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Regular City Council Meeting April 11, 2005 Page 7 CLAUSE; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Larry Schenk informed the Council this item was a procedural requirement requested by TML in follow-up to the prior Resolution which authorized the manager, finance director and city attorney to work on implementing those programs that were presented to Council. Motion to approve by Councilman Poston. Councilman Wilson - second. Motion carried - 6 ayes, 0 nays C.ORDINANCE NO. 2005-015. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, PARIS, TEXAS, SUSPENDING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ERECTION, RECONSTRUCTION, AND PLACEMENT OF GROUND SIGNS, POLE SIGNS, SIGNBOARDS, BILLBOARDS, TORPEDO SIGNS, AND ELECTRIC SIGNS, WITHING THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS; ESTABLISHING A DURATION FOR SAID MORATORIUM AND SUSPENSION; AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PARIS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Lisa Wright stated the current Sign Ordinance was adopted pre-1970 and was difficult to administer because it does not cover current day circumstances. This moratorium would give them time to work on an Ordinance. Councilman Poston wanted to know what the time frame was in which they would have a new Ordinance and if they were going to impact anyone that was going to put up a sign today or tomorrow. Lisa said if the sign was already up they would not be impacted or if they already had a permit they would not be impacted. Councilman Wilson wanted to know if it would be a total lock down for 90 days. Lisa said it would be a total lock down for 90 days; however, it specifically exempted real estate signs and banner signs for charitable events. Mayor Fendley thought the 90 days was a little stiff. Councilman Wilson inquired as to having a provision where there could be an appeal process. Councilman Wilson said he would be more comfortable with 60 days and come back to Council. Tony Williams questioned as to what would happen to those who were having to move signs such as construction on Lamar Ave. Lisa said if they were moving an existing sign they would not have to have a permit. Councilwoman Wilkerson wanted to know when there would be an Ordinance for Council to review. Lisa advised she thought they would