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POLICY PROPOSAL _
DATE FILE NUMBER SUBJECT Requirem nt for Signing of PAGE?CSF_
9/8/75 CP-5 Zoning Cases Properties
PROPOSAL PROPOSED BY: CITY MANAGE REVIE
John O'Neill j
This is a request for a change in the zoning ordinance that a sign or signs be
placed on all properties proposed for a zoning change. The proposal in general
is detailed as follows:
1. The sign would be placed on the property in advance of the zoning
hearing and remain until City Coungij action is taken.
2. A sign approximately 5' x 4' constructed of metal with large letters
stating "Zoning Change Applied For" and in smaller letters "For more
Information Call City Hall, 335-7211 and Ask for Zoning Department".
3. It is also proposed to increase the zoning applicants fee $25.00 to
pay for the cost of the signs and 'staff to install and remove signs
as necessary.
The 200 foot mailed notice method does not appear to be adequate, from the many
citizens' complaints. This additional notification of a sign would make the people
within the community aware of a proposed zoning change.
The need for maximum citizen participatioq and input in city government is apparent
to all of us and zoning is one area of great popcorn to the people.
Any proposal or change should be carefully monitgred after implementation and a
report made as to its effectiveness.
Comments from the staff and the more detailed information pertaining to this pro-
posal is requested to be attached for the Council's consideration.
Legality
Please see the attached memorandum from S. G. Johndroe, Jr. , City Atto , date
September 3, 1975, pertaining to this proposal. ,_. i� 'i= C.C.
Fiscal Note
The estimated initial and recurring costs of p ovid " ;� a s:
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per z g case
was transmitted to the City Council in IR #238 dPgcts r 9. 1974. he s
of these costs were: ���'�`,9' / �
LEGALITY
FISCAL NOTE
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS f�
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POLICY PROPOSAL (cont'd) SAGE 2 OF 2
Initial Costs $39375
Operating Costs for first year4,574
Total first year costs $7,949
It is expected that an average of two signs per case will be needed to adequately
define the area being considered for rezoning. This is based on the fact that many
cases involve several lots or tracts of land fronting on several streets sometimes
with over a mile of frontage on one or more Lstreets. If the City Council chose
to provide this level of service the costs are estimated to be as follows:
Initial Costs $6,750
Operating Costs for first year 5,774
Total first year cost (2 sips/ease) $12,524
Estimated annual revenue based on the proposed $25 per zoning case
25 x 240 cases/year $4,000
A CETA employee, currently funded through June 30, 1976, will be utilized for the
actual sign installation and inspection, Other staff time and indirect costs will
be absorbed during this initial evaluation period.
If this proposal is approved by the City Council, records will be maintained and
costs, citizen reaction 'and program effectiveness will be evaluated after approxi-
mately six months operation.
City Manager's Comments
After reviewing the sign posting procedure, the City staff and the Zoning Commission
felt that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages and the procedure is not
recommended.
Submitted by:
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Cou a lman
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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