Da-glo colors are not permitted. Decks - must not be visible from across the street at street level. Signage - must be within the scale of the building, examples cited as appropriate were Bandaloop's and the Travel Bug. Outdoor seating - must not infringe on a 6' public walkway. Free-standing sandwich board style signs are not permitted.
Notification is required for demolitions.
The business association decided not to include a blanket grandfathering of present practices which violate the proposed provision - but instead opted to require compliance within 2 years. The ordinance will also apply to residences within the business district and there are provisions for exclusions based upon hardship. It is expected that the draft agreement will be presented to the neighborhood groups for review and approval. Should it be approved, it will be forwarded to the City Council where it will be introduced as a bill prior to public hearings being scheduled.