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Discussion and action on request for waiver for off-premise advertising sign
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SUMMARY:
A letter has been received from the Senior Citizens of Cumberland County, Inc. for a waiver to build an off-premise billboard structure on their property located at 1460 S. Main St. Since this letter was delivered by Flynn Sign Company and all discussions have been with Flynn Sign Company, it is presumed then intend to construct and own the sign on property leased to them by the Senior Citizens of Cumberland County, Inc.
§14-504(A) of the Crossville Municipal Code only permits off-premise signs to be in connection with or within 600 ft of an active operating commercial or industrial business or regularly used building, parking lots, storage or processing of commercial and industrial activity. Further, § 14-504(B)(2) restricts such signs from being with 300 ft of a residence fronting on the same highway. This location is within 300 ft. of a number of residences.
§14-508 provides an avenue for a waiver to the requirements of the ordinance should the Council wish to allow this billboard.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: Not applicable
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Options are (1) deny the request, (2)grant the request, or (3)defer the request for one month pending a study.