Number
071255
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to the building and zoning code definition of “projecting sign”.
Sections
200-08-71 am
295-201-593 am
Analysis
This ordinance amends the building and zoning code definition of “projecting sign” by deleting the portion of the definition which states that the term also includes a freestanding sign where any part of the sign projects into the public right-of-way.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 200-08-71 of the code is amended to read:
200-08. Definitions.
71. PROJECTING SIGN means a sign attached to and projecting outward from a building face or wall, generally at a right angle to the building. This term includes a sign that is located entirely or partially in the public right-of-way, as well as a sign that is located entirely on private property. [[A projecting sign also includes freestanding signs where any part of the sign projects into the public right-of-way.]]
Part 2. Section 295-201-593 of the code is amended to read:
295-201. Definitions.
593. SIGN, PROJECTING means a sign attached to and projecting outward from a building face or wall, generally at a right angle to the building. This term includes a sign that is located entirely or partially in the public right-of-way, as well as a sign that is located entirely on private property. [[A projecting sign also includes freestanding signs where any part of the sign projects into the public right-of-way.]]
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
Department of City Development
Drafter
LRB07586-1
JDO
12/28/2007