The City Council will consider amending the City’s Sign Code, Title 32, to provide greater flexibility for a variety of signage in a newly created Rose Quarter Entertainment sign district at a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 starting at 2:45 p.m. The Recommended Draft of the Rose Quarter Sign Code Project is now available for review and public testimony is welcomed.
Background
The Rose Quarter Sign Code Project amends Title 32, Signs and Related Regulations, of the City Code (also known as the Sign Code) to provide greater allowances and flexibility for large, elevated signs within the newly designated area called the Rose Quarter Entertainment Sign District.
These changes are the result of an updated agreement between Portland’s Spectator Venues office, which oversees City-owned venues, and Rip City Management, which operates the Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum for the City. The amendments recognize the changes in major event entertainment areas, which provide more interactive activities both within and outside of the buildings. The amendments also address updated sign technology, including changing images and messaging, especially in larger areas where the public gather.
On Sept. 10, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the amendment package to City Council with only minor changes.
Tell City Council what you think
Tell the commissioners what you think about the proposed code changes developed by staff and recommended by the Planning Commission. Community members can review the Recommended Draft and testify in writing or in person to the City Council.
Testify in writing
Community members are encouraged to testify in writing on the Recommended Draft via the Map App. Submitting testimony through the Map App is as easy as sending an email (be sure to click the “testify” button). Written testimony must be received by the time of the hearing.
Testify in writing via the Map App
Testify verbally
The hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:45 p.m. will be a hybrid format with options to participate in person at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue, Room 2500, or virtually using a computer, mobile device or telephone. You must sign up to testify in advance. The Council Clerk will post the agenda with the public testimony registration links on Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. To testify before City Council in person or virtually, visit the Council hearing event page for instructions.