File #: 14-2005    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Report Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/20/2014 In control: City Plan Commission
On agenda: 11/24/2014 Final action: 12/3/2014
Title: Resolution #32-R-14 - Lobner "WHEREAS light pollution can have a significant impact on property values and quality of life for residents of portions of the City of Appleton, AND WHEREAS some lights on the outside of canopies over gas pumps can be seen at great distances and impact many residential properties, AND WHEREAS the City of Appleton’s Zoning Code states that lights shall not be mounted on the sides of a canopy and the side of the canopy shall not be illuminated, AND WHEREAS the City of Appleton’s Board of Zoning Appeals recently ruled that some canopies over gas pumps are not covered by this section of the code, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Appleton’s City Plan Commission shall conduct a review of the relevant sections of the Zoning Code, clarify the definition of “canopy” to include or not include structures covering gas pumps and recommend any other related changes it deems necessary."
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Resolution #32-R-14 - Lobner
 
"WHEREAS light pollution can have a significant impact on property values and quality of life for residents of portions of the City of Appleton,
 
AND WHEREAS some lights on the outside of canopies over gas pumps can be seen at great distances and impact many residential properties,
 
AND WHEREAS the City of Appleton's Zoning Code states that lights shall not be mounted on the sides of a canopy and the side of the canopy shall not be illuminated,
 
AND WHEREAS the City of Appleton's Board of Zoning Appeals recently ruled that some canopies over gas pumps are not covered by this section of the code,
 
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Appleton's City Plan Commission shall conduct a review of the relevant sections of the Zoning Code, clarify the definition of "canopy" to include or not include structures covering gas pumps and recommend any other related changes it deems necessary."