Number
051116
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
An ordinance relating to signs in the public right-of-way.
Sections
115-32-1-o cr
244-2-1-c-4 cr
244-20 cr
Analysis
This ordinance allows portable sandwich board and 2-sided freestanding signs to be placed in the public sidewalk area.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 115-32-1-o of the code is created to read:
115-32. Obstructions on Public Ways.
1.
o. Portable sandwich board and 2-sided freestanding signs as provided by
s. 244-20.
Part 2. Section 244-2-1-c-4 of the code is created to read:
244-2. Permits.
1. PERMIT REQUIRED.
c-4. Portable sandwich board and 2-sided freestanding signs within the public sidewalk area as regulated under s. 244-20.
Part 3. Section 244-20 of the code is created to read:
244-20. Portable Sandwich Board and 2-Sided Freestanding Signs.
1. DEFINITIONS. In this section:
a. "Sandwich board sign" means 2 rigid boards, connected at the top to form an A-frame, which shall be structurally stable under all reasonable wind and weather conditions.
b. A "2-sided freestanding sign" means a single board, held vertically and supported at the bottom, which shall be structurally stable under all reasonable wind and weather conditions.
2. WHERE PERMITTED.
a. One portable sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign is allowed in the public sidewalk area adjacent to a property or business. No additional signage is allowed in the public sidewalk area except where permitted by s. 115-32. The sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign shall not obstruct the clear pedestrian walking path. A minimum of 5 feet of clear walk area shall be provided adjacent to the sign, and the sign shall be at least 5 feet from a pedestrian ramp. The sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign shall not obstruct any driveway or obstruct the sight lines of motorists entering or exiting a driveway.
b. The sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign shall be portable to allow easy relocation, and shall not be attached to a pole, fire hydrant, parking meter or any other stationary fixture in the public sidewalk area.
c. The sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign shall be removed from the sidewalk area during non-business hours.
3. SIZE. The top of the portable sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign in the public sidewalk area shall not be higher than 5 feet above the sidewalk and no wider than 3 feet in width.
4. NUISANCES. If a representative of the department of public works determines that the portable sandwich board or 2-sided freestanding sign in the public right-of-way is a nuisance, the owner of the sign shall be notified. If the nuisance is not corrected within 24 hours of notification, the sign shall be confiscated by the city. The owner of the sign shall be responsible for all liability related to its use.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
Infrastructure Services Division
LRB06034-1
TWM:mbh
1/19/2006