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(2) Approval and Amendment Process (a) Special Exception Permit Application, consideration, and approval or denial of a special exception permit for an Alternative Sign Plan, and any subsequent amendments to an approval, shall conform to and be governed by the procedures set forth in Sec. 40.1- 2.3(D), Special Exception Permit. In addition to the special exception permit standards in Sec. 40.1- 2.3(D), prior to approval of the special exception permit, the Board of Zoning Appeals shall also find that the proposed Alternative Sign Plan is consistent with the purpose of this Sec. 40.1 -5.11, includes common elements and a consistent design scheme, is consistent with the purposes of the zoning district in which it is located, and is compatible with surrounding development. (b) Reserved. (H) Alternative Sign Overlay Districts (1) Purpose Certain large -scale development with common design elements, including but not limited to office parks, corporate centers, and medical centers having a multi - building campus, or development that is unique in its 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 city. In order to ensure that the economic, social, and cultural benefits of that type of development are optimized, the establishment of one or more localized alternative sign overlay districts is authorized to address the unique signage needs and opportunities associated with the development. (2) Applicability The type of large -scale development described in subsection (1) above may be classified to an Alternative Sign Overlay District in accordance with subsection (3) below. All properties located within Alternative Sign Overlay District shall be subject to the signage standards of the Alternative Sign Overlay District in -Iieu of the standards in this Sec. 40.1 -5.11. (3) Procedure for Establishment An application for the establishment of an Alternative Sign Overlay District shall be submitted, reviewed, and decided upon in accordance with Sec. 40.1- 2.3(A), Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) or Text Amendment. Such an application shall include, at a minimum, the following: (a) A description of the boundaries of the proposed district; (b) A statement of the reasons for the request; and (c) A comprehensive set of signage standards proposed by the applicant to be applied within the district. (4) Comprehensive Signage Standards Comprehensive signage standards in an Alternative Sign Overlay District shall consist of a comprehensive design scheme that: (a) Includes common elements; (b) Is compatible with the character of the underlying base district; (c) Is consistent with the purpose of this Sec. 40.1 -5.11; and (d) Is consistent with surrounding development. A -23