HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 5335 ORDINANCE NO. 5335
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 97 PARKS AND RECREATION
OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE TO PERMIT AND REGULATE SIGNS
RECOGNIZING DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS
WHEREAS, fairly.small, aesthetically pleasing signs to recognize significant donors to
our parks can help to generate needed funds to facilitate park improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§97.088 (B) of the Code of Fayetteville in its entirety and enacts a replacement §97.088 (B)
Exceptions to clarify athletic field signage restrictions and to authorize and regulate donor
recognition signs as shown below:
"(B) Exceptions.
(1) Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on softball/baseball
outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the
Parks and Recreation Director. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent
upon placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign
and whether it is commercial or non-commercial may not be considered.
Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first come
basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to
renew before others can purchase the size/location for a new or
replacement sign.
(2) Recognition Signs. Signs located in City parks or on City trails that are
used for the purpose of memorializing a person or family through naming,
recognition of significant donors, or recognition of contributions to the
facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following
conditions:
(a) Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or
honoree recognition signs shall be limited to one for the facility
financed by the donor or memorializing the honoree. For a park or
a major facility with more than one
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major entrance, a second recognition sign may be
recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
and approved by the City Council.
(b) Maximum Size of Recognition Signs.
(i) Park Recognition Signs shall not exceed sixteen square
feet for parks and major facilities with lesser square foot
limitations for smaller facilities as set forth in the
Operations Policy for Donor Recognition Signs attached as
Exhibit A and approved as part of this ordinance.
(ii) Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four square
feet for trailhead facilities. Recognition signs along the
trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet
and should be incorporated within or attached to the bench
or amenity sponsored by the donor.
(c) Design requirements. All recognition signs must comply with
the following requirements and shall adhere to the aesthetic values
and design of the park or trail.
(i) The recognition sign shall include only the name of the
person memorialized or the name of the organization,
person or business which has donated significant funds to
the park facility. A company or organization logo (without
company colors, any advertising or slogans) may be used
on the sign.
(ii) The design of the sign shall be incorporated into the
park facility and shall be approved by the Director of Parks
and Recreation who shall ensure the signs' high quality and
durable construction and its consistency with other
recognition signs within the park.
(iii) Recognition signs shall comply with the Donor
Operational Policy unless exempted by the City Council.
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(D) Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so long as the donor or
honoree has made a significant contribution to the City, the Facility or the Parks
and Recreation Department in terms of financial donations, voluntarism or
dedicated public service. Final naming of a facility shall be recommended by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with final approval by the City Council.
Naming of the facilities must meet the Naming Park Facilities Operations Policy
attached as Exhibit`B".
PASSED and APPROVED this 20''day of July, 2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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City Council Agenda Items
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6/15/2010
City Council Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Connie Edmonston/Alison Jumper Park Planning Parks and Recreation
Submitted By Division Department
Action Required:
ADM-10-3601-Amend the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances Chapter 96: Parks and Recreation, Section 97.088
Signs Prohibited to permit donor recognition signs to be locatd in parks and trails.
Cost of this request Category/Project Budget Program Category/Project Name
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor Lioneld Jordan and City Council
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Director of Parks and Recreation
From: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
Date: May 27, 2010
Subject: Code of Ordinances Amendment for Chapter 96: Parks and Recreation
PROPOSAL:
As the City of Fayetteville grows, the need for diverse recreational opportunities grows. Seeking partnerships
and donations from private organizations and businesses can enhance the City's ability to provide parks and
recreation services for park improvement projects. Private partnerships with businesses and individuals offering
services and products consistent with the Parks and Recreation mission have the potential to reduce the City's
investment in capital projects. Park staff has recently recognized the need for an avenue allowing donor
recognition signs on park and trail property. Donor recognition is vital to successfully soliciting and securing
funding for projects. The use of corporate names and logos are often used in recognizing contributions;
however, these types of signs are not currently permissible by city ordinance.
Chapter 97 of the Unified Development Code(§97.088(B)) allows for signs on softball/baseball fences and
scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the Parks and Recreation Director. Park staff proposes
amending Chapter 97 to allow for donor recognition signs on park and trail property, thereby improving the
ability to successfully secure funding from private sources.
RECOMMENDATION:
Parks Staff recommends approving and ordinance amending the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances Chapter 96:
Parks and Recreation, Section 970.88 Signs Prohibited to permit donor recognition signs to be located in parks
and trails.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This ordinance amendment would not impact the budget negatively. If approved, the potential for securing
donations may increase,thereby positively impacting the budget.
FAYETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
KIT WILLIAMS,CITY ATTORNEY
DAVID WHITAKER,ASST.CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
TO: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
City Council
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney --�
DATE: May 28, 2010
RE: Authorizing Donor signs for city parks
Chief of Staff Don Marr, Development Services Director Jeremy Pate and I
reviewed and revised the Parks and Recreation Department's proposed amendment
to the Parks and Recreation Chapter of the Fayetteville Code which would, for the
first time, authorize donor signs to be displayed in City parks. We tried to strike a
balance between recognizing (and attracting future major) donors while
maintaining aesthetics and the noncommercial nature of all City parks.
Any facility to be named for a donor, volunteer or public servant would first
have to be recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and then
approved by City Council resolution.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 97 PARKS AND
RECREATION OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
PERMIT AND REGULATE SIGNS RECOGNIZING DONOR
CONTRIBUTIONS
WHEREAS, fairly small, aesthetically pleasing signs to recognize significant donors to
our parks can help to generate needed funds to facilitate park improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§97.088 (B) of the Code of Fayetteville in its entirety and enacts a replacement §97.088 (B)
Exceptions to clarify athletic field signage restrictions and to authorize and regulate donor
recognition signs as shown below:
"(B) Exceptions.
(1)Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on softballibaseball
outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the
Parks and Recreation Director. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent
upon placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign
and whether it is commercial or non-commercial may not be considered.
Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first come
basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to
renew before others can purchase the size/location for a new or
replacement sign.
(2) Donor Recognition Signs. Signs located in City parks or on City
trails that are used for the purpose of memorializing a person or family
through naming, recognition of significant donors, or recognition of
contributions to the facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall
meet the following conditions:
(a) Maximum Size and Number. A total of two (2)donor
recognition signs, for any one donor memorialized, are allowed at
remote locations of the same park facility. Trail signage shall not
exceed four(4) square feet per sign. Park signage shall not exceed
sixteen(16) square feet per sign.
(b) Design Parameters. The size and location of the sign(s)
shall be approved by the Planning Division based on the following
criteria:
(i) Signage may include the name and/or logo of the
sponsor, donor or contributor to the facility or amenity.
(ii) Signage may not include corporate slogans, colors
or advertising associated with a particular company,
organization or corporation.
(iii) The Parks and Recreation Department shall provide
sign design and construction standards for each park
facility that is to utilize donor recognition. The standards
shall ensure that donor recognition signage is consistent in
size and style throughout the facility.
(iv) All signage shall be of high quality and constructed
of durable materials such as masonry,bronze or wood.
(c) Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so
long as the donor or honoree has made a significant contribution
to the City, the Facility or the Parks and Recreation Department in
terms of financial donations,voluntarism or dedicated public
service. Final naming of a facility shall be recommended by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with final approval by the
City Council."
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of June, 2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE IX GENERAL REGULATIONS
(Code 1965;"17A-24, 17A-26;Ord.No.1594,4-1.68; or otherwise post any sign, placards,
Code 1991;§97.082) advertisement, orinscription whatsoever, nor
Cross reference(s)—Penalty, '97.999, Sale and shall any person erect or cause to be
use of fireworks,'94.04(8). erected any sign whatsoever on any public
lands or highways or roads adjacent to a 1 1
97.083 Soliciting Alms park,except as set forth hereinbelow.
No person in a park shall solicit alms or (B) Signs shall be permitted on softbaJarksnd
eball
contributions for any purpose, whether public or fences and scoreboards at locatind inG�
private. sizes designated by the Pand
(Code 1965,'17A-25; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code Recreation Director: Uniform fleell be
1991,§97.083) charged dependent upon placeandsize of the permitted signs. Thent ofCross reference(s)--Penalty,'97.999. the sign and whether itis commercnon-
97.084 Entering.Closed Areas commercial mag not be cred.No person in a park shall enter an area posted as Designated spaces shall be sothe y -.5
"Closed to the Public', nor shall any person use; established price on a first coasis.or abet the use of,any area in violation of posted Owner of a sign at a designateationnotices. shall have first right to renew befthers
(Code 1965, '17A-27; Ord. No. 1594, 4-1-68; Code can purchase the size/location for a new or s�
1991;§97.084); replacement sign.
Cross references)--Penalty,'97.999. (Code 1965,'17A-31;Ord.No.3677,'2,3-2-93;Code
1991,§97.088)
97.085 doing Onto,ice
Cross reference(s)--Penalty,'97.999.
No person in a park shall go onto the ice on any
of the waters except such areas as are 97,089-97.998 Reserved
designated as skating fields, and provided a
safety signal is displayed: 97.999 Penalty
(Code 1965, '17A-28; Ord. No, 1594, 4-1-68; Code
1991,§97.085) (A) Whoever violates any provision of this
chapter for which no specific penalty is
Cross references)--Penalty,'97.999. otherwise provided shall be fined not more
97.086 Vending And Peddling'. than $500.00 or double that sum for each
No person in a.park shall expose or offer for sale repetition of such offense, or violation;
any article or thing, nor shalt he station or place provided, no penalty shall be greater or less
any stand, cart; or vehicle for the;transportation; than the penalty provided for the same or a
sate or display of any such article or thing. similar offense under the laws of the state. if
Exception is here made as to any regularly- the violation of the chapter is,in,its nature,
licensed concessionaire acting by and under the continuous in respect to time, the penalty for
authority and regulation of the city and nonprofit allowing the continuation thereof shall not
groups on an annual basis." exceed $250.00 for each day the same is
unlawfully continued.
(Code 1965, '17A-29; Ord:. No. 1594, 4-1.68; Code-
1991,§97.086) (B) Any person violating any provision of
'97.070 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
Cross reterence(s)•-Penalty,'97:999. and shall be punished by a fine of not more
than$500.00.
97:0$7 Advertising Prohibited'
No person in a park shalt announce,,ativenise,or (Code 1965,"1-5,13-12;Ord.No.2128,7-15-75;Ord.
call ttie Public;attention in any;way to any article No. 2274, 9.7-76; Ord. No, 2903,.3-1-83; Ord. No.
or service for sale or hire. 3164, 1-21-86; Ord. No. 3203, 8-5.86; Code 1991,
§97:999)
(Code 1965, '17A-30; Ord. No. 1594, 4.1-68; Code
1991,§97.087)
Cross reference(s)--Penalty,'97.999.
97.088 Signs Prohibited
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(A) No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack,
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Operational Policy
m,. r �i�g Donor Recognition Signs
It is pragmatic in a time of shrinking public dollars to seek outside funding in order to
provide important capital improvements in Fayetteville Parks. It is essential to have
specific boundaries and criteria in establishing fair and proper recognition of significant
donations and gifts. This policy sets guidelines for the amount of the donation in relation
to the recognition granted from the City of Fayetteville. Each gift will be considered
independently of subsequent gifts to determine appropriate category. Any exceptions to
this policy must be approved by City Council. The sign size range in each of the
categories provides Park Planners with the latitude to design signs recognizing donations
based on site location and donor specific criteria. Recognition signs will be displayed for
the life of the facility.
Category Donation Recognition in Park Recognition on Trail
Copper $5,000 up to Press release of donation and Press release of donation and
$10,000 plaque up to 1 square foot plaque up to 1 square foot
Bronze $10,000 up to Press release of donation, ribbon Press release of donation,
$25,000 cutting ceremony,plaque or sign plaque or sign up to 2 square
up to 4 square feet feet
Silver $25,000 up to Press release of donation, grand Press release of donation,
$50,000 opening, right to name facility, ribbon cutting, sign up to 3
sign up to 12 square feet square feet
Gold $50,000 up to Press release of donation, grand Press release of donation,
$100,000 opening,right to name facility, ribbon cutting, sign up to 4
sign up to 16 square feet square feet
Platinum Over City Council Approval City Council Approval
$100,000
City Process
1. Parks and Recreation Staff meets with donor to discuss donation including
amount of donation, development of facility/amenity, recognition operational
policy, naming rights (if applicable), sign appearance/style/construction,time
requirements and other pertinent topics.
2. Request is presented for approval from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
3. Request presented to Planning Office.
4. Request presented to City Council for final approval. .
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE,ARKANSAS
KIT WILLIAMS,CITY ATTORNEY
DAVID WHITAKER,ASST.CITY ATTORNEY
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
TO: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
Connie Edmonston, Parks & Recreation Director
FROM: Kit Williams, City Attorney
DATE: July L9, 2010
RE: Recognition Signs in Parks and Trails
I have rewritten the guts of the proposed ordinance to more clearly
differentiate signs in parks from sign on the trails. I have also incorporated-the
operations and naming policies.
I dropped "Donor" from "Recognition Signs" as these are also to honor civil
leaders and volunteers. This is my proposed version.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 97 PARIS AND RECREATION
OF THE CODE OF FAYETTEVILLE TO PERMIT AND REGULATE SIGNS
RECOGNIZING DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS
WHEREAS, fairly small, aesthetically pleasing signs to recognize significant donors to
our parks can help to generate needed funds to facilitate park improvements.
NOW, THE,REFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals
§97.088 (B) of the Code of Fayetteville in its entirety and enacts a replacement §97.088 (B)
Exceptions to clarify athletic field signage restrictions and to authorize and regulate donor
recognition signs as shown below:
"(B) Exceptions.
(1) Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on softball/baseball
outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the
Parks and Recreation Director. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent
upon placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign
and whether it is commercial or non-commercial may not be considered.
Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first come
basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to
renew before others can purchase the size/location for a new or
replacement sign.
(2) Recognition Signs. Signs located in City parks or on City trails that are
used for the purpose of memorializing a person or family through naming,
recognition of significant donors, or recognition of contributions to the
facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following
conditions:
(a) Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or
honoree recognition signs shall be limited to one for the
facility financed by the donor or memorializing the
honoree. For a park or a major facility with more than one