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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday,July 16,2018 <br /> 6:30 o'clock p.m. <br /> Barnhart noted home occupations are licensed separately and are allowed signage,which is one issue,and <br /> that another issue that needs to be addressed is someone who wants to advertise a commercial business in <br /> a residential zoning district,which would have to be allowed if the other requirements are met. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. <br /> Richie Anderson,3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated what he would like to bring up is the scuba guys that put <br /> their sign on the corner of Bohn's Point. Anderson stated years ago the city inspector used to pick <br /> everybody's signs up and bring them to City Hall where they could pick them up. Anderson noted the <br /> election is coming up,which will result in more signs out there. Anderson suggested the City consider <br /> including something in the newsletter explaining the rules. <br /> Curtis stated the candidates receive a packet of information when they file stating the requirements. <br /> Anderson asked if the signs can be in the right-of-way. <br /> Curtis indicated they cannot. <br /> Anderson stated he remembers someone complaining last election cycle that the signs were too close to <br /> the road and that the City should perhaps have a policy about removing those signs that are in the <br /> right-of-way. <br /> Acting Chair Lemke closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. <br /> Ressler asked if permitting is based on whether the sign is political,commercial,etc. Ressler noted if he <br /> wants to put a sign on the outside of his building,he needs a permit issued by the City. <br /> Barnhart stated there is temporary sign language that has been included in the ordinance,and that what <br /> Staff did overall was to look at what is required,what a prohibited sign would be,and whether a permit <br /> would be required. In addition,the proposed ordinance does not require a permit to change the face of the <br /> sign. Barnhart indicated he is trying to simplify it as well as lessen the paperwork for the applicant. <br /> Libby asked whether the City regulates developments to allow for the temporary placement of signs over <br /> the weekend for open houses but requires their removal by Monday. <br /> Barnhart stated the City has temporary signage language but that Staff does not drive around on the <br /> weekend looking for those types of signs. Barnhart noted the City also regulates special events,which are <br /> allowed four times a year,and would cover those folks who have a garage sale periodically. Barnhart <br /> stated signs located in the right-of-way are often garage sales or open house signs and are not permitted. <br /> Curtis noted real estate signs are allowed on the property but not in the right-of-way. <br /> Libby moved,Berg seconded,to table Application No.LA18-000059,City of Orono,Text <br /> Amendment-Signs. VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> Page 12 of 13 <br />