HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-11 16-142 ORDINANCECOUNCIL ACTION
Item No. 16-142
Date: April 11, 2016
Item/Subject: ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 260, Signs, of the Code of the City of
Bangor, By Allowing Farmers' Market Signs on G&ISD Properties
Responsible Department: Community and Economic Development
Commentary: The Bangor Farmers' Market is presently located in the Abbott Square Parking
Lot and has Farmers' Market has approached the City, asking to place one or two signs at the
Abbott Square parking lot.
The City Code does not presently allow for either sign, due to setback requirements in the
zoning district in which the farmer's market is located. This ordinance would allow one or both
of these signs to be placed, without impairing visibility for traffic.
This item was discussed at the Business and Economic Development Committee meeting on
April 5, 2016.
Department Head
Manager's Comments:
City Manager
Associated Information: Ordinance
Budget Approval:
Finance Director
Legal Approval:
City Solicitor
Introduced for
Passage
x First Reading
Referral
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Assigned to Councilor Graham
CITY OF BANGOR
16-142
APRIL 11, 2016
ORDINANCE, Amending Chapter 260, Signs, of the Code of the City of Bangor, By Allowing Farmers'
Market Signs on G&ISD Properties
WHEREAS, the Bangor Farmers' Market is presently located in the Abbott Square Parking Lot;
WHEREAS, the physical arrangement of said parking lot does not allow for signage that complies with
the City of Bangor Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a narrow exception to the setback requirements of the Code would allow for signage
without impairing visibility for traffic;
BE rT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT
Chapter 260 of the Code of the City of Bangor be amended as follows:
§ 260-7. Distinct -specific standards and limitations.
On -premises signs must meet the standards and limitations of the zoning district in which they are
located as laid out herein.
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IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 11, 2016
FIRST READING
CITY CLERK
IN CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 25, 2016
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
VOTE; 9-0
COUNCILORS VOTING YES; BALDACCI, DURGIN, GRAHAM, NEALLEY, NICHOLS,
PERRY, PLOURDE, SPRAGUE, FAIRCLOTH
COUNCILORS VOTING NO; NONE
PASSED
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CITY CLERK