HomeMy WebLinkAbout026523 ORD - 10/18/2005
AN ORDINANCE
IMPOSING A 180-DA Y MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS FOR THE ERECTION OR CONSTRUCTION OF
ATTACHED AND DETACHED ON-PREMISE SIGNS OVER 100
SQUARE FEET OR EXCEEDING 25 FEET IN HEIGHT AND
LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SARATOGA BOULEVARD
STREET RIGHT OF WAY (SH 357) IN THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of Corpus Christi would like to evaluate its sign ordinances
for possible updating and revisions:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to allow
staff an opportunity to review the existing sign ordinances and formulate alternate
proposals for consideration:
WHEREAS, in order to preserve the status quo pending further investigation and
evaluation of the possible changes to the sign ordinances, the City Council has
determined that a temporary moratorium should be imposed on the issuance of
permits for erection or construction of certain on-premise signs located adjacent
to the Saratoga Boulevard street right-of-way in the City of Corpus Christi;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That there shall be imposed, for a period of 180 days from the
effective date of this ordinance, a moratorium on the issuance of permits for
erection or construction of any attached or detached on-premise sign larger than
100 square feet in area or erected so that any portion of the sign is at a height
greater than twenty-five (25) feet above the existing grade and that is located
adjacent to the Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) street right-of-way in the City of
Corpus Christl
SECTION 2. That City staff will review the Zoning Ordinance relating to signage
and work with the regulated sign industry, the development community, and
residents during the 180-day moratorium and formulate a proposal for changes to
be presented to the Planning Commission within 90 days of the effective date of
this ordinance
SECTION 3. That all permits for on-premise signs larger than 100 square feet in
area or erected so that any portion of the sign is at a height greater than twenty-
five (25) feet above the existing grade and located along the Saratoga Boulevard
street right-of-way, issued by the City before the effective date of this ordinance
shall be valid. Permits for on-premise signs larger than 100 square feet or
erected so that any portion of the sign is at a height greater than twenty-five (25)
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feet above the existing grade and located along the Saratoga Boulevard street
nght-of-way shall be issued if the plans for the signs are otherwise consistent
with the current sign regulations and were included in the application for a
building permit that was issued before the effective date of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That upon written request of the Mayor or five council members,
copy attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the
need for immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration
of City affairs and (2) suspends the Charter rule that requires consideration of
and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is
passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure this the
18th day of October, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Armando Chapa ( J
City Secretary
APPROVED: October 18, 2005.
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Gary W. Smith
Assistant City Attorney
for City Attorney
Corpus Christl, Texas
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Corpus Christi, Texas
For the reasons set forth in the emergency clause of the foregoing ordinance, an
emergency exists requiring suspension of the Charter rule as to consideration
and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings: l/We, therefore, request that
you suspend said Charter rule and pass this ordinance finally on the date it is
Introduced, or at the present meeting of the City Council.
Respectfully,
Respectfully,
Council Members
The above ordinance was passed by the following vote:
Henry Garrett
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John E. Marez
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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