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Public Hearing: April 2, 2024
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION 2024-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL AMEND SEWARD CITY CODE 15.20 — SIGNS
WHEREAS, according to Seward City Code 15.01.035, the Planning and Zoning
Commission by its own motion may recommend amendments to Title 15 to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to periodically review and update
the City zoning code to reflect community changes and needs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held work sessions on July 11, 2023,
August 15, 2023, and January 23, 2024 to review the sign code and recommend changes; and
WHEREAS, the regulation and use of signs has a direct impact on the feel and character
of a community; and
WHEREAS, Community Development had received various complaints and concerns
regarding the current regulations of temporary signage and awning signs; and
WHEREAS, graphics and figures in code can greatly help to clarify the various
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the current sign code does not contain any graphics or figures, which help to
clarify sign types and regulations; and
WHEREAS, various regulations within the sign code were vague or undefined, which
created challenges for interpretation and enforcement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning
Commission, that:
Section 1. The Commission recommends Ordinance 2024-( attached and incorporated
herein by reference, be forwarded to City Council for approval.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 2nd day
of April, 2024.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-007
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
DELETED FROM AGENDA
Carol Griswold, Presiding Officer
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
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