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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:  

Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2016, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending Section 11-7-15, Ski Base Area Signs, of the Vail Town Code, Regarding Ski Base Area Signs.



PRESENTER(S):   Brian Garner, Planner

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   Approve, approve with modifications or deny Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2016 on second reading.

BACKGROUND:   This ordinance would amend the text of Section 11-7-15, Ski Base Area Signs, of the Vail Town Code to allow advertising for on-mountain recreational activities. The purpose of the amendment is to clarify and differentiate between advertising of on-mountain recreational activities and commercial uses. This ordinance will enable the applicant, Vail Resorts, to advertise summer activities that take place on the mountain such as Epic Discovery, which is a recreational activity in addition to a commercial enterprise.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   The Planning and Environmental Commission recommends that the Town Council approve Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2016 upon second reading.

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2016 Council Memo
Ordinance No. 7, Series of 2016
PEC Memo Dated March 14, 2016
Attachment A
Attachment B
March 14, 2016 PEC Meeting Results