2019-10-14 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                          14 OCTOBER 2019


         v.      allow one (1) real estate directional sign per auction / open for inspection to be
                 placed on or out the front of the property to which it refers to, with criteria relating
                 to size, location and illumination restrictions;
         vi.     amend the definition of “tenancy” to clarify signage allowances apply to the
                 principal tenancy holder and not separate sub-let businesses;
         vii.    amend the definition of “sign face area” to clarify that architectural features or
                 paint trim of a building, fuel safety signs, warnings and way finding are not
                 included as part of the sign face area calculation;
         viii.   amend the measurement of sign face area to only include the area around the
                 perimeter of the advertising devices, rather than drawing a square or rectangle
                 around it;
         ix.     amend the definition of “motor vehicle sign” to clarify that it does not include
                 business signage on business vehicles or car wrapping;
         x.      amend the criteria for garage sale sign to ensure it is not attached to any road
                 infrastructure, not just local government road infrastructure;
         xi.     amend reference to “nailed” to a tree or vegetation to “attached” throughout the
                 draft local law;
         xii.    make other minor changes for clarification purposes where necessary.
    B.   To delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to make changes to Administration
         and Other Subordinate Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019
         and Administration (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 as a result of changes
         proposed in A above and to make minor amendments prior to public notification if
         required;
    C.   To fund ongoing signage compliance through Council’s general revenue and not an
         annual licence renewal fee and refer to next budget 2020/2021;
    D.   To maintain the prohibition of tear drop flags proposed by the draft local law;
    E.   To consider signage as part of a future place making program to determine whether
         local characteristics warrant a local response to signage.
    F.   In accordance with Council’s Local Law Making Process Policy:
         i.      consult with the public about the proposed changes to Administration
                 (Amendment) Local Law (No.1) 2019 and Administration and Other Subordinate
                 Local Law (Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No.1) 2019 for a period of 21
                 days;
         ii.     amend the Public Interest Test Plan to reflect the changes to the List of likely
                 anti-competitive provisions contained in Attachment 1;
         iii.    continue to consult with stakeholders on the proposed changes to the draft local
                 law.




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