Workshop February 7, 2011. Grand Opening/Promotions Personal message signs Seasonal activities...

WorkshopFebruary 7, 2011

• Grand Opening/Promotions• Personal message signs• Seasonal activities• Special Events• Campaign signs• Real Estate• Garage/Yard sale

• Banners• Inflatables• A-Frames• Twirlers• Feathers• Placards• Pennants, Flags, Streamers

• Wall mounted• Free-standing• Walls/fences• Windows• Accessory Structures• Public Right-of-way• Vacant property

• Should:– temporary signs be allowed?– types of temporary signs be defined?– standards for size and placement?– restrictions on the length of time?– require a permit?– require a permit fee?

• Most cities allow temporary signs– Restrictions to address aesthetics, nuisance and

safety• Type of sign• Location of sign• Size• Time frame• Number of signs• Public right-of-way• Permit required

• How vigorously should temporary signs be enforced?

• Should political and event signs be treated equivalent to temporary commercial signs?

• Should temporary signs be permitted in the public right-of-way?

Discussion