Number
021325
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HENNINGSEN
Title
An ordinance relating to the placement of banners in certain districts under the jurisdiction of an architectural review board.
Sections
244-18-4 rc
Analysis
This ordinance permits banners of up to 30'' by 80'' in size to be attached to light, utility and other poles in those districts under the jurisdiction of an architectural review board as set forth in s. 308-71. Those wishing to install banners under this provision shall first apply for a certificate of appropriateness as required in s. 308-71-10 and, if approved, pay any costs associated with the installation, maintenance and removal of the banners. No fee shall be charged by the city for the installation or removal of any banner if the installation or removal is not performed by the city. All banners installed pursuant to this exception shall comply with any safety standards that may be established by the code or the commissioner of public works.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 244-18-4 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:
244-18. Temporary Banners and Other Nonrigid Signs.
4. EXCEPTIONS. The provisions of subs. 1 to 3 shall not apply to:
a. Milwaukee County transit system transit shelters with advertising that are authorized by common council resolution.
b. Banners up to 30 inches by 80 inches in size, attached to light, utility and other poles in those districts under the jurisdiction of an architectural review board as set forth in s. 308-71. Any person wishing to install banners pursuant to this exception shall first apply for and receive a certificate of appropriateness from the architectural review board as required in s. 308-71-10. All banners installed pursuant to this exception shall comply with any safety standards that may be established by the code or the commissioner of public works. All costs associated with the installation, maintenance and removal of the banners shall be paid by the applicant. No fee shall be charged by the city for the installation or removal of any banner installed pursuant to this exception if the banner is not installed or removed by the city.
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
LRB02600-1
jro
12/20/02