Applicant Justin Grubb with YESCO Sign Company is requesting that a Text Amendment be approved to increase the allowed wall sign area  in the Highline CSD Zone as the current wall sign size provision is smaller than what is permitted in Section 9-26 of the DCMC. The applicant states that this would allow for better sign aesthetics and function in the Highline CSD Zone.

The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their April 2, 2020 meeting and forwarded a positive recommendation with a 5-0 vote.

For approval: 

 1.  The proposed amendment is consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the city's general plan.

 2.  The proposed amendment furthers the specific purpose statements of the zoning ordinance.

 3.  The proposed amendment is appropriate given the context of the request and there is sufficient justification for a modification to the zoning ordinance.

 4.  The proposed amendment will not create a conflict with any other section or part of this title or the general plan.

 5.  The proposed amendment is consistent with the current wall sign allowance in the DCMC.

 For denial: 

 1.  The proposed amendment is not consistent with goals, objectives and policies of the city's general plan.

 2.  The proposed amendment does not further the specific purpose statements of the zoning ordinance.

 3.  The proposed amendment is not appropriate given the context of the request and there is not sufficient justification for a modification to the zoning ordinance.

 4.  The proposed amendment will create a conflict with other sections or part of this title or the general plan.

 5.  The potential effects of the proposed amendment have been evaluated and determined to be detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare and represents an overall community benefit.

 6.  The proposed text amendment does not implement best current, professional practices of urban planning, design, and engineering practices.