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Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Major Sports Venue Sign Theme
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Presenter:
Melissa Anderson
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Description/Background:
Tracy Baker with Allied Electric Sign and Awning (representing Real Salt Lake) has applied to amend Title 21, Land Development Code, Chapter 26, Signage and Outdoor Advertising, Section 10, Sign Themes and Special Zones, Subsection (c), Signs on Major Sports Venues; and Sec. 21-37-20 "S" Definitions. The purpose of the code amendments is to update the sign theme standards for major sports venues. The proposed code changes would effectively allow for more signage within and around the America First Field (formerly known as Rio Tinto Stadium) located at 9256 S. State St., that is consistent with current conditions and industry standards. The development code has not kept up with existing signage and industry practice for major sports venues. This would also bring several existing signs into legal conformity.
See the attached staff report and exhibits for further details.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
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Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to amend Title 21, of the Sandy Municipal Code, related to the sign theme standards for major sports venues, as shown in Exhibit “A”, based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. The City Council may amend land use ordinances consistent with the purposes of the Sandy Land Development Code, the Sandy City General Plan, and the Utah Code, Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act per Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
2. The proposal is reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with the requirements of Title 21 Chapter 5 of the Sandy Municipal Code.
3. The proposal complies with the purpose of the Land Development Code under Section 21-1-03 by creating consistent and equitable stan...
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