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RESOLUTION NO. 91-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF DANVILLE RECOMMENDING THAT
THE TOWN COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIROMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT ZTA 91-2
ESTABLISHING NEW SIGN REGULATIONS
FOR THE TOWN OF DANVILLE
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville adopted the Contra Costa County sign regulations by
reference upon incorporation, amendeding it in 1987 and adopting sign policies in 1988;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council appointed a 10 member sign ordinance task force to work
with staff to develop new sign regulations in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the proposed new sign ordinance applies to all property within the Town of
Danville; and
WHEREAS, all commercial property owners and business owners were invited to two
public meetings to discuss the proposed ordinance; and
WHERF~S, the Chamber of Commerce hosted two gatherings where presentations to
businesses were made; and
WHERF~S, the Planning Commission and the Town Council reviewed the draft ordinance
at a study session on July 25, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the ordinance at a noticed public hearing
on August 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration of Enviromental Significance was prepared for the
project indicating that no significant impacts have been identified to be associated with the
project; and
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WHEREAS, the public notice of this action was sent to all commercial property owners
and business owners in Danville; and
WHEREAS, a staff report was submitted recommending that Planning Commision
adoption a resolution recommending Town Council adoption of a Negative Declaration
and approval of Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 91-2 establishing new sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all reports,
recommendations, and testimony submitted in writing and presented at the hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission of the Town of
Danville recommends that the Town Council adopt a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Significance and approve Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 91-2 Sign
Ordinance (Attachment A) and makes the following findings in support of the ordinance:
The proposed sign ordinance complies with the Danville 2055 General Plan goals
and policies.
A community need has been demonstrated for a new sign ordinance that is
comprehensive and well organized.
The proposed sign ordinance preserves the health, safety, and general welfare of
the Town.
The proposed sign ordinance minimizes conflict between distracting traffic hazards
and the need to identify businesses.
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The proposed sign ordinance preserves the aesthetics of the community and
emphasizes the harmony between Danville's architectural characteristics and it's
physical setting.
The proposed sign ordinance provides good identification for businesses which
will encourage a healthy economic environment.
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The proposed sign ordinance will integrate new development visually and
functionally in a manner compatible with the physical character and desired image
of the community.
8. The proposed sign ordinance will improve the appearance of the community by
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abating negative elements such as non-conforming signs.
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10.
The proposed sign ordinance establishes sign design standards which will enhance
the character of the Danville small-town character.
There is no evidence before the Town that the proposed sign ordinance will have
potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends.
APPROVED by the Danville Planning Commission at a Regular Meeting on August 13,
1991 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
Arnerich, Hughes, Hunt, Murphy, Osborn, Vilhauer, Wright
Chief of Planning
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~ity Attorney
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