The Regina Sign Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2019-20) Supplemental Report #2

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Report Body

CONCLUSION

Having considered the representations made at the June 17, 2019 public hearing and other submissions made to City Council in relation to The Regina Sign Bylaw, 2019 (Bylaw No. 2019-20), Council approved several amendments to the proposed bylaw which have been advertised in accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

BACKGROUND

On May 15, 2019, City Council considered and approved first reading of The Regina Sign Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2019-20). A subsequent public hearing was held on June 17, 2019 where members of the public made representations to City Council on the proposed bylaw. After the public hearing, City Council considered item CM19-7 “The Regina Zoning Bylaw, 2019 (No. 2019-19) & The Sign Bylaw (No. 2019-20) Supplemental Report” and approved the following alterations to The Regina Sign Bylaw, 2019:

· correction of typographical errors, omissions or discrepancies;

· clarification or addition of definitions to assist with interpretation of the regulations; and

· an amendment to allow billboards to be permitted up to the same maximum allowable size as the sign type within the applicable zone.

DISCUSSION

The alterations made by City Council on June 17, 2019 to the proposed Sign Bylaw are listed in Appendix A-1, which also outlines the rationale and any implications associated with each alteration. Direction was provided by City Council for the Administration to report back with criteria to address issues related the proximity of portable signs in relation to residential uses at a future date.

RECOMMENDATION IMPLICATIONS

Financial Implications