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Commission formalizes pole-banner policy and application process for downtown signs
Summary
The commission adopted a formal pole-banner policy and an application process for hanging banners on city poles, standardizing a practice that had been informal and clarifying fees and responsibilities.
The City Commission approved a formal policy and application process for hanging banners on city poles (pole banners) after staff noted an existing fee had not been consistently charged for years.
Jackie Ernie, Department of Public Works superintendent, said the practice historically centered on educational institutions and city events; staff proposed a user-fee-backed, standardized application to manage increasing requests. The policy will require applicant organizations to provide banners and to submit an application and will allow the city to collect a fee for hanging and removal.
Commissioner Kilgore said the policy clarifies current practice and protects the city from ad hoc demands; staff noted some neighborhood groups might require additional evaluation for fee exemptions. The motion was approved by roll call.
