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top of the masonry, a hip roof, and a dimensional shingle for the roof showing drainage, which was unanimously approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS Ordinance 2008-6 An ordinance amending Chapter 1163 (Signs) of the Zoning Code in order to provide new regulations for temporary signs. Note: Ordinance was tabled on.l/23/08. Ms. Wenger reported the Planning and Design Commission discussed the ordinance at the last meeting and had concerns related to the lack of accounting for non commercial opinion signs on non residential property, ambiguity in the design guidelines for temporary signs, and enforcement of sign regulations and penalty provisions. Issues were also raised by the Chamber of Commerce regarding terminology of business location, affixing temporary signs on permanent signs, design/production requirements, and limitations on permit stickers. Changes since the last meeting include addition non commercial opinion signs to the definitions section and adding these signs on non residential property to the list of exemptions. Also, location, design, and permit sections under the temporary signs sections were modified to reflect the Commissioner's concerns. Non commercial opinion signs would be permitted on non residential property, but in more limited quantity due to other avenues of expression. The Chamber of Commerce was concerned about limiting the number of permit stickers to two annually. Ms. Meredith feels two is enough to have for permits. Mr. O'Malley said this is a manageable ordinance which can set standards for commercial signage. Some of the signage used should be controlled and regulated with respect to the First Amendment rights. Ms. Wenger will address the Commission's proposed changes with City Council during the committee review process. Ms Meredith moved to recommend approval of Ordinance 2008-6 with comment that the temporary signage regulations will provide additional duration and quantity limits for businesses to allow them to conduet their business in an acceptable manner, providing additional tools of enforeement for the Building I)epartment, and will clean up the appearance of the roadways, seconded by 1VIr.1VIalone, which was unanimously approved 5-0. Orciinance 2008-17 An ordinance amending sections 1139.01, 1145.01, and 1145.03 of the zoning code in order to establish regulations providing for the location of recycling facilities and recycling collection centers in the City of North Olmsted. Ms. Wenger reported that this zoning amendment would permit recycling collection centers as a conditional use in the general retail business district and recycling facilities and collection centers as permitted uses in the limited industrial district. The zoning amendment was initiated as a result of a recycling business that is interested in locating in the general retail business district in the City. The zoning code needs to be flexible as business practices change or new