Site sign posting requirements for public meetings
A council proposal to require signs posted on a site before public meetings on rezonings and other land-use decisions (Title 21-36-2). The council voted 6-0 on July 21, 2020 to direct staff to draft an ordinance and 4-3 on Aug. 25, 2020 to begin the formal code amendment process.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Council Member Monica Zoltanski
Every hearing and vote
July 21, 2020 · City Council
Site sign posting requirements for public meetings
Approved · 6-0
Council Member Monica Zoltanski sponsored a proposal for additional signs posted on a site before public meetings about it. Council Member Brooke Christensen suggested excluding annexations and adjusting the fee schedule to cover the added cost. Community Development Director James Sorensen discussed including or excluding annexations and raising fees. Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl agreed on excluding annexations and questioned whether Sandy could require annexing parties from other jurisdictions to follow the rules; City Attorney Bob Thompson and Sorensen agreed to research that authority. Council Member Marci Houseman asked about unintended consequences and about checking that posted signs stay intact, Council Member Alison Stroud expressed support, and Council Chair Zach Robinson asked how the 10-day posting period was set and suggested shortening it. Jodi Monaco spoke in favor and a letter from Jessica Davies in favor was read into the record. The motion directed staff to prepare an ordinance in line with the discussion.
- Council direction to staff to draft an ordinance; no ordinance adopted
August 25, 2020 · City Council
Site sign posting requirements for rezoning and land-use hearings (Title 21-36-2)
Approved · 4-3
Council Member Monica Zoltanski proposed an amendment to Title 21-36-2 of the Sandy Municipal Code requiring signs on a site before public meetings on rezoning and other land-use decisions. Jared Gerber, assistant director of Community Development, answered questions. Brooke D'Sousa agreed with the amendments but was concerned about including all variances in the sign policy. Kathy Spuck strongly supported the policy. Steve Van Maren said mailed notices need more lead time and suggested a mailer seven days in advance. Katie Johnson supported posting notice signs on sites. The motion moves the amendment forward and directs staff to begin the formal code amendment process. Council Members Kris Coleman-Nicholl, Marci Houseman and Cyndi Sharkey voted no.
- Council direction to staff to begin the formal code amendment process; no ordinance adopted