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• Exceptions (may be granted by the Director of Community Development in specific instances) Generally, these guidelines seek to balance making signage visible and readable from an adjacent public street or sidewalk, while minimizing potential visual blight by stating a maximum sign size, providing a standard template to ensure signage is clear and consistent, and making sure signs are well-maintained while they are posted. Signs would generally be required to be placed no less than 10 days prior to a public hearing (including a workshop or study session) and removed 10 days following the end of the appeal period. Recognizing that there may be unique, site specific and other circumstances for a particular site, the policy includes a provision that would allow a deviation from the strict application of the standard to be granted by the Director of Community Development if found to be necessary, while still maintaining the intent of the policy to provide clear and visible notification signage. In addition, PUD sites (e.g. Hacienda) with existing temporary sign guidelines may coordinate with the City to develop project notification sign specifications which align the City's interest in community notification with the PUD's existing sign standards, subject to approval by the Community Development Director. The draft policy handout is included as Exhibit A to this report. Attachments to the draft policy handout itself include the Project Notification Sign Template and Certification of Posting Form. RECOMMENDATION & NEXT STEPS Staff recommends the Planning Commission review and provide comments regarding the draft On-Site Project Notification Signs policy handout (and attachments thereto). Comments will be taken into consideration prior to implementation of this administrative policy. CONCLUSION The intent of the On-Site Project Notification Signs policy is to enhance the way the community is informed of significant development projects in Pleasanton. Any comments and input received from the Planning Commission on this draft will be considered for incorporation in the final policy handout and attachments. This policy will be implemented by the Planning Division for future development projects. Primary Author: Jennifer Miller, Management Analyst 925-931-5617 orjmiller@cityofpleasantonca.gov. Reviewed/Approved By: Ellen Clark, Director of Community Development Project No., Address Planning Commission 3 of 3 handout includes details regarding the requirements related to the on-site notification signs, including: • Number and placement of signs (distance from property line, method, and location of affixing sign(s), etc.); • Specifications and content of signs (sign size, material, font, and project information); • Timing for placement and removal of signs ; • Verification of sign placement (via the Certification of Posting form); • Maintenance and replacement of signs; Project No., Address Planning Commission 2 of 3 r rules as may further the fair and efficient running of the meeting, such as reducing the amount of testimony time allotted to the applicant and all those who wish to speak when the meeting agenda is lengthy or when there are numerous speakers for any specific item. The audience is requested to respect and extend courtesy to all those wishing to testify on all cases by being quiet while others are speaking.