WS Item 5Proposed Changes to Sign Ordinance No. 704-F
Work Session
Presentation Outline
Background Information
Benefits
Proposed Changes
Next Steps
City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit, develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Background
City Council at its June retreat directed staff
to look at possible revisions to the Sign Ordinance
Monument
Patio Lighting
Window
Vehicular
Menu Board
Directional
Barber Shop
Estate Sale
Benefits of a Strong Sign Ordinance
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Benefits of a Strong Sign Ordinance
P. 3, 5, 6 & 8 – Definitions – Added
P. 8 & 9 – Definitions – Clarified
Window Sign
Window Display
Vehicular Sign
P. 10 – Prohibited or Permitted Signs? Exposed Outdoor Patio Lighting
P. 12 & 13 – Sign Regulations for Signs Exempt from the Requirement of a Sign Permit
P. 13 – Signs Exempt from Permits Clarification of Vehicular Sign Regulation
P. 15 – Standards for Window Signs Window Displays / Signs Clarified
Examples of a window display that will count towards the 10% allowed for total window signage
P. 19 – Special Attached Sign Standards
P. 20 – Monument Signs for Businesses
6. Illuminated, internal, backlit or externally lit address numbers are required on business monument signs and shall be located within the top 20% of the sign structure. and Address
numbers must be a minimum of 8 inches in height along freeways and regional boulevards and a minimum of 5 inches in height on all other streets. If the area of the address number is
5 square feet or less, the area will not count toward the maximum sign face area.
P. 21 – Special Monument Sign Standards Menu Board Signs
Prohibited
Allowed
P. 22 – Special Monument Sign Standards Directional Signs
Prohibited
Allowed
Next Steps
Receive feedback regarding proposed changes.
Schedule a SPIN meeting.
Place on City Council agenda for formal consideration.
Questions?