BACKGROUND
On April 22, 2014, the Design Commission recommended approval to the Village Board to allow Sandwich Board Signage in the Downtown (B-5) zoning district. On May 19, 2014, the Village Board approved Ordinance 14-022, thereby officially amending Chapter 30 to allow Sandwich Board Signage in the Downtown. At that time, the Village Board requested that Staff begin a study to evaluate the possibility of allowing sandwich board signage for businesses throughout Arlington Heights. On June 24, 2014, Staff led a preliminary discussion with the Design Commission and determined that this is an issue that they would like to explore further. Since the June 24 meeting, the Design Commission has continued discussion of this matter on August 26 and September 9 in order to allow all Design Commission members to be present for the discussion.
RECOMMENDATION
A public meeting was held by the Design Commission on October 14, 2014 where Commissioner Kubow moved and Commissioner Bombick seconded:
A MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SIGN CODE REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 30 TEXT AMENDMENTS FOR SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS COMMUNITY-WIDE, PER THE STAFF REPORT DATED 10/14/14, AND A REVISION TO PROHIBIT SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS MADE OF PLASTIC IN THE DOWNTOWN (B-5).
Roll Call Vote: Commissioner Bombick, Fitzgerald, Kubow and Chairman Eckhardt voted in favor. The motion carried.