Explanation
BACKGROUND: The East Franklinton District - Graphic Design Guidelines establish more definitive signage standards to be used by the East Franklinton Review Board (EFRB) and city staff for the review of graphic applications within the East Franklinton (EF) District. Established in 2013 by the EF District, the EFRB reviews applications for site plans, architecture, graphics and demolitions to ensure development is consistent with the standards of the EF District and the adopted EF Creative Community District Plan (2012). The development standards provided in the East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan are not sufficient for the EFRB to effectively review graphic applications, and the plan recommends additional graphic standards be established. The EF District - Graphic Design Guidelines will encourage graphics that complement the architecture of East Franklinton, are pedestrian in scale, and reinforce the creativity and character of the EF District. The guidelines will be an amendment to the East Franklinton Creative Community District Plan and act as a supplement to the development standards provided in the plan. On September 9, 2014, the Franklinton Area Commission unanimously approved the guidelines, and on October 21, 2014, the EFRB unanimously approved the guidelines. The Columbus Development Commission reviewed the guidelines on December 11, 2014, and unanimously voted to recommend its adoption to City Council.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval
CITY DEPARTMENTS RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required for this legislation.
Title
To adopt the East Franklinton District - Graphic Design Guidelines to act as a guide for the design and placement of graphics within the East Franklinton District.
Body
WHEREAS, the East Franklinton District - Graphic Design Guidelines are intended to act as a guide for the design and placement of signs and graphics within the East Franklinton District; and
WHEREA...
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