PC R 93-1422336
RESOI.UTION NO. 93-1422
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE PROVIDING AN
INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 9-03.120 OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE THAT A MINOR EXCEPTION
MAY BE CONSIDERED FOR CERTAIN SIGN
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the Developmerit Code was adopted by the City Council on May 14, 1991,
and became effective on June 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-03.120 of the Development Code sets fourth the provisions for
Minor Exceptions; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the minor exception is to provide flexibility necessary to
achieve the objectives of the Development Code through an administrative review and
adjustment; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-03.120(B) of the Development Code lists specific development
regulations for which a minor exception may be considered; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-03.120(B)(6) of the Development Code provides the Planning
Commission the authority to interpret that a minor exception may be considered for minor
development regulations not specifically listed in Section 9-03.120(B); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 9-13 of the Development Code regulates signs within the City of
Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, The sign regulations lack the flexibility necessary to achieve the objectives
of the General Plan and Development Code; and
WHEREAS, Planning Department staff has requested the Planning Commission to
consider allowing minor exception review for certain sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due research and deliberation finds that:
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Minor exception review of the sign regulations is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the General Plan and the intent of the Development Code; and
Minor exception review of the sign regulations will compatible with adjoining
uses; and
The sign regulations to which this applies are minor in scale because they are
reviewed through an administrative sign permit process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby makes the interpretation that a minor exception may be considered for
sign regulations, in conjunction with an administrative sign permit if the Planning Director
determines that any of the following applies:
The proposal is an improvement over an existing condition;
2. The proposal is for new signage that does not conform with sign regulations, but
meets the purpose and intent of the sign regulations and will result in superior
design and/or placement of signage; or
3. The requested modification is minor in nature or extent.
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Resolution No. 93-1422
L�terpretation of Section 9-03.120 of
the Development Code (Sign Regulations)
July 6, 1993
Page Two
On motion of Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Reilly, and on the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Soto, Tappan, Reilly, Deviny, Keen and Chairman Carr
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Hatchett
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 6th day of July, 1993.
ATTEST:
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Nancy Bro , Commission Clerk Robert W. Carr, Chairman