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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-02-08_Public Hearing AgendaMUNICIPALITY OF THEDISTRICT OF CHESTER A G E N D A PUBLIC HEARINGToAmend Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By -law to make changes toregulations for Portable Signs. Portable Signs which comply with the Land Use By -law will no longerrequire a Development Permit. 08 February 2018 Chester Municipal Council Chambers 1) CALL TO ORDER (CHAIRMAN)a)The Agendab)General Rules of Conductc)Council’s decision governed by Chester Municipal Planning Strategy 2) REPORT OF THE CLERKa)Applicant, application date, and nature of applicationb)Meetings: Council,Committees,Public Informationc)Documentation: Reports, advertisements,notifications,fees paidd)Written submissions received 3) COMMENTS BY SOLICITOR 4) OVERVIEW BY PLANNERa)Nature of proposalb)Report on Public Information Meetingc)Outstanding concernsd)Recommendations 5) COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC ON THE PROPOSALa)Those in favourb)Those opposedc)Any other comments 6) CLOSING REMARKS (CHAIRMAN)/ CLOSING OF PUBLIC HEARINGa)Next step: decision by Council 7) DECISION OF COUNCIL / DEFERMENT OF DECISION MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER R E P O R T REPORT TO:Tammy Wilson, CAO SUBMITTED BY:Pam Myra, Municipal Clerk DATE:08 February 2018 SUBJECT:2018-015 MOVED by Councillor Barkhouse, SECONDED by Councillor Hector the Municipal Council accept the recommendation of the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (2017-674) and herby conduct First Reading of the amendments to the Chester Village Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law which alter the requirements an d regulation of Portable Signs in Chester Village as detailed in Appendix A . CARRIED. 2018-016 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Councillor Barkhouse the Public Hearing for proposed amendments which alter the requirements and regulation of Portable Signs in Chester Village be held on February 8, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. CARRIED. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (A)DETAILS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Request from:Council initiated at Committee of the Whole (August 3, 2017)– 2017-419 MOVED by Councillor Assaff, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to refer Option 4 to the Village Area Advisory Committee for consideration regarding portable signage in the Village of Chester as follows: Option 4 -Direct staff to amend the Land Use By-law to exempt portable signage from requiring a Development Permit. Signs would be required to meet specific criteria outlined in the LUB to be considered a portable sign and would be subject to removal if deemed to create or worsen a hazard by the Authority with jurisdiction over the lands on which the sign is located. This determination and removal would be the responsibility of the authority over the land (Public Works or NS Department of Transportation & Infrastructure Renewal). Request date:03 August 2017 –Request for Direction Report presented to Committee of the Whole Nature of amendments: 1.Amend the Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law, as shown in Appendix A of the January 11, 2018 Report (Application Overview –Staff Report #5)to alter regulations for Portable Signs and address conflicts in existing regulations. Purpose of amendments:To make changes and improve regulations for Portable Signs.Portable Signs which meet the provisions of the Land Use By -law will no longer require a Development Permit. (B) MEETING DATES 03 August 2017:Committee of the Whole –Staff present Request for Direction.Motion to request amendment (2017-419) 10 August 2017: Council –Motion to approve recommendations from August 3, 2017 Committee of the Whole (2017-431). 19 September 2017: Village Area Advisory Committee –Directed staff to hold Public Meeting to solicit input from public and business community,then bring back to future VAAC Meeting for consideration. 05 October 2017: Committee of the Whole –Update Memo presented to advise Council of VAAC direction to hold a Public Meeting regarding proposed amendments to the regulation of Portable Signs. 18 October 2017: Public/Stakeholder Meeting 24 October 2017: Village Area Advisory Committee –Directed staff to make changes to proposed amendments and bring back to future VAAC Meeting for consideration. 21 November 2017: Village Area Advisory Committee –Positive recommendation to Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (2017-678). 04 December 2017: Citizens Planning Advisory Committee –Positive recommendation to Municipal Council (2017-674). 01 January 2018:Council (First Reading) (2018-015) 23 January 2018:Public Information Meeting (C) DOCUMENTATION Reports: 19 June 2017: Request for Decision 19 September 2017: Application Overview 5 October 2017: Memorandum Update on Public Meeting 24 October 2017: Application Overview –Staff Report #2 21 November 2017: Application Overview –Staff Report #3 04 December 2017: Application Overview –Staff Report #4 11 January 2018: Application Overview –Staff Report #5 Advertisements (Progress Bulletin) 13 September 2017: Notice of Village Area Advisory Committee Meeting 04 October 2017: Notice of Public & Stakeholder Meeting 18 October 2017: Notice of Village Area Advisory Committee Meeting 15 November 2017: Notice of Village Area Advisory Committee Meeting 29 November 2017: Notice of Citizens Planning Advisory Committee Meeting 17 January 2018: Notice of Public Information Meeting 24 January 2017: Notice of Public Hearing (1st Notice) 31 January 2017: Notice of Public Hearing (2nd Notice) Other notification: 16 January 2018:Notice of Public Hearing to Chester Village Notices of meetings posted on Municipal office doors Notice of Public Information Meeting &Public Hearing posted on Municipal Website Fees paid:Requested by Council, no fee required. (D) WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED None to date Pam Myra Community Development Department Public Information Meeting Report Prepared for:Municipal Council Submitted by:Garth Sturtevant, Development Control/Planning Assistant Date:January 24, 2018 Subject:Changes to Regulations for Portable Signs in Chester Village Public Information Session –January 23, 2018 At a meeting held on January 11, 2018,Municipal Council gave 1st Reading to proposed amendments to the Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law. The purpose of the amendments is to alter and clarify existing regulations for portable signs.Council also set a date for a Public Hearing on February 8, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. in Municipal Council Chambers. Staff advertised and hosted a Public Information Meeting in advance of the Public Hearing to provide information, answer questions on the proposed amendments and record any comments or feedback from members of the public. The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. in Municipal Council Chambers at 151 King Street. Councillor Barkhouse was present, however, no members of the public were in attend ance. The meeting was closed at approximately 7:25 p.m. Municipality of the District of Chester Community Development Department Application Overview –Staff Report #5 Prepared for:Citizens Planning Advisory Committee Submitted by:Garth Sturtevant -Development Control/Planning Assistant Date:January 11,2018 Subject:Portable Signage in Chester Village APPLICANT Staff recommendation to Council PROPOSAL Amend the Chester Village Area Land Use By-law and Secondary Planning Strategy to address existing problems with the Regulation of Portable Signs LOCATION Chester Village LOT SIZE N/A NEIGHBOUR NOTIFICATION None to date –if general amendment,no notification of neighbouring properties Recommendation Staff recommend option 1: That Chester Municipal Council give first reading to the amendments as presented in Appendix A, and set a date for a Public Hearing of February 8, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. and direct staff to host a Public Information Meeting prior to the public hearing. Current Situation The draft amendments,attached as Appendix A,have been reviewed by the Village Area Advisory Committee and the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee. Both committees have provided a positive recommendation that Council move the amendments forward for adoption. Application Overview Page 2 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 CPAC Motion Text: MOVED Mary Ellen Clancey, SECONDED by Art Backman that Citizens Planning Advisory Committee recommend that Municipal Council adopt the proposed amendments which alter the requirements and regulation of Portable Signs in Chester Village as detailed in Appendix A.CARRIED. The purpose of the amendments is to provide clarification to the regulations for the use of portable signs within Chester Village. Following several complaints regarding portable signs, staff discovered that most of these signs conflict with existing provisions of the Chester Village Land Use By-law.Staff presented a report to Municipal Council and received direction to prepare draft amendments that address existing issues within the Land Use By-law and that do not require a development permit for portable signs which comply with the Land Use By-law. A Public Information Meeting (PIM)was held on October 18, 2017 to allow members of the public to review the draft amendments and ask questions.Turn-out for the meeting was relatively low and staff recommend hosting a second PIM prior to the Public Hearing. The reason for the second PIM is to highlight some substantial changes to the draft amendments which were made after the initial PIM. These changes were requested by the VAAC and alter the permitted area(s) where portable signs may be located on the sidewalk or road shoulder. Citizens Planning Advisory Committee Meeting –December 4, 2017 At the November 21st meeting of the Village Area Advisory Committee, staff presented revised amendments designed to regulate portable signage. The revisions were made at the request of VAAC members and specifically addressed concerns regarding the placement of portable signs on adjacent lots. The revisions to the amendments further restrict the placement of portable signs so that these signs must be placed on the same lot as the business or on the public sidewalk or road shoulder directly in front of the business.Additionally,VAAC members wished to clarify that portable signs are limited to an overall size of 0.56 sq.m (6 sq.ft) on each side and this limit includes the sign frame and any supporting structures. It was felt that stronger language was required to ensure that size was not interpreted as the sign area as defined in the Land Use By-law.This change is highlighted in red text in Appendix A. With these changes, VAAC members felt comfortable in supporting the amendments in a motion to CPAC: VAAC Motion Text: MOVED by Brad Armstrong, SECONDED by Ray Cambria that VAAC provide a positive recommendation to the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee to support the proposed amendments which exempt portable signage from requiring a development permit.CARRIED. Application Overview Page 3 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 The proposed amendments are now before the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee for consideration and discussion. Staff would like to note that with the changes requested by VAAC,the version of the amendments which was presented and discussed at the Public Informatio n Meeting held on October 18th, 2017, has been substantially altered in its effect on the placement of portable signs. If CPAC provides a positive recommendation to Council, staff are recommending holding a second Public Information Meeting, prior to the Public Hearing,to ensure that the current version of the proposed amendments are explained and understood by the public and local business owners. Further Revisions to Amendments (Requested at VAAC Meeting Oct. 24, 2017) At the October 24th meeting of the Village Area Advisory Committee, staff reviewed the results of the Public Information Meeting held on October 18th, 2017.Additionally,staff highlighted one revision to the draft amendments. This change was included following discussion s around existing businesses outside of the Central Commercial and Highway Commercial zones which use or may wish to use Portable Signs. For this reason, staff removed the zone restriction for Portable Signs and replaced it with language stating that Portable Signs must be located within 30m (98 feet) of a public entrance of the business for which it advertises. Following discussion, VAAC members had significant concerns with the proposed 30m allowance . Concerns raised included the placement of signs on neighbouri ng private property, impeding driveway entrances and placement of signs in front of a competing business.Staff were asked to revise the draft amendments and reduce the permitted distance from 30m to 5m or alternatively, to limit the placement of Portable Signs on public property (sidewalks or road shoulders) to the area directly in front of the business.In addition, VAAC members asked staff to reorder Section 15.1.4 of the proposed amendments for improved clarity. A summary of the requested changes are as follows (See Appendix A –Proposed Amendments for complete details): 1.At Section 15.1.4 of the Land Use By-law, the proposed amendments have been altered so that item iv) which exempts Portable Signs from the usual restrictions on signage placement now appears as the first clause,i). 2.At Section 15.2.5 of the Land Use By-law, the proposed amendments have been altered with the addition of items iv) and v)which clarify that Portable Signs must be located on the same lot as the business, or on a public sidewalk or road shoulder but may only be placed in front of the business. 3.At Section 15.2.5B of the Land Use By-law, the proposed amendments have been altered by removing clause i)which stated that Portable Signs must be located within 30m of a public entrance to the business. Application Overview Page 4 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 Revisions to Amendments (Requested at VAAC Meeting Sept. 19, 2017) Staff have made one change to the proposed amendments since they were last presented to the Village Area Advisory Committee. This proposed change was identified through staff discussions during preparation and distribution of flyers to advertise the Public Information Meeting . Existing regulations prohibit the use of portable signs except within the Highway Commercial Zone and Central Commercial Zone. Staff have removed this provision and replaced it with language stating that portable signs must be located within 30m (98 feet) of a public entrance of the business unit. This change will allow commercial businesses not located within the Highway Commercial zone or Central Commercial zone the option to utilize a portable sign. No similar restrictions exist for other types of commercial signs. In addition, language has been included to clarify that portable signs are not permitted as part of a Small Scale Business Use. Stakeholder Meeting/ Public Information Meeting –October 18, 2017 At the September 19th meeting of the Village Area Advisory Committee, members requested that staff hold a Public Information Meeting to discuss the proposed amendments an d gather feedback and comments. VAAC members specifically wished to reach out to business owners to address any concerns with the proposed changes. Staff placed a newspaper ad in the Progress Bulletin, posted notices on the Municipal website and at several locations around Chester Village and hand delivered flyers to existing businesses.Through discussions with local merchant’s associations and the Chamber of Commerce, it was suggested that a morning meeting time (8:00 a.m.) would provide the best opportunity for busines s owners to attend. The meeting was held at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday October 18, 2017 in Municipal Council Chambers.Two members of the public, representing two local businesses attended the meeting. Additionally, two VAAC members, two planning staff and the Economic Development Officer were in attendance. Staff began the meeting by providing an overview of the issues around portable signs and the intent of the proposed amendments. The proposed amendments were discussed and a brief discussion followed. Questions raised included: In areas without sidewalks, how is the end of the road/beginning of the road shoulder determined?Staff replied, this may be determined by the edge of the pavement or by measuring from the centreline of the road to determine where the shoulder begins. If portable signs are not possible or practical in a specific area or for a business due to the width of the sidewalk in that location, what other options are available?Portable signs are not prohibited in any area, however, with a narrow sidewalk,a portable sign may be limited in its width to a point that an individual business owner may decide it is an impractical form of advertising. In this circumstance, the Chester Village Land Use By -law allows for several other types of signage (Projecting Wall Sign, Flat Fixed Wall Sign, Window Signs, etc.). Application Overview Page 5 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 The meeting concluded around 8:40 a.m. Comment cards were available at the meeting, however,no cards were completed or left for inclusion in this report. To date no written submissions hav e been received regarding the proposed amendments. Background During the summer of 2016, staff received several complaints from members of the public regarding the placement and location of portable (sandwich board) signs in Chester Village. Staff have be come aware that there are portable signs within Chester Village that are not in compliance with one or more provisions of the Land Use Bylaw and upon further review, have determined that this is a widespread issue throughout the Village. As portable signs are a common form of advertisement for businesses, they are fr equently displayed during the summer months when there is increased pedestrian and vehicular traffic. In 2016, complaints regarding portable signage originated from placement on roadways and sidewalks. In several cases, portable signs were causing obstructions that resulted in accessibility or safety concerns. This issue arose as a topic at a previous meeting of the Village Area Advisory Committee, staff then prepared a Request for Direction regarding portable signage which was presented at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole (C.O.W) on August 3, 2017. After discussion,Committee members endorsed the option to amend the Land Use By-law to exempt portable signage from requiring a Development Permit. Portable signs would be required to meet specific criteria outlined in the LUB to be considered a portable sign, and would be subject to removal if deemed to create or worsen a hazard by the Authority with jurisdiction over the land where the sign is located. Proposed Approach Staff are presenting text amendments that would: Remove existing policy conflicts in the Chester Village Land Use By-law and Secondary Planning Strategy to bring portable signage into compliance Change the process for how portable signage is administered Designate specific standards for portable signage inclu ding shape, size and placement Discussion -Considerations Existing Regulations for Portable Signage: Currently, portable signage is permitted in Chester Village within the Central Commercial and Highway Commercial Zones by Development Permit. There are several notable exceptions as listed below: -Signs expressly listed in Part 15.1.2 “Signs for which No Development Permit is Required” -Signs for Special Occasions are regulated under Section 4.5.6 Application Overview Page 6 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 -Signs associated with Temporary Vendors (i.e. food trucks) are not regulated though the Land Use By-law and do not require Development Permits All portable signage is regulated under Section 15.2.5 “Portable Signs” as follows: 15.2.5 Portable Signs No portable sign: i) shall be located anywhere except within the Commercial (C) Zone or Highway Commercial Zone ii) exceed 1.1 sq.m (12 sq.ft) in area on each side; iii) contain any permanent lettering on 80% of the sign area iv) remain on display during the close of business, or v) be located on public property without the written permission of the authority having jurisdiction; vi) be located on public property in such a manner as to obstruct the passage of persons or vehicles; vii) be included in the calculation of maximum ground sign area under Subsection 15.2.1 above. Based on a review of existing portable signage in the Village, Staff believe there are numerous portable signs that have not received permission from the Authority with jurisdiction over the sidewalk or road shoulder where they are located. In Chester Village, Municipal Public Works is the Authority for sidewalks while the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is the Authority for road and road shoulders where there is no sidewalk. In cases where a Development Permit has previously been issued, there is no reliable method to verify that existing signs have received approval to be located on public lands. This creates compliance issues with the Land Use By -law and does not allow the Authority with jurisdiction to determine whether the sign will impede traffic or create a hazard. Conflicting Regulations for Portable Signage: In addition to part 15.2.5 “Portable Signs”, an issue arises from Part 15.1.4 “Adve rtising Signs” in the existing Chester Village Area Land Use By-law. Application Overview Page 7 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 15.1.4 Advertising Signs No sign shall be erected or used for commercial advertising except where the sign is located either: i) on the same lot as the establishment which it advertises; or ii) on the same lot as the dealer for the product which it advertises; or iii) in a Rural Zone within the boundaries of a Public Highway, in which case the maximum sign area shall be 3.3 sq.m (35 sq.ft). This section of the Land Use By-law contradicts part 15.2.5 and if enforced, would prohibit portable commercial signs from being located on public property regardless of approval from the Authority with jurisdiction. This would prohibit many existing portable signs from being located on a sidewalk, road shoulder or neighbouring property. As part of any proposed amendment, staff intend to amend or add language as necessary to eliminate this conflict. Goals of the Municipal Planning Strategy: This proposal generally aligns with existing Chester Village Secondary Planning Strategy policies by addressing concerns that can result from the use of portable signage. The proposed amendments will prohibit signs that are incompatible with the character of the area ,signs that have a heavy impact on the streetscape,and signs that may create hazards to traffic or pedestrians. Providing safe and accessible infrastructure and fostering economic environments are two goals identified by the Municipality that are being considered while addressing this issue. Accessibility and economic prosperity are important factors for creating and sustaining vibrant communities, so it is favourable to allow portable signage to support businesses in a way that does not impede sidewalks or roadways. Policy Analysis Policy Analysis 3.2.1 To co-operate with the N.S. Department of Transportation and Public Works in providing, maintaining, and upgrading public streets, sidewalks and street drainage systems within the Chester Village Planning Area as shown on Map 3, Public Streets and Rights-of-Way. The proposed amendments would be supported by the Authority with jurisdiction as stated in the Secondary Planning Strategy in regards to maintaining and upgrading public streets and sidewalks. Application Overview Page 8 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 4.7.1 To prohibit through appropriate provisions in the Land Use By-law signs which create hazards to traffic or pedestrians, which constitute a public nuisance, or which are incompatible with the character of the Chester Village Area. 4.7.2 That the Land Use By-law regulates the type, number, size, location and illumination of signs throughout the Chester Village Area to minimize hazards and nuisances; to control the impact of signs on the landscape, streetscape and skyline; and to ensure that the nature, sizes and locations of signs permitted in the various zones are appropriate and compatible with the character of the areas within those zones. 6.0.7 That when considering amendments to the Land Use By-law, considering appeals on site plan approvals, and in considering development agreements in addition to all other criteria as set out in the various policies of this Planning Strategy, Council shall be satisfied that: a) the proposal conforms to the intent of the Planning Strategy; b) the proposal conforms to the applicable requirements of all Municipal By-laws; except where the application is for a development agreement in which case the Land Use By-law requirements need not be satisfied. c)the proposal is not premature or inappropriate due to: The proposed amendments include new standards for portable signage that would regulate the placement of signs to prevent hazards to traffic and pedestrians. These proposed standards would also regulate the type and size of sign that can be considered a portable sign under the Chester Village Area Land Use By-law. a)The proposed amendments contribute to the Planning Strategy’s intent to minimize conflicts between land uses in a manner that is compatible with Municipal services. b)The proposal includes new standards that all portable signs are required to meet in order to be permitted. Application Overview Page 9 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 i)financial ability of the Municipality to absorb costs related to the development; ii)adequacy of Municipal services; iii)the adequacy of physical site conditions for on-site services; iv)creation or worsening of a pollution problem including soil erosion and siltation; v)adequacy of storm drainage and effects of alteration to drainage pattern including potential for creation of a flooding problem; vi)adequacy and proximity of school, recreation, emergency services, and other community facilities; vii)adequacy of street networks and site access regarding congestion, traffic hazards, pedestrian safety, and emergency access; viii)adequacy of fire vehicle access and fire protection measures on site such as water supply. d)the development site is suitable regarding grades, soils, geological conditions, location of watercourses, flooding, marshes,bogs, swamps, and susceptibility to natural or man-made hazards as determined by a qualified person. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. Traffic hazards and pedestrian safety would be improved by implementing portable signage standards. No anticipated impacts associated with portable signage. d) N/A e) None identified Application Overview Page 10 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 e)all other matters of planning concern have been addressed. Options 1.That Chester Municipal Council give first reading to the amendments as presented in Appendix A, and set a date for a Public Hearing of February 8, 2018 at 8:45 a.m. and direct staff to host a Public Information Meeting prior to the public hearing. 2.That Chester Municipal Council defer 1st reading and request further information or revisions to the report and proposed amendments. 3.That Chester Municipal Council reject the proposed amendments (Appendix A) and not move forward with changes to the regulation s for portable signs. The existing regulations of the Land Use By-law will now be enforced as written. Application Overview Page 11 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 Appendix A –Proposed Amendment Municipality of the District of Chester A By-law amending the Chester Village Area Land Use By-law and Chester Village Area Secondary Planning Strategy NOTE:The proposed amendments are shown below. Strikethrough text is to be removed and new text is underlined.Revisions to the proposed amendment are shown in red text. Be it enacted by the Council of the Municipality of the District of Chester that the Village Area Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law be amended as follows: 1. Section 4.7 (paragraph 4)of the SPS is amended to read as follows: This Planning Strategy prohibits those forms of advertising displays which are most likely to create hazards or nuisances, as well as those which are most objectionable to the community for aesthetic reasons.The Planning Strategy regulates certain forms of advertising displays in order to prevent the creation or worsening of a hazard or nuisance.These policies provide and support the ability for businesses to advertise to the public,without allowing signs to dominate the streetscape either in their size or number.All other signs will be strictly regulated to provide business a reasonable opportunity to advertise business operations without allowing signs to dominate the architecture and landscape by their size and numbers. 2.Section 4.5.13 vi) of the LUB is amended as follows: vi)there shall not be more than one (1) sign on the lot related to the busi ness use. The sign shall be non-illuminated,and shall not exceed 0.5 sq. m. (5 sq. ft.) in area and shall not be a portable sign as specified within this By-law. 3.Section 15.1.2 of the LUB is amended to add xiii)to read as follows: xiii) portable signs which comply with Section 15.2.5 “Portable Signs” 4.Section 15.1.4 of the LUB is amended to read as follows: 15.1.4 Advertising Signs No sign shall be erected or used for commercial advertising except where the sign located either is: i)deemed to be a portable sign in compliance with Section 15.2.5 “Portable Signs” ii)located on the same lot as the establishment which is advertises; or Application Overview Page 12 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 iii)located on the same lot as the dealer for the product which it advertises; or iv) in a Rural Zone within the boundaries of a Public Highway, in which case the maximum sign area shall be 3.3 sq.m (35 sq.ft); or 5.Section 15.2.5 of the LUB is amended to add Portable signage standards to read as follows: 15.2.5 Portable Signs Portable signs that do not comply with the standards outlined in this By-law, or which are deemed to create or worsen a hazard or nuisance,may be removed by the authority with jurisdiction. 15.2.5A Portable Sign Standards All portable signs shall: i)be generally in the style of an A-Frame or sandwich board sign, ii)have a total maximum area,including all framing and supporting structures,of 0.56 sq.m (6 sq.ft) on each side, iii)have a maximum height of 1.22 metres (4 ft.) from grade to the highest point of the sign. iv)be located on the same lot as the establishment which it advertises or, v)be located on a public sidewalk or public road shoulder. When placed on a public sidewalk or road shoulder, portable signs must be located in front of the Business Unit. 15.2.5B No Portable signs shall not: i.shall be located anywhere except within the Commercial (C) Zone or Highway Commercial Zone; more than 30 metres (98 feet) from a public entrance to the business unit; i)exceed one portable sign per business unit; ii)be permitted as commercial advertising for a Small Scale Business Use iii)be located on public property without the written permission of the authority having jurisdiction complying with the portable signage standards set in this By-law; Application Overview Page 13 Portable Signage January 5, 2018 iv)be located on public property in such a manner as to obstruct the passage of persons or vehicles. The sign shall be placed to leave an unobstructed walkway with a minimum width of 1.2 metres on the sidewalk or road shoulder; v)exceed 1.1 sq.m (12 sq.ft) in area on each side , vi)contain any permanent lettering on 80% of the sign area v)remain on display during the close of a business, or when the business is closed to the public, or vi)be included in the calculation of maximum ground sign area under Subsection 15.2.1 above 6. Part 16 of the LUB is amended to add 16.9A “business unit” to read as follows: 16.9A BUSINESS UNIT means a self-contained section of a building intended for use as business premises.