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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 40 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA (1988) BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS 40-61.2.1, 40-62.1.2 AND 40-61.2.3 THERETO PERTAINING TO THE CREATION OF LOCALIZED ALTERNATIVE SIGN OVERLAY DISTRICTS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia: 1. That Chapter 40 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (1988) be amended by adding new Sections 40-61.2.1, 40-61.2.2, and 40-61.2.3 thereto to read as follows: Sec. 40-61.2.1. Localized Alternative Sign Overlay Districts. Certain large scale land uses with common design elements, including but not limited to office parks, corporate centers, and medical centers having a multi-building campus, or land uses that are unique in their design, operating characteristics, and presence in the city, including but not limited to outdoor performing arts centers, may present unique development opportunities of special value to the community. In order to ensure that the economic, social, and cultural benefits of those land uses are optimized, the establishment of one or more Localized Alternative Sign Overlay Districts is authorized to address the unique signage needs and oppommities associated with the land use. Sec. 40-61.2.2. Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District; application process and elements. (a) A property owner, a developer, or the city manager may apply to the Planning Commission for the establishment of a Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District. Properties located within a Localized Alternative Sign Overlay District shall be subject to such signage requirements, as the Planning Commission shall establish at the time of the application's approval. (b) The application for creation of a District shall include the following: i) A description of the boundaries of the proposed district; ii) A statement of the reasons for the request; and iii) A comprehensive set of signage standards proposed to be applied within the District. (c) The Planning Commission shall observe all notice and public hearing requirements set forth in Article VII prior to approval of an application.