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Councilman Waniewski
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Amending Toledo Municipal Code (TMC), Part Thirteen, Subsection 1393.08, repealing Toledo Municipal Code (TMC), Part Thirteen, Subsection 1393.11 regarding the prohibition of "A" Frame Signs, and enacting Part Thirteen, Subsection 1391.02(y), providing an exemption for A-Frame Signs.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo recognizes the importance of signs advertising businesses and events in the community and the need to enhance the appearance and safety of shopping areas or similar locations within the City through a consistent approach to the size, presentation and placement of A-frame and sandwich board signs with a degree of flexibility as appropriate.
The proposed sign regulations reflect a mandate for quality design and the creation of "pedestrian friendly" activity centers. The regulations also recognize that commercial signage is indispensable to the economy. Good signage presents a positive image and promotes that economy. The new regulations provide business establishments with signage options that may be utilized through a variety of creative and effective signing techniques.
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NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo Municipal Code, Part Thirteen, Subsection 1393.08, which reads as follows:
1393.08. Temporary signs.
(a) Pennants, search lights, twirling signs, sandwich board signs, sidewalk or curb signs, balloons, air or gas-filled figures or feather flags are prohibited.
Shall be amended to read:
1393.08. Temporary signs.
Pennants, search lights, twirling signs, sandwich board signs, sidewalk or curb signs, balloons, air or gas-filled figures or feather flags are prohibited, except as provided in Section 1391.02(y).
SECTION 2. That Toledo Municipal Code, Part Thirteen, Subsection 1393.11, which reads as follows:
1393.11. "A" frame signs.
"A" frame or sandwich board, sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited. (See Fig...
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