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Initiation of a proposed text amendment adding Human Signs as an allowed sign to Section 22 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Presented by Bradford D. Townsend, Planning and Zoning Director
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Item Summary:
Proposed definition of Human sign:
Human Sign: a sign that is worn (including costumes) or held by a human for commercial advertising or promotion purposes.
Proposed control for Human signs similar to temporary banners.
Human Signs. Human signs as defined in this Article are considered a temporary sign and are subject to special permit allowing usage of this type of advertising for a period consisting ten (10) consecutive days. Human signs are limited to one per individual establishment for a total of forty (40) days in a 12-month period. Human signs are not allowed on the public right-of-way including the public sidewalk. The human signs shall be located on the same parcel containing the individual business establishment being advertised or promoted. Human signs may not be combined with any other type of temporary signage.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
The Committee recommended initiation of this text amendment at the January 26, 2011 Committee meeting.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Presented By:
Bradford D. Townsend, Planning and Zoning Director