Number
060753
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to zoning regulations for temporary banner signs.
Sections
295-407-3-a-0 am
295-407-3-a-1 am
295-407-3-a-3 am
295-407-3-b rn
295-407-3-b cr
295-407-3-c rn
295-407-3-d rn
Analysis
This ordinance provides that whenever an existing or proposed building is 4 stories or greater in height and has at least 50,000 square feet of gross floor area, the number and display area of temporary banner signs may exceed the general and zoning-district-specific limitations on such signs if certain conditions and design standards are met. In addition, the ordinance allows temporary banner signs to be placed on construction fences at vacant sites. It further provides that temporary banner signs that advertise special events at convention and exposition centers shall be exempt from limitations on the cumulative annual display period and the number of signs that may be displayed.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 295-407-3-a-0, 1 and 3 of the code is amended to read:
295-407. Signs.
3. SPECIAL SIGN TYPES.
a. Temporary Banner Signs >>; General<< . Temporary banner signs are prohibited, except the following >>or signs permitted under par. b<< , which shall be permitted provided such signs are attached or supported in accordance with the applicable provisions of s. 244-5:
a-1. Temporary banner signs for construction projects, provided such signs meet the size limitations for the zoning districts in which they are located. >>Such signs may be placed on construction fences if the site is vacant.<<
a-3. Temporary banner signs advertising special events, such as but not limited to anniversary celebrations, but not including sales promotions. Not more than 2 signs of this type may be erected on a premises in one calendar year, and the cumulative display period for such signs shall not exceed 60 ...
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