Number
080751
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI
Title
An ordinance relating to the definition of a sign.
Sections
200-08-84 am
295-407-8-g am
Analysis
This ordinance adds murals to the definition of a sign and removes murals as an exception to sign regulations.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-08-84 of the code is amended to read:
200-08. Definitions.
84. SIGN means any structure, device or display that is arranged, intended or designed as an announcement, declaration, demonstration, illustration, indication, symbol, >>mural,<< insignia, banner or emblem and which is used for advertisement, identification or promotion when placed so as to be seen from out of doors by the general public. “Sign” includes not only display area but also structural supports, uprights, bracing, framework and trim. Where used in ss. 244-2 to [[244-20]] >>244-19<< “sign” means an on-premise sign. Where used elsewhere in chs. 244 and 295, “sign” includes both on-premise and off-premise signs.
Part 2. Section 295-407-8-g of the code is amended to read:
295-407. Signs.
8. EXCEPTIONS.
g. [[Painted murals, permanent]] >>Permanent<< banners and flags not containing commercial messages.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:_____________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:____________________
Requestor
Drafter
MET
9/16/08
LRB08394-1