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Planning & Zoning Commission( Local Planning Agency November 13, 2013 Page 6 ordinance for 6 square feet per sign with a maximum square footage and to discuss the time period for temporary signs. In response to the Commission's question regarding the use of vehicles as temporary campaign signs, Mr. Sorensen stated that it is addressed under prohibited signage. He said it states: "motor vehicle signs except when the motor vehicle is actively engaged in making deliveries, pickups or otherwise actively in use and has as its primary purpose some use other than a sign ". Mr. Meadows asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the request. Mr. James Fraleigh, 23 Teresa Court, Casselberry, Florida came forward. Mr. Fraleigh said he felt restricting the size of something would restrict freedom of speech. Mr. Fraleigh said according to these rules, any signage on a commercial vehicle would be considered a violation. He said we are suppose to be making this community friendly and people use signs for many reasons. He said businesses want to advertise and this is making it very restrictive. Mr. Fraleigh said according to the rules and regulations that are being presented tonight, the City is in violation of this every day. He said you can't have a double standard. He said it needs to be fair for everyone. Mr. Fraleigh said he felt that the verbiage presented violates freedom of speech and felt it was total harassment. A discussion ensued regarding freedom of speech rights in regards to regulating signage and the proposed changes presented at the meeting. Mr. Meadows asked for a motion to address LPA 13 -07. Mr. Bryan made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 13 -07 to amend the City of Casselberry Code of Ordinances, Part III, Unified Land Development Regulations, Article XVI, Signs, as provided in the draft ordinance. Mr. Van Meter seconded the motion. After a brief discussion regarding the changes that were made in staff's presentation, Mr. Bryan withdrew his motion. Mr. Guzman made a motion that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a favorable recommendation to the City Commission for LPA 13 -07 to amend the City of Casselberry Code of Ordinances, Part III, Unified Land Development Regulations, Article XVI, Signs, as provided in the ordinance found as Exhibit A in the staff report dated November 13, 2013 that was incorporated in the agenda and City Attorney and Staff changes listed