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Nonconforming signs ordinance

Mayor-initiated change giving more flexibility to maintain and update existing nonconforming signs. Adopted 7-0 July 18, 2023, with a follow-up petition to review electronic sign standards.

Where it stands
Approved
Type
Code change
Location
Citywide
Applicant
Mayor Erin Mendenhall

Every hearing and vote

  1. June 6, 2023 · City Council

    Hearing dates set for rezones and nonconforming signs

    Approved · 4-0-1

    On consent the Council set July 11, 2023 hearings on Riverside Cottages (1500 West 500 North), a rezone at 1549 South 1000 West, 510 South 200 West (D-2 to D-1), nonconforming signs, and 1350-1370 South West Temple (RB to TSA-UC-C; petitioner the applicant). Council Member Darin Mano recused himself on the West Temple item (L9), which passed 4-0; the minutes give no reason.

    Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to approve L9 (L1-L8 approved separately). Vote: 4-0; Mano recused on L9 (items L1-L8 passed 5-0)

  2. June 13, 2023 · City Council work session

    Nonconforming signs ordinance

    Discussed

    Staff presented a Mayor-petitioned amendment to Title 21A on nonconforming signs, allowing more flexibility to maintain, reuse and update existing signs and clarifying when removal is required, including vintage signs and billboards. The Planning Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation. Council Members discussed sign lighting, a possible legislative intent on lighting for billboards and signs, and the definition of a vintage sign.

    • Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall

  3. July 11, 2023 · City Council

    Nonconforming signs ordinance

    Continued · 6-0

    Hearing on the Mayor's amendment to Title 21A for nonconforming signs. There was no public comment. Action was deferred.

    • Petition: PLNPCM2022-00984

    Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close the public hearing and defer action. Vote: 6-0

  4. July 18, 2023 · City Council

    Nonconforming signs ordinance

    Approved · 7-0

    The council adopted Ordinance 44 of 2023, a mayor-initiated change to Title 21A that gives more flexibility to maintain, reuse, modify and update existing nonconforming signs and clarifies when removal is required. The motion also launched a petition to review electronic sign standards for compliance with changes in federal and state law, including brightness, dwell and twirl times and animation.

    • Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall
    • Petition: PLNPCM2022-00984

    Moved by Council Member Daniel Dugan, seconded by Council Member Alejandro Puy. Vote: 7-0