PCR1998010RESOLUTION #P.C. 10-98
RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDIANCNE OF THE
CITY OF MUSKEG0 TO AMEND SECTION 17:5.02(2)D AND TO CREATE SECTION
17:6.09(8)(b)(4) TO ACCOMODATE CONSOLIDATED DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE FOR
RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS
(PLAN COMMISSION)
WHEREAS, In an effort to reduce sign clutter and enhance the traveling public’s safety,
the Plan Commission has directed Staff to develop an ordinance that would permit multiple
religious and civic organizations to display directional signs at common locations on a
consolidated sign structure within the public right-of-way.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Plan Commission approves of amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Muskego as follows (text in bold style type is to be
added):
Amend Section 17:5.02(2)D.
The only structure permitted within such setback area shall be necessary highway
and traffic signs, public utility lines and poles, walls and fences, as regulated by
Section 5.04(2)D, rural mailboxes, signs as permitted under the individual district
regulations or as permitted by Section 6.09(8)(b)(4),
Create Section 17:6.09(8MbM4)
A sign not exceeding five (5) square feet in total non-illuminated copy area
(two sides of copy permitted), only for the display of religious and/or civic
organization directional signage, may be permitted in the public right-of-
way. Four (4) such signs per organization may be erected in the City at any
intersection of an arterial and/or collector highway in any zoning district, but
must be located within a two (2) mile radius of the subject organization. -
Four (4) such signs per intersection shall be permitted. An individual
organization may have one such sign per intersection. Such a sign shall not:
be located so as to block the traveling public’s line of vision: impede safe
traffic movements; interfere with the viewing and/or function or any trailic
control devices;; be designed or positioned so as to be misconstrued as a
traffic control device. The sign sponsor(s) shall be responsible for all
maintenance and removal of the structure. For the purpose of this
Ordinance, civic organization shall be defined as a public school or library,
park, civic center, etc.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Staff is directed to schedule a public hearing to
effectuate these amendments.
Plan Department
City of Muskego
e Adopted
Defeated
Deferred 02-03-98
01-30-98
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