E OAAAAw
a,
r q w y° p ti ti
° M N A
° o an v p .
o y on ro G 0 p o v
o Y o
C
�v U M � U � y mod n 0 0
o vM o U
° U
° y y w
b c .d c ti ,� o N N O 0 .0
O
d 3 3. U o
b Q b M o °"o .0 5 U F p°
o U U v °) ° m 06 ^� °
N ,p O td
w o a o r y 1 0 U cn ° O ou
o y A M� p 3 ❑p �� c U i U 4 3 9 2 r A 1 �
. b .-. M •^ 'd O M .V1i 1d C W 0 O O N
o 'v o U M U ~°o N ° v c N O o
o o y' N
m o° 0 3 N ❑° .. ° U w
°• y SAO v O "
O O 0 .Mr- - 00 O Ci a+ M M U C bb
4N H .�-� m q y a ti w P Q M O U M O ba O
° o E y o ° o o O a v i - Z
c 3
ml ° a� `d °' U 4) y a M U o°
V] a0.+ ,E ('.j b 'n > .0 O N 41 U ,y w p N ctl p °
on c 00 ° M a� - W a
W vww� v v rn ° viM ova v'
C4 w a C4 0. ° o C] Cd o x
M q N O y y ° o F" ° , y
y G O,
o° o Mr
ti cu
a� O O v, G1.., o ~ Ii V] CL COD
W
Z
Q
Z
M 0
Li
0
LL
0
cc
0
W
cc
0
N
w
0
a
d
ti
a
0.
Ck
I
o�
U
C
C
C
b
O
v1
a
s
r�
a4
c4
a
c4
v�
U
z
U
U
M
U
U
U
..
�-,
;'
c�
m
�t
v,
w
a
z
w
U
N
N
Z
a
QS
w
N
b
C�
Y
N
.a
A
on
;
v)
F
p
U
�
'o-'
(A
❑ U
z
U
W
U
�+
U
U
b
r
o r+
GC
b
�l
a"
C7
�
�
w
O
°
b
.
R
w e
ai
x
a
ai
P.
c
ai
C4
cd
�c
w
CG
X
o
0
H
U
A
Cd
P.
• V
y
N
w
N
x
a
N
a
a
U
tC
x
ro
P.
ro
b
ar
°
a
Y
N
N
a
O
a
O
a
ay+
q
d
n
'�
°
w
d
o
k
W
W
Z
a
0
cc
O
LL
0
cc
L)
m
0
rq
w
0
m
F4
v
y
a
o,
N
F:
C
G
v
0
O
l�n
C7
O
O
W
U
rA
W
U
rA
0.1
O
cn
0.1
D
cn
Aa
U
cn
0.1
U
rA
W
z
U
U
Ct)
W
Z
U
U)
W
U
v1
W
U
cn
W
U
cn
as
N
y �„•
0
0
C
i
,
° 0
o
0
cq ��... G
v
U
O . U
Vy
'l
w `4
G Zl
v.
d
Z
C`J
O
°
x
W
40
it
V1
Q
i
r4
Cd
N
rx
U
vi
CG
F'
W
O
U
v�
CG
W
o
U
v�
Pa
U
U
cn
Pa
x
U
cn
Pa
0
b
x
U
cn
Pa
a
U
�
Pa
N
x
U
cn
0.1
•�
U
co
W
b
N
>
U
cn
0.1
w
U
cn
m
U
�
N
y �„•
C
cq ��... G
U
O . U
Vy
'l
w `4
G Zl
v.
H
o y
40
w
�j C
U
NCl
F
C
U
cn
� 0
o
4
Cd
F
o
a c
a
o
° o°
Cc
w o
o
N
� WW n
a
cn
a
W
a
a
° to
v .
U y
C
C
F
0 m P
b
o N
N
C
W
co
G
U
. s0.
>
obi
W
°
O .,
W
C
N
y
a
y
F
O o b y
A
4.1
O
b
M
O
M
x.41 o
y
?
O
p
°
GL N C
O
by
•-•
P
U
M
ti
M
kn
M
U �' M
M
❑ y
OD
E
p
c.
ew
N
A
cm
A
m
A q o
cm
Q
W
U
Z
Q
ES
Ir
O
LL
0
cr
U
W
cr
O
W
O
V
a
a
of
C
e
0
N
b
U
O
W
C
0
0
a
a
0
°
w
A
� T
Y
G O U T °
o
� I O h m •.. t. Rt CIS
N
. l �fS. 0
W M W M F7 .b Q U 42 y y 4) 'd
° oG o
o F y a P. C U G
N O cn
a A a A Of .. q "' h A a O .... 3 0°❑ a�
cql
3. 3 W N w
N c w U O° �
& a ° 3
cA
a
aCa ti° b W d° ti
v' `n N ' C ° o A ° `e y o
.o w ti
7 b b y p V
W N O W y O W .� ¢ ct
A N n A S. W F w m 2
to Y °'
kn i C to i 0 r i vM i k w ° ° q
cm A A cm A Q cm A Q �+ A em A w+ ° m
W
G •� V 'y
r 'y
°
W
Y
b
P. ' T p a ' •G
U
Cd
a
y A N N O td
F.
,
N
y
F .c
R 3 b ��
A
a7
'v
a
p
on
F 3
N
Q
w o
O V
.� a
> 5'
rA
A N
..° It
Oq >
A
b
o
oa o
.��
o
o
� .y 's o
1:a
U u. P�
U W
c
sr
.71
y
b
Y h
�..
c m
y C
"
rjn O 3 U
F o o Y JG
n 0
ro "a ° y a
F
� T
Y
G O U T °
o
� I O h m •.. t. Rt CIS
N
. l �fS. 0
W M W M F7 .b Q U 42 y y 4) 'd
° oG o
o F y a P. C U G
N O cn
a A a A Of .. q "' h A a O .... 3 0°❑ a�
cql
3. 3 W N w
N c w U O° �
& a ° 3
cA
a
aCa ti° b W d° ti
v' `n N ' C ° o A ° `e y o
.o w ti
7 b b y p V
W N O W y O W .� ¢ ct
A N n A S. W F w m 2
to Y °'
kn i C to i 0 r i vM i k w ° ° q
cm A A cm A Q cm A Q �+ A em A w+ ° m
W
a
0
cr
O
0
It
0
ui
cc
0
N
H
w
0
tn
Q)
tv
a
v
4
o�
2
'n
O
Y N � U + h ❑
N N .0 N • O Cd �., y U w N bq a N N
O y > m
C > N b O ti ,L 7, itl N O Y ni
Y .
O w ^ `� v `C' .M " q�+ q b ' N > 0 y o Cddd - y y
". y y c. Y n = M �F"i Fj N C O .� w.C, p tYd tb 0 0❑❑ I �
Cd
U F. b 0 d! .. C U N a O N� G.. ° y y° R. w U O id OU e., . bA ,1 b
0 a� w C p 0. ? .n 0 .� .fl" C GL w i, V �y C �. ' 0 � .-. ! w �d m •bA 4)
�L N T O C >, U w C O id p td m ns C O b N N ° U u
Cd > a ww a O H Y Cd ao .� o S m o ` Y a
0 y � N O >, 0 b A V 0 'a C q x „p y �'S b Pub '14),
�' �' C 40, O C
a) C 0 0 C p cd b a� o i d
-13 p U p Y N ai V 'd N V N 3 N y • m �.� y V, P+ � ,C, 4 U C o m a � to O O
rn O U O m U cd C O w F. S O C C CL
?� u 0 0 0 b Cdd o " y 'd y. ❑❑ o ° C o
U O V U 'vi y F �' C O O C V C t.. O C 0 x bA y 0) U ° C O V b V .
Yj w P cd 0 0 i a�i A .d bo ¢. W 4 G • y 0 V] . a a
Y W 'b y > .� p wp p Y w tC aJ"7 N N F. vi O }' ui b b • m Y y., C
C �4) w N C •p �. 7 ° may �++ O r. ¢, 013 a� c` �'. m .,; 0 Cdd r >' C 4 C
V N ° 0 U ,Y � �." �' $,' - 0 H ° F: O b a N r. Cd U 0 O �+" .0 0 OU
y o cd cd o r: 0 >• S U ❑' G > �A Z �•
0 °0' w ° o °� w ° a p `Cd 'Sn °°�' cd �u 5 a 0 0 on 4) C ti a>i Q v
° A 8� 0 o ° N 0 �n ro�° � w�''U y o o a as g a � =s > 3 aoo
ni .1 > ro ro 0 0 �° ° °°'y w N W 0• ° .� o o 2 ro o :3 3
N 0cl p 'Cf" b ❑ A 0 .� .� ,e N w a' > O 0 .Fy N Y M w ( � d ` O C A� s r \ . O .� b V C's p 'y b N O b N N Y G N 4) U .0 W ° + U, I-I V Q O C •O h F b C y
`n O w N 'O F+ L ❑ N w ,.0 W I O U � LL .., � O N w °
U di Y 0 o w bA 6+ O a.+ , M t-� ° .0 • y� C
C O C
0 rY ^mod Y S , ,, Ca
o o 0 00 a� q dU W>
o W a 0 � 0 y' M 0 0 � q 0 v N o � 0 6 a'r z 0w
C ° .� o 0 C >, o It N ° to 0 ° d 0 Y :? w Q '� O GL ti a° c
cqs ° o w 'G �nQ 4) 0 d aoav^ b Z °�' d 0 Z >� W °
C cd h U P v Cw a' 7 ,� ..c cd �., m w U o E C7 vi
Q a 5u w 00 > .a o '14 0 a �' a ° i �3 „ 'G •� o >, ti o 0 oo ° G A o Y a o
a W y C ro o o q o O 0 v W o h s� 0 a> O'
o 0 c y . w' ¢ a W awi P o N ti N' y C a 'y ti q o b• 3
y 0 0 5n o W N 0 W a o 0 W 0 0 eC o° h aqi O W y
Q 0 O C d y' C� .: h QO Y N 19 :— h u a� 0 x C G Fa .°
ry .N h a� p o C w n� y Q d G N o y c"i y q 'Sp ° o N O > W 'N o �
h T � ° �� � W W WoY ns OCpOY� o ti0 OCd W $� r o� o Z
c O
o �� a U o ° '�
C U W A H U t" b O 3 N y� ' 4 4 'U 2 A ce.
eC ` o . ep aCi b FC ' W U r U a>i U o 0 ao'C> Q nz p A two W o W a o W h b
ao 0 0 > a o w 0 H ¢ 0 N G' 0 0 a b C❑
Y Rd a0 C C o 3 a w o o d td � 3 a o 0.
U
Z
Z
0
cc
O
LL
0
cc
U
W
cc
O
CA
w
0
a
P.
P.
v
5
a
o�
S
v
e
ro
O
p w+ p N p N O cd C .�
OA a+ 0 a.+ W O q N U
U O c ctl O O N .0 a-. 0 ,y O ° 'O ti ° H z O ctl
O ° ° O ,� ° �° >' 'b 'd �' O ec .b >,
tO p H N Y+ N F. N ,N U ".7 ° cbV 0 °U 0 H as b O
cd co
y +.' 00 p W T y N
b U O O _ i• 'ate- ° y . N G w
C) r
° w x
t o cl ti v 3 ° o
v y d A d p o ai 0 0 o
U .. w Y y 0 ,.k N Y
> 3 .. 3 U •O 0 +, ❑ W ply �'o O A. 7 y o .a O . o a
co Fi ! W N td rb N aU+ �'' b 'Cy T H .D O U bA ctl O C. cV 0 O 0 O C.
0 0 v w U O
0 v a ^ p 0 r N 0 ° _ 0n
; N p U 4 .0 >+.. �+ U S, O N O ti U w
0 >, ti ° 0 y
C p N O W 0 0 o ¢' y `" b Q. ° d ou o p d °'
c d a Ub ❑ ^ ❑❑ H Nv E a a� �° �o ° 0 0 0
p'o Tw V S R. v . o v p.' dq 3 b ro V� rNO, by R. G �, w
o W "• ao y o �n 'r °0 0 o a E w d 0
C7 e qb d° 3 0 > yo 0 H 0 ae
¢�'� dy pw,o�� Vw
o ti 0 0 � � 0 0 V ti C7 a o . b �n H V 0 0 o b
o N V N N N o d� y tip Y•r K a d o d 0.
C a ,�o ? p0 m o h> y > a FZ 0 a� 0 0 ou o
p O G cd E o o - a q . 9 -0
a� b y ° Y « o v
a o 0 A [. 0 ao tj W O v h w c 0 W d h Cd
w .. H Lv bu ti h O h •y y 0 p q h ' O m p
> V W ° N a ° i p w 'd p 0 W � m °' G H w 0 M h W ° P.
o ° o A H ° 0 Z> H H o o ti °• > O p W 'N Q 0 v
V � + a N ~° .� W °� °' J 4 o O y � [" v v O> �o cd
W U Y
N t-i y ��., O L Q C. '� f.'� 'J r-+ O .C: . i ^ O O �..� cd tC
- 4 u
Cl. 0 a o 0 o a ° eA ° °
5n ° a 0 w° ¢ o a o
W
Z
Q
0
cr
O
LL
0
Cc
O
LU
cc
0
w
0
a
4
clq
o�
r.
c
U
0
C
° a
C
a
O
a
y W ,^y o c o 0 , >,
o o c
o w H ° o
° o g 6 o° a "° ,d y c x o°
° C N o P CO �'' U w o 0 � ��. >, b y U H S'' A b
c b ° �� b �. �: c dip a 3ti c " i 3o'�,b.o
° ° o � S v � Ho Z 3 .off o �"o ro�o
w w > �.° °. a° a cn r p °° T o o H y n
U a v o w v D s o y �. a� ° cl
ca C aAi °' 'm Q • Q 0 ° < b v ¢ on
W V b T °° ° °
Y f� fA H Q ° b ° H> Y U
° a a Cd °ua�i a;s o r t ww 0 �_ o ° o G 0 co
cd cl at U bn O b N 0 cd b n ... N bA
C O O O O , �., y N Y p
° Y o k� a G o H o 'ti c
N a ° ° 3 0 3 H 0 3 w a ❑ a v i [" °° ai � pp o o • �,
.14 N Y .d Y Y .T� ¢' .0 O O q b �" N O On ° bn ry Q b V GL H QO
• off U w e ° 0. i ., a� y ,., " ti o �' . d o Y w , o
b 0
MCI 0 00 0 ow cd""p
¢ Q w on h. 27° o ti c �n ° p
Q N Ir b 'y. y C. U 0 w L. Cam. U N ❑ U bn Y U 0 Y b w H Cd
v d
t o q W �" v C7a V Y d °° q Ka a a8Y ° b ,
c Z >° W p d o ti b y ro 0 a^ b T °' c° o v o° v 0 3 b. o w
Y
°° Y a� y N p a ❑ °' q 3 d O ti °' '� 3 y b
Y o
C40 w vs N C7 ca d d o o w ❑ c,
° on ° ti> A q x Q y ° �+ ° r y F" v ° 9 U a cd
►� W �a W tia° O C7 H C7 4 4 Z 04 ay �n�. °� cd
• N 3 o
u 0.' V V 'z ° 0 •° °
F aoia4 Ao tioF O Wo °
,..� ,., F
w CIS
b C a o 1 ° b ° ro G 8'0 o y
9 U p 0. m w" L1 iv 2 ti Y m $1, OA . E �.
W
U
Z
a
0
LL
❑
ir
0
W
cr
0
N
w
0
00
to
ro
P.
v
a
a�
I
U
C
b
Q)
d U H ui y b
w O ' •� w .� N w w Ir C n N N 9
O ❑ U �V U w Oq t. O N O N �. y U fC
N O U 0.b P. ° U O t 0 0^
m , ,-. y q bq :d oo ca T N
a �u ad o ° m
x 3 �� ° Gb c5 i �
0 vp a"i o w° ° p v � ° >, v W o v nj
0 0o i' Y ai V a a s o ° i 0 y a C c 3 m P. O U 0 4 wO °
m.q > r p 0 b4 'd o c m w � A o °° 3 ti
o to �' m a y °w' o a'> o A. 8 b o o 0. z C cv
° ° 0 0 N j N � T a o a a� i o°° w 3 v d a�i ° ta o� A m
O .� b cC ❑ y N° y �.. a7 C m O vO bA P, o ap p .,.. P.
^ C H W N 0 > U> ti F. O ° U ' m 3'�i .0 N �r N 0 'D O m Z 'C ' C�"...' a �.' U + w �y N
,x R 11 w •G U ° W U) W C U Y O a� 5, O. '" p, 'd y ❑❑ qq o .0
P"N 4" W .. id % q LL� Yv,w p O T q N.b,OG�.. 3 .U.
fl f o a 3 a°'i M o a b b 6 z Y F s C c
M A w A0 a y o w w d H 0 .0 b a
cl b o c a a Y o 4.- 4W. v� as v ai ° h' o ° rn O a�
3 c ° ° x G O �n m ° cb T G a " U ° W o N
cd N ° c
m r.. ,� .d ti U
Y ' G td O O i .T. r .7 N vi m • G�' x w 'ii ' 0 a ' S O tC
3 w° on o G c ao ° o ° aGi 0 ro( H -_ 3 w m aqi 0> v F " w o o v o
w O G «' ° N U b F� `� .� .� O p N °
U o v a Y C w v o o a� a ri
w y O b y > o cv w 0 O o is ca C O
O G y .0 .0 W . w C4 b cm 00'b 3 cd >, ° W U k N vi '^ 2 C\ ri A H N .0 .O U ^C
b-0 td cE U w � ctl m q .O G O N '.� r ' ,-. C cd O a
c 3 w °'i a a O a .� ° d w r v ° ° 0 Y �n a 9 Cl w �y �k.0
'b C. cd m is a H i m ,y y O ,� b9 = U .� w .O W d w, '. w ."'. x •y iy `n 0-0
C m .C. . V ° (3. Y m m Q w m bA .ti w O Y
a °' a� ' h °' ° 3 a 0 w q T 3 p d o c w m m � w a ° 0 0
c o ° a Z- C b o rq ° ^� o G Y
d 0.? 0i H ; ° F" � e 6 .°'. C b o ' �4 c 0 m o a .
0t U q ° oU ° o W W v ti abix b ti C� W Coro E �Y
w W '" °° ti N q m C Z o .M oo ou
b° U W } a A W �Y Q o p c V '� ° W ° in .� Y a cql M 00 [ti U N T U U y U C N '. ' m Q' ti m p '� m °' C 4 m C d O
W �° ti b L� y 44 w CJ`
w ca .o U b C Y C U ti H ° °' (v `° N ° q °' °° ° 'b o `tl ° 0
o •°0 w� W •� x ro eC G o ° on $ m° v N oo I O ro r. awi
[." '� ♦+ ti ti N , O Y Ir N ' i.7 ^V S: O+ N O N 'O '� .D
❑ a d o G y Vj h o h U m U b U v a in ¢. G '0 40 X ,CL w > > Ri .0 �" y '�' �-+ 4 00 ~ H Fes. cd Ste+' O
U m�m... m N Y N ,.O bA 3 A P, m N ¢, c09 rA A Y Y m U m
W
Z
Z
cc
O
LL
0
ir
O
W
cr
O
N
r.
w
0
01
a
as
a
I
S
O�
p-1
G
U
0
a a p
o ❑ � v C av o G G v a °a '
m N 00 U O m. U N a N 'O T y N 4.a ¢, , bt�..�
N b Cd •� '� N o P cd .N O .d Cd G y N °GL W
P o C• Y b a °° a
l N
qq ', �
cd m "
5= d" c °. a o 3°
U Y ' w P' > A v w .O U m �+ -- ,.r7 p O M ° m ` pp er bb v
N '•' A N N U b .ti a ° GJ m p cd .��' cc 47 1 0
w N U C •N � a U �,, w U ,ii^ P 3 P+ �"., 'O i ,5 N •
W +� b_A Y 0 U RS O F L' >� O N p N N b (" N y by U U �F" n
p y m V O g6 T c O GL N b cd U p cd w �' N U C. m N N N A O m
°0 w m 0 °'off a� a � ° o� o b >° a a > A E m TT
°
to q 0 a�i o � v �_ a w ' x > � � v °o p � y � A
r. E a Cd ° o G 0 m ° 3 ty n a m m o• w y o °>
o�da ��. 0 ao edo 9n�. y o.ti :d '� 5°,b,°'a°•°'n' w °c
ab a o ° d T Y a O E o p r. Y T .O a' m° t '�•' p O O N m p O w y ❑ N a ' q w N a' 7 td ^O
❑ N m C Y N y Y I'' Li ° Y c0 N A p �"' ° O a O O LL 'd CIS q w q O O w
oq •.. • N Y . W 0. 0 0 w .. �y.. N N x m U Cd c qd A b W O id ° co b N a
id y p w id N 'o 0 w
y y p H
U❑ b . .O N A GL" ,� b U ti .-°� ctl Y .0 m N y
N ' '^ U R. �0 ti ti 'b A N •y�:+ ,G ,G �'
CU
cd y 'S' N ❑ Fr c "' P.b 'y id ni �+ R. O N H w F°+
al cd N O N ..O y: id iC GL m a
C w A K ov 0. 0 0. r w N m y w w y Y c W ti a y o
° n . Y o a 0 c 0 0 m a s y w m
m W N C .^ .Ly" 'm t cC F Cd A H V 0 0 9 a 0 m y 0 Cd
U Y K Y
❑ m ❑ .d b 00
b0 00 N O T A cd� a�i 3 U �" O ° ° = N v a-) O .0 G 0 •chi o c�ptl C;
V] m •y m U a m b O y U b :C-+ y a a� m m N sy
m K w .0 U w w m Ci cd A d bU m >. w by m
b9 cd U ,� O W O O d❑ U w T > > h ti m.� O O •� °
T N wv o oom P a a� 0 � d 5 z K
E . y , q w m d m U ro U _ ww ° did R: R.' y C 3 c v v, ° M °
m
Q w w d _. U t .. ° 0 o .°' " A cv p a ° ° N °�' ami h° Y N ' a w z
° m 0 U v .b `-'A m �'' ,d ,m .b N ¢, a v.°. b �'' /'� a w cd i-. m w
.°; m w ti a a 'm o 0. q ti. .Y U° Y
oav rya a�°— 'a� ° ate 5n ° �E aG�
U
_Z
0
cc
O
LL
In
cr
O
W
cc
0
W
O
0
CIO
a
v
N
a
r.
of
'r
1
U
O
q ai W W O. cd O ON Y O U 0 b 3 U N 0
CP
G
m a a � � °
cd U U "^ bq ro y T'b q v s C y w, w a y �•' b
E v °. ° C 0 v =. .N. ° o v 0 0 0 °° x Cd
cd c a a o Y y v
y O M 'N ` O M cd O w� O V iu ,� U
ur cV G .. G a y O a .n R F. v1 O" m O V1 U W Y.
3 o ° ° v �a o ° 0b o G 0 N 3 �b
o ka ti ° y n b 0 c a cd Y U y$ o 0 o
N (L) in a0.. "'' o 0 F ' b C. O ° . i'. •� .d
.� o U .° b w O aGi bo 4) U Uri U m W u, .fl ca O C
.�". N N .. N R7 .b •y ... •y U .., .., .�-i O� N O it .ti ° cd N G. 0
y P .N
° a� U v o m° o m a v ° ❑ s ° o
O H > N O y W O J Go O ' W • 'r-' O y 0 tUi r Q' C °•�
o to
rO p O O U y i.. N O Cl N O y N U ^. O U .d .� y U co N �. V Y 10 0 U
y ro A 0 M W a t b ,D�'d M r'�ii !Y.' 0 Q 'd ' ❑ b M bA U
ti 3 N q '�" 0
N U cd h ° y o p o O �G ° .� 0l o o Y o W ca
.0 °� O bq o o v W H °' �., h V° P. 'G . w� N A ,U r.
bn a.� ° b y " `" ^� ¢ O U A c o d c i V
a� ��c ���nao.cv a � m � �� °° °:v
•G C
. 4 , 7 ,�+ 3 .N .� .p b" .- a 'm O .fl y G U 0
hoc ^—°�� ^N am ° W Q ��Y coo ° � •a G � ° o
ao 3 d. ° A a• a c. at tJ o
v O c o p O C4 0. by ° a °° a° a b r ° c r o a ai
v 0 o ° 0 .J ,1 rn O <C � qj '� o . ro ��" m° N
m
3 ° a � oo A cs bO °�' c � U 0 a °
o o O N 00 °„ o m C4
to app]]] v v c O o 'S v v
Qa .0 09 N =0 .� W . h � ..O .ti y O
'y v O a ° ^ ° am a
z '� d o o c4 0 o
U C a ° ti y m
N 2 m w M °� � ^� m v o v U a °.
O 'U
m U O O d ^ N O G p Y W q .b •G N W V7
'�"' vi W U M �.,i p •. 'b U v y £' ° �" O y '-'
bA ... W C id V I" U N a ¢, .d O m M q
cd .d N 7. ...� '� N❑ O 0 M w O c3 7 U ti cV
, a+ cd b9 m U bD 00 y O O U .0 O O U ^' W
cl 3 o" CO) Y.� fA.C.r •oV ad as xo ao
W
O
.J
Y
co
b
Cs 0
U
O
a
ca
N
Cd
,o
F
0
M
N
M
w o
U
Z
D
O
LL
0
It
U
LU
cc
0
W
0
W
ro
a
v
a
o�
U
O
m
w w ro0 O N 0 0 0 Ob A0 M 0 C aYi i O °' C* QQ� � id N w.;
ti ti C ro �" s+ >, 0 b0 C4 b
° v• �4 w d �Y �r:o
OD 0 ti i! 'c7 .P d O O 'C7 b0 'C 't7 i0 N q O b0 V y 5 In
7:1 Cc
o � o o ca C O N a b ro o ti P o N P a p
O >, ro -� G b W q N ro td
O W ro b N - C id 0 ro C P. p b0 h . .°. ti
" bq >1 O =I W w0 0. r.
7c-d ow 0 as
O lti' cc G F7 Y C p N
k 0 U ° w c CC U' y y ro a"i r
b K ro � o C c �a� �0� 5a o° 0 b0
cd
0 10
w b C o ro o 2 C b' , y 0 N bn u 0 w
0 0
0 3 Y o 0 ro 0 w o °' q w° w y N b ° p P: ❑ O o 0 ai N m 0 O ti o ro b0 ro o . � 7
0 0 0 6 �. q � > o % G o d ti w° ° 0 o a 0 i w c a
h U v o ti b c ° 0 cc Pa ro y
o.a y.0 Y °' o b00 a y a op a 3 °w° 3 0
cl b0 q G '� w �� w b Y m '" P, ° •°� P m 0
3: o N N ❑ ro 0 b y b0 0 o ro a s a p > ro° 5
q a`zi 0Cd w° 'd o h b '8 p y o 0 W b •° N d � � • o .� ' ° p, °' p b
t. k a P. Cl) ,� U
12 Y 2 �, w �.^ p -4 0 ' m ,y ° .d U y Lz h E• ^ Q ro a ti P.O
O °^ a'�+ ro V ld
N ^ ° V b °. y lu 'b b F y :�^ b9 G N .�+' .L P. • ti v , P W '-' ^ W m0
-
0 w v 0 ,� 0 w N Q ❑ ro n, o v y q ...
C4� 0.! O0 ° •�8 �1 � yot-b °
.� �'�w�
b0
b$ c cz y 0 0 ^3 v o 1 1 Y ❑ ow
u 30 y u O .�.. .d ^ .�.. N.Y. P. .b v C. .N 'L' ly, U cOa N v o ^ V N Y 0 Y
O .� > ro 0 1401 D'
c O 'ti R c� > cVd W O ro ro ❑ P. o ro
b
0
L•
42 -S
N
ro L
O m
O �
U �
0
o °
o
x
a o
d U
U ro
ti
pb
cd
Y
� Y
. JG
ti
p 'O
a �
� o
_ ❑
b
O
.
O
.,
V
W
Q
0
cr
0
LL
0
cr
0
W
cc
0
w
0
N
1 "1
a
o�
z
V
tl
C
I
o y o W y b
9 0 a
p, .3 w
0 q o o ' ° p
0 ,i W
b
G N N N ''' O H N i+ N 4 N N of b
-, p 0 W
•> U ° Y ? �+ N F' F. b y .L iG N ° N N 0. N 0
O G ai b
.4 ?? 3 q Cd a c b� v Y O = N o w> 0 v o v 0 c ou N a
a ca U �' .d q r -I y • o Y N • a o o (d LO LO
to °JN �++ ri �" `° q �o a" q PAY„ o C Q `°
y N ^a J+ �, O cd F. y� O° O y R' O 0. 4r N N N N
y R.w 0. >, a '"' U 0.l cp 'v, w° P. C 0. y O
0 .w 4.- O 'L7 �. b `o' N N O G7 N m N y '� N N N m m
a U y , O ,� 0 N > f° O X 4., N v cd .9 ° " O '�' r.
df N° O p O O O N N Y >' b y '" a� O b O cd U N O 0. y O O
c won a° 00 00°0W y; a co
p V .3 yc a
'a a U ctl '~ N 0 b O ro N n C w Ob b m Y cd
ro' 0 e,) a >
'Ly U Y Y
co
N V] N 0 S N C1 W N is w x . O 0 cC p cd �--i ' N Y t b '—' Y N 'i7
jy� N N O N
N Y U Y N C > ° k N A O N ° fi r.,
Y W d �a ° o � a d W 0 ° p b° °° a ro q N H N .G
o N a v v 0 v o a - ° oo >°-0 a
b C ° O O � .° a >1 " G is y ai o Y m U is o X b o ti ,o cd U bn
o ' '� q i y o o G. y ,a 'a ° Pa a o o° R7 v m y o
°— '° a b a. ,,.C M R. :�' ❑ ,O, cd U O U Y" ~ q U b cd
y cc' p "O ics y N' id b N ca C 0. i-r'd
to r b 0 0 �° 0 0 0 q 9 x� O C 0 �vx o o N y b °a � � a o
C o c m O N Y .� G 'c7 w O b ° b ° °' w N P. o a` td o o� w p cd 'p
Y o w v p 0 o b 0 y �j 0 o v p o
OQ �"� N O O .� >, W O 'd s• O ,� Y > !r o r+ ti x U
o N u .S o o y CQ v ° 0 0.1 Cd o o c o 0 0 .N Y 'ro c ai ° °
.0 o W W o 0 0 'C W 0 0 �q a� ' 04 . v �a o o N as b° o
Y R F 'C ° N °° o w 0.1 0 .a o a o 0. o U v d 0 c o 0 0
o ° >, N c d H aNi o a d H '0 .� � 'F ° A 3 U q ca ° w y ' ` ° z
d c O ti a o o° a� ro U on U b o
U H a"i o b cv m o c � N b
cd o .. ° .- Y v ... 0.0 pp v .. ° O .o ° .. ..
o d °Y' 4,1 0 o ° o o p a E ° c° c >' a
o
q v O cYCd R . o id V O N id O bD u c U• U o
C U °
Y s, N R b
+� F+
4 0
O y O
❑ O N N ' w
Cdd v O ❑ N 7 R W °> P. 0. o f W R X N 0. pp U o 'O N
v N o d cr d O a Yo O y 8 U O v
cn
U
Z
cl
cc
0
LL
cc
U
W
cc
0
N
b
W
0
Cl)
c�
a
0.
cq
IS
U
c
b
O
0 y
y t5 Y 4.
N q C y U
m a o ma o w�c c cl °
C3 Q' y ° .d N ❑ •m O
'b b4 Y GJ tV Y " tO y N
5 b ca o
c d
� ° Y w b �„�
C. �•� O °' �A �U N' y m y db w y. ° od
d o i a o o o Y N .r o o o y a>i ao y t.
El cd
0 v ou ° ° o pa Y U U °'
Y Y ° O GL �' R: �i � N N 'O b9 bA
o n 'O y Z+ CL O (V Q V Y
w o W Y N k O Q w V O O U M
°
° Y C 9 cv b %O y u O icl U' b Y Y w
8 p o o ° Y o w y q a ro V p U 0
a = N ° 0 0 v a . o> o ou
U O ❑ O + ° G w id ° O f1 b O +`O' = cd
o y° c Y O ZS a v ^�' U a " i U y o 0 0
N 0
4) o c ° �+ ' y° w w Y ti o a) y cd � C ` v : v O T1 a�
w' H � w � � b U O °' o A c � '� t7 � � ,� ^� i , � v � y a � H � � � x
r- oo a3i p 3 .� Cd g o�
° o a
w
Cd o
'd >
y b°
Cd
U d
v x cy ca g y a P. o r q A' a ? a � ° w ❑ . - . P. °
3 a H o 0 0
y b b b �. a• 7 M N u'i ''�-' w
in
cl S1 Q w w Wo U U O w cd w U W Cd
y
°
�
w
d
w
a
c
o
ao
Y
m
W
�
°
C
y
a0
Y
Cd
N N
r
U
U
ro
Y W
cd
°
N
w�
q �N
t7 'b
O
p
fO
Y
m u
y
go
w
P a U +
N
F+ Cd
H
U
0
�
o
Y
y
Y
b
b
0
�
w
0 y
y t5 Y 4.
N q C y U
m a o ma o w�c c cl °
C3 Q' y ° .d N ❑ •m O
'b b4 Y GJ tV Y " tO y N
5 b ca o
c d
� ° Y w b �„�
C. �•� O °' �A �U N' y m y db w y. ° od
d o i a o o o Y N .r o o o y a>i ao y t.
El cd
0 v ou ° ° o pa Y U U °'
Y Y ° O GL �' R: �i � N N 'O b9 bA
o n 'O y Z+ CL O (V Q V Y
w o W Y N k O Q w V O O U M
°
° Y C 9 cv b %O y u O icl U' b Y Y w
8 p o o ° Y o w y q a ro V p U 0
a = N ° 0 0 v a . o> o ou
U O ❑ O + ° G w id ° O f1 b O +`O' = cd
o y° c Y O ZS a v ^�' U a " i U y o 0 0
N 0
4) o c ° �+ ' y° w w Y ti o a) y cd � C ` v : v O T1 a�
w' H � w � � b U O °' o A c � '� t7 � � ,� ^� i , � v � y a � H � � � x
r- oo a3i p 3 .� Cd g o�
° o a
w
Cd o
'd >
y b°
Cd
U d
v x cy ca g y a P. o r q A' a ? a � ° w ❑ . - . P. °
3 a H o 0 0
y b b b �. a• 7 M N u'i ''�-' w
in
cl S1 Q w w Wo U U O w cd w U W Cd
W
Z
Q
0
cc
0
LL
0
cc
O
M W M
LPL.
O
N
w
0
V
cd
a
I
.
O1
C
U
0
C
ro
O
w vi w A F 0 0 N
N
W
q O G ' ^� ° N . .O N b w G '� N q p G O ¢,'G
Y d U U O Y Y G N W. H O O cd +-' GL U F. O cd
O U N U O X G N N F. O .,,, • C .2 G O w b
0 0. G
p > y b ,9 'O °' G p 0..d .+��•' m w o ti `Gd c p
0 5 v v o o OR: 0
E� .�
O N Q Y •� O O co b N
G • C o v; a. b N w N O cd o .G a.... U ° N
Nd > ,� O b m '. p w .d P. U O P. ¢, G b
cqs
42 G P C 0 b N y
P. A. C N
N cd Y W C �•' w O cd �-. +'
w 0 N O� ap U G G id N O O �L •: 'd bA 'O N 0. ' w
N cd G .G p U 4 N in O0 F N> C O y p T p o
T ni U C b y G•5 0.GY O SO G ': N p a
N o Y v 0 b 0., �, a ,� p C. b cd v w E A
.= ° a a � a>i c o y N x o ° G 0 3 0 a0i �� v 1 0 o y ti cl G °
N N b O ' N c N d "" w w P. b 0. 4x.'1 p .b G w b N cd
O +y y
0.Q N id C .Gcv •� P. 'V P. O cd O '� i� o o Y G cd N
Y G C N
o > a U o ° i N a a
•3 G o G id ti 'moo N ` a� N •�y ° ;� o
r. ° °' U o c o �� y 0 0 v T a y ti o b °. o o Y
R N Y td G
bb cd G YO 3 G 'b y G. N cd y q y GO '� "" O O w p Y U N p to
w b N b G q '.d Y ° N O N O O O N „p ° A �' G E' N G G cb N .b C Y 0
w p w G b ^� • G C G y G 0. U b G 0 cd N .o N U
o o� �0 YN �° o �y N Tau o•° o��o Eroa°ia°iE�3 dr.
,O 6 N y bO . 4J N ¢, aU+ ate.+ td O O Uj P ,G ,G U N N .n W T ° cd b N •-.
.� .�. N G •� ,' O .cd 1 0 N .-. \ +... G cd ,id ❑ a'�+ W G cd U U '
'd Y. +-' > a"+ U N M R H G O '� 0 «+ p 0. N O N �"' b 0.
0 b N C O O G .r N U k U .-. Zi U N y 'C O N O td N 04 p U Y O 4 �. CL 0
b No W ,� N T °� C o .o au '� q
° C q a a
^. O ^ ^ N ^ ^ ^ ^ O O U O'" ° ^'U ^ 4 'b b ^ C `3 G .^-. N ctl cl
N .b � M-. Oi V .N.. 0 G .0-. S .p G 'O 'd O cd �/ N il
0 to
G /y ^ •" r O ,A
0 .O .0 A v a1 ❑ W ,0
cGd V M i ' d N O OO , s N au N 0 N ' " o N CGcd m U C N
.. C G 'G U ' y U ri q cd cd "" GAP. 'C •> •�
cm 'C O N N O�
° w o va G oo o " o p G I G E o G
O O N cd .--i U V y COD N U m M G Y cd .G cd 0. N
N
W
Q
Z
cr
O
LL
0
cc
O
uj
cc
N y 0 U U .0 0 2 9 r�' Cdd N U �
N G „ 10 o W a N .l7 a'd w;� q.^ N vi im O W y
°° chi U o a °�' w ti� 0 ao a� 0 ° �
w o a
a �G yW �d ° oa:c.: r. °> °a : ^a p o 3
"" U OJ . GL N U cd y ..U. y O id F U X „O N U �.' O p 7
° U 0 o ° o ° ° p a ° o ° .0 E `d � °? Yc � U � w o
d uo iY� � x b a , ° ° q „ ° =
V°1 vUi '� • r3 b o of 3 N C .° id .� N y W o ° .O c 0.- 7:1
.-. O o '° C 0 � E Y 0 N o� � .0 � q o v .� Y o U = v �
fyY L o° 0 0 o> ° o ro n 0 Y o ° o w o O
^� a O q o M °U p > ou a> o 0 0 ' d o > d o d pp
°00 q cd a O O H U n1 ,-: b y Q U .0 p ti P U Fj cd
w° , W ¢,• 3 OU ° tl .v N ° Oa y I y •cd w U 0 U o GL .N U o O . JG
°° ro °o v a�oob� w w ° 8 ' 8 0 � � 0 a
Y o. V,� N S3. P, W * y U y U O N C U b U W
0 w U d cd O '� U U X N p. �. H l� " ti
p O O. r.. 0 y yam+ •.+ Y Cd
q 0 O N O C F+ cd O'D
10 5 w w p p w y E U w P, 0 0 ao ° 0 0 a. ^ o U U T y 0 U U ti F
a ° w 0 o y o o ° ° o Y Fa n Y > °' C's ao ° adi r
0. (}y {y Y co V a ou ti r� b ti Y V
0 a s ° ao U d . a ° d
a W W O b. N E A � O O U F7 W (z] y Y
O ° b p 0 Tor q 0" '- cd .a 0 Z o o d o w O Y : 3 N N O 5 o a
0 M q O V] Y ,C b 6, 4. O z m •s.' ti O nl °
° 0 3 a� o a� .� v °° r v q o y 0 C li 0.2 co p w a� o n o o W on
�° °M �o ]V. a�i �a.8 °' °� °a ° a °ova O NC
b "+ y y �. Y :-• y y C* 0 N Oq U .N �L O` a, .'.+ Y .UC 1 'd N J"-' v � a r Y :j �Q
d Q d . a w • d + W C O ° w' N U ., d 3 o O cd Q A m N� r F
w '� V U z O v U O '. cd u
Vi Y O C
cd N y O iC h U h O U cd . p U ° U w w O bA .+ a n1 y .� H
.� N � .�. N � a� N o C N U R. } U t N Yr O a W C) ' � a'� N
p t a" ^F n 0 [L `" 4 . p U a to'a e�' >, cd O cd N N y
v U a Y 5
0 0 N 'Li .'�'.+ N n td cd N cy b = CL a O y
Cdd ho y cd 0 «S V O q q p a cd •� ..U. m O �., N 0 w N k U �° .N.
U
0 3 p CL P. y N 0 0., �^ '`��' N N Y M p N U O y o U N > �U�!! Iq
N cd i. �+ m o ." 'b R 1 `i u w 0 Ll. "' .0 .y cd W ? - 0 .-. cl W) N
o
p E6 o '3 0 ° o °' U ° a°i G " o co Y ai C o ai � ° o
� d ° en
o 0 O .'.+ b bA +� id U 'b U 'tj � b0 a �` •G�.� ,r. °' y " a) O N
O 1�"' Y it
.� ' Y h q v a y Pr -- ❑ y 'q v 0 a`°i N '" � U v m y o
> ° „ ;['.' ro .a v cd m N ca 'o b b o
> a° U 1:40 o "U o o C* o w o c °° 0 ^� o o
n p Cd 2 � N d�U � 2 Y � Y 00 ow o o C ° �r om H oa
a
O
RECORD OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance No.
19 -12
Passed Page 16 of 16 20
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the earliest date permitted by law.
Passed this day of 2012.
Mayor - P (esi ing Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
Office of the City Manager
City of Dublin Pho 614 - 410.4400* Fax:b614- 0410 -4490 1090
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager
Date: April 5, 2012
Initiated By: Steve Langworthy, Director of Land Use and Long Range Planning
Memo
Re: Ordinance 19 -12 - Modifications to Chapter 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances
(Zoning Code) to Add Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team, Modify
Sections 153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts, 153.038 District Uses, 153.042
Development Approval Process, 153.044(B) District Uses, 153.173 Board Order
Procedure, 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs,
153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission and 153.234 Amendments, and to
Delete Sections 153.035 Historic Residential District, 153.036 Historic Business
District, 153.043 Definitions, 153.044(I) Use Definitions (Innovation Districts) and
153.115 Corridor Development District, While Retaining the Section Numbers for
Future Use. (Cases 12- 009ADM and 12- 014ADM)
Summary
Ordinance 19 -12 amends portions of the Zoning Code, as requested by City Council, to modify the
sign color limitations for secondary images for the Zoning Code.
Other proposed amendments update certain Zoning Code sections to align with the adopted
Bridge Street Corridor zoning regulations. The amendment updates certain review entities, and
deletes sections that are no longer applicable once properties within the Bridge Street Corridor are
governed by the new Zoning Code provisions. A few minor typographical corrections were also
made.
Sign Colors in Zoning Code
153.158 General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs
On January 23, 2012, City Council discussed current code provisions for color limitations for signs
and the provisions approved in the EAZ's Innovation District regulations, some Planned Districts
and the Bridge Street Corridor code provisions. The Zoning Code currently limits sign colors to
three, including black and white. Sign background is typically considered one of three permissible
colors, unless the sign is pin- mounted on a wall or a sign structure.
Council instructed Planning to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Code addressing logo/
secondary image colors. Council desired to see code language that would allow logos, regardless
of the number of colors, to count as one of the three permissible sign colors but maintain the
limitation for logo /secondary image size at 20 percent of the allowable sign size.
Existing Code Definitions
Primary Image. A primary image is defined in the Zoning Code as "(T)he name of the use or
business identified on a sign. The primary image must be in displayed in text."
Memo re. Ord. 19 -12 Modifications to Chapter 153
April 5, 2012
Page 2 of 4
Secondary Image. A secondary image is defined as "(A)ny and all text, graphics, or images
displayed on a sign in addition to the name of the use or business, including but not limited to
pictorial representations, tag lines, products and phone numbers."
The proposed language allows any number of colors for corporate trademarks or symbols when
used as a logo or secondary image, with the trademarked logo considered as one of the three
permissible colors. The section also states that the primary image, secondary images, and /or
background must use one of the colors used in the corporate trademark or symbol logo.
The proposal adds a definition for "Logo," as requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission to
clearly differentiate logos from secondary images, as defined above. The Commission also
requested the definition of secondary image be revised to clarify that logos are not considered
secondary images.
The Commission also requested that a design intent statement be added that requires creativity
and high quality materials and fabrication in sign design.
Other Zoning Code Amendments
153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts
This Section updates the Standard Zoning Districts table to delete the Corridor Development
District and add the new Bridge Street Corridor districts.
153.035 Historic Residential District and 153.036 Historic Business District
The sections governing the Historic Residential District and Historic Business District were deleted.
The districts have been replaced with the BSC Districts of BSC Historic Core and BSC Historic
Residential. The Section numbers will be retained for future use.
153.038 District Uses (Innovation Districts)
The reference to Section 153.067(B) will be deleted and Section 153.002(A) — Uses Definitions was
added as consolidated definitions as part of the Bridge Street Corridor code amendment.
153.042 Development Approval Process (Innovation Districts)
The positions of Economic Development Manager and Chief of Police were added to the
Administrative Review Team to match the membership for the BSC regulations.
153.043 Definitions
The definitions in the Innovations Districts were moved to Section 153.002, Definitions. The
Section number will be retained for future use.
153.044(8) District Uses
The reference to the definitions contained in the Tech Flex District was replaced with a reference
to Section 153.002 Definitions
153.044(1) Use Definitions
The definitions in the Tech Flex District were moved to Section 153.002, Definitions The Section
number will be retained for future use.
Memo re. Ord. 19 -12 Modifications to Chapter 153
April 5, 2012
Page 3 of 4
153.051 Status of Previously Approved Planned Development Districts (Amendment removed from
consideration)
The Planning and Zoning Commission's recommended amendments contained a new subsection
(F) to state the status of previously approved Planned District in the Bridge Street Corridor.
Council's change to the Bridge Street regulations that permits districts other than BSC Districts in
the Corridor makes this language unnecessary. In the Bridge Street regulations, Section 153.059
(A)(7) addresses unconstructed PUDs and provides for their conforming status.
153.115 Corridor Development District
The CDD has been replaced by the BSC regulations. The Section number will be retained for future
use.
153.173 Board Order Procedure
This section has been revised since the Planning and Zoning Commission's review to account for
potential rezoning to a non -BSC District in the Historic Dublin area. References were made to
include two application processes; one for Bridge Street Corridor districts (Section 153.173 (E)),
and another for any other district that may be applied for in Historic Dublin. The names of the
historic districts were changed to match the BSC districts as the sections with the previous Historic
Residential and Historic Business districts have been removed from the Code.
For ease of administration, the contents of the Informal Review application were removed from the
Code. The Code numbering was also changed.
A reference was added to specifically note that ARB decisions could be appealed to the BZA. In the
Bridge Street Corridor, these decisions can be further appealed to Council.
153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission
The Powers and Duties Section was updated to replace references to the Corridor Development
District with the Bridge Street Corridor.
153.234 Amendments
Property notification requirements were updated to reflect current procedures. The fees reference
of $50 was deleted and replaced with a reference to the City Fees list as adopted in a yearly
ordinance. Time limitations for Commission decisions to City Council were deleted as they are often
applicant dependent. The time for property notification from the Clerk of Council office was
changed from 20 to 30 days to reflect requirements of the City Charter.
Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team
This Section was added to reflect the ART creation and duties as listed in the BSC and EAZ code
Sections.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission
On February 16, 2012, the Commission recommended approval to City Council of the proposed
modifications, additions and deletions to the Zoning Code related to changes required as part of
the Bridge Street Corridor development code. The Commission requested additional time to
consider the proposed modification to the Sign section of the Code related to logo /secondary
image colors.
Memo re. Ord. 19 -12 Modifications to Chapter 153
April 5, 2012
Page 4 of 4
At their March 8, 2012 meeting the Commission reviewed various examples of signs that would or
would not be permitted under the proposed zoning regulations. The Commissioners desired that
while more colors should be allowed for trademarked logos, the three -color limitation should
remain in place for all other primary and secondary images not considered part of the logo. They
also requested additional intent language regarding design quality and character of all signs.
Recommendation
Planning recommends City Council approval of Ordinance 19 -12 at the second reading /public
hearing on April 23, 2012.
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
§ 153.151 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly
indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED SIGN. A sign associated with an abandoned use, a sign that remains after the
termination of the business, or a sign on its immediate premises not adequately maintained and not
repaired within the specified time under order of § 153.162.
ANIMATED SIGN. Any sign that uses movement or change of artificial and natural lighting or
noise to depict action or create a special effect or scene.
ATM (AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE). An electronically operated device used to conduct
financial transactions on site, by means of direct computerized access. Such devices may be
accessible by automobile and /or pedestrians.
BANNER. A nonrigid cloth, plastic, paper, or canvas sign typically related to a special event or
promotion, that is cultural, educational, charitable, or recreational in its function, under the
sponsorship of a for - profit establishment or business, or a public, private nonprofit, or religious
organization.
BENCH SIGN. Any sign painted on, located on, or attached to any part of the surface of a bench,
seat, or chair placed on or adjacent to a public roadway.
BILLBOARD. An off - premise sign directing attention to a specific business, product, service,
entertainment or other activity sold, offered, or conducted off -site.
BUS SHELTER SIGN Any sign painted on or affixed to any bus shelter.
CHANGEABLE COPYSIGN. A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations
that can be changed or rearranged by mechanical, electronic or manual means without altering the face
or surface of the sign.
CHANNEL LETTERS. The outline of a letter, border, or similar object with a vertical side wall to
confine the lighting on the face either to restrict vision at an angle or to prevent light spillage over
adjacent areas.
COMMUNITYACTIVITY. An activity that is open to the general public and sponsored by a
public, private nonprofit or religious organization that is educational, cultural, or recreational in
function. Charitable events sponsored by for - profit organizations are also considered community
activities. Examples of a community activity are a school play or a church fair.
Page 1 of 8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
DEVELOPMENT SIGN. A temporary sign indicating such things as the names of the architects,
engineers, landscape architects, contractors, or similar artisans, and the owners, financial supporters,
sponsors and similar individuals or firms having a role or interest with respect to the development,
structure, or project. This includes both private and public projects.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN. A temporary or permanent sign that provides information regarding
location, instructions for use, or functional /directional data.
ELECTRONIC SCOREBOARD. An electronically- controlled changeable copy sign used to
display scoring information for sporting events. Such signs are located on the sports field.
ENTRY FEATURE SIGN. An on- premises ground- mounted sign that graphically identifies a
residential subdivision and/or multifamily development. For commercial properties, see JOINT
IDENTIFICATION SIGN.
ESTABLISHED GRADE LINE. The average finished grade for that area of the site where the
sign is to be located, provided however that the height of the sign shall not be artificially increased by
the use of mounding. All references to sign height are from the established grade line unless otherwise
noted.
EXTENSION. A wall or other structure which is connected to and extended from a building.
FLAG. Any fabric or bunting containing the officially recognized and adopted colors, patterns, or
symbols used as the official symbol of a government, political, or corporate entity.
FLASHING SIGN. Any directly or indirectly illuminated sign that exhibits changing natural or
artificial light or color effects by any means whatsoever.
FOR SALE/FOR LEASE SIGN. A sign indicating the sale, rental, or lease of a structure or
property.
FREE- STANDINGSIGN. See GROUNDSIGN.
GAS - INFLATABLE SIGN /DEVICE Any device which is capable of being expanded by any gas
and used on a permanent or temporary basis to attract attention to a product or event. This definition
includes both hot and cold -air balloons tethered or otherwise anchored to the ground.
GOVERNMENTAL SIGN A sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any
government functions or required by law, ordinance, or other governmental regulations.
GROUND SIGN Any sign which is physically attached to a foundation. These are commonly
known as free - standing, pole, pylon, or monument signs.
Page 2 of 8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
HOSPITAL. Any medical facility that is capable of retaining patients overnight.
ILLUMINATED SIGN. Any sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting either by light on or
in the sign or directed toward the sign.
INFORMATION SIGN. A sign displaying necessary information for the convenience and safety
of residents and visitors, and containing no advertising.
JOINT IDENTIFICATION SIGN. A sign that identifies the name, through type, graphics, or
other symbols, of a shopping center, office park, industrial park, or other building complex containing
three or more uses on the same lot, allowed in addition to the permitted signs of the individual
occupants.
LOGO. Anon -text graphic
representation of a corporate trademark, or symbol of a company name, trademark, emblem, figure,
element, abbreviation, etc., uniquely designed for recognition
MONUMENT SIGN Aground sign attached to a wall or abase constructed specifically for the
display of the sign. A common example is a permanent subdivision sign.
NONCONFORMING SIGN. A pre- existing legal or illegal sign which does not conform to the
standards set forth in this code.
OPENHOUSE A temporary public showing of a structure available for sale, rental, or lease.
PENNANT. A flag or banner longer in the fly than in the hoist, usually tapering to a point.
PERMANENT SIGN. Any permitted or legal nonconforming sign intended to remain in place
until a change of occupancy occurs. A permanent sign must be securely attached or installed upon a
building, structure, or the ground.
POLE SIGN. See GROUND SIGN.
POLITICAL SIGN. A sign concerning candidates for elective office, public issues and similar
matters to be decided by the public at an election.
PORTABLE SIGN Any sign that is designed to be or capable of being moved or transported, and
not permanently affixed or attached to any building, structure, or grounds.
Page 3of8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
PRIMARYIMAGE. The name of the use or business identified on a sign. The primary image
must be in displayed in teat.
PRODUCT SIGN. A sign typically located in a window, advertising a product or service offered
by a business.
PROJECTED IMAGE. An image projected onto a building, structure, or sign.
PROJECTING SIGNS. A sign that is wholly or partly dependent upon a building for support or
suspended from a pole attached to a building. Such signs must be perpendicular to the building face
upon which they are attached.
PROMOTIONAL SIGNS. A temporary sign that provides information regarding time, place, and
the like of a special event, community activity or similar activity.
PYLONSIGN. See GROUND SIGN.
RACEWAY. An elongated metal enclosure used to mount individual channel lettering and to
conceal related transformers and wiring.
REFACING Any alteration to the face of a sign involving the replacement of materials or parts.
Refacing does not refer to replacing the entire sign structure or the removal of the sign.
ROOF LINE. The uppermost line or point of the facade or parapet of a flat roof structure, or the
lower edge of an eve, gable or rake of a sloped roof structure.
ROOFSIGN. Any sign erected on or above the roof line of a building.
SANDWICH BOARD SIGN. A sign with two hinged boards which can be placed on the ground.
SECONDARYIMAGE. Any and all teat, graphics, or images displayed on a sign in addition to
the name of the use or business and/or logo including but not limited to pictorial representations, tag
lines, products, rp ices and phone numbers.
SECTION. In the teat, the term SECTIONrefers to the Arabic numeral under which it appears in
this subchapter.
SETBACK The distance from the property line and/or right -of -way line to the nearest part of the
applicable building, structure, or sign, measured perpendicularly to the property line and/or right-of-
way line.
Page 4of8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
SIGN. A sign is defined as any name, number, symbol, identification, description, display,
illustration, object, graphic, sign structure, or part thereof, whether permanent or temporary, which is
affixed to, painted on, represented directly or indirectly upon, or projected onto a building, structure,
lot, or other device, whether mobile or affixed to the ground, and which directs attention to any object,
product, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business. This definition includes all signs
visible from any public right -of -way or adjacent property, including interior signs oriented towards the
exterior facade of any building or structure as well as back - lighted translucent panels or strip lighting
affixed to any wall or roof where any such panels or lighting serves to identify and attract attention
rather than illuminate space for human activity.
SIGNFACE. The surface intended for the display of information on the sign.
SIGNSTRUCTURE. The supporting unit of a sign face, including but not limited to frames,
braces and poles.
SPECIAL EVENT. A special event or activity that is open to the general public and supported by
the office of Public Information and Special Events, and the city. A special event is educational,
cultural or recreational in function. Such events shall be coordinated through the city Office of Public
Information and Special Events. Examples of a special event are the Dublin Three Tour Challenge
and the Dublin Irish Fest.
STREAMER. A ribbon- shaped or cord -like rope which may have pennants and /or banners
attached and which is stretched or hung between two or more supports.
SUBCHAPTER. Refers to §§ 153.150 through 153.164 in its entirety.
TRAILBLAZER SIGN. A government sign identifying company logos for lodging, gasoline
stations, restaurants and other such establishments.
TRAILER SIGN Any sign which is attached to, supported by, or part of a structure which is
designed to move on trailer wheels, skids, or other similar devices, or transported, pushed, or pulled by
a motor vehicle.
TREE LAWN. That portion of a public right -of -way lying between the back face of the curb and
the leading edge of the sidewalk.
WALL SIGN Any sign attached to or erected against the inside or outside wall of a building or
structure, with the exposed display surface of the sign in aplane parallel to the plane of the building or
structure and extending less than 14 inches from the building or structure.
Page 5of8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
WINDOW SIGN. Any signs, posters, symbols and other types of identification or information
about the use or premises directly attached to the window of a building or erected on the inside of the
building and visible from any public right -of -way or adjacent property.
('80 Code, § 1189.02) (Ord. 66 -94, passed 3- 20 -95; Am. Ord. 103 -95, passed 12- 18 -95)
§ 153.158 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT
SIGNS.
(A) Location. Refer to § 153.155.
(B) Size. Sign area shall include the face of the entire display area not including the bracing,
framing and structural supports of the sign, unless such support members are made part of the message
or face of the sign. Where a sign has two or more display faces, the area of all faces of the sign shall
be included in determining the area of the sign, unless the two faces are joined back to back, are
parallel to each other and not more than 24 inches apart. The area of a sign consisting of individual
letters or symbols, either free - standing or attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall, or
window, shall be considered to be that of the smallest single rectangle which encompasses all the
letters and symbols.
(C) Design. Signs shall be designed with the maximum of creativity and the highest quality of
materials and fabrication. It is strongly recommended that all signs be designed by a professional sign
designer and be installed by a qualified sign builder or contractor. Signs shall be designed to fully
integrate with the building architecture and overall site design.
(1) Signs shall not resemble the color, shape, design or other characteristics of any common
traffic control device, directional or warning signs directed or maintained by the state, city, or any
railroad, public utility, or similar agency concerned with the protection of the public health and safety.
(2) Signs shall display as the primary image only the name of the business in text. Logos and
Any additional text, graphic, or image displayed on the sign face will he considered a secondary image
shall not exceed 20% of the maximum permitted area of the sign face.
(3) All ground signs, including directional and temporary development signs, must be of a
rectangular shape. This requirement does not apply when individual channel letters are used.
(4) Colors.
Page 6of8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
(a) Except as provided in (b) below signs shall be limited to three colors, including black
and white. The background color is considered one of the three permissible colors, unless channel
letters are used, in which case the background is not be considered one of the three permissible colors.
(b) A corporate trademark or symbol used as a logo or secondary image shall not be limited
in the number of colors used in a sign, but shall be considered as one of three permissible colors. The
primary image, or secondary images, and /or background shall use one of the colors used in the
corporate trademark or svmbol logo.
(5) Any multifaced sign shall consistently display the same name, message and graphics on
all faces.
(6) Reverse sides of signs shall be unobtrusive and blend with the surroundings.
(7) Reverse sides of all permanent signs and structural supports must be completely enclosed.
(D) Landscaping. The base of all permanent ground signs shall be effectively landscaped with
living plant material and maintained in good condition at all times. The minimum landscaped area
shall extend at least three feet beyond all faces or supporting structures in all directions. Exposed
foundations must be constructed with a finished material such as brick, stone, or wood, or be screened
with evergreens to the top of the anchor bolts. The landscaped area shall include all points where sign
structural supports attach to the ground.
(E) Lighting.
(1) Signs shall be illuminated only by the following means:
(a) By a white, steady, stationary light of reasonable intensity, directed solely at the sign
and /or otherwise prevented from beaming directly onto adjacent properties or rights -of -way. Light
fixtures shall be screened from view by site grading or evergreen shrubs. No exposed light sources are
permitted.
(b) By white interior light of reasonable intensity with primary and secondary images lit or
silhouetted on an opaque background. The background must be opaque. No additional background
lighting or illuminated borders or outlines shall be permitted.
(2) The level of illumination emitted or reflected from a sign shall not be of an intensity
sufficient to constitute a demonstrable hazard to vehicular traffic on any right -of -way or parking lot
from which the sign may be viewed.
Page 7of8
Proposed Sign Code Amendment to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 014ADM)
Red Strike- Through = Deletion
Blue Underline = Added Language
(F) Construction. All signs must be constructed to meet all current building code regulations of
the municipality. All signs and related surroundings shall be properly maintained and shall not show
signs of rust or corrosion, exposed wiring, chipped paint or faces, cracked, broken, or missing faces, or
loose materials. The structural integrity of all sign foundations must be maintained.
('80 Code, § 1189.09) (Ord. 66 -94, passed 3- 20 -95; Am. Ord. 103 -95, passed 12- 18 -95) Penalty, see §
153.999
Page 8of8
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
§ 153.016 DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
(A) Standard zoning districts. The names and symbols for standard zoning districts as shown on the
zoning district map are as follows:
NAME
SYMBOL
Residential Districts
Rural
R
Restricted Suburban Residential
R -1
Limited Suburban Residential
R -2
Suburban Residential
R -3
Suburban Residential
R -4
Two - Family Residential
R -10
Urban Residential
R -12
Commercial Districts
Suburban Office and Institutional
SO
Neighborhood Commercial
NC
Community Commercial
CC
Central Business
CB
Central Community Commercial
CCC
Industrial Districts
Restricted Industrial
RI
Limited Industrial
LI
General Industrial
GI
Office, Laboratory, Research
OLR
Innovation Districts
Research Office
ID -1
Research Flex
ID -2
Research Assembly
ID -3
Research Mixed Use
ID -4
Research Recreation
ID -5
Technology Flex
TF
Planned Districts
Planned Low Density Residential
PLR
1
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
NAME
SYMBOL
Planned High Density Residential
PHR
Planned Shopping Center
PSC
Planned Highway Service
PHS
Planned Industrial Park
PIP
Planned Unit Development
PUD
Planned Office, Laboratory and Research
POLR
Special Districts
Flood Plain
FP
Excavation and Quarry
EQ
Oil and Gas
OG
Exceptional Uses
EU
CP
Bridge Street Corridor Districts
BSC Residential
BSC-R
BSC Office Residential
BSC -OR
BSC Office
BSC-O
BSC Commercial
BSGC
BSC Historic Core
BSC-HC
BSC Historic Residential
BSC-HR
BSC Sawmill Center Neighborhood
BSC -SCN
B SC Historic Transition Neighborhood
BSC -HTN
BSC Indian Run Neighborhood
BSC -IRN
BSC Vertical Mixed Use
BSC VMU
BSC Public
BSC -P
(B) Legend. There shall be provided on the zoning district map a legend which shall list the name and
symbol for each zoning district.
(C) Use of color or pattern. In lieu of a symbol, a color or black and white pattern may be used on the
zoning district map to identify each zoning district as indicated in the legend.
('80 Code, § 1141.02) (Ord. 21 -70, passed 7- 13 -70)
§ 153.035 HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
F�
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
§ 153.036 HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
§ 153.038 DISTRICT USES
(B) Uses in the Innovation Districts are shown on the following table. Descriptions and
characteristics of use categories can be found in §153.94;002(4J — Uses Definitions.
Additional development requirements for particular uses are contained in §153.038(C) as
referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column.
§ 153.042 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS
Amend paragraph (D)(2) to read in full as follows:
(D) Development Plan Applications and Procedures
(2) Review Authorities. As part of the Development Plan review, the following
entities shall be involved in the application review as specified.
(a) Administrative Review Team. Development Plan Applications within the
ID -1, ID -2, ID -3 and ID -4 Districts shall be reviewed by the
Administrative Review Team (ART). The ART shall consist of the
following members or their designated representatives, and others
appointed by the City Manager as deemed necessary, either as permanent
or temporary members. The City may contract with qualified architectural
consultants to assist with the determination for compliance with
architectural provisions of the Innovation Districts and the EAZ Plan.
(1)
Director (Chair)
(2)
City Engineer
(3)
Fire Chief
(4)
Parks & Open Space Director
(5) Chief Building Official
(45� 6) Economic Development Manager
§ 153.043 DEFINITIONS
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
(Definitions of Tech Flex District included in Definitions X153.002)
K3
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
§ 153.044 (B) District Uses
(B) District Uses
Uses in the TF District are as shown on the following table. Descriptions and characteristics of
use categories can be found in §153.044002(Ai) -Uses Definitions. Additional development
requirements for particular uses are contained in § 153.044(C) as referenced below within the
"Use Specific Standards" column.
§ 153.044 (I) Use definitions (Innovation Districts)
Delete entire subsection and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
( Definitions of E nZ Pigt..:,.t., i i r e f it:ons 1153
§153.115 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
§ 153.173 BOARD ORDER PROCEDURE
(A) Scope andApplicability
(1) No building permit or Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval shall be issued by the Chief
Building Official or the Director and/or their designees for any proposal which is subject
to ARB review unless a Board Order has been issued in accordance with the requirements
of this chapter.
(2) Applications not within the Bridge Street Corridor Districts. Applications for Board
Orders in districts other than the Bridge Street Corridor districts shall be processed in
accordance with the provisions of U153.170 to 153.174. Applications for development
in a Bridge Street Corridor zoning district shall be processed as required in &153.066.
(3) All other applicable requirements of &5153.170 to 153.179 apply to all development
within the areas under the jurisdiction of the ARB, as provided in this Chapter.
(B) Board Order Requirements. A Board Order shall be required for the following:
(1) Recommendations to City Council to establish areas for an historic property or properties
not included in the District or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for
protection in accordance with the requirements of Section §- 153.175.
(2) Recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission for:
(a) Rezonings to Historic Residential and Historic B*sixes,, Core Districts and
portions of the Historic Transition District within the Architectural Review
District in accordance with the requirements of §- 153.234.
(b) Amendments to the Zoning Code provisions of the Historic Residential any!
Historic B*sixess - Core and Historic Transition Districts in accordance with the
requirements of §- 153.234.
4
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
(c) Rezoning and preliminary development plans and final development plans for
Planned Development District applications in accordance with the requirements
of § 153.052.
(d) Conditional Us-�-use applications in accordance with the requirements ofSastiett
§- 153.236.
(3) Requests for new construction or additions to existing sites and structures for the
following, unless excepted in (C), below:
(a) Permitted Uses in the Historic Residential District, excluding requests for home
occupations and accessory uses and structures as provided in & 153.074
(b) Permitted Uses in the Business and Commercial Districts.
(c) Permitted Uses listed on appsn&i A2pendix G.
(d) Signs.
(4) Requests for demolition of a structure in accordance with the requirements of Section §
153.176.
(5) Requests for alterations or changes to architectural features of existing sites and
structures, including signs.
(C) Board Order Not Required. The following do not require a Board Order.
(1) Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or site
and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its
deterioration, decay or damage.
(2) Interior building improvements that do not involve any exterior changes, alterations, or
modifications, including minor mechanical items such as residential roof vents and
plumbing pipes.
(3) Landscaping for single - family dwellings.
(D) Application.
Applications for review by the ARB shall be filed in accordance with the procedures and forms
required by the City. In conducting its inquiry and review, the City and Board may request from
the applicant any additional information, sketches and data as it shall reasonably require in
making a determination.
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
List 150 foot
th «o«:«.oto«
(ii of 68f PF OPOAy v'"Aiq v,4hin
t6o . o «t
1.
t6o 99 A jit
of of
t - li i
.
an G
ff G 4 4 4i fi .
q4P and. ffireh—itpetural plans showing:
(a) one
(i) Legaa l aseFi ptiaftof th PF POF
(b) ) v F - ew4e 11 iimiro mon-ooPiE9 Bna, 24 inekb'j 36 inek e8p3� 44palo i
11
(b) ) v F - ew4e 11 iimiro mon-ooPiE9 Bna, 24 inekb'j 36 inek e8p3� 44palo i
11
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
ME
.. WM9100 I pm# . . .
,. a l e d,1 faw i figs .1.,.,.:« .
heoa4aa type
(i) E)f signs and sign
(wall, gFatmd,
pFojoeting,
orwindow).
(ii) el••a:_g 104,...
t8 tFado.
Sipes and
pfBp69ad
dista"80 48fff sig=n
�° -Nla Fials and «. nu t
be used, in
Rdb4ipati,.«
(E) Process: The f «raa °a°r°° iv ill be °° °a to - °v i° °- an -applications for *-Board Orders in
districts other than the Bridge Street Corridor districts shall be processed in accordance with the
provisions of 6153.173 (E) -(F). Applications for development in a Bridge Street Corridor zoning
district shall be processed as required in 6153.066. of �c 1 .
(1) Informal Review
(a) An application for an informal review may be submitted by an owner or
applicant for projects for which general direction and comments from the ARB
are desired.
(b) The Board shall cause to have notices setting forth the date, time, and place of
the informal review mailed to the owner(s) or any person having a legal or
equitable interest in the property, and to owners within 150 feet of the subject
property, not less than seven days prior to the meeting.
(c) The ARB shall review the basic concept of the proposal and provide non - binding
comments to the applicant addressing the applicable review considerations for
the proposal. After the informal review the applicant may submit an application
for a Board Order.
(2) Hearing
(a) A public hearing shall be conducted prior to action on a request for aBoard
Order. In non -BSC districts, t 4he Board shall cause to have notices setting forth
the date, time, and place of the hearing mailed to the owner(s) or any person
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
having a legal or equitable interest in the property, and to owners within 150 feet
of the subject property, not less than seven days prior to the hearing. In the BSC
districts hearings will be as required in $153.066.
(b) The Board shall consider the applications, plans and specifications and render its
determination in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter within a
reasonable time after receiving a complete application.
(F3) Decisions
(1) _A Board Order shall require approval by a majority vote of a quorum of members. The
Board shall cause notice in writing to be provided to the applicant stating the reasons for
the decision.
_The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings, including copies of information,
sketches and data needed to clarify the record or any amendment to it. The Board in its
consideration may require any additional materials it deems necessary to evaluate the
application's conformance to the review standards of §- 153.174 and &153.066 The Board
may consider the advice of those consultants whose opinion is sought by the Board with
respect to any application for a Board Order.
(2)
(2)L3LPeriod of Validity
(-t) A Board Order shall be valid for a one year from the date of final approval by the
Board. The Board Order shall become null and void unless the construction or
other action authorized by the decision has been started within one year after the
final approval is granted and is being carried forward to completion or occupancy
of land, site, or buildings.
00LhL - The ARB may approve one six -month extension of the final approval upon
written application prior to the expiration date of the approval. The extension
may be granted provided the Board finds that the reasons for the extension were
beyond the immediate control of the applicant.
(pit) c If the final approval expires a new application shall be required.
(4) Decisions of the ARB may be annealed to the Board of Zoning Anneals in accordance
T with the provisions of &153.231 (F).
(5)
Conditions. In making any decision provided for in this Section, the ARB may attach any
conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the application as it may
deem reasonable to ensure that applicable standards of review for the decision are met.
Conditions attached shall be stated in the motion for approval, including the reasons for
each condition imposed.
(6)
{4 Administrative modifications. The Director, in administering the Board Order may authorize
minor plan modifications to building layouts, parking arrangements, sign locations,
lighting, and other building and site - related improvements that are required to correct any
1.1
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
undetected errors or address changes to the site made necessary during construction,
provided the modifications remain consistent with the purpose of the Board Order.
(a) No modifications shall be made that increases the permitted density of
development or make any change to a permitted or conditional use.
(b) _Modifications deemed minor may include such changes as:
(i) Minor adjustments in the location of and layout of parking lots provided
the perimeter setbacks, yards and buffers are maintained;
(ii) Substitution of landscaping materials specified in the landscape plan with
comparable materials of an equal or greater size;
(iii) Redesigning and/or relocating stormwater management facilities
provided that general character and stormwater capacities are
maintained;
(iv) Redesigning and/or relocating landscaping, provided that the same level
and quality of screening is maintained;
(v) Minor modifications to the sign face, landscaping and lighting, provided
the other sign requirements of the Board Order are maintained;
(vi) Minor changes in building material or colors that are similar to and have
the same general appearance comparable to or of a higher quality as the
material approved with the Board Order.
(vii) Changes required by outside agencies such as the County, State, or
Federal departments.
(viii) Other minor modifications deemed by the Director that do not alter the
basic design or any specific conditions imposed as part of the original
approval, or are a minimal structural modification necessary to protect
the structure due to Acts of God prior to an ARB review.
(c) _The Director shall report approved modifications to the ARB. The Director may submit
any modification to the ARB that might otherwise be considered minor if the Director
finds that the overall extent and effect of the proposed modification should be reviewed
by the ARB.
§ 153.232 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
(A) Organization and members.
(1) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall organize and adopt rules in accordance with
the requirements of the Charter of the City. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at
the call of the chairperson, and at such other times as the Commission determines, All
meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be open to the public. The
Planning Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each
member upon each question, or if absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall
keep public records of its actions.
(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the
City Council to serve at the pleasure of Council. The powers and duties shall be as
provided in the City Charter and as provided by ordinances and resolutions of Council.
(3) The eit}- Oty shall provide a stipend, as set forth by ordinance, to the members of the
Planning and Zoning Commission while they are serving on the Commission.
P]
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
(B) Powers and duties. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and
duties:
(1) Review of preliminary and final plats and recommendation of action of Council;
(2) Review of amendments to the zoning map and to the zoning ordinance and
recommendation of action to Council;
(3) Review of development proposals under the provisions of § 153 11 5 153.066 within the
Bridee Street Corridor 4&eft ett�Districts;
(4) Authorize 8*l saskconditional uses as
specifically authorized to- pass -e*by the terms of the zoning ordinance;
(5) Initiate the inclusion of annexed territory in one or more of the zoning districts defined in
the zoning ordinance as amended;
(6) Review and approve final development plans, development plans, amended and revised
development plans and plan refinements for planned districts;
(7) Initiate rezoning applications;
(8) Exceptions to the subdivision regulations as provided in Chapter 152; and
(9) All other powers and duties as may be provided by the City Charter and sily-City
ordinances as amended.
('80 Code, §§ 1131.01, 1131.02) (Ord. 101 -90, passed 11- 19 -90; Am. Ord. 02 -00, passed 1- 18 -00)
Cross - reference:
Charter provisions concerning the Planning and Zoning Commission, see Charter Section X 7.02
§ 153.234 AMENDMENTS.
(A) Amendments by Council. Council may change or amend the text of the zoning ordinance, or the
zoning district map.
(1) Initiation by resolution. Proposed changes or amendments may be initiated by Council by
resolution or by motion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Initiation by application. Proposed changes or amendments may be initiated by one or
more owners or lessees of land within the area that is proposed to be changed by
amendment of the zoning district map or by one or more owners or lessees of land to be
affected by change or amendment of other provisions of the zoning ordinance.
(3) Resubmission of application. If a proposed amendment or supplement initiated by
application is disapproved by Council another application for amendment or supplement
affecting the land included in the disapproved application shall not be submitted within
one year from the date of disapproval, except with a statement by the Planning and
Zoning Commission of changed or changing conditions affecting the land sufficient to
warrant reconsideration.
(B) Initiation of action by owner or lessee of land. Two copies of a provided application form shall be
filed with the not less than 20 days prior to the public hearing of the
Planning and Zoning Commission at which the proposal is to be considered.
(1) Application. The application for any proposed change or amendment shall contain:
i [1]
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
(a) A description or statement of the present and proposed provisions of the zoning
ordinance or the proposed change of the district boundaries of the zoning district
map.
(b) A description by map or text of the property to be affected by the proposed
change or amendment.
(c) A statement of the relation of the proposed change or amendment to the general
health, safety and welfare of the public in terms of need or appropriateness within
the area by reason of changed or changing conditions and the relation to
appropriate plans for the area.
(d) A list of owners of property within 300 feet of the property lines of the -
,.anliguati., to an d di .,... two s t f o e t F e Awl area proposed to be
rezoned. Such list to be in accordance with the Franklin County Auditor's current
tax list.
(2) Fees. A fee as set forth from time to time by ordinance Bf $50 shall be paid to the
municipality for each application for any proposed change or amendment to cover the
necessary administrative and advertising costs.
(C) Procedure for consideration ofproposed change or amendment.
(1) Procedure. Upon receipt of an application from an owner or lessee of land or a resolution
by City Council, or the passage of a motion by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the proposed amendment and shall have
submit a recommendation to City Council. The
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission shall be transmitted to City
Council at which time City Council shall set a date for a public hearing upon the
proposed amendment.
(2) Hearing date. In setting the date of such a public hearing, Council shall give at least 30
days notice thereof.
(3) Notice of hearing. Notice setting forth the time and place of such public hearing and the
nature of the proposed change or amendment shall be given by Council in a newspaper of
general circulation in the municipality.
(a) If the ordinance, measure or regulation intends to rezone or redistrict ten or less
parcels of land, as listed on the tax duplicate, written notice of the hearing shall
be mailed by the Clerk of Council by first class mail, at least 39-30 days before
the date of the public hearing to the owners of property within and contiguous to
and directly across the street from such parcel or parcels to the addresses of such
owners appearing on the County Auditors current tax list or the Finance
Director's mailing list and to such other list or lists that may be specified by
Council, and such list of names and addresses shall be supplied by the applicant
to the Clerk of Council at the time of filing.
(b) During such 30 days the text or copy of the text of such ordinance, measure or
regulation, together with the maps or plans or copies thereof forming part of or
referred to in such ordinance, measure or regulation and the maps, plans and
reports submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission, board or officer shall
be on file, for public examination, in the office of the Clerk of Council or in such
other office as is designated by Council.
('80 Code, §§ 1125.01 - 1125.03) (Ord. 21 -70, passed 7- 13 -70; Am. Ord. 75 -03, passed 5 -3 -04)
11
Proposed Zoning Code Modifications to Chapter 153
(Case 12- 009ADM)
§ 153.237 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TEAM
The Administrative Review Team shall be created and carry out the responsibilities as provided in
§ 153.066 within the Bridge Street Corridor Districts and & 153. 042 within the 4eexeff4e
Innovation Districts.
12
City of Dublin
Land Use and Long
Range Planning
5800 Shier Rings Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016 -1236
phone 614.410.4600
fax 614.410.4747
www.dublinohiousa.gov
RECORD OF ACTION
MARCH 8, 2012
The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting:
2. Zoning Code Amendment
12- 014ADM
Administrative Request
Proposal: The modification of Section 153.158 General Requirements for
Temporary and Permanent Signs to revise secondary image /logo color
restrictions.
Request: Review and recommendation regarding amendments to the Zoning Code
under the provisions of Code Section 153.232 and 153.234.
Applicant: City of Dublin, Marsha Grigsby, City Manager.
Planning Contact: Steve Langworthy, Planning Director.
Contact Information: (614) 410 -4600, slangworthy @dublin.oh.us
MOTION: To recommend approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code amendment, as
modified, with the addition of an intent statement addressing sign quality, consistent with the intent
language recommended for the Bridge Street Corridor sign regulations.
VOTE: 6-1.
RESULT: Recommendation of approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code amendment.
RECORDED VOTES:
Chris Amorose Groomes Yes
Richard Taylor
Yes
Todd Zimmerman
Yes
Warren Fishman
Yes
Amy Kramb
No
John Hardt
Yes
Joseph Budde Yes
STAFF CERTIFICATION
DRAFT
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Steve Langworthy
Planning Director
DRAFT
2. Zoning Code Amendment
12- 014ADM
Administrative Request
Chair Chris Amorose Groomes introduced this administrative request for review and recommendation of
approval to City Council to amend portions of the Zoning Code as requested by City Council to modify the
sign color limitations for secondary images.
Steve Langworthy presented the definition of a primary image, which is the name of the business or use
that always had to be displayed in text. Mr. Langworthy said that a secondary image was defined as any
text, graphic or image on a sign beyond the primary image, including pictorial representations, tag lines,
products or phone numbers. He explained that any other information that may be placed on the sign that
is not directly related to the business name becomes a secondary image, whether it is a graphic
representation, tag line, or slogan.
Richard Taylor asked regarding the primary image definition, if the name of the business is displayed,
does it have to be in text, or does it just need to be displayed?
Mr. Langworthy said that the Zoning Code cannot include content -based regulations, so it cannot require
something to be written on a sign. He explained that if a business chooses to put their business name on
the sign, that is the primary image.
Mr. Taylor asked what would happen if McDonald's wanted to include only their golden arches.
Mr. Langworthy explained that if they used the name "McDonald's," that would be the primary image,
and the "M" would be the secondary image.
John Hardt asked if the "M" would still be restricted based on size.
Mr. Langworthy explained that there was no requirement to put the word "McDonald's" on the sign if
they do not want to do it.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if Mr. Langworthy had said that the secondary image had to be directly
related to the primary image.
Mr. Langworthy said it did not have to be directly related. He presented examples of signs having primary
and secondary images. He explained how sign area is measured. He said for a sign that had individual
letters or symbols, regardless of how they are displayed, we "snap a rectangle" around the entire area to
determine the total sign area. He said it is called a rectangle and /or square because the dimensions of
the letters or sign are not manipulated. He said the box goes around the symbology, so everything inside
the box and the edges of the box would touch whatever symbols or whatever letters are being used, and
that is how the area is calculated. Mr. Langworthy said it was very common to take each and every dent
and indentation of a sign, but that becomes impracticable and it is just as easy and probably helps
Planning in their measurement overall to do the smallest rectangle.
Mr. Langworthy said when the secondary image was text, a graphic, or image, it was limited to 20
percent of the maximum permitted area of the sign face. He said regardless of how large the primary or
secondary image is in square feet, the secondary image can never exceed 20 percent. He said the key is
that it is the maximum permitted area of the sign face, not the actua /sign area.
Mr. Langworthy said regarding color limitations, a sign is permitted three colors, with black and white
included as a color. He said that background color is always limited to one of the three colors, except
with channel letters which are attached to a wall or fascia, which are not considered one of the colors.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 12
Mr. Langworthy said sign height is measured from the grade around the sign. He said there had been
debates about how to measure sign height, because the Zoning Code refers to "average grade," but does
not include an average grade computation.
Mr. Langworthy presented examples of secondary images and how area is determined. He said if the
letters are not block letters, but script letters, with "g" or "y" letters that extend above and /or below the
rest of the letters, you are somewhat penalized because the rectangle goes down to the very bottom and
very top of those script letters.
Mr. Langworthy presented typical permitted signs in residential neighborhoods where the maximum
square footage for ground signs was 15 square feet. He pointed out that 20 percent of that would be
three square feet, so the maximum secondary image size would only be three square feet. He said for a
wall sign, the maximum is 20 square feet, so the maximum of the secondary image would be four square
feet. Mr. Langworthy said the same applies, 50 square feet for the office ground sign then the secondary
image would be 10 feet square feet. He said for a commercial retail sign, 50 square feet for a ground
sign and still 10 square feet for the secondary image, and 80 square feet would result in a maximum of
16 square feet for a secondary image.
Mr. Taylor referred to the words, Permitted' and Total Permitted' sign area, and noted that
proportionally, someone could end up with a large logo on a small sign.
Mr. Langworthy said yes, but it would never be more than the maximum square footage he mentioned
earlier. He said if the total sign was reduced, it would look larger, although the actual size would never
exceed the maximum permitted secondary image size.
Mr. Langworthy stated that he had never written or seen a sign regulation that did not leave some area
that remained open for interpretation. He said the level of creativity and artfulness of some signs opens
up areas where interpretation is necessary. Mr. Langworthy referred to the red line on the Marriott sign
and said it was part of the secondary image, so they had penalized themselves by putting it there
because it has to be counted as part of the secondary image with the tag line. He said the scroll at the
bottom of the Wendy's sign was counted as a secondary image, so it is counted in their 20 percent
secondary image allowance. He said Planning had concluded that if UDF changed one of their colors, they
would be within Dublin's current sign code regulations.
Mr. Langworthy presented examples of signs permitted by the proposed code language, signs clearly not
permitted, and signs that were in the middle, requiring minor changes to be able to fit. He said that, with
respect to wall signs, the "20 percent area" could vary based on how much of the total sign they want to
have and how much they want to occupy with primary image and how much with secondary image. He
said the dimensions could change depending upon how large or small they intend to make the sign and
how much of that they want to take up with one image versus the other. Mr. Langworthy asked that it be
kept in mind that the total square footage cannot exceed the numbers given earlier under any
circumstance.
Mr. Taylor asked about the color limitation if one big box was placed around the all the channel letters on
the sign since there was no background.
Mr. Langworthy confirmed in that case, the background does not count as a color.
Mr. Taylor referred to the three signs on the left of the screen, including the Jax Treehouse, Blick Art &
Craft, and Cosi signs, and stated that the total sign area would be the limits of the actual channel letters
and the channel logo. He referred to the Maine Medical Center ground sign on the same slide and said
that if that exact sign were channel letters and a channel logo, and then the sign area would be much
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 12
smaller. He said the rectangle would be smaller than the big gray rectangle on which the business name
is located.
Mr. Langworthy agreed and said that it often depends on how the sign is mounted. He said with the
channel letters, the gray background would have to be taken away and attached to the wall because the
gray, even if those were channel letters, would be counted as part of the sign. He pointed out the Burger
King sign on Avery- Muirfield Drive was attached to the wall as a similar example.
Amy Kramb asked if the secondary image for the Cosi sign, which included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Dessert' was the same color as the Cosi lettering, because as the proposed Code is written, if they use a
corporate trademark or symbol, then one of those colors must be used on the rest of the sign.
Mr. Hardt said he agreed with Ms. Kramb, except the 'if is not in there. He said the last sentence is an
absolute.
Ms. Kramb referred to the proposed code language, and stated that as written, the name of the business
would have to be written in one of the colors used in the logo.
Mr. Hardt referred to the Maine Medical Center sign and said that it would not comply with the proposed
requirement because the words Maine Medical Center' are neither the background color nor the color of
the logo.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that in that particular example, the overall sign still falls within the total
limitation of three colors.
Mr. Hardt asked if the last sentence was not intended to apply unless the logo itself had unlimited colors
Mr. Langworthy explained that was the case, because if the overall sign does not exceed three colors,
they will still be consistent with the Code requirement.
Mr. Hardt said he was on board with this proposed amendment, and he did not have a problem with
what was being described. He said his only concern was that he was not sure that what was being
described was the same as what he was reading in the text.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked how the element over the T on the Cosi sign would be addressed.
Mr. Langworthy said he was not sure because he did not know if that was part of their registered
business name or some sort of symbol. He said they have counted it as part of the business name and
considered it a primary image.
Mr. Langworthy presented signs that could potentially be approved with the proposed Code language. He
said the "Sweet Clove Sunshine Cafe" sign would require some modification to the colors in the primary
image to be consistent with the Code. He pointed to the Baja Sol sign and said, for example, the swoop
design elements and Award Winning Margaritas' would all be secondary images limited in size. He said
they thought Cantina' was part of their name, so Baja Sole Cantina' would be part of the primary image.
Mr. Hardt pointed out that on some of the examples provided there had been multiple secondary images
on one sign, and asked if multiple rectangles would have to be "snapped" around them to come up with
the total area of the secondary image.
Mr. Langworthy agreed that was how the area would be measured. He provided another example, that
the "Chuck E. Cheese's" sign shown would probably have an issue with the secondary image size.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 12
Mr. Langworthy presented other example signs that with modifications, he thought could meet the
proposed Code. He said if "Sweet Clove" modified the background color to be either all yellow or all
white, they would be okay. He said the "Buckeye Corner" sign would not work mostly because of the
distance that fell between the secondary image and primary image, because the total sign area includes
both primary and secondary images and the space in between.
Mr. Taylor asked what it meant because the "Sweet Clove" sign shown had a two- colored patterned
background.
Mr. Langworthy explained that the background was not part of a logo, so it has to meet the total color
limitation.
Mr. Taylor said you could argue that there were images on that background due to the pattern. He asked
if they counted towards the secondary image.
Mr. Langworthy said he supposed it could be interpreted that way.
Mr. Taylor said he would not want that done, because he really liked the sign. He said it was an
interesting dilemma.
Ms. Kramb said the clove flower was their secondary image and it could be as many colors as they want.
She asked if they were still allowed three additional colors.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that they were allowed two additional colors. He said the logo counts as a single
color, no matter how many colors it is, and it counts as one of the three colors.
Mr. Langworthy presented examples of signs that Planning considered difficult to interpret, and would
likely require more information if an applicant were to come in and propose a sign like one of these. He
said if these signs where proposed, they would require some work.
Mr. Taylor referred to the changeable part of the "Mr. Clean" car wash sign and asked where it fits into
the Code.
Ms. Kramb pointed out that the Zoning Code prohibits signs from having changeable copy unless they are
for a gas station price or a drive thru menu board.
Mr. Hardt asked what Mr. Langworthy would do with those signs, acknowledging that they are difficult.
Mr. Langworthy said they always start with height and area. He said it was a geometry problem in the
end where they start snapping rectangles. He said they do a total size and then identify what are the
primary and secondary images, then begin snapping rectangles to measure the area and doing the
individual area computations. He said in some cases, they would snap a rectangle around it and subtract
the area rectangles inside out of the total to calculate it. He said then they would have to worry about
the color arrangements and how many colors there were.
Mr. Hardt stated that there was nothing that says the rectangle you are snapping has to be horizontal.
Mr. Langworthy agreed, and said it just had to be a rectangle.
Mr. Hardt said for O'Charley's, you could snap a rectangle around the Charley's that is angled one way,
then snap a separate rectangle around the big green 'O' that is in the background. He said that would get
the calculation for the name of the business and the secondary image, but his question was can the two
overlap.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 12
Mr. Langworthy said it does not have to overlap because if one rectangle falls over the other, but one
covers primary image and one covers secondary image, it is still the same area. He said they would
calculate the primary image first, and then subtract out that, but the primary image number remains,
they just figure out how much the secondary image is before they overlap by taking out that rectangle.
Rachel Ray noted that the proposed Code amendment will require the applicant to specify their registered
corporate logo and their official business name. She said that additional information would be needed to
determine how they would be addressed under the proposed Code additions.
Todd Zimmerman asked if their legal department would be required to furnish that information
Jennifer Readier pointed out that online searches are possible to confirm the actual registration
Mr. Langworthy said that they concluded that these signs as they are shown, would not be permitted and
would be difficult to work into something that would be permitted without losing probably the intent of
the sign designer.
Mr. Langworthy said Planning determined that they needed to add a definition of what a logo constitutes.
He said Planning has proposed a new definition for the word "logo ": 'A non -text graphic representation of
a registered corporate trademark, or symbol of a company name, trademark, emblem, figure, element,
abbreviation, etc. uniquely designed for recognition'. Mr. Langworthy said that Starbucks would be a
good example. He said the Bogey sign was a golf ball, so that made it a symbol or secondary image, so
they went over the 20 percent by making it a symbol that way.
Mr. Hardt confirmed with Mr. Langworthy that this was a new definition proposed for the definition
section of the Sign Code.
Mr. Taylor asked if there were examples available of a trademarked text graphic logo.
Mr. Langworthy said that McDonald's and Marriott were examples.
Joe Budde said that Lucent and AT &T would be examples.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said that Alcatel would be a trademarked logo with text.
Mr. Langworthy said that the issue with Alcatel was that it was also the primary name of the company,
which makes it automatically a primary image. He explained that logo' was added separate from the
definition of secondary image. He said the definition for secondary image was 'Any and all text, graphics,
or images displayed on sign in addition to name of business and /or logo including, but not limited to,
pictorial representations, tag lines, products, prices, and phone numbers. He said the reason it said in
addition to the name of the use or business is because that is the primary image.
Ms. Kramb asked if a logo included text, the text is not a logo.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that the text can be a secondary image, but not necessarily the logo.
Ms. Kramb asked if text logos were primary images and not logos under the proposed Code.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that logos are intended to be a non -text graphic.
Mr. Langworthy said that the first part of the existing code regarding sign colors remains the same. He
said the limit is three colors, including black and white. He said that background colors are considered
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 12
one of the three permissible colors, which is the channel letter color issue again. He said that registered
corporate trademarks or symbols, when used as a logo, shall not be limited in the number of colors used
in a sign, but shall be considered one of the three permissible colors.
Mr. Langworthy explained that the primary image, secondary images, and background have to use one of
the colors used in the logo. He said you could have millions' of colors in the logo, but one of those colors
also has to be used as one of the colors used in the background, secondary image(s), or background.
Mr. Taylor noted that the logo has always been considered part of the secondary image.
Ms. Kramb said according to the definition, the logo cannot have text in it. She said the text was
considered a primary image. She said that would make the Starbucks example not a logo, because it had
text in it.
Mr. Taylor said he was not comfortable with that for a couple of reasons, and the Starbucks sign was one
example. He said issue was if a business name was Ohio and the logo was a big block'O', it could not be
a logo, even if it was a registered logo. He asked if they are trying to avoid the situation where the name
of the business in primary image is Wendy's and the logo as the secondary image is Wendy's also.
Mr. Langworthy said that even though Marriott had a distinct lettering associated with it, it was still the
primary name of the business, and therefore it would not be counted as a secondary image or a logo. He
said it would be part of their primary image.
Ms. Kramb said she thought the words; 'non -text graphic' was the issue. She said she thought there
could be text in the logo, but in the definition of primary image, it should say'the name of the business
will be considered a primary image, even if it is also a logo. She said that was where the definition
needed to be changed.
Mr. Hardt suggested there were too many definitions and they conflicted.
Ms. Kramb suggested dropping any reference of the word logo'. She said it was either primary or
secondary image.
Mr. Hardt said then, a secondary image could be a logo or not. He said it would be a swoop, a curly cue,
or anything.
Ms. Ray explained that they wanted to include the definition of some kind of logo or emblem as a
permitted primary image, and the problem was that they wanted to limit the other things, whether it was
'Award Winning Margaritas', or'$4 Car Washes.' She said they wanted to create some kind of definition
for the purpose of separating logos from other secondary images.
Mr. Hardt suggested expanding the secondary image definition, 'Including, but not limited to pictorial
representations, tag lines, products, phone numbers, and logos.
Ms. Kramb noted that Ms. Ray pointed out that sometimes the logo, such as Marriott, was the name of
the business and they want it to be considered a primary image. She reiterated that it could be solved by
not using the word 'logo'at all.
Mr. Langworthy said he was open to allowing that interpretation, as long as it is done consistently and we
understand what we are doing. He pointed out that Planning provides direction to Review Services about
what interpretations should be used with respect to the Zoning Code.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 12
Mr. Hardt asked when you have a symbol that includes the name of the business, what would that be
considered?
Mr. Taylor asked if a third definition was needed. He said ideally, they want the name of the business
clearly identified because it says that is the primary image. He said now, we are interpreting the rest,
whether part of it is graphics and part text, but all together, it is secondary image. He said the piece that
is the logo that does not have any text in it falls under the new definition with multiple colors and 20
percent. He said the multiple colors will apply to the text, and part of the secondary image is just the
logo. Mr. Taylor said however, with Starbucks, if they were to decide to have their circle and next to it
write ' Starbucks Coffee,' that is the problem. He suggested not calling that a logo, but a combined or
hybrid image with a different set of regulations.
Mr. Budde said that Starbucks' legal name was Starbucks Coffee Company.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that some companies do not use their whole name on their signs.
Ms. Kramb said how an image is classified determines how large it can be.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said that was the problem. She said it was difficult because you want to deal with
signs on case -by -case basis, but you cannot do that and still be consistent. She said there needed to be
rules and an appeal process.
Mr. Langworthy said what occurs inside the box can be a lot of different things, and that is the same
thing they deal with now. He said that a BZA application could be filed for a variance or an applicant
could file an appeal of the interpretation of how the regulations are applied.
Mr. Taylor said with a combined image and text category, Starbucks, for example would have two
choices: Starbucks Coffee, or Starbucks in large letters, and whatever the total sign face was, there
would be 20 percent for the logo and it could be any colors they wanted. He said if they wanted to use
the thing that said ' Starbucks Coffee' in the image, they could do that, but they could not write ' Starbucks
Coffee' next to that. He said maybe they were allowed a somewhat larger sign overall if it combines the
two, but it is not as big as what the original total sign face is.
Mr. Langworthy said he was not sure how to write the language to address what Mr. Taylor is suggesting
without also creating a lot of loopholes and ways to get around the regulations.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said that they set out to solve a problem, and they did not seem to be solving it.
She asked how other communities addressed these issues.
Warren Fishman pointed out that Starbucks is worldwide. He recalled past applicants reporting that they
designed their signs so that they can be approved anywhere.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said they set out to solve the Nationwide sign problem, and she thought they just
outlawed their sign or a sign of significant enough size for it to be satisfactory to them.
Mr. Langworthy said that Nationwide's proposed sign fell within these size and color regulations
recommended by Planning.
Mr. Hardt said what this amendment is attempting to do is simply to allow the secondary image to have
more colors. He pointed out that all the other complexities already exist and are not being created
tonight with the proposed amendment.
Mr. Fishman said that before multiple colors were considered, it was much simpler to design a sign
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 12
Ms. Amorose Groomes said that in the past, developers or applicants could just come in with PUD and a
sign plan for approval.
Mr. Hardt clarified that as proposed, the only thing being changed with this proposed amendment is the
number of colors permitted in the secondary image. He said however, you can still come in with a PUD
and sign plan and propose something completely different.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that the biggest complication was making the determination what counts as
a secondary image — not the logo, but tag lines and everything else. He said for example, if no distinction
is made, each letter in a tag line could be a different color.
Ms. Kramb said she was still uncomfortable with allowing an unlimited number of colors for logos
anyway. She said she thought they should just limit them to five colors or something.
Mr. Hardt said that the way to solve the tag line problem was to say that they could have the name of
the business and other graphic elements that comply with the secondary image regulations, and that is
all. He said you basically default back into banning a tag line.
Mr. Langworthy said that, or we could write some sort of exclusion for logos.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she did not like tag lines and that they are not effective on signs.
Mr. Hardt said as soon as unlimited colors were allowed in a secondary image, something like a tag line
which is considered secondary, could become unlimited in colors as well.
Mr. Langworthy said that was why they tried to call out "logo' as separate from the definition of
"secondary image."
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if it would work if a sign were limited to only one secondary image and one
primary image.
Mr. Hardt suggested that a secondary image must be graphic, and if it was text, you either do not get to
do it, or you do not get unlimited colors.
Mr. Taylor clarified that meant the only part of a secondary image that can be unlimited colors is the
graphic part. He said any text in a secondary image has to be one of three colors.
Ms. Kramb agreed that what Mr. Taylor said would solve the problem, however with unlimited colors only
applying to graphics.
Mr. Langworthy presented several additional signs with graphics and text prepared by Mr. Taylor and the
Commission discussed their feasibility of meeting the Code as suggested.
Mr. Taylor said when he was gathering and reviewing these sign examples, he could not find a
compelling reason to have more than three colors on the sign. He said he saw a lot of very nice signs
with two and three colors. He pointed out that the "Knowlton & McFall Dentistry" sign only had two colors
and it was nice. He said the "Vantage South" sign was just three colors and it communicated the
company name and the bank. He pointed out that the National Tour sign was three colors and was a very
attractive, well- designed, and effective sign as far as identifying the company. Mr. Taylor said the dental
sign, if the stucco was not counted, it was three colors.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 9 of 12
Mr. Taylor said he thought the "Fifth Third Bank" sign was not a bad sign, but the light blue element took
it to four colors. He recalled that the first time the Commission discussed this, he commented to
Nationwide that he could see an instance where a fourth color might be something that the Commission
could allow, and that might be one of them because he thought the sign looked better with the light blue,
but it might look great with the dark blue, too.
Mr. Taylor referred to the "Westbound Real Estate" sign which had one too many colors for Dublin's Sign
Code. He referred to the "Energizer" sign, and said if you remove the secondary image of the swoosh
under "Energizer," then it is basically what would be allowed, assuming the sizes make sense. He said
there was the name of the company and the secondary image; however, he was not sure that he wanted
a photo of the Energizer bunny on signs around Dublin. He said his point was that it was essentially a
photograph of the bunny, and he was not sure he wanted that. He said he could see a real estate
company have a sign with a picture of the realtor's face on it, which could meet the 20 percent limitation,
was unlimited colors, and still meet the Code. He asked if that was what the Commission wanted.
Mr. Taylor said his comment was kind of exacerbated by the two signs on the bottom of the slide,
including the SouthCreative and Fidelity signs, which had multi - colored logos, but were nice signs. He
said compared to the Energizer sign with the bunny logo, it was very much the same with a highly
colored logo, a simple name, and a very dark background, but he did not like the bunny graphic as much
as the other two, because it was a photograph.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she agreed with Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Langworthy asked if the logo were illustrated instead of a photograph, would it be okay then.
Mr. Taylor said it would be more of a graphic in that case, so he possibly would find it more acceptable.
He said he liked those two signs, because they met a lot of the requirements while having multiple colors.
He said the other sign, technically, is exactly the same, and they would have to allow it, and he was not
sure he was okay with that.
Mr. Langworthy explained that ultimately, someone's tastes will probably end up being offended, no
matter what is done. He said clearly, there is no way to regulated that. Mr. Langworthy pointed out that
to use someone's photo, that would have to be registered to be used on a sign based on the proposed
language.
Mr. Taylor said if he scribbled a logo for himself and put it on a sign with TM next to it, it is a considered a
trademark covered by trademark law. He said if he sent it into the federal government and went through
the process, paid the $325 fee, and waited six months, he could get a registered trademark. He said the
only difference was that with a registered trademark there are somewhat more advantageous legal
remedies. He said he could trademark any symbol at any time, instantaneously, and he would be legally
covered.
Jennifer Readier explained that Mr. Taylor was correct that there were different procedural mechanisms,
but even with a basic trademark registration, you are representing that nobody has something else like
that registered that is substantially similar in nature. She said that if a representation is made on the
application, if the state or federal government accepts it, then you have made a misrepresentation on
your application and you can be prosecuted by the government or by the company that you are
infringing.
Mr. Taylor clarified his point was that in terms of the applicant applying for a sign for a new business that
had not had a sign for six months and had not gone through that process, he still was covered by the
trademark law. He said he was not sure that the Commission should use the word registered' when
talking about trademarks, and suggested just using trademark'.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 10 of 12
Mr. Langworthy said that would be fine
Mr. Taylor suggested if they are going to allow a multi - colored logo there should be some limitations on
it, such as it cannot be a photograph or representation, and that we are looking for a graphic.
Mr. Fishman said the purpose of a sign has always been to let people know where your business is and
for reorganization. He said he did not need to see a picture of Mr. Clean on the sign to know that it was a
car wash. He said that the spirit is that you have a clear recognition of the business. He said he
understood that Children's Hospital wanted it to be recognized that it was Children's Hospital by using
butterflies, but he thought they were making this very complicated because it opens up many doors to
have signs like some of the ones that have been brought forward, which would have never been allowed
in Dublin before.
Ms. Amorose Groomes pointed out that there were many potential pitfalls. She asked Mr. Langworthy
what was his solution.
Mr. Langworthy explained that was why they added the proposed definition of "logo." He said the logo
definition was to get a way to exclude all of the other things from being allowed to have unlimited colors.
He said the trademark part of it then, became that one part of the symbol. Mr. Langworthy said the issue
with that is if they trademarked the tag line, which many businesses do, that could become another
potential issue. He said that no matter the solution they came up with, somebody is going to find a way
around it. Mr. Langworthy suggested they could come up with general language that would be an intent
statement which would define what we are trying to do, and then not change the language drastically to
get there.
Mr. Taylor said he thought Mr. Hardt was on the right track when he said that the primary image is
always text and secondary images can be a logo, not including the text. He pointed out that a tag line is
always text, and whether trademarked or not, the tag line can only be one color and it has to be one of
the three colors used. He said they would just have to see what happens with the combined logo and
text issue if that happens.
Ms. Kramb noted that what was written in the packets was different than what was being presented,
because the words secondary image' were deleted. She said it was just the logo, which she liked. She
said it was just the logo, which is the non - graphic piece that can be unlimited colors. She said that is just
an exception.
Mr. Hardt suggested that the phrase beginning with 'A registered...' is an exception to the first part of the
regulation, so he recommended break those sections into two paragraphs because the last sentence, 'The
primary image, secondary images, or background shall use one of the colors in the logo' only applies to
the exception. He said he understood that sentence is intended only to apply if someone is exercising
their unlimited colors option. He said if he just had a sign that was three colors or less, then the last
sentence did not apply.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she agreed with Mr. Taylor that the picture appearance should be a graphic
representation on the sign.
Mr. Langworthy said the issue was that a picture was also a graphic representation.
Mr. Taylor said he would like to find language that says that you cannot use a photographic image.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out the problem was that someone could easily get around that by not proposing
something similar to a picture, but identical.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 11 of 12
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if other sign codes had been researched to determine how they deal with
similar issues.
Mr. Langworthy explained that there were not that many sign codes that limit colors the way that Dublin
does. He said most cities do not have that many color limitations in signs and it was hard to find a
community that regulates numbers of colors to the extent that Dublin does.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if this proposed amendment was as good as we can get.
Mr. Langworthy said he thought for what they are trying to do, this is a good solution.
Mr. Hardt said there were many things about the Sign Code that he would like to evaluate; for example,
the 15 -foot height limitation is not necessarily the right answer for the entire City. He said looking at all
of that is beyond the scope of what the Commission has in front of them tonight. He said he would still
like to have the opportunity to look at the whole Sign Code at some point, but that was not what the
Commission is being asked to do. He said this particular issue is nothing more than allowing logos to
have more than three colors. Mr. Hardt said all the other issues, as far as the confusion between
secondary images and primary images, and what to do when they overlap on top of each other are all
issues that exist today, and they are being addressed by staff. Mr. Hardt said when there is an issue with
a proposed sign meeting the existing code; Planning and the applicants address it. He said if he just
looked at the color issue, he could get comfortable with this proposal with the minor text changes
discussed tonight. He said he hoped that the Commission's work is not done, but to deal with this
particular issue, he was not sure what else was needed.
Mr. Taylor said the pictures he brought showed him that a limited palette of colors does not restrict sign
quality or readability, but unlimited colors in a limited area of logo does not make a bad sign, in fact it
made some very attractive signs. He said as this language gets cleaned up, he would like see some way
to address the quality of the logo so that ideally they do not see a photograph. He said he also would like
Planning to have a little subjectivity in their interpretation of the regulations. He said the Commission
inserted text about quality standards in the Bridge Street Corridor Code that were not very specific that
allowed Planning to make some judgments like, technically it met Code, but it was not that great of sign,
it needed additional work, and the text states that they have a quality standard to meet.
Ms. Kramb said if they can ensure quality, she would be more comfortable with the unlimited colors. She
said she did not think they needed to go as far as unlimited. She said she thought it would be fine to
increase the allowance to five colors, with the changes proposed.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she agreed with the comments that were made.
Mr. Langworthy asked for confirmation of what he had written:
Logo: A non -text graphic representation of a registered corporate trademark, or symbol of a
company name, trademark, emblem, figure, element, abbreviation, etc., uniquely designed for
recognition.
Secondary Image: Any and all text, graphics, or images displayed on a sign in addition to the
name of the use or business and /or logo, including but not limited to pictorial representations,
tag lines, products, prices, and phone numbers.
Colors
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
March 8, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 12 of 12
(4) Except as provided in (5) below, signs shall be limited to three colors, including black and
white. The background color is considered one of the three permissible colors, unless
channel letters are used, in which case the background is not considered one of the
three permissible colors.
(5) A corporate trademark or symbol used as a logo eF seeeHdalry image shall not be limited
in the number of colors used in a sign, but shall be considered as one of three
permissible colors. The primary image, eF secondary images, and /or background shall
use one of the colors used in the logo.
Ms. Amorose Groomes invited public comments. (There were none.)
Ms. Ray confirmed that if registered' is eliminated from registered corporate trademark,' that the
Commission agreed to add "logo" as a definition.
Mr. Hardt said yes, except he heard some of the Commissioners stumbling over the non -text part of the
definition, because a logo can in some cases, include text. He suggested instead, it say 'a graphic
representation of a corporate trademark'.
Ms. Kramb said that they were trying to say that the logo was only non -text because it was the one that
could be unlimited. She said that would eliminate the possibility of the tag line being counted as a logo
and therefore, being unlimited colors.
Ms. Ray pointed out that UPS logo had abbreviations, so it had some lettering, but it was still a graphic
representation, which she thought was the intent.
The Commissioners agreed that was okay.
Ms. Ray said that Planning had broken the color regulations into two paragraphs, eliminated registered'
again from the registered corporate trademarks' and they discussed adding general quality standards
similar to the discussion with the Bridge Street Code which would be added to the General Purpose
section of the Sign Code. She confirmed that a condition would be added along those lines.
Mr. Taylor said as long as the quality statement is included, he would be ok with that.
Ms. Kramb asked if the Commission would see the revised proposed code.
Mr. Langworthy explained he would like to move the amendment on to City Council because there will
not be another Commission meeting until April, which meant that it could not be scheduled for Council
until the second May meeting.
Motion and Vote
Mr. Hardt made the motion to recommend approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code
amendment, as modified, with the addition of an intent statement addressing sign quality, consistent with
the intent language recommended for the Bridge Street Corridor sign regulations. Mr. Zimmerman
seconded the motion.
The vote was as follows: Mr. Budde, yes; Ms. Kramb, no; Mr. Fishman, yes; Mr. Taylor, yes; Ms. Amorose
Groomes, yes; Mr. Zimmerman, yes; and Mr. Hardt, yes. (Approved 6 — 1.)
City of Dublin
Land Use and Long Planning and Zoning Commission
Range Planning
5800 Shier Rings Road planning Report
Dublin, Ohio 43016 -1236
phone 614.410.4600 Thursday March 8 2012
fax 614.410.4747 Yi i
www.d ublinohiousa.gov
Zoning Code Amendment
Case Summary
Agenda Item 2
Case Number 12- 014ADM
Proposal Modifications to Chapter 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances (Zoning Code) to
Section 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs.
Request Review and recommendation of approval of a Zoning Code amendment under the
provisions of Sections 153.232 and 153.234.
Applicant City of Dublin, Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager.
Planning Contact Steve Langworthy, Director.
Contact Information (614) 410 -4600, slangworthy @dublin.oh.us
Planning
Recommendation Recommendation ofApprova ito City Council
The proposed modifications to the Zoning Code to modify color limitations for logos
as requested by City Council.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 12- 014ADM I Zoning Code Amendment
Thursday, March 8, 2012 1 Page 2 of 3
Facts Zoning Code Amendment
Case Summary This is a request for review and recommendation of approval to City Council to
amend portions of the Zoning Code as requested by City Council to modify the
sign color limitations for secondary images for the Zoning Code.
Update
February 16, 2012 The Commission reviewed the proposed amendment with several other proposed
Planning and Zoning Code amendments and requested that the Sign Code modification not be
Commission Meeting forwarded to City Council yet. Commissioners asked for additional information
regarding signs, including pictures of signs in other communities that do not
restrict colors before making a recommendation on the proposed Sign Code
change to City Council.
Details
Process
Code Section 153.232(B)(9) provides the
'other powers and duties" which inclu
Council for amendments to the Zoning Cc
modifications, provide input, and voi
X153.158 General
Requirements for
Temporary and
Permanent Signs
Planning and Zoning Commission with
es making recommendations to City
le. The Commission should review the
on the changes. The proposed
amendment for modifying the sign requirements will be forwarded to City
Council for its consideration.
On January 23, 2012, City Council discussed current code provisions for color
limitations for signs and the provisions approved in the EAZ's Innovation District
regulations, Planned Districts and the language proposed in the BSC code
provisions. Council instructed Planning to prepare an amendment to the Zoning
Code addressing logo /secondary image colors. Council desired to see code
language that would allow logos to count as one of the three permissible sign
colors (black and white included) but maintaining the limitation for
logo /secondary image size at 20 percent of the allowable sign size.
A primary image is defined in the Zoning Code as "(T)he name of the use or
business identified on a sign. The primary image must be in displayed in text."
A secondary image is defined as "Any and all text, graphics, or images displayed
on a sign in addition to the name of the use or business, including but not limited
to pictorial representations, tag lines, products and phone numbers."
The Zoning Code limits sign colors to three, including black and white. Sign
background is typically considered one of three permissible colors, unless the
sign is pin- mounted on a wall or a sign structure, or is otherwise regulated by a
planned district. According to Council's instruction, Planning is proposing a
Zoning Code modification that would allow a logo /secondary image to be
unrestricted as to colors while permitting the two remaining colors for the
primary image and background.
The Commission requested that the proposed language be modified to more
clearly define that the color allowance is for logos and secondary images.
Pla nning has made this change in the propose la nguage.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 12- 014ADM I Zoning Code Amendment
Thursday, March 8, 2012 1 Page 3 of 3
Facts
Zoning Code Amendment
153.158 General 71 The Commission also requested to see the proposed language in context to the
Requirements for rest of the sign code and Planning has included Section 153.150 though 150.164
Temporary and for reference. The proposed changes are on page 14. Council did not direct that
Permanent Signs this change be limited to certain portions of the city as this would not be easily or
fairly administered. Included in the attachments to this report is a guide on how
signs are measured and images of signs with unlimited colors as requested by
the Commission.
The photographs do not adhere to the logo /secondary image size restriction of
20% of the permissible sign size that is in the Dublin Zoning Code, which will not
b e changed with this prop osal.
Recommendation A do p tion o f this Zoning Code Amendment
Approval The proposed modifications to the Zoning Code update color limitations for logos
as requested by City Council. Planning recommends approval to City Council of
this proposed Code amendment.
SIGN AREA CALCULATIONS
1. Sign Face Calculation: Width x Height
Height
Width
GOLD STAR
, wv.r4 �0&w s?�,v �,tiC-&
*Total Sign Height is measured from the base to the top of the sign face
O
E
V)
LD
CD
2. Secondary Image(s) Measurement (height x width of any additional images summed)
G LD STAR
I r ,� � u � 6.�emu �:w
All secondary images must be no greater than 20% of permitted sign area
Responses to Specific Commission Questions
Case 12- 014ADM
Logo Colors
The Commission had questions about specific logos, secondary images, colors and measuring of signs.
Below is a summary of the questions and an attempt to answer them. Planning will also provide
photographs of signs outside of Dublin at the March 8, 2012 meeting.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
What is considered the logo? The Code considers logos and taglines and anything else that is not part of
the registered corporate trademark to be part of the secondary image of a sign. In this case the
butterflies and the blue box are the logo and the italic text is the tag line. Both are considered secondary
image and cannot exceed 20% of the allowable size of the sign.
Li AP
1*4ATIONWIDE
a hospital, evervthinQ matters: M
Wendy's
The newer sign face for Wendy's is represented below. In this sign, the entire oval with Wendy's face and
the tagline as well as the decorative lines below the Wendy's copy would be considered secondary image
(outlined in green).
Responses to Specific Commission Questions
Case 12- 014ADM
Logo Colors
The older sign face type for Wendy's is represented below. This entire sign would be considered
secondary image.
Starbucks
The entire sign would be considered secondary image.
Responses to Specific Commission Questions
Case 12- 014ADM
Logo Colors
Marriot
The Marriott lettering would not constitute a secondary image or logo, but rather just be a style of font
used for the registered business name (even if the font is a trademark font only used by Marriot). The
areas outlined in green would, however, constitute secondary image.
irriott
HOTELS • RESORTS • SUITES
1- 800 - flowers
The colors in 1- 800 - flowers are green and purple. In this sign, the only secondary image would be the
flower in between 'flowers' and '.com' as outlined in green.
s -8ou -flows r � 1
UDF
This entire sign would be considered secondary image if all four of the colors were to remain.
City of Dublin
Land Use and Long
Range Planning ®�
5800 shier Rings Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016 -1236
phone 614.410.4600 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
fax 614.410.4747
www.dublinohlousa.gov
RECORD OF ACTION
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting:
S. Zoning Code Amendment
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Proposal:
The addition of Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team,
Todd Zimmerman
modifications to Sections 153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts,
Warren Fishman
153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process,
Amy Kramb
153.044(6) District Uses, 153.050 Purpose and Application, 153.173
John Hardt
Board Order Procedure, 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary
Joseph Budde
and Permanent Signs, 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary and
Permanent Signs, 153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission and 153.234
Amendments and the deletion of Sections 153.035 Historic Residential
District, 153.036 Historic Business District, 153.044(I) Use Definitions
(Innovation Districts) and 153.115 Corridor Development District, while
retaining the Section numbers for future use.
Request:
Review and recommendation regarding amendments to the Zoning Code
under the provisions of Code Section 153.232 and 153.234.
Applicant:
City of Dublin, Marsha Grigsby, City Manager.
Planning Contact:
Steve Langworthy, Planning Director.
Contact Information.
(614) 410 -4600, slangworthy @dublin.oh.us
MOTION: To recommend approval to City Council of this Administrative Request to add, amend,
and delete the Zoning Code as proposed, without Section 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary
and Permanent Signs.
VOTE: 6-0.
RESULT: Approval of City Council is recommended of this proposed Zoning Code amendment to
add Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team, modify Sections 153.016 Designation of Zoning
Districts, 153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process, 153.044(B) District Uses,
153.050 Purpose and Application, 153.173 Board Order Procedure, 153.232 Planning and Zoning
Commission and 153.234, and amendments and the deletion of Sections 153.035 Historic Residential
District, 153.036 Historic Business District, 153.044(I) Use Definitions (Innovation Districts) and 153.115
Corridor Development District, while retaining the Section numbers for future use, without Section
153.158 General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs.
RECORDED VOTES:
Chris Amorose Groomes Yes
Richard Taylor
Yes
Todd Zimmerman
Yes
Warren Fishman
Absent
Amy Kramb
Yes
John Hardt
Yes
Joseph Budde
Yes
STAFF CERTIFICATION
Steve Langworthy 12-0014ADM
Planning Director Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 6
S. Zoning Code Amendment
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Ms. Amorose Groomes introduced this Administrative Request for review and recommendation to City
Council regarding the addition of Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team, modifications to Sections
153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts, 153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process,
153.044(B) District Uses, 153.050 Purpose and Application, 153.173 Board Order Procedure, 153.158
General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs, 153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission
and 153.234 Amendments and the deletion of Sections 153.035 Historic Residential District, 153.036
Historic Business District, 153.044(I) Use Definitions (Innovation Districts) and 153.115 Corridor
Development District, while retaining the Section numbers for future use.
Steve Langworthy said that there were actually two parts to this request, combined for convenience. He
said at a City Council session, Planning was asked to prepare an amendment nearly identical to the one in
the Bridge Street Corridor code that City-wide has to do with the logo color being considered one color,
regardless of how many colors there actually are, and two additional colors besides that. He said that
Council emphasized that it needed to be a registered logo. He said the rest of the provisions have to do
with things that have to be done once the Bridge Street Code provisions come into effect. Mr.
Langworthy explained that if the Bridge Street Corridor provisions are approved by Council on February
27, then this will follow. He said if for some reason, it is not approved then, this will be held after the
Commission action until it is completed and it will be forwarded after that. He offered to answer
questions.
John Hardt recalled that in the Bridge Street Corridor code sent to Council allowed a logo to have
unlimited colors providing the logo is less than 20 percent of the sign. He asked if it was not now seen
because there was no change and it still remained.
Claudia Husak said in Section 153.158 (C)(4)(2) it addresses the logo size and they are limited to 20 %.
Amy Kramb requested that in the future, that the Commissioners have the whole section. She said the
way it was presented was confusing to have the sections out of context. She explained that she did not
read these with the Bridge Street Corridor code and everything with her. She said she reads her Planning
Report alone.
Ms. Kramb asked if Section 153.042 Development Approval Process only applied to the EAZ.
Ms. Husak said that was correct.
Mr. Hardt agreed that it would be helpful next time to have the context because he too, typically read the
packet information without the Zoning Code.
Richard Taylor said he was okay with the whole thing, except for the Sign Code. He said when the colors
and logo was put into the Bridge Street Corridor code, it made sense because one of the goals was to
make the signs in the Bridge Street Corridor more active, vibrant, and interesting. He said probably more
important, that is now proposed to be a very highly controlled and very homogeneous district in a lot of
ways. He said however, making that change for entire city was a big issue for him because there are
many things going on and places where this will apply. Mr. Taylor said in addition, there are a lot of
existing signs that have had a lot invested in them that the owners would have loved to had this, but it
would be expensive to make the change. He said he did not know that he disagreed with the idea of
having the logo colors in the rest of the city, but not this quickly. He said he thought they needed to look
at the city, the signs, and what the potential impact of this might be. Mr. Taylor said he would like to see
examples of the kinds of signs that might come about from this and then study this as a separate issue.
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 6
Ms. Husak said that Economic Development provided a list of company logos that have a large office or
headquarters in the Dublin that exceed the color limitations. She presented graphics of the logos.
Mr. Hardt said he knew there were many PUDs with language that governs what they can do in terms of
signs, and this is the underlying code, so he thought would happen as soon as this is approved, would be
a parade of landowners who currently are under PUDs, come asking to have their text in part stripped
away so that they can default to the more liberal underlying code. He said relaxing these standards is
probably absolutely the right thing to do in certain parts of the city along interstate frontage, major
commercial corridors and areas like that. He said on the other hand, there are some small scale,
residential developments surrounded by neighborhoods where it may not be the right thing to do. Mr.
Hardt asked if there had been any discussion about this being geographically linked as opposed to one
blanket over the whole city.
Ms. Husak said it had not. She said Council minutes were attached to the packet. She said research had
been done into the Planned District issue, and there are few that actually have something as specific as
color. She said the buildings nearest Avery- Muirfield Drive in Perimeter Center are allowed to have four
colors and the background colors are restricted and Midwestern Auto Group (MAG) has permitted the
logos of the vehicle brands to exceed the color limitation. Ms. Husak said she could not recall another
PUD that had anything as specific in their text as colors. She explained that most PUDs default to code
when it came to the design of signs.
Mr. Taylor said he did not know that this will not be fine, but he was uncomfortable to the point of not
being able to accept this at this point without really looking at this. He said this was a major change to a
code that is, at best controversial and that is going to affect every single property in the city. Mr. Taylor
said he felt making one small change has a big effect. He said he would like to pull this out of the
document, and schedule it for a more thorough examination so that when the Commission makes this
decision, they are certain that they have covered all the bases on it and that they are comfortable with all
the potential problems with it. He said in his four years on the Commission, he could recall a couple of
instances where applicants have asked for more than three colors, but it has not been particularly
prevalent. He said if there is a demand, other than one particular known sign, he would like to know
more about that.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said this could be a candidate for a joint meeting. She said it was high level and
something that Dublin has differentiated itself from its neighbors. She asked if the logo was to be limited
to 20 percent of the face of a sign. She asked about what portion of the sign was the Wendy's logo.
Ms. Husak said the entire sign was considered to be a logo.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if that could only be 20 percent of the sign for their eligible square footage.
Ms. Husak clarified that what she presented were just logos she found, not actual signs.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked for example, what part of 'Nationwide Children's Hospital' was a logo and
what part was the sign.
Ms. Husak said typically, for example on something like'Nationwide Children's Hospital' a rectangle would
be snapped around what is considered as a secondary image. She explained that anything that is not the
registered name of the business would be considered a secondary image, so in the case of 'Nationwide
Children's Hospital,' as shown, one large rectangle would be snapped around the butterflies and the blue
square. She said the tag line would also be considered a secondary imagine and would have a rectangle
snapped around it, so those two secondary imagines would count as the 20 percent allowable size of a
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 6
sign. She said BP on Avery- Muirfield Drive has a sign with a giant logo and what they have done is on
the 50- square -foot sign allowed, they have used their 20 percent just in the logo.
Mr. Taylor asked how to address signs for businesses where the name of the company written in a
certain typeface is the logo.
Ms. Husak said Wendy's typically has letters in addition to the logo.
Ms. Amorose Groomes pointed out that Starbucks, while it was only two colors, had the round shape as
part of their logo.
Mr. Hardt noted that Marriott had a certain stylized font for the word `Marriott' and the whole name is
their logo. He asked if they had a sign on the side of their building, their company name can only be 20
percent of it.
Ms. Husak explained that code said 'secondary image,' so they are using the word 'logo' simultaneously,
but anything that is not the name of the business, secondary to the sign would be considered secondary
image.
Mr. Langworthy referred to the definition of Secondary Image in the code, Any and all text, graphics, or
images displayed on a sign in addition to the name of the use or business, including but not limited to
pictorial representations, taglines, products, and phone numbers.
Mr. Hardt said that made sense, but that was not what this text said. He said the text referred to a
registered corporate trademark or symbol. He said in the case of Marriott, he thought the entire word
Marriott in that typeface was their registered trademark. He asked if they could separate that from a
graphic.
Mr. Langworthy said that might be. He said for instance, a company had just block letters for their name
and that was all and they did not have any logos. He said that was the name of their business, so that
would not be a secondary image, but a primary image.
Mr. Taylor said that was the kind of things that they needed to look at and make decisions so that the
Commission does not have to argue it for every single case. He said he thought the Marriott example
would require them to use something other than their typeface on their name, and that is going to be
more prominent than the logo and in the case of Wendy's, if that entire thing is their registered logo, he
guessed that they have also registered Wendy as a logo, but if that was all they had, by the time that
was done down to 20 percent, they have to write Wendy's next to it to make it readable, in which case it
is not going to be in that font. He said he did not know if that was what they wanted.
Todd Zimmerman pointed out that Marriott would only come with a single color for the name, and that
did not matter, because it was mute then.
Mr. Taylor said the point Mr. Hardt made was that if the word `Marriott' is a registered logo and they put
it on the sign, this code said that it could only be 20 percent as a secondary.
Jennifer Readler said that requirement only kicks in if they want to use a lot of colors.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked what would they do with a sign for `1- 800 - Flowers' for an example, and
every letter was a different color.
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 6
Ms. Husak said there had been that discussion with Toys 'R' Us because their actual business name has
the letters each in a different color. She said the code amendment would not take care of them because
they would still only be allowed to have the Toys'R' Us name in three overall colors.
Mr. Taylor referred to the Centuryl-ink logo shown, and said it was a small step from what they had now,
and he liked it. He said he hoped that this code would lead to that which was not much different from
existing signs now with the logo added. He reiterated that he would like to schedule a time to look at
this in more detail. He said he would like to know what other cities have done.
Ms. Amorose Groomes noted that in the City Council minutes she did not see a lot of clarity in the
direction they were giving.
Mr. Langworthy said that City Council had just asked that an amendment be prepared. He said he
thought they were leaving it up to the Commission to work out the details. He said he did not think it
was an issue to pulling it out and sending the rest forward to City Council. Mr. Langworthy said he did
not think Council was in a hurry. He said Nationwide would be delayed, but he did not think they were in
a big hurry.
Mr. Hardt said he got the vibe that there was support on the Commission, they just wanted to make sure
they knew what they were doing.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said there seemed to still be a lot of questions about what it would look like, how
would this change the outer belt, and a lot of those places. She said to her, it seemed like a policy
decision.
Mr. Langworthy said that City Council had made the policy decision that they want the language. He said
he could not tell for certainty that there is support at Council for doing that. He said Council just wanted
to see the language, so he thought they were looking to the Commission work out the details of how the
language should read to get to that intent that they are wanting. Mr. Langworthy said they still will have
to make the decision on the policy matter.
Mr. Taylor said he agreed that City Council had directed that the issue be explored and that it was the
Commission's job to explore it.
Mr. Langworthy asked what kinds of things the Commission would like to see.
Mr. Taylor said they should look at as many as possible examples of what a registered logo may or may
not be if it includes text. He said he did not know if the Marriott's text with stylistic lettering was part of
their registered logo, for example.
Mr. Langworthy said for an example, OCLC was their trademark symbol, but it was also their primary
name. He said that Planning would consider OCLC to be the name of the company and a primary image.
Ms. Kramb pointed out that the definition in the code did not mention at all the secondary image.
Mr. Langworthy said that they could bring back more on the secondary image at the next meeting.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said there were some in her mind that were less offensive than others. She said
that OCLC's does not speak very many volumes. She said she would like to see the Commission make
some worst case scenarios, like would not this look horrific if they say this. She said she would like to
see what the really ugly possibilities are.
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 6
Ms. Kramb said they should also think about signs in residential areas such as the UDF on Tara Hill and
do they really want their pink, orange, and white UDF corporate logo illuminated.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she wanted to see the good, bad, and ugly sign possibilities.
Mr. Langworthy said Planning would find a variety of actual sign examples to present.
Mr. Taylor said the sign examples should not just be those in Dublin.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that many times, the problem is with gradients.
Mr. Hardt pointed out that the CareWorks sign green square felt like one color, but technically, it was not.
Mr. Langworthy explained that staff had interpreted it to be a gradient. He said though he did not know
how they count the colors, other than it is more than two.
Ms. Kramb suggested saying if the color was within a consecutive pantone range of so many colors, it
was a gradient.
Mr. Langworthy agreed to prepare examples of signs to present to the Commission.
Mr. Taylor pointed out that what they had discussed for signs in the Bridge Street Corridor and what they
did for the Tech Flex District were departures from what the city has traditional been, but that did not
mean that they were right or wrong, but maybe it indicates that it is time to rethink the sign code, which
is fine. He said they should rethink the sign code in its entirety, not just one piece of it.
Mr. Hardt said that even when he was on the other side of the room, he thought it was perfectly
appropriate to have different signs standards in different parts of the community and that residential
areas along Muirfield Drive probably warrant a different solution than does Sawmill Road or I -270. He
said he had not thought enough about how that actually would work.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that it was complicated by the number of PUDs.
Mr. Hardt said that they did it in the Bridge Street Corridor in the sense that they took a large part of the
city and identified areas that had different standards. He said maybe if that was done on a city-wide
scale it would work.
Mr. Langworthy suggested it might be easier to do it by exclusion.
Mr. Hardt said an example of that is in the existing code where there is a height exclusion for interstate
frontage
Ms. Amorose Groomes said they needed to decide if they wanted to pick this apart or wait on all of it.
Mr. Langworthy said he would like to send the other proposed amendments forward to City Council and
just pull this section.
Ms. Kramb referred to page 6, Board Order Procedure, where text had been added to A, and the text
added into B needed to say: BSC Historic Transition Neighborhood within the Architectural Review
District. She asked if it needed to have the same language in B as in A.
Ms. Husak pointed out that if the Historic Transition Neighborhood District is amended, you amend the
entire district, not just the district in the Architectural Review District.
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 - Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 6
Ms. Kramb asked if the Architectural Review Board (ARB) had authority to amend things in the Historic
Transition Neighborhood that are not within the ARB's purview.
Ms. Husak said yes, in that portion of the code, they would have to take that to City Council and it would
come to the Commission as well.
Ms. Kramb referred to C, and said it was her understanding that they can still receive planned
development district applications for those under regular procedures.
Ms. Husak confirmed that was correct.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked for a suggestion of how to get this where the Commission wanted.
Ms. Husak suggested a motion could be made to recommend approval to City Council of this proposed
Zoning Code Amendment without Section 153.158.
Motion and Vote
Richard Taylor made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code
Amendment without Section 153.158. Todd Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if there were comments from the general public who wished to speak with
respect to this application. (There were none.)
The vote was as follows: Mr. Budde, yes; Mr. Hardt, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes;
Mr. Zimmerman, yes; and Mr. Taylor, yes. (Approved 6 — 0.)
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
ii
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
4linulrti +i __
l ie,t � ns �
Dublin City Council
f January 23, 201 Pe 11
Held /
Ms. Grigsby y6ponded that the agreemeWstates that the City will prpr ide reimbursement
for this expense until such tme that a V; ffic signal, roundabout Wrnprovements to that
intersectirm are completed.
Votak the Re_soluton Mrs. Boring, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes;/44. Keenan, yes; Mr. Rein
yep,' Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher, yep; Vice Mayor Salay, yes; MWr Lecklider, yes.
Resolution 08 -12
Authorizing the Ciity anger to Enter itttq an Agreement with City of
Columbus for Watpf Line Locating Services,
Vice Mayor Salay i4roduced the resolution.
Mr. Hammersm r stated that this legislatiopy`relates to service by the ' of Columbus to
locate waterlines within the City's right -o ,p4ay and within the corpo limits of the City
of Dublin. iscusslons with Columbus garding this service bega n 2007, as it is not a
service is clearly defined within existing water service ag ment In 2008/thecos
Dbli
began mpensating Columbus fo his service on an hourly basis. Since then has een tracked and evaluat . Columbus also provides uti ity location se ties other than Dublin, an olumbus believes it 's necessary to charge on a basis to recover their dire costs for providing thos services. The compa attached to staffs memo ' dicates that the change I result °n an increase in
Staff has compared th ost of having a private co pany provide those locati services,
and the cost for Columbus to provide the service remains competitive. �refore, staff
recommends approval of this resolution.
Ygte on the lution: Mr. Gerber, yes; Mr. Reiner, yes; Vice M or Salay, yes; Mrs.
Boring, yes* ayor Lecklider, yes; Mr. K�nan, yes; Ms. Chlnnici -Zu her, yes.
Resol on 09 -12
A
Ap nting a Member to Sgfrre in an Unexpired T /rm n the Architectu
R Board.
ce Mayor Salay, AdministrAtive Committee Chair in duced the reso ution and tated
that Council has reviewed' the qualifications of candidate proposed by Dublin
Historical Society and commends that Council point Robert Dyas to th unexpired
term of Carl Karrer or) he Architectural Review rd. ,
Vice Mayor Salay rpbved to appoint Robert D s to the unexplred term Carl Karrer as
the Dublin Histo ' l Society representative the Architectural Review ard.
Mr. Keenan se nded the motion. ,?
Vote on the esolution Mayor LecklidV, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Vi Mayor Salay, yes; Mr.
Reiner, yes' Mr. Gerber, yes; Ms. Chip6ici- Zuercher, yes; Mr. Kee n, yes.
OTHER
• Update re. Zoning Provisions— Sign Colors and Secondary images
Mr. Langworthy noted that Council had requested examples, and staff has prov ded
renderings of the Nationwide Children's Hospital logo proposed to be used on their signage
in Dub'in. The ogo percentage of 20% is calculated on the basis of the maximum
permitted area of the sign -- not necessarily the sign area provided. The proportion of the
former can be :arger.
Vice Mayor Salay noted that she had hoped to have several examples of other logos to
enable Council to make a comparison.
Mr. Langworthy responded that there are no substant'a' differences — simply different logos
of different sizes. The proportions generally remain the same
Mr. Keenan asked about the two examples provided in the packet. Is the bottom graphic
what is currency allowed and the top graphic what would be allowed with the code
amendment?
Mr. Langworthy stated that the bottom graphic was included because the Planning
Commission requested that Nationwide Children's submit a more gray gradation of their
logo than originally provided. However, that example would fall the three -co'or limitation
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Dublin City Council
January 23, 2012 Page 12
H Io
as well, because a'! of the gradations count as separate co'ors under Dublin's current sign
code.
Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher asked if the logo shown on top of the page in the materials is the
current logo Nationwide Children's is using within the region.
Mr. Langworthy responded affirmatively. However, it Is not allowable under the Dublin
sign code, so they are requesting City approval. It is part of the Nationwide Children's
branding.
Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher asked if the logo or the sign would be perm ssbe i` t'-e Code were
amended.
Mr. Langworthy responded that if the Code is amended or an amended PUD approved, it
would then be legal. Currently, Nationwide Children's has submitted a request that their
PUD language be amended to allow for ths signage.
Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher stated that it is her understanding that because Dublin's Code did
not permit the signage, the Commission could not approve the c - ange to the PUD
language. Would the proposed sign code amendment allow that change in the PUD to
occur?
Ms. Grigsby responded affirmatively.
Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher stated that at the previous meeting, a question was asked about
other logos on signs that could now be approved with this proposed code change. She
recalls the previous case related to the BMW Financial logo.
Ms. Grigsby responded that the list would include the BMW Financiai sign. In addition,
C,CLC's sign would not meet Dublin's current Code. Currently, Wendy's uses only the text
portion of their logo due to Dublin's sign limitations. With this revision, Wendy's logo
would be approved, because the logo itself would be considered one color, and the
remainder of the sign colors would comprise the other two permitted colors.
Mr. Keenan stated that logos are typically trademarked. Is there a proviso in the code
anguage that requires the logo to be trademarked and registered?
Mr. Langworthy responded that is included in the proposed amendment.
Mrs. Boring stated that on page two of the staff memo regard,ng Slgn Colors, Section d -2,
the ; anguage states, "Where a registered corporate trademark or symbol exceeds 20
percent of the sign area, ... " However, `f the City has already stated that It ;s I'mited to
20 percent, why would It ever exceed 20 percent?
Mr. Langworthy stated that during the Planning Commission's discussion of the proposed
Bridge Street Code amendments, this change was suggested by the Commiss on. They
had no objection to the 20 percent Ilmitation and the three colors, but they also suggested
that there m.ght be circumstances in the Bridge Street Corridor where the logo may exceed
20 percent. An example used was a Pogo that comprised the entire sign would exceed the
20 percent because there would be no add'tioral copy on the sign. For example, a fish
market could have a fish as their sign. The overall lim tation would conbn,:e to be that it
could not exceed five colors.
Mrs. Boring noted that the Kroger sign does not have a colored trademark, but has a script
— which would compare to such a fish sign. How many colors is Kroger then ai owed to
have on the s'gn?
Mr. Langworthy responded that for Kroger, that is the business name and the primary
image is then the name of the business. That would count within the primary image, not
the secondary.
Mrs. Boring asked how such a fish sign wowd then not count as a primary image.
Mr. Langworthy responded because there is no text — it ;s merely symbology.
Vice Mayor Sa,ay stated that such a sign could include five colors, according to what staff
has indicated. She is definitely seeking some graphic examples in order to be comfortable
With this change.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that staffs proposal is not to do the Bridge Street Corridor version
citywide, but the 20 percent, with the 'ogo countng as one color and the thraa rninr intai
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
minum' nt'
Dublin City Council
January 23, 2012 Page 13
limitation. He does not believe that the Bridge Street element is inappropriate, particularly
given its location and what will be created in the corridor. However, staff is not proposing
that be done citywide.
V'ce Mayor Sal ay stated that she not'ced a reference to Per'meter Center, and asked if the
color pa•ette in the center is still being enforced.
Mr. Langworthy -esponded affirmatively, noting that the PUD remains 'n place for the
Center.
V ce Mayor Sa ay added that some of the colors being used are brighter and she wants to
ensure that the City is continuing to enforce the PUD text.
Mrs. Boring asked if this code is changed, could Perimeter Center request an amendment
to their development text to Include this revised sign code.
Mr. Langworthy requested that they could do so, but the existing PUDs Vready have
d'stirct provislons in their PUD text regarding signs and those would remain in place. The
PUDs that default to the zoning code or developments not in a PUD would be ;mpacted by
this change.
Mrs. Boring summarized that staff 's requesting that Council direct staff to formu ate a text
amendment to the code, which would be sent to Rann;ng Commission for review and
recommendation to Council.
Mr. Langworthy concurred.
Mrs. Boring moved to direct staff to formulate a text amendment to the zoning code
regarding sign colors and application of ogos /brands /secondary Images citywide, and that
such amendment be sent to Planning Commission for review and recommendation to
Council.
Mayo Lecklider added that the primary purpose of th.s amendment would be to address
the logo issue.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that staffs p- oposal is to retain the 20 percent limitation, but to
allow the registered logo to be counted as one of the colors with a three -color maximum.
Mr. Gerber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Re.ner, yes; Mayor Leckl'der, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Vice Mayor
Salay, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes; Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes.
STAFF COMTS
There were W staff comments.
COON COMMITTEE REPORT
France Committee reco endations regarding hotel otel tax grants
Ms innici- Zuercher, Finance mmittee Char noted tha a Committee met on
esday, January 17 to revi the hotel -motel tax grant pplications. The majority the
recommendations are rela to City services during v ious events held in the Ci She
reported the following:
1. For items su s the Dublin Soccer Leagu and Miracle League, larger
recommend ons have been made for rmanent equipment used b other groups
as well. a misting equipment is sp alized for use of those in Miracle
League nd it W-1 be stored 7n the ild'ang constructed on site.
2. One the new applications is th ublin City Schools Emeral ity Music Games,
wh' is the drum corps event Id annually and sponsored y the District. Their
pication offered opportuni 'es for various levels of spo rships, and the
mmittee recommends lowest level of sponsorshi The group is working to
raise funds of approxim ely $45,000 over the next years to demonstrate to
national -based organi lion that they have the ca ity to host a larger event, nd
the City would help demonstrate the local su rt to the national group.
3 She noted that a its grant was approved in 11— Dublin Arts Council
phone appiica ' n for the Art in Public Place our. The DAC is now req nq
modifcation their original proposal for obile app to be cra
12- 0014ADM
Administrative Review
Zoning Code Amendment
I cittyof Dublin
Land Use and Long
Range Nannir
5800 Shier Rings Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016 -1236
phone 614.410.4600
fax 614.410.4747
www.dublinohiousa.gov
RECORD OF ACTION
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting:
51 Zoning Code Amendment
12 009ADM
Administrative Request
Proposal: The addition of Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team,
modifications to Sections 153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts,
153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process,
153.044(B) District Uses, 153.050 Purpose and Application, 153.173
Board Order Procedure, 153.158 General Requirements for Temporary
and Permanent Signs, 153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission and
153.234 Amendments and the deletion of Sections 153.035 Historic
Residential District, 153.036 Historic Business District, 153.044(I) Use
Definitions (Innovation Districts) and 153.115 Corridor Development
District, while retaining the Section numbers for future use.
Request: Review and recommendation regarding amendments to the Zoning Code
under the provisions of Code Section 153.232 and 153.234.
Applicant: City of Dublin, Marsha Grigsby, City Manager.
Planning Contact: Steve Langworthy, Planning Director.
Contact Information: (614) 410 -4600, slangworthy @dublin.oh.us
MOTION: To recommend approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code Amendment
without Section 153.158.
VOTE: 6-0.
RESULT: Approval of City Council is recommended of this proposed Zoning Code amendment
without Section 153.158.
RECORDED VOTES:
Chris Amorose Groomes Yes
Richard Taylor
Yes
Todd Zimmerman
Yes
STAFF CERTIFICATION
Warren Fishman
Amy Kramb
Absent
Yes
�.
John Hardt
Yes
Steve Langworthy
Joseph Budde
Yes
Planning Director
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
S. Zoning Code Amendment
12- OO9ADM Administrative Request
Ms. Amorose Groomes introduced this Administrative Request for review and recommendation to City
Council regarding the addition of Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team, modifications to Sections
153.016 Designation of Zoning Districts, 153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process,
153.044(8) District Uses, 153.050 Purpose and Application, 153.173 Board Order Procedure, 153.158
General Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs, 153.232 Planning and Zoning Commission
and 153.234 Amendments and the deletion of Sections 153.035 Historic Residential District, 153.036
Historic Business District, 153.044(I) Use Definitions (Innovation Districts) and 153.115 Corridor
Development District, while retaining the Section numbers for future use.
Steve Langworthy said that there were actually two parts to this request, combined for convenience. He
said at a City Council session, Planning was asked to prepare an amendment nearly identical to the one in
the Bridge Street Corridor code that City -wide has to do with the logo color being considered one color,
regardless of how many colors there actually are, and two additional colors besides that. He said that
Council emphasized that it needed to be a registered logo. He said the rest of the provisions have to do
with things that have to be done once the Bridge Street Code provisions come into effect. Mr.
Langworthy explained that if the Bridge Street Corridor provisions are approved by Council on February
27, then this will follow. He said if for some reason, it is not approved then, this will be held after the
Commission action until it is completed and it will be forwarded after that. He offered to answer
questions.
John Hardt recalled that in the Bridge Street Corridor code sent to Council allowed a logo to have
unlimited colors providing the logo is less than 20 percent of the sign. He asked if it was not now seen
because there was no change and it still remained.
Claudia Husak said in Section 153.158 (C)(4)(2) it addresses the logo size and they are limited to 20 %.
Amy Kramb requested that in the future, that the Commissioners have the whole section. She said the
way it was presented was confusing to have the sections out of context. She explained that she did not
read these with the Bridge Street Corridor code and everything with her. She said she reads her Planning
Report alone.
Ms. Kramb asked if Section 153.042 Development Approval Process only applied to the EAZ.
Ms. Husak said that was correct.
Mr. Hardt agreed that it would be helpful next time to have the context because he too, typically read the
packet information without the Zoning Code.
Richard Taylor said he was okay with the whole thing, except for the Sign Code. He said when the colors
and logo was put into the Bridge Street Corridor code, it made sense because one of the goals was to
make the signs in the Bridge Street Corridor more active, vibrant, and interesting. He said probably more
important, that is now proposed to be a very highly controlled and very homogeneous district in a lot of
ways. He said however, making that change for entire city was a big issue for him because there are
many things going on and places where this will apply. Mr. Taylor said in addition, there are a lot of
existing signs that have had a lot invested in them that the owners would have loved to had this, but it
would be expensive to make the change. He said he did not know that he disagreed with the idea of
having the logo colors in the rest of the city, but not this quickly. He said he thought they needed to look
at the city, the signs, and what the potential impact of this might be. Mr. Taylor said he would like to see
examples of the kinds of signs that might come about from this and then study this as a separate issue.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 8
Ms. Husak said that Economic Development provided a list of company logos that have a large office or
headquarters in the Dublin that exceed the color limitations. She presented graphics of the logos.
Mr. Hardt said he knew there were many PUDs with language that governs what they can do in terms of
signs, and this is the underlying code, so he thought would happen as soon as this is approved, would be
a parade of landowners who currently are under PUDs, come asking to have their text in part stripped
away so that they can default to the more liberal underlying code. He said relaxing these standards is
probably absolutely the right thing to do in certain parts of the city along interstate frontage, major
commercial corridors and areas like that. He said on the other hand, there are some small scale,
residential developments surrounded by neighborhoods where it may not be the right thing to do. Mr.
Hardt asked if there had been any discussion about this being geographically linked as opposed to one
blanket over the whole city.
Ms. Husak said it had not. She said Council minutes were attached to the packet. She said research had
been done into the Planned District issue, and there are few that actually have something as specific as
color. She said the buildings nearest Avery- Muirfield Drive in Perimeter Center are allowed to have four
colors and the background colors are restricted and Midwestern Auto Group (MAG) has permitted the
logos of the vehicle brands to exceed the color limitation. Ms. Husak said she could not recall another
PUD that had anything as specific in their text as colors. She explained that most PUDs default to code
when it came to the design of signs.
Mr. Taylor said he did not know that this will not be fine, but he was uncomfortable to the point of not
being able to accept this at this point without really looking at this. He said this was a major change to a
code that is, at best controversial and that is going to affect every single property in the city. Mr. Taylor
said he felt making one small change has a big effect. He said he would like to pull this out of the
document, and schedule it for a more thorough examination so that when the Commission makes this
decision, they are certain that they have covered all the bases on it and that they are comfortable with all
the potential problems with it. He said in his four years on the Commission, he could recall a couple of
instances where applicants have asked for more than three colors, but it has not been particularly
prevalent. He said if there is a demand, other than one particular known sign, he would like to know
more about that.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said this could be a candidate for a joint meeting. She said it was high level and
something that Dublin has differentiated itself from its neighbors. She asked if the logo was to be limited
to 20 percent of the face of a sign. She asked about what portion of the sign was the Wendy's logo.
Ms. Husak said the entire sign was considered to be a logo.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if that could only be 20 percent of the sign for their eligible square footage.
Ms. Husak clarified that what she presented were just logos she found, not actual signs.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked for example, what part of Nationwide Children's Hospital' was a logo and
what part was the sign.
Ms. Husak said typically, for example on something like Nationwide Children's Hospital' a rectangle would
be snapped around what is considered as a secondary image. She explained that anything that is not the
registered name of the business would be considered a secondary image, so in the case of Nationwide
Children's Hospital,' as shown, one large rectangle would be snapped around the butterflies and the blue
square. She said the tag line would also be considered a secondary imagine and would have a rectangle
snapped around it, so those two secondary imagines would count as the 20 percent allowable size of a
sign. She said BP on Avery- Muirfield Drive has a sign with a giant logo and what they have done is on
the 50- square -foot sign allowed, they have used their 20 percent just in the logo.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 8
Mr. Taylor asked how to address signs for businesses where the name of the company written in a
certain typeface is the logo.
Ms. Husak said Wendy's typically has letters in addition to the logo.
Ms. Amorose Groomes pointed out that Starbucks, while it was only two colors, had the round shape as
part of their logo.
Mr. Hardt noted that Marriott had a certain stylized font for the word Marriott' and the whole name is
their logo. He asked if they had a sign on the side of their building, their company name can only be 20
percent of it.
Ms. Husak explained that code said secondary image,' so they are using the word logo' simultaneously,
but anything that is not the name of the business, secondary to the sign would be considered secondary
image.
Mr. Langworthy referred to the definition of Secondary Image in the code, Any and all text, graphics, or
images displayed on a sign in addition to the name of the use or business, including but not limited to
pictorial representations, taglines, products, and phone numbers.
Mr. Hardt said that made sense, but that was not what this text said. He said the text referred to a
registered corporate trademark or symbol. He said in the case of Marriott, he thought the entire word
Marriott in that typeface was their registered trademark. He asked if they could separate that from a
graphic.
Mr. Langworthy said that might be. He said for instance, a company had just block letters for their name
and that was all and they did not have any logos. He said that was the name of their business, so that
would not be a secondary image, but a primary image.
Mr. Taylor said that was the kind of things that they needed to look at and make decisions so that the
Commission does not have to argue it for every single case. He said he thought the Marriott example
would require them to use something other than their typeface on their name, and that is going to be
more prominent than the logo and in the case of Wendy's, if that entire thing is their registered logo, he
guessed that they have also registered Wendy as a logo, but if that was all they had, by the time that
was done down to 20 percent, they have to write Wendy's next to it to make it readable, in which case it
is not going to be in that font. He said he did not know if that was what they wanted.
Todd Zimmerman pointed out that Marriott would only come with a single color for the name, and that
did not matter, because it was mute then.
Mr. Taylor said the point Mr. Hardt made was that if the word Marriott' is a registered logo and they put
it on the sign, this code said that it could only be 20 percent as a secondary.
Jennifer Readier said that requirement only kicks in if they want to use a lot of colors.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked what would they do with a sign for '1- 800 - Flowers' for an example, and
every letter was a different color.
Ms. Husak said there had been that discussion with Toys 'R' Us because their actual business name has
the letters each in a different color. She said the code amendment would not take care of them because
they would still only be allowed to have the Toys 'R' Us name in three overall colors.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 8
Mr. Taylor referred to the CenturyLink logo shown, and said it was a small step from what they had now,
and he liked it. He said he hoped that this code would lead to that which was not much different from
existing signs now with the logo added. He reiterated that he would like to schedule a time to look at
this in more detail. He said he would like to know what other cities have done.
Ms. Amorose Groomes noted that in the City Council minutes she did not see a lot of clarity in the
direction they were giving.
Mr. Langworthy said that City Council had just asked that an amendment be prepared. He said he
thought they were leaving it up to the Commission to work out the details. He said he did not think it
was an issue to pulling it out and sending the rest forward to City Council. Mr. Langworthy said he did
not think Council was in a hurry. He said Nationwide would be delayed, but he did not think they were in
a big hurry.
Mr. Hardt said he got the vibe that there was support on the Commission, they just wanted to make sure
they knew what they were doing.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said there seemed to still be a lot of questions about what it would look like, how
would this change the outer belt, and a lot of those places. She said to her, it seemed like a policy
decision.
Mr. Langworthy said that City Council had made the policy decision that they want the language. He said
he could not tell for certainty that there is support at Council for doing that. He said Council just wanted
to see the language, so he thought they were looking to the Commission work out the details of how the
language should read to get to that intent that they are wanting. Mr. Langworthy said they still will have
to make the decision on the policy matter.
Mr. Taylor said he agreed that City Council had directed that the issue be explored and that it was the
Commission's job to explore it.
Mr. Langworthy asked what kinds of things the Commission would like to see.
Mr. Taylor said they should look at as many as possible examples of what a registered logo may or may
not be if it includes text. He said he did not know if the Marriott's text with stylistic lettering was part of
their registered logo, for example.
Mr. Langworthy said for an example, OCLC was their trademark symbol, but it was also their primary
name. He said that Planning would consider OCLC to be the name of the company and a primary image.
Ms. Kramb pointed out that the definition in the code did not mention at all the secondary image.
Mr. Langworthy said that they could bring back more on the secondary image at the next meeting.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said there were some in her mind that were less offensive than others. She said
that OCLC's does not speak very many volumes. She said she would like the Commission to see some
worst case scenarios, as if the most horrific sign of what they might expect. She said she would like to
see what the really ugly possibilities are.
Ms. Kramb said they should also think about signs in residential areas such as the UDF on Tara Hill and
do they really want their pink, orange, and white UDF corporate logo illuminated.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she wanted to see the good, bad, and ugly sign possibilities
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 5 of 8
Mr. Langworthy said Planning would find a variety of actual sign examples to present.
Mr. Taylor said the sign examples should not just be those in Dublin.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that many times, the problem is with gradients.
Mr. Hardt pointed out that the CareWorks sign green square felt like one color, but technically, it was not
Mr. Langworthy explained that staff had interpreted it to be a gradient. He said though he did not know
how they count the colors, other than it is more than two.
Ms. Kramb suggested saying if the color was within a consecutive pantone range of so many colors, it
was a gradient.
Mr. Langworthy agreed to prepare examples of signs to present to the Commission.
Mr. Taylor pointed out that what they had discussed for signs in the Bridge Street Corridor and what they
did for the Tech Flex District were departures from what the city has traditional been, but that did not
mean that they were right or wrong, but maybe it indicates that it is time to rethink the sign code, which
is fine. He said they should rethink the sign code in its entirety, not just one piece of it.
Mr. Hardt said that even when he was on the other side of the room, he thought it was perfectly
appropriate to have different signs standards in different parts of the community and that residential
areas along Muirfield Drive probably warrant a different solution than does Sawmill Road or I -270. He
said he had not thought enough about how that actually would work.
Mr. Langworthy pointed out that it was complicated by the number of PUDs.
Mr. Hardt said that they did it in the Bridge Street Corridor in the sense that they took a large part of the
city and identified areas that had different standards. He said maybe if that was done on a city -wide
scale it would work.
Mr. Langworthy suggested it might be easier to do it by exclusion.
Mr. Hardt said an example of that is in the existing code where there is a height exclusion for interstate
frontage
Ms. Amorose Groomes said they needed to decide if they wanted to pick this apart or wait on all of it.
Mr. Langworthy said he would like to send the other proposed amendments forward to City Council and
just pull this section.
Ms. Kramb referred to page 6, Board Order Procedure, where text had been added to A, and the text
added into B needed to say: BSC Historic Transition Neighborhood within the Architectural Review
District. She asked if it needed to have the same language in B as in A.
Ms. Husak pointed out that if the Historic Transition Neighborhood District is amended, you amend the
entire district, not just the district in the Architectural Review District.
Ms. Kramb asked if the Architectural Review Board (ARB) had authority to amend things in the Historic
Transition Neighborhood that are not within the ARB's purview.
Ms. Husak said yes, in that portion of the code, they would have to take that to City Council and it would
come to the Commission as well.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 6 of 8
Ms. Kramb referred to C, and said it was her understanding that they can still receive planned
development district applications for those under regular procedures.
Ms. Husak confirmed that was correct.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked for a suggestion of how to get this where the Commission wanted.
Ms. Husak suggested a motion could be made to recommend approval to City Council of this proposed
Zoning Code Amendment without Section 153.158.
Motion and Vote
Richard Taylor made a motion to recommend approval to City Council of this proposed Zoning Code
Amendment without Section 153.158. Todd Zimmerman seconded the motion.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if there were comments from the general public who wished to speak with
respect to this application. (There were none.)
The vote was as follows: Mr. Budde, yes; Mr. Hardt, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes;
Mr. Zimmerman, yes; and Mr. Taylor, yes. (Approved 6 — 0.)
Administrative Business
Mr. Langworthy said that Planning had been thinking about having some sort of work session with the
Commission where they could talk about a more - detailed updated Vision. He suggested that the March
8, 2012 meeting agenda would be light and they could perhaps work around a table and fill them in on
some of the development proposals seen and how they are shaping out, how Vrable fits into
development, and put some of the pieces in place and talk about some of the areas that the
Commissioners want to discuss. He said all that could be capsulated into a written format to give to City
Council and they could review it.
Ms. Husak said the hope was to have multiple work sessions where they could work together on an on-
going basis.
Mr. Taylor said he thought that was a great idea, and he recommended they start with goal setting.
Ms. Husak said it would be done as a work session item on the March 8, 2012 agenda so that it was
public and advertised. She said the Commission could adjourn, and pull tables around together or if
there was a lot of public present, the door would be left open in the Council Planning Room.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said she thought that it would be great and they needed to start doing more work
sessions.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said Monday night's City Council meeting was difficult for her because the
Commission does not have anyone on Council that hears the Commission's thoughts on any regular basis.
She said she thought that in most instances, that meeting minutes are a very poor form of
communication because words are captured, but not a lot of intent, importance, emphasis, and things
like that. She said it was not her favorite thing to do to come to City Council to communicate the
Commissioners' thoughts. She said when she scrolled through the volume of information City Council
had, she thought there was no way that they knew what the Commission discussed.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said this is too important for them not to know and she only had five minutes.
She said she would like to make a formal request to City Council to have a liaison. She said in the
absence of having a Councilperson on the Commission, which was not a reality anymore because
Council's workload is too great to add the Commission to that as well.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 7 of 8
Mr. Langworthy said it was brought up periodically
Ms. Amorose Groomes reiterated that she would like to make a formal request to have a liaison that
would meet on a monthly basis with the Chair and /or Vice Chair in a face -to -face meeting to
communicate any pertinent issues. She said there were too many things that come up and she felt like
when she called a single City Council person, she put them in a difficult position because then they are
forced to say, well the Chair called me and said this. Ms. Amorose Groomes said she did not want them
to show any favoritism, it was just that some Council members pick up the phone quicker than others do.
She repeated her request for a Council liaison to be appointed to say, look Commission, this is your go to
person when you have issue, and we would like you to work through this Council member. She asked for
the Commissioner's thoughts about the subject.
Mr. Hardt said he agreed. He said there had been a couple of times in recent memory, including to some
degree tonight, where he thought the Commission had found themselves sitting and wondering what is
the pleasure of City Council, what is their goals, and preference. He said having that conduit would be
helpful to occasionally get questions answered, whether it is to find what predictability means to Council,
or understanding what their priorities are concerning signs or what have you. He said he thought it
would be beneficial for everyone.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said it would be nice to have someone with a label so that you do not have the
appearance of, not playing favorites, but just of having the ear of one single person. She said she did
not care who it is. She said some of those meetings may be coffee for ten minutes and some may be
significantly longer, depending on the month and the issue. She said she would really like it to be face -
to -face because she thought that they have lost a lot of their ability to communicate and they need to
start regaining that somehow.
Mr. Taylor said he agreed. He said the Charter charges the Commission as an advisory board in an
advisory capacity to City Council, and right now, the only advice they give to them is through the
Commission meetings, as well transcribed as they are. He said they are still the minutes and the record
put out and they are not a substitute for having real communication. He said it could not do anything but
help.
Mr. Zimmerman said there was a Councilperson on the Commission as they did for the first four or five
years when he started, and they always knew there was a little feedback to hear. He said a liaison would
be good.
Mr. Budde said he thought it was a great idea, but he thought there were times when they could tell
what was happening and the best example he could give are these changes in the sign code that were
proposed after Nationwide was tabled, and the Commission now has before them a change in the code
that would allow them to do what they wanted to do and this is the Nationwide amendment, as
requested by Council.
Mr. Zimmerman agreed with that.
Ms. Kramb said she thought it would be a good idea. She said the Commission has spent hours, weeks in
a row, for the last several months, and she doubted 25 percent of that effort is going to get across out of
all the time they spent on the code. She said to her, without that liaison, she felt like she was wasting
that other 75 percent of time.
Jennifer Readier suggested that a motion could be made to ensure that the request is conveyed to City
Council that they consider appointing a Council liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission to
facilitate a dialogue and communication between the two bodies.
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
February 16, 2012 — Meeting Minutes
Page 8 of 8
Mr. Hardt said the request should not be that Council considers but does it
Ms. Amorose Groomes reiterated that she would like it to be an in- person meeting between the liaison
and the Chair and /or Vice Chair of the Commission scheduled monthly. She said if there were no issues,
the meeting could always be cancelled.
Mr. Taylor asked that Ms. Readier read into the record the motion she and Ms. Husak suggested.
Ms. Readier suggested the motion, that City Council appoint a Council member as a liaison to the
Planning and Zoning Commission to facilitate an on -going dialogue and communication between the two
bodies. She said the part about regular face -to -face meetings between the liaison and the Commission
Chair and /or Vice -Chair could be left for inclusion in the memo. She asked if that was okay.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said sure
Motion and Vote
Mr. Taylor made a motion that City Council appoint a Council member as a liaison to the Planning and
Zoning Commission to facilitate on -going dialogue and communication between the two bodies, with
regular face -to -face meetings between the liaison and the Commission Chair and /or Vice - Chair.
The vote was as follows: Ms. Amorose Groomes, yes; Ms. Kramb, yes; Mr. Hardt, yes; Mr. Budde, yes;
Mr. Zimmerman, yes; and Mr. Taylor, yes. (Approved 6 — 0.)
Ms. Husak pointed out that based on City Council's schedule, the request and memo will be sent
forwarded to them for their March 12, 2012 meeting.
Mr. Budde said that he may not be able to attend the March 8, 2012 Commission meeting because of a
medical procedure.
Ms. Amorose Groomes adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m
As approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
City of Dublin
Land Use and Long
Range Planning
5800 Shier Rings Road
Dublin, Ohio 43016 -1236
phone 614.410.4600
fax 614.410.4747
www.d ublinohiousa.gov
Planning and Zoning Commission
Planning Report
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Zoning Code Amendment
Case Summary
Agenda Item 5
Case Number 12- 009ADM
Proposal Modifications to Chapter 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances (Zoning Code) to add
Section 153.237 Administrative Review Team, modify Sections 153.016 Designation
of Zoning Districts, 153.038 District Uses, 153.042 Development Approval Process,
153.044(8) District Uses, 153.051 Status of Previously Approved Planned
Development Districts, 153.173 Board Order Procedure, 153.158 General
Requirements for Temporary and Permanent Signs, 153.232 Planning and Zoning
Commission and 153.234 Amendments and to delete Sections 153.035 Historic
Residential District, 153.036 Historic Business District, 153.043 Definitions,
153.044(I) Use Definitions (Innovation Districts) and 153.115 Corridor Development
District, while retaining the Section numbers for future use.
Request Review and recommendation of approval of a Zoning Code amendment under the
provisions of Sections 153.232 and 153.234.
Applicant City of Dublin, Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager.
Planning Contact Steve Langworthy, Director.
Contact Information (614) 410 -4600, slangworthy @dublin.oh.us
Planning
Recommendation Recommendation of Approval to City Council.
The proposed modifications to the Zoning Code are necessitated by the pending
adoption of Bridge Street Corridor regulations; provide updated Zoning District
listings, address new review procedures, and update color limitations for logos as
requested by City Council.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 12- 009ADM I Zoning Code Amendment
Thursday, February 16, 2012 1 Page 2 of 4
Facts
Case Summary 11
Zoning Code Amendment
This is a request for review and recommendation of approval to City Council to
amend portions of the Zoning Code to update certain sections to be in line with
the pending Bridge Street Corridor development code, update certain review
entities, and delete sections that are no longer applicable once the Bridge Street
Zoning Code provisions are in effect.
Council also requested that an amendment be prepared to modify the sign color
limitations for secondary images f or the Zoning Code.
Details Zoning Code Amendment
Process Code Section 153.232(B)(9) provides the Planning and Zoning Commission with
"other powers and duties" which includes making recommendations to City Council
for amendments to the Zoning Code. The Commission should review the
modifications, provide input, and vote on the changes. The proposed amendment,
including the amendment for modifying the sign requirements, will be forwarded to
City Council for its consideration. The following sections summarize the major
components and considerations of each principal section of the zoning regulations.
153.016 Designation
of Zoning Districts
153.035 Historic
Residential District
153.036 Historic
Business District
351 038 District Uses
153.042 Development
Approval Process
153.043 Definitions
153.044(B) District
Uses
This Section contains the Standard Zoning Districts table that includes the name of
each district and the symbol with which the district is designated on the zoning
map. The table will be updated to delete the Corridor Development name and CDD
symbol from the table as the CDD will be deleted (see below). All Bridge Street
Corridor districts will be added in name and symbol.
The entire text regarding the Historic Residential District will be deleted. The
Historic Residential Districts will be replaced with the BSC Historic Residential
District. The Section number will be retained for future use.
The entire text regarding the Historic Business District will be deleted. The Historic
Business Districts will be replaced with the BSC Historic Core District. The Section
number will be retained for future use.
The reference to Section 153.067(8) will be deleted and Section 153.002(A) — Uses
Definitions will be added as all definitions have been consolidated within this
Section as recommended by the Commission on February 2, 2012.
The positions of Economic Development Manger and Chief of Police were added to
the Section to reflect the makeup of the Administrative Review Team.
This Section was deleted as definitions for the Tech Flex District are now contained
within Section 153.002. The Section number will be retained for future use.
The reference to the definitions contained in the Innovation Districts Section was
deleted and reference to Section 153.002 was added.
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 12- 009ADM I Zoning Code Amendment
Thursday, February 16, 2012 1 Page 3 of 4
Details Zoning Code Amendment
153.051 Status of Subsection (F) was added to clarify how previously approved Planned District on
Previously Approved land zoned to Bridge Street Corridor Zoning Districts no longer have effect and will
Planned Development be regulated by Sections 153.057 through 153.066, which are the Bridge Street
Districts Corridor development code sections. There will also be reference to Section
153.059 (A)(7) which addressed unconstructed PUDs and provides for their
conforming status.
153.115 Corridor
Development District
The language in this Section will be deleted. The CDD currently regulates
development in the portion of the Bridge Street Corridor east of the Scioto River
and will be replaced by the regulations within the BSC code. The Section number
will be retained for future use.
On January 23, 2012, City Council discussed current code provisions for color
limitations for signs and the different provisions approved in the EAZ code and in
Planned Districts and the language proposed in the BSC code. Council instructed
Planning to prepare an amendment to the Zoning Code addressing logo /secondary
image colors. Council was generally supportive of allowing logos to count as one of
the three permissible sign colors (black and white included) as long as the
limitation for logo /secondary image size remains at 20 percent of the allowable sign
size.
The Zoning Code limits sign colors to three, including black and white. Sign
background is typically considered one of three permissible colors, unless the sign
is pin- mounted on a wall or a sign structure, or is otherwise regulated by a planned
district. According to Council's instruction, Planning is proposing a Zoning Code
modification that would allow a logo /secondary image to be unrestricted as to
colors while permitting the two remaining colors for the primary image and
background.
I 153.173 Board Order This Section has been updated to include the names of the BSC Districts located
Procedure within the Architectural Review District. The Architectural Review Team was added
to the Application Review Section and the application, application content, reviews,
hearings and administrative approval Sections were deleted. The process was
referenced to Section 153.066, the Review and Approval Section of the BSC code
provisions.
153.232 Planning and The Powers and Duties Section was updated to delete references to the Corridor
Zoning Commission Development District and replaced by the Bridge Street Corridor.
153.234 Amendments Property notification requirements were updated to reflect current procedures. The
fees reference of $50 was deleted and replaced with a reference to the City Fee list
as adopted in a yearly ordinance. Time limitations for Commission decisions to City
Council were deleted as they are often applicant dependent. The time for property
notification from the Clerk of Council office was changed from 20 to 30 days to
reflect requirements in the City Charter.
Section 153.237 17 This Section was added to reflect the ART creation and duties as listed in the BSC
Administrative Review and EAZ code Sections.
am — —
153.158 General
Requirements for
Temporary and
Darmanont Cinnc
City of Dublin I Planning and Zoning Commission
Case 12- 009ADM I Zoning Code Amendment
Thursday, February 16, 2012 1 Page 4 of 4
Recommendation Adoption of this Zoning Code Amendment
Approval The proposed modifications to the Zoning Code are necessitated by the pending
adoption of Bridge Street Corridor regulations; provide updated Zoning District
listings, address new review procedures, and update color limitations for logos as
requested by City Council.
Planning recom approval to City Co uncil of this pr oposed Code amendment.
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
§ 153.016 DESIGNATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
(A) Standard zoning districts. The names and symbols for standard zoning districts as shown on the zoning
district map are as follows:
NAME
SYMBOL
Residential Districts
Rural
R
Restricted Suburban Residential
R -1
Limited Suburban Residential
R -2
Suburban Residential
R -3
Suburban Residential
R4
Two - Family Residential
R -10
Urban Residential
R -12
Commercial Districts
Suburban Office and Institutional
SO
Neighborhood Commercial
NC
Community Commercial
CC
Central Business
CB
Central Community Commercial
CCC
Industrial Districts
Restricted Industrial
RI
Limited Industrial
LI
General Industrial
GI
Office, Laboratory, Research
OLR
Innovation Districts
Research Office
ID-1
Research Flex
ID -2
Research Assembly
ID-3
Research Mixed Use
ID4
Research Recreation
ID-5
Technology Flex
TF
12- 009ADM
Administrative Reque -t
Zoning Code Amendment 1
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
NAME
SYMBOL
Planned Districts
Planned Low Density Residential
PLR
Planned High Density Residential
PHR
Planned Shopping Center
PSC
Planned Highway Service
PHS
Planned Industrial Park
PIP
Planned Unit Development
PUD
Planned Office, Laboratory and Research
POLR
Special Districts
Flood Plain
FP
Excavation and Quarry
EQ
Oil and Gas
OG
Exceptional Uses
EU
'€ f
C&B
Bridle Street Corridor Districts
BSC Residential
BSC -R
BSC Office Residential
BSC -OR
BSC Office
BSC -O
BSC Commercial
BSC -C
BSC Historic Core
BSC -HC
BSC Historic Residential
BSC -HR
BSC Sawmill Center Neighborhood
BSC -SCN
BSC Historic Transition Neighborhood
BSC -HTN
BSC Indian Run Neighborhood
BSC -IRN
BSC Vertical Mixed Use
BSC -VMU
BSC Public
BSC -P
(B) Legend. There shall be provided on the zoning district map a legend which shall list the name and
symbol for each zoning district.
(C) Use of color or pattern. In lieu of a symbol, a color or black and white pattern may be used on the
zoning district map to identify each zoning district as indicated in the legend.
('80 Code, § 1141.02) (Ord. 21 -70, passed 7- 13 -70) 12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 2
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
§ 153.035 HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
§ 153.036 HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use -"
§ 153.038 DISTRICT USES
(B) Uses in the Innovation Districts are shown on the following table. Descriptions and
characteristics of use categories can be found in §153.06-7002(R ) — Uses, Definitions.
Additional development requirements for particular uses are contained in § 153.038(C) as
referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column.
§ 153.042 DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL PROCESS
Amend paragraph (D)(2) to read in full as follows.
(D) Development Plan Applications and Procedures
(2) Review Authorities. As part of the Development Plan review, the following entities
shall be involved in the application review as specified.
(a) Administrative Review Team. Development Plan Applications within the 1D -1,
ID -2, ID -3 and ID -4 Districts shall be reviewed by the Administrative Review
Team (ART). The ART shall consist of the following members or their
designated representatives, and others appointed by the City Manager as
deemed necessary, either as permanent or temporary members. The City may
contract with qualified architectural consultants to assist with the determination
for compliance with architectural provisions of the Innovation Districts and the
EAZ Plan..
(1)
Director (Chair)
(2)
City Engineer
(3)
Fire Chief
(4)
Parks & Open Space Director
( 5) Chief Building Official
6 Economic Development Manner
4 - Chief of Police
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 3
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
§ 153.043 DEFINITIONS
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
(Definitions of Tech Flex District included in Definitions ;153.00
§ 153.044 (B) District Uses
(B) District uses.
Uses in the TF District are as shown on the following table. Descriptions and characteristics of use categories
can be found in §153.002(AJ) - Uses Definitions. Additional development requirements for particular uses
are contained in § 153.044(C) as referenced below within the "Use Specific Standards" column.
§ 153.044 (1) Use definitions (Innovation Districts)
Delete entire subsection and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
(Definitions of EAZ Districts included in Definitions 153.002)
§ 153.051 STATUS OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
(A) Existing Planned Development Districts. Except as n oted in (F, ), below, Planned Development Districts
and all associated development plans and supporting documentation adopted prior to the effective date
of these Planned Development District regulations shall continue in effect and be considered legally
conforming under this code. The procedures for the implementation of those developments must
conform to the regulations indicated in this code. Such planned developments include:
(1) Planned Low- Density Residential Districts (PLR) and their development plans and all
supporting documentation adopted pursuant to the Planned Low- Density Residential District
regulations.
(2) Planned Commerce Districts (PCD) and their composite plans and all supporting
documentation adopted pursuant to the Planned Commerce District regulations.
(3) Planned Industrial Park Districts (PIP) and their development plans and all supporting
documentation adopted pursuant to the Planned Industrial Park District regulations.
(4) Planned Unit Development Districts (PUD) and their preliminary development plans and all
supporting documentation adopted pursuant to the Planned Unit Development District
regulations.
(B) Consistency of terms. For the purposes of this code, plans including all supporting documentation
adopted at the time of rezoning shall be referred to as preliminary development plans, and plans
including all supporting documentation approved subsequent to such rezoning shall be referred to as
final development plans.
(C) Changes to preliminary development plans. A change to an adopted preliminary development plan shall
be considered to be a zoning amendment and shall be reviewed according to the procedures set forth
in § 153.053 and the plan approval criteria set forth in § 153.055.
(D) Final development plans.
(1) A final development plan shall be required for each phase of development in a Planned
Development District, including the Planned Low - Density Residential Districts. If the
construction drawings for a particular phase have already been approved as of the effective date
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 4
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
of this subchapter, the completion and submission of a final plat in accordance with Chapter
152, Subdivision Regulations shall complete that portion of the project.
(2) An application for review of a final development plan for a Planned Development District
established prior to the effective date of these Planned Development District regulations shall
follow the procedural steps set forth in § 153.053, shall include the submission requirements set
forth in § 153.054, and shall be evaluated according to the plan approval criteria set forth in §
153.055.
(E) Final subdivision plats. Applications for final subdivision plats for phases of Planned Development
Districts that are yet to be approved or for changes to previously approved plats shall be reviewed
according to the subdivision review procedures in Chapter 152 Subdivision Regulations.
(F) Any Planned Development District pLreviously approved on lands zoned into a Bridge Street Corridor
District shall no lon er have effect and shall be subject to the requirements of 153.057 throu
153.066. Approved Planned Development Districts that have not yet commenced construction shall be
subject to the provisions of §153.059 (A)(7).
(Ord. 75 -03, passed 5 -3 -04)
§ 153.115 CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Delete entire section and replace with "This Section reserved for future use."
§ 153.158 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SIGNS.
(C) Design.
(4) Signs shall be limited to three colors, including black and white. The background
color is considered one of the three permissible colors, unless channel letters are used, in which
case the background is not 1�j:: considered one of the three permissible colors. A registered
corporate trademark or symbol shall not be limited in the number of colors used in a sip, but
must be considered as one of three permissible colors. The sign copy or background shall use
one of the colors used in the registered corporate trademark or symbol.
§ 153.173 BOARD ORDER PROCEDURE
(A) No building permit or Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval shall be issued by the Chief Building
Official or the Director and/or their designees for any proposal which is subject to ARB review unless a
Board Order has been issued in accordance with the requirements of this chapter..
(B) Board Order Requirements. A Board Order shall be required for the following.
(1) Recommendations to City Council to establish areas for an historic property or properties not
included in the District or to designate an individual property or site as a landmark for
protection in accordance with the requirements of Section § 153.175.
(2) Recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission for.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 5
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
(a) Rezonings to BSC Historic Residential and BSC Historic Business Core Districts and
portions of the BSC Historic Transition Neighborhood District within the Architectural
Review District in accordance with the requirements of §- 153.234.
(b) Amendments to the Zoning Code provisions of the BSC Historic Residential, aBid-
Historic Busiftess Core and BSC Historic Transition Neighborhood Districts in
accordance with the requirements of §- 153.234.
(c) Rezoning and preliminary development plans and final development plans for Planned
Development District applications in accordance with the requirements of § 153.052.
(d) Conditional use applications in accordance with the requirements of §
153.236.
(3) Requests for new construction or additions to existing sites and structures for the following,
unless excepted in (C), below:
(a) Permitted Uses in the BSC Historic Residential District, excluding requests for home
occupations and accessory uses and structures as provided in § 153.074
(b) Permitted Uses in the BSC Historic Core District and portions of the BSC Historic
Transition Neighborhood District within the Architectural Review District
(c) Permitted Uses listed on eppeftdt i Appendix G.
(d) Signs.
(4) Requests for demolition of a structure in accordance with the requirements of Section §
153.176.
(5) Requests for alterations or changes to architectural features of existing sites and structures,
including signs.
(C) Board Order Not Required. The following do not require a Board Order.
(1) Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or site and to
restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its deterioration, decay
or damage.
(2) Interior building improvements that do not involve any exterior changes, alterations, or
modifications, including minor mechanical items such as residential roof vents and plumbing
pipes.
(3) Landscaping for single - family dwellings,
(D) Application.
(1) Applications for review by the Administrative review Team, _ _ 'I) and the ARB shall be filed
in accordance with the procedures and forms required by the City. In conducting its inquiry and
review, the City ART and Board may request from the applicant any additional information,
sketches and data as it shall reasonably require in making a determination.
12- 009ADM
Adm rnstrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 6
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
Case 12- OO9ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
(E) Process: =, } ell Yn, �,eeQ r —e i
w �p �n Aapplications for a -Board Order shall be
T he
processed in accordance with the provisions of $153.066
(� )
12- 009ADM
Decisions
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
Case 12- OO9ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
(1) A Board Order shall require approval by a majority vote of a quorum of members. The Board
shall cause notice in writing to be provided to the applicant stating the reasons for the decision.
The Board shall keep a record of its proceedings, including copies of information, sketches and
data needed to clarify the record or any amendment to it. The Board in its consideration may
require any additional materials it deems necessary to evaluate the application's conformance to
the review standards of § 153.174 and § 153.066 The Board may consider the advice of those
consultants whose opinion is sought by the Board with respect to any application for a Board
Order.
(2)
(2) POERA Of Vftlidit5
(i) A Board Of;def shall be valid for, a ene yeaf ff�ani the date ef final appfekiai by the BeaFd. Th-e
� �
f u � n ple!i eeeupaney rf End s ite , : b
(iii) if the final approval expifes a fiew applieetien shall be r-eEjHired.
(3) Decisions of the AR,B may be appealed to the Board of Zoning Appeals in accordance with the
provisions of U53.231 (F
(e)(4) Conditions. In making any decision provided for in this Section, the ARB may attach any
conditions regarding the location, character and other features of the application as it may deem
reasonable to ensure that applicable standards of review for the decision are met. Conditions
attached shall be stated in the motion for approval, including the reasons for each condition
imposed.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
§ 153.232 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
(A) Organization and members.
(1) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall organize and adopt rules in accordance with the
requirements of the Charter of the City. Meetings of the Commission shall be held at the call of
the chairperson, and at such other times as the Commission determines. All meetings of the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall be open to the public. The Planning Commission shall
keep minutes of its proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question, or if
absent or failing to vote, indicating such fact, and shall keep public records of its actions.
(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City
Council to serve at the pleasure of Council. The powers and duties shall be as provided in the
City Charter and as provided by ordinances and resolutions of Council.
(3) The eity - C ity shall provide a stipend, as set forth by ordinance, to the members of the Planning
and Zoning Commission while they are serving on the Commission.
(B) Powers and duties. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the following powers and duties-
(1) Review of preliminary and final plats and recommendation of action of Council;
(2) Review of amendments to the zoning map and to the zoning ordinance and recommendation of
action to Council;
(3) Review of development proposals under the provisions of § 153.066 within the Bridge
Street Corridor °-��nt Districts;
(4) Authorize only such conditional uses as the Planning and Zoning Commission is specifically
authorized to pass on by the terms of the zoning ordinance;
(5) Initiate the inclusion of annexed territory in one or more of the zoning districts defined in the
zoning ordinance as amended;
(6) Review and approve final development plans, development plans, amended and revised
development plans and plan refinements for planned districts;
(7) Initiate rezoning applications;
(8) Exceptions to the subdivision regulations as provided in Chapter 152; and
(9) All other powers and duties as may be provided by the City Charter and iq ordinances as
amended.
('80 Code, §§ 1131.01, 1131.02) (Ord. 101 -90, passed 11- 19 -90; Am. Ord. 02 -00, passed 1- 18 -00)
Cross- reference:
Charter provisions concerning the Planning and Zoning Commission, see Charter Section 7.192
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 10
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
§ 153.234 AMENDMENTS.
(A) Amendments by Council. Council may change or amend the text of the zoning ordinance, or the zoning
district map.
(1) Initiation by resolution. Proposed changes or amendments may be initiated by Council by
resolution or by motion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Initiation by application. Proposed changes or amendments may be initiated by one or more
owners or lessees of land within the area that is proposed to be changed by amendment of the
zoning district map or by one or more owners or lessees of land to be affected by change or
amendment of other provisions of the zoning ordinance.
(3) Resubmission of application. If a proposed amendment or supplement initiated by application is
disapproved by Council another application for amendment or supplement affecting the land
included in the disapproved application shall not be submitted within one year from the date of
disapproval, except with a statement by the Planning and Zoning Commission of changed or
changing conditions affecting the land sufficient to warrant reconsideration.
(B) Initiation of action by owner or lessee of land. Two copies of a provided application form shall be filed
with the kd ;...;.,.,. ° Offiee =City not less than 20 days prior to the public hearing of the Planning and
Zoning Commission at which the proposal is to be considered.
(1) Application. The application for any proposed change or amendment shall contain:
(a) A description or statement of the present and proposed provisions of the zoning
ordinance or the proposed change of the district boundaries of the zoning district map.
(b) A description by map or text of the property to be affected by the proposed change or
amendment.
(c) A statement of the relation of the proposed change or amendment to the general health,
safety and welfare of the public in terms of need or appropriateness within the area by
reason of changed or changing conditions and the relation to appropriate plans for the
area.
(d) A list of owners of property within 300 feet of the property lines of the ,
a dir -eetly aeFass the stFeet F em n eh area proposed to be rezoned. Such list to be in
accordance with the Franklin County Auditor's current tax list.
(2) Fees. A fee as set forth from time to time by ordinance of shall be paid to the municipality
for each application for any proposed change or amendment to cover the necessary
administrative and advertising costs.
(C) Procedure for consideration of proposed change or amendment.
(1) Procedure. Upon receipt of an application from an owner or lessee of land or a resolution by
City Council, or the passage of a motion by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Planning
and Zoning Commission shall review the proposed amendment and shall
days in whieh to submit a recommendation to City Council. The recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall be transmitted to City Council at which time City
Council shall set a date for a public hearing upon the proposed amendment.
(2) Hearing date. In setting the date of such a public hearing, Council shall give at least 30 days
notice thereof.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 11
Case 12- 009ADM
Proposed Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 153
(3) Notice of hearing. Notice setting forth the time and place of such public hearing and the nature
of the proposed change or amendment shall be given by Council in a newspaper of general
circulation in the municipality.
(a) If the ordinance, measure or regulation intends to rezone or redistrict ten or less parcels
of land, as listed on the tax duplicate, written notice of the hearing shall be mailed by
the Clerk of Council by first class mail, at least 30 days before the date of the public
hearing to the owners of property within and contiguous to and directly across the street
from such parcel or parcels to the addresses of such owners appearing on the County
Auditors current tax list or the Finance Director's mailing list and to such other list or
lists that may be specified by Council, and such list of names and addresses shall be
supplied by the applicant to the Clerk of Council at the time of filing.
(b) During such 30 days the text or copy of the text of such ordinance, measure or
regulation, together with the maps or plans or copies thereof forming part of or referred
to in such ordinance, measure or regulation and the maps, plans and reports submitted
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, board or officer shall be on file, for public
examination, in the office of the Clerk of Council or in such other office as is
designated by Council.
('80 Code, §§ 1125.01 - 1125.03) (Ord. 21 -70, passed 7- 13 -70; Am. Ord. 75-03, passed 5 -3 -04)
§ 153.237 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TEAM
The Administrative Review Team shall be created and carry out the responsibilities as provided in 4153.066
within the Bridge Street Corridor Districts and § 153.042 within the Economic Advancement Zone Districts.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment 12
Dublin City Council
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2012
Page 1 of 3
OTHER
• Update re. Zoning Provisions — Sign Colors and Secondary Images
Mr. Langworthy noted that Council had requested examples, and staff has provided the
proposed Nationwide Children's Hospital logo as an example. The logo percentage of 20%
is calculated on the basis of the maximum permitted area of the sign -- not necessarily the
sign area provided. The proportion of the former can be larger.
Vice Mayor Salay noted that she had hoped to have several examples of other logos to
enable Council to make a comparison.
Mr. Langworthy responded that there are no substantial differences — simply different logos
of different sizes. The proportions generally remain the same.
Mr. Keenan asked in regard to the two examples in the packet if the bottom graphic is
what is currently allowed and the top graphic is what would be allowed with the code
amendment.
Mr. Langworthy stated that the bottom graphic was included because the Planning
Commission requested that Nationwide Children's submit a more gray gradation of their
logo than originally provided. However, that example would fail the three -color limitation
as well, because all of the gradations count as separate colors under Dublin's current sign
code.
Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher asked if the logo shown on top of the page in the materials is the
current logo Nationwide Children's is now using within the region.
Mr. Langworthy confirmed that it is the logo they are using within the region. However, it
is not legal under the Dublin sign code, so they are requesting the City approve it. It is
part of the Nationwide Children's branding.
Ms. Chinnid - Zuercher asked if it would be permissible if the Code were amended.
Mr. Langworthy responded that if the Code is amended or the amended PUD approved, it
would then be legal. Currently, Nationwide Children's has submitted a request that their
PUD language be amended to allow for this signage.
Ms. Chinnici - Zuercher stated that it is her understanding that the Commission's response
was that because Dublin's Code did not permit the signage, the Commission could not
approve the change to the PUD language. Would the proposed sign code amendment
allow that change in the PUD to occur?
Ms. Grigsby responded affirmatively.
Ms. Chinnici-Zuercher stated that at the previous meeting, the question was asked about
other logos on signs that could now be approved with this proposed code change. She
recalls the previous case related to the BMW Financial logo.
Ms. Grigsby responded that the list would include the BMW Financial sign. In addition,
OCLC's sign would not meet Dublin's current Code. Currently, Wendy's uses only the text
portion of their logo due to Dublin's sign limitations. With this revision, Wendy's logo
would be approved, because the logo itself would be considered one color, and the
remainder of the sign colors would comprise the other two permitted colors.
Mr. Keenan stated that logos are typically trademarked. Is there a proviso in the Code
language that requires the logo to be trademarked and registered?
Mr. Langworthy responded that is included in the proposed amendment.
Mrs. Boring stated that on page two of the staff memo regarding Sign Colors, Section d -2,
the language states, "Where a registered corporate trademark or symbol exceeds 20
percent of the sign area, ... " However, if the City has already stated that it is limited to
20 percent, why would it ever exceed twenty percent?
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin City Council
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2012
Page 2 of 3
Mr. Langworthy stated that during the Planning Commission's discussion of the proposed
Bridge Street Code amendments, this change was suggested by the Commission. They
had no objection to the 20% limitation and the three colors, but they also suggested that
there might be circumstances in the Bridge Street Corridor where the logo may exceed
20 %. An example used was a logo that comprised the entire sign would exceed the 20%
because there would be no additional copy on the sign. For example, a fish market could
have a fish as their sign. The overall limitation would continue to be that it could not
exceed five colors.
Mrs. Boring noted that the Kroger sign does not have a colored trademark, but has a script
— which would compare to such a fish sign. How many colors is Kroger then allowed to
have on the sign?
Mr. Langworthy responded that for Kroger, that is the business name and the primary
image is then the name of the business. That would count within the primary image, not
the secondary.
Mrs. Boring asked how a fish would then not count as a primary image.
Mr. Langworthy responded because there is no text — it is merely symbology.
Vice Mayor Salay stated that such a sign could include five colors, according to what staff
has indicated. She is definitely seeking some graphic examples, as she is trying to imagine
such a sign in order to be comfortable with this change. If she could view examples,
perhaps that would be helpful.
Mr. Langworthy clarified that staff's proposal is not to do the Bridge Street Corridor version
citywide, but the 20 percent, with the logo counting as one color and the three color total
limitation. He does not believe that the Bridge Street element is inappropriate, particularly
given its location and what will be created in the corridor. However, staff is not proposing
that be done citywide.
Vice Mayor Salay stated that she noticed a reference to Perimeter Center, and asked if the
color palette in the center is still being enforced.
Mr. Langworthy responded affirmatively, noting that the PUD is still in place for the Center.
Vice Mayor Salay added that some of the colors being used are brighter and she wants to
ensure that the City is continuing to enforce the PUD text.
Mrs. Boring asked if this Code is changed, could Perimeter Center request an amendment
to their development text to include this revised sign code?
Mr. Langworthy requested that they could do so, but the existing PUDs already have
distinct provisions in their PUD text regarding signs and those would remain in place. The
PUDs that default to the zoning code or developments not in a PUD would be impacted by
this change.
Mrs. Boring summarized that staff is requesting that Council direct staff to formulate a text
amendment to the Code, which would be sent to Planning Commission for review and
recommendation to Council.
Mr. Langworthy concurred.
Mrs. Boring moved to direct staff to formulate a text amendment to the zoning code
regarding sign colors and application of logos /brands /secondary images citywide, and that
such amendment would be sent to Planning Commission for review and recommendation
to Council.
Mayor Lecklider added that the primary purpose of this amendment would be to address
the logo issue.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code At
Dublin City Council
Meeting Minutes
January 23, 2012
Page 3 of 3
Mr. Langworthy clarified that staffs proposal is to retain the 20 percent limitation, but to
allow the registered logo to be counted as one of the colors with a three -color maximum.
Mr. Gerber seconded the motion.
Vote on the motion: Mr. Reiner, yes; Mayor Leddider, yes; Mrs. Boring, yes; Vice Mayor
Salay, yes; Mr. Gerber, yes; Ms. Chinnici- Zuercher, yes; Mr. Keenan, yes.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting:
2. Natlonwide Children's Hospital 5675 and 5680 Venture Drive
Perimeter Center Planned District 5700 Perimeter Drive
Ohio Health Planned District 7450 Hospital Drive
11- 066INF and 11- 067INF Iniormal Review
Proposal: Modifications to the corporate identity of Nationwide Children's Hospital
affecting sign plans for four medical office sites. The applicant is
specifically proposing to exceed the three -color per sign limit as
stipulated in the Zoning Code.
Request: Informal review and feedback for future rezoning applications.
Applicant: Nationwide Children's Hospital, represented by Paul Ghldotti, Daimler
Group.
Planning Contact: Tammy Noble- Rading, Senior Planner.
Contact Information: (614) 410 - 4649, tnoble- flading@dublin.oh.us
RESULT: The Commission provided informal feedback to the appl'cant's proposal to revise sign
plans for four medical office sites to reflect the new corporate identity of Nationwide Children's Hospital
that exceeds the three -color per sign limit as stipulated in the Zoning Code. Some Commissioners
supported the applicant's request to allow a logo to count as one of the three permissible colors
regardless of how many colors were present In a logo as long as the logo was trademarked. Other
Commissioners agreed that allowing one or two additional colors may be appropriate, but could not
support limitless colors per logo. The Commission agreed that the applicant did not provide a sufficient
reason to allow a deviation from the Sign Code.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Chris Amorose Groomes
Richard Taylor
Todd Zimmerman
Warren Fishman
Amy Kramb
Joseph Budde
John Hardt - Recused
STAFF CERTIFICATION
Claudia D. Husak, AICP
Planner H
12- 009ADM
Admmi ative Request
on ng Code Amendme ,t
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RECORD OF ACTION
DECEMBER 1, 2011
wea un ena
LOW kq•«—ft
D.b n Ohio 43016.1236
PhOnelMD 6144104600
Fax: 614-41 0-4747
Web Site: www.bukim.ch us
The Planning and Zoning Commission took the following action at this meeting:
2. Natlonwide Children's Hospital 5675 and 5680 Venture Drive
Perimeter Center Planned District 5700 Perimeter Drive
Ohio Health Planned District 7450 Hospital Drive
11- 066INF and 11- 067INF Iniormal Review
Proposal: Modifications to the corporate identity of Nationwide Children's Hospital
affecting sign plans for four medical office sites. The applicant is
specifically proposing to exceed the three -color per sign limit as
stipulated in the Zoning Code.
Request: Informal review and feedback for future rezoning applications.
Applicant: Nationwide Children's Hospital, represented by Paul Ghldotti, Daimler
Group.
Planning Contact: Tammy Noble- Rading, Senior Planner.
Contact Information: (614) 410 - 4649, tnoble- flading@dublin.oh.us
RESULT: The Commission provided informal feedback to the appl'cant's proposal to revise sign
plans for four medical office sites to reflect the new corporate identity of Nationwide Children's Hospital
that exceeds the three -color per sign limit as stipulated in the Zoning Code. Some Commissioners
supported the applicant's request to allow a logo to count as one of the three permissible colors
regardless of how many colors were present In a logo as long as the logo was trademarked. Other
Commissioners agreed that allowing one or two additional colors may be appropriate, but could not
support limitless colors per logo. The Commission agreed that the applicant did not provide a sufficient
reason to allow a deviation from the Sign Code.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Chris Amorose Groomes
Richard Taylor
Todd Zimmerman
Warren Fishman
Amy Kramb
Joseph Budde
John Hardt - Recused
STAFF CERTIFICATION
Claudia D. Husak, AICP
Planner H
12- 009ADM
Admmi ative Request
on ng Code Amendme ,t
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
December 1, 2011— Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 3
2. Nationwide Children's Hospital
Perimeter Center Planned District
Ohio Health Planned District
11- 066INF and 11- 067INF
5675 and 5680 Venture Drive
5700 Perimeter Drive
7450 Hospital Drive
Informal Review
Ms. Amorose Groomes introduced the following application for an informal discussion regarding
modifications to the corporate identity of Nationwide Children's Hospital affecting sign plans for four
medical office sites. She said the applicant is proposing to exceed the number of colors for signs as
permitted by Code. She said no vote will be taken and no final decision will be made tonight. Ms.
Amorose Groomes said the applicant is requesting feedback from the Commission for a future rezoning
application. She said typically the Commission limits informal discussions to 30 minutes.
John Hardt said due to a conflict of interest, he was recusing himself from this discussion.
Ms. Husak said the applicant is requesting feedback for two different sites and two different planned
districts within one informal review, but the issue is the same for both sites. She showed an overview
map of the two areas indicating the Ohio Health Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital and Children's
Hospital Urgent Care within one of the Ohio Health medical office buildings on the west side of Avery-
Muirfield Drive and the Perimeter Center Planned District with three remaining sites affect on the east
side of Avery- Muirfield Drive they have.
Ms. Husak said Nationwide Children's Hospital has undergone a re- branding effort resulting in a changed
in their logo from the red heart within the blue Nationwide box to a multicolored butterfly design. She
said the butterfly design exceeds the three colors permitted in the Zoning Code for a sign.
Ms. Husak showed an example of the new logo and type face incorporated on a ground sign on Perimeter
Drive and an example of the multi- tenant sign on Venture Drive. She said the applicant is asking the
Commission to provide feedback about allowing the logo to count as one of the three permissible colors.
She said the Commission has granted previous approvals for variation to the number of permitted sign
colors for other sites within the city, such as allowing four colors per sign or not counting the background
as a color. She said the proposed Bridge Street Corridor sign provision propose the logo to count as one
color regardless of how many colors are used in the logo, which was also included within the Code
modifications for the Economic Advancement Zone which was approved earlier this year. She asked that
Commission also consider other alternative to the applicant proposal, such as not counting the
background as a color, or not counting black and white as one of the three of permitted colors or any
other creative approach that would get the applicant closer to their request.
Paul Ghidotti, 1533 Lakeshore Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43204, said Nationwide Children's Hospital has
undergone an exciting re- branding effort they are treating system -wide. He asked Patty McClimon,
Senior Vice President of Strategic and Facilities Planning for the hospital to speak to the proposal.
Patty McClimon, 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205, said she wanted to share the thinking
behind the corporate logo change that Nationwide Children's under took earlier this year. She said
beyond the over 20 million dollars investments they have been making in suburban facilities including
construction of a new building in Dublin the hospital has invested heavily in the construction of its
downtown campus. She said they have worked with interior designers, patients and families, and health
care providers to look at the quality of care they provide. She said when working with the families it
became very clear and very specific that the consistency of experience is an absolute critical ingredient to
getting their child well. She said their number one goal is to get your child well, whether you are coming
to receive care in Dublin, at home on the web, online reading a video or downtown at the main campus.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Requ_st
Zoning Code Amendn it
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
December 1, 2011— Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 3
She said the consistency of the experience is absolutely critical so they are easy to find and navigate and
you understand the quality that underlies Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Ms. McClimon said they worked with interior designers as they were redeveloping the facilities they have
focused on nature, birds, butterflies and motions of flight. She said they have done this because
research shows that when someone is in a time of duress or stress the most relaxing hopeful imagery is
birds, butterflies and images of flight. She said that is why they incorporated it into their logo, their
website and every single building. She said the consistency of the experience and consistency of the idea
that the butterflies represent Nationwide Children's Hospital whether you are in Dublin or at the main
campus, and you know you are getting the absolute top quality of care that is available to your child.
Ms. McClimon said they are proposing a very simple sign with tone-on -tone graphics of black and white
for the copy and the pop of color in the logo. She said they currently have over 60,000 square feet of
medical office space in Dublin with over 15 clinical programs and soon to exceed 150 FTEs. She said
they are committed to their partnership with the City in providing care for the kids and families of Dublin
and want to see their services thrive throughout the future and would like to be able to commit to that
consistency of experience. She requested feedback on this application.
Ms. Amorose Groomes asked if there were anyone from the public that would like to speak to this
application. [There were none.]
Ms. Kramb questioned the existing multi- tenant sign shown and the number of colors used in the Neo-
Post Hasler sign panel. Ms. Husak said the sign is out of compliance is currently being dealt with by Code
Enforcement.
Ms. Kramb asked how many tenants besides Nationwide will be affected by any text changes. Ms. Husak
said it is a difficult question because within Perimeter Center there are three different subareas that are
affected. She said as they move forward they do have to determine how each subarea is handled.
Ms. Kramb asked if there is a potential to change text just for those subareas. Ms. Husak agreed.
Ms. Kramb said she is okay with allowing colors within a logo. She said it should be limited to only two
additional colors with the logo counting as one color. She is more comfortable limiting the two additional
to black and white and allowing the logo to have multiple colors. She said she is supportive of
Nationwide's proposal, but is concerned with the other tenants wanting to change their signs. She said
she would lean towards requiring a registered logo or trademark.
Mr. Budde said he thought what has been presented is quite tasteful and appreciate the comments about
the purpose and ideas. He said it seems the City trend within the BSC Code is to allow what the
applicant is proposing. He said although it is not currently permitted he is in favor of the proposal.
Mr. Fishman said they need to be to the current Code requirements. He believes Nationwide Children's
Hospital is a wonderful corporate citizen and the new logo is nice, but he is worried about setting a
precedent by allowing Nationwide to have a different standard. He would like to see them be able to do
the butterflies in the sign, but the proposal should meet the Code.
Mr. Zimmerman said he understands the applicant's request, but agreed with Mr. Fishman that the
current Code should be met.
Mr. Taylor said he appreciates the opportunity for informal review because it allows this discussion and is
really helpful for applicants. He said when they have deviated from the three color palette and it has
usually been to add a color that distinguishes the logo from the background. He gave an examples of
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment
Dublin Planning and Zoning Commission
December 1, 2011 — Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 3
previous logos that had unique and distinctive colors within the logo that were required to make them
work. He said he thought there was a solution to includes another color or two, but granting the
applicant's request opened Pandora's box that will never be able to get closed again. He said they need
to be able to say why they would allow this exception when typically it would be to allow one additional
color to make the logo work.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said they need to be consistent and preserve their integrity. She said if
Nationwide could present an argument that it is a matter of life safety or required to identify arrival at a
place for a child's health then maybe the Commission would be more supportive, because it would be
unique to Children's Hospital. She said she could not see compromising their integrity for branding
because they would need to compromise that integrity for everyone's branding. She said if Nationwide
could another way to make the butterflies work she would be all for it, but as it is proposed she could not
seeing supporting the request.
Mr. Ghidotti said he understood the Bridge Street Corridor Development Code proposes logos to be
treated differently but he understood they did not know the outcome of that proposal. He asked if it
were fair to say if there were modifications to the various colors of blue the Commission would be more
comfortable. He said they might still have more than the three required colors, but asked if each color is
a single shade of color would that make the Commission more comfortable.
Ms. Amorose Groomes said the issue is the deviation from the Code or precedent that is set for the
balance and it is not anything against the proposed logo.
Mr. Fishman said if it were a health, safety, and welfare issue it would be different, but deviation from
the Code cannot be supported.
Mr. Taylor said there may be room for an additional color if it takes that color to make the logo work.
Ms. McClimon said she appreciates the feedback and is struggling with the way the Code is written is the
point that Mr. Taylor made that there is something that is unique and distinct about the logo and the
uniqueness and distinction is the vibrancy of color. She said they feel the vibrancy of color is what gets
them the consistency of experience. She said there unique reasons why for the use of the loge and she
would bring them to the Commission. Ms. Amorose Groomes indicated they would be happy to extend
another informal review if they would like to return before they file an application.
Ms. McClimon said they may return for another informal and thanked the Commission for their
comments.
Ms. Amorose Groomes thanked the applicants and asked they contact staff if they would like another
informal.
12- 009ADM
Administrative Request
Zoning Code Amendment