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�r Issue: Home Occupation Signs The current zoning code prohibits any kind of sign denoting the business,occupation or profession on a residential structure in which a home occupation is taking place. Inasmuch as home occupations are permitted in any residential district,with certain limitations,it seems unreasonable to prohibit any and all signage. While signs need to be discreet and in harmony with the character of a residential neighborhood, it would be helpful to identify the structure where the home occupation was taking place to minimize the possibility of customers or clients disturbing nearby residences. Recommendation: Allow a relatively small sign providing business name and function or nature of business,but no advertising. More specifically, Revise Section VI.,I.,C. as follows: C. Does not have a sign in excess of four (4)square feet in area to identify the business. Such sign shall be unlighted and must be attachedflush to the side of the structure. There shall be no advertising signs or devices visible front the oulside through a door, window, or other opening of the residential structure or otherwise displayed on the property. Issue: Imposition of Parking Requirements Ordinance 2004-7-1 imposed a requirement that all new parking areas had to be paved with an asphalt or concrete surface. It further required any existing parking area in the city that did not meet that • requirement had seven years to bring their parking lot into compliance. That deadline would be July 13, 2011. The Batesville Planning Commission believes that the presence of substandard parking areas, constructed prior to the passage of this ordinance, does not constitute a hazard to public health,safety or welfare to such an extent that remedial action is warranted. Especially in difficult economic times,this requirement imposes a financial cost that is not commensurate with the benefit to be achieved. In addition, it will be expensive and difficult for the City to enforce. Recommendation: Strike the requirement for existing substandard parking areas to come into compliance with the new surface standards. More specifically, Revise Section XI,Subsection II.D. as follows: D. Design A required off-street parking space shall be at least nine feet(9')in width and at least twenty feet(20')in length. All parking areas,public or private,containing more than five(5)parking spaces including open sales and storage areas shall be improved with an asphalt or concrete surface.All bl ie"'private PaFk4ag mr-60als;that 93 am- tain fiVe(5) OF FROM P"ag spaees shall be surfaeod with an asphalt or eeneFete famerial. Fr-efn the date of diig passage there will be a time period of seven(7)years allowed for prepei4y owners to bf:iag existing substandaM paFl&g efeas that are"et stwfiaeed with asphalt of:eefieFete into eefflislianee With theSOFeguimiens. This requirement shall apply to any parking area required by any regulation of the City of Batesville for any new construction - i 7/14/2009