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ZONING AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS CREATING A NEW SECTION 60.3 TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE, AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTIONS 27 AND 44 PERTAINING TO ON-PREMISES SIGNS IN ALL ZONING DISTRICTS, INCLUDING MINOR EDITS TO SECTION 44.1 OFF PREMISES SIGNS.
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WHEREAS: The City of New Haven has experienced the emergence of new signage that warrants new categorization and regulation; and
WHEREAS: the unique nature of this signage, has created quality of life concerns for residents and businesses in New Haven neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the New Haven Zoning Ordinance is amended as follows:
ADD NEW SECTION:
The following proposed Section 60.3 will amend and restate the following provisions:
? Section 27. - Signs. This Section is proposed to be marked "Reserved."
? Section 44. On Premises Signs. This Section is proposed to be marked "Reserved."
? Section 44.1. - Off Premises Signs. This Section is proposed to be deleted.
RENAME AND REORGANIZE ARTICLES:
Create new ARTICLE VII. - SITE REQUIREMENTS Move the Article on ADMINISTRATION to Article VIII.
SECTION 60.3 SIGNS
60.3.1 Purpose. To promote appropriate and attractive signage that protects public health, safety and welfare; reduces traffic and pedestrian hazards; promotes economic development; protects property values; provides adequate wayfinding for multimodal transportation; preserves neighborhood aesthetics; and furthers the general purpose of the zoning ordinance.
60.3.2 Applicability. The standards herein apply to all signs in the following situations:
A. New and renovated signage. Renovations include, without limitation, changes to mounting height, location, size, and quantity and conversion to digital or lit displays. Renovations do not include routine maintenance such as cleaning, substantially similar replacement, or changing or replacing of like-kind lighting components that do not result in a greater lumen output.
B. A change of use.
C. Signage associated wi...
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