PCR1996016AMENDED
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
RESOLUTION #P.C. 16-96
THE ZONING ORDINANCE
HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO AMEND
(SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS - CANOPIES)
WHEREAS, It is proposed to amend the existing Sign Ordinance
to amend certain portions of said sections, and
purpose of this ordinance coloration and/or striping on canopies
shall not be considered signage and shall be allowed if it
contributes to the overall theme and design of said property, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(s), ... Signs: For the
WHEREAS, Create a new definition to Chapter 17, Section
6.09(3)(f), to read as follows: ..Canopy: Any freestanding or
attached permanent structure used for the purpose of shielding
persons from the elements., and
6.09(3)(b), to read as follows: ..Awning: A roof like structure
as over a window or door often running the length of, and attached
to, a buildings frontage and serving as a shelter., and
WHEREAS, Create a new definition to Chapter 17, Section
to read as follows: Wall Signs: For the purpose of this
ordinance, canopy coloration and/or striping shall not be
considered wall signage and shall be permitted but regulated to
the extent allowed by 6.09(3)s., and
WHEREAS, Amend definition to Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(y),
WHEREAS, Amend definition to Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(0),
to read as follows: Pole Sign: For the purpose of this
ordinance, coloration and/or striping on free-standing canopies
shall not be considered pole signage and shall be permitted but
regulated to the extent allowed by 6.09(3)s.
that a Public Hearing be held to amend Chapter 17, Section
6.09(3)(s), 6.09(3)(f), 6.09(3)(b), 6.09(3)(y), 6.09(3)(0) be
amended/added to the following:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Plan Commission recommend
ordinance coloration and/or striping on canopies shall not be
Section 6.09(3)(s), ... Signs: For the purpose of this
considered signage and shall be allowed if it contributes to the
overall theme and design of said property
Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(f), to read as follows:
..Canopy: Any freestanding or attached permanent structure used
for the purpose of shielding persons from the elements.
Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(b), to read as follows:
..Awning: A roof like structure as over a window or door often
running the length of, and attached to, a buildings frontage and
serving as a shelter.
Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(y), to read as follows: Wall
and/or striping shall not be considered wall signage and shall be
Signs: For the purpose of this ordinance, canopy coloration
permitted but regulated to the extent allowed by 6.09(3)s.
Sign: For the purpose of this ordinance, coloration and/or
striping on free-standing canopies shall not be considered pole
by 6.09(3)s.
signage and shall be permitted but regulated to the extent allowed
Chapter 17, Section 6.09(3)(0), to read as follows: Pole
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That consideration must be given to
the adjacent neighborhoods and community as already described in
Chapter 17:6.11(the architectural description.
Plan Commission
City of Muskego
Adopted 01-16-96
Defeated
Deferred
01-12-96