8414-93 Amending Chapter 21 Zoning Front Yard Setback for Freestanding Signs

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AREA PLAN COMMISSION of ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN RICHARD S. JOHNSON Executive Director ROBERT W. SANTE Assistant Director 1140 COUNTY—CITY BUILDING, SOUTH BEND, IN. 46601 (219) 235-9571 FAX (219) 235-9813 August 3, 1993 Mr. Stephen J. Luecke, President Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana 4th Floor, County City Building South Bend, Indiana 46601 RE: Proposed ordinance to amend the required front yard setback for signs within the "C" Height and Area District. Dear Mr. Luecke: Attached please find a proposed ordinance that was initiated by the Area Plan Commission at its meeting of July 20, 1993. The purpose of the ordinance is to correct a previous text amendment that was passed by the Council in December of 1992 (Ordinance No. 8335-92). This amendment changed, among other things, the setback requirements for signs in the "A", "B", and "D" Height and Area Districts. For some reason, the sign setback in the "C" Height and Area District was not included with this amendment. Currently, the "C" Height and Area District requires a 20 foot front setback for signs, which is 15 feet greater than any other District. If the proposed ordinance is passed by the Council, the "B", "C", and "D" Districts will require a five foot front setback for signs, and the "E", "F", and "G" Districts will require no front setback. Copies of the proposed ordinance have been forwarded to the City Building Commissioner and the City Attorneys Office for review. Please place the proposed ordinance on the agenda for first reading at the August 9, 1993 meeting of the Common Council. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Scott Kugler Planner CC: Mary Mueller Don Fozo Serving: South Bend, Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Roseland and St. Joseph County, IN