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TO AUTHORIZE PLACEMENT OF A PROJECTING SIGN WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY, FOR UPSCALE RESALE FURNISHINGS, 57 GRANVILLE STREET; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, Upscale Resale Furnishings has made application to the City of Gahanna to allow a projecting sign to be attached to an existing sign for Findley-Kohler; and
WHEREAS, this variance to code is necessary due to the widening of Granville Street several years ago which made the previous signs a non conforming use; and
WHEREAS, Planning Commission at their regular meeting held December 19, 2001, recommended to Council that approval be granted for the location of this sign within the right of way; and
WHEREAS, signage approval will aid drivers and pedestrians in finding this new business to our city and it is important to maintain the flow of traffic in that area, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That under authority of Section 1103.02 this Council hereby concurs with Planning Commission to grant variation from and exception to Section 1165.08(a)(8), Prohibitions, and 1165.11(a)(c) On-premises Projecting Signs, to allow a projecting sign to be attached to an existing sign for property located at 57 Granville Street.
Section 2. That this approval is for the location of the sign only and does not approve the design of the sign which will be reviewed by Planning Commission at a subsequent time.
Section 3. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.