SLIDE 1 SIDEWALKS AND SIGNS SEMINAR
JUNE 16, 2016
SLIDE 2 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
1. INTRODUCTION 2. SIDEWALK DISPLAYS AND SALES a) What requires a permit b) Revocable Permit c) Application, fee and approval process 3. SIGNS a) Prohibited signs b) Summary table of regulations c) Fees and permits 4. OTHER USES 5. Q&A / WRAP-UP
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SIDEWALKS AND DISPLAYS
WHAT REQUIRES A PERMIT? THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS: ANYTHING you put on or over the city right of way in front, behind or along side of your stores and buildings requires a revocable permit
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SIDEWALKS AND DISPLAYS
REVOCABLE PERMIT The premise of the Revocable Permit is it allows review of the usage of the City property and clarifies that this usage is not permanent and can be disallowed or interrupted at any time
SLIDE 5 SIDEWALKS AND DISPLAYS
APPLICATION, FEE AND APPROVAL PROCESS
- The Revocable Permit application can be found
at the City of Quincy website, or on The District website under “Resources” tab
- The fee is a one-time charge of $15
- The approval process is simple and takes
approximately 2 weeks to complete
SLIDE 6 SIGNS
PROHIBITED SIGNS
- There are several types of signs that have been
prohibited in the Downtown Zoning Districts
- There is a list of these types of signs on the
handouts
SLIDE 7 SIGNS
SUMMARY TABLE OF REGULATIONS
- There are many different types and styles of signs
that are allowed
- There is a list of these general usage types on the
handouts and the associated permits that are required for them
- It is important to note that all signs that encroach on
the City right of way require BOTH the Sign Permit and the Revocable Permit
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SIGNS
SUMMARY TABLE OF REGULATIONS
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SIGNS
SUMMARY TABLE OF REGULATIONS
SLIDE 10 SIGNS
FEES AND PERMITS
- For the most part the fees are based on the size
- f the sign, but also sometimes on the usage
type
- The 2nd part of the sign handout shows some of
the general fee schedules that are charged
SLIDE 11 OTHER USES
VENDING MACHINES By City Ordinance (in the Downtown Zoning Districts) no vending machines are allowed on the City right of way or may be viewed from the exterior
- f the building even if on owner property
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OTHER USES
SIDEWALK SEATING Sidewalk seating, tables and smoking areas require a Revocable Permit in every instance In addition, there are special considerations that must be reviewed before these usages are permitted and before a permit is given the City will require an on-site inspection
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE? CAN ALWAYS CONTACT BRUCE GUTHRIE AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE (217) 228-8696 OR STOP BY THE OFFICE AT 128 N 5TH
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
SO LETS END WITH A LITTLE FUN
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE? NOT ACCEPTABLE
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE? ACCEPTABLE WITH A SIGN PERMIT
BUT BAD DESIGN COVERING CUBE GLASS WINDOW
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE? ACCEPTABLE WITH A SIGN PERMIT
AND CREATIVE WAY TO MAKE IT FIT ON A HARD STOREFRONT
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Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE?
ACCEPTABLE WITH A REVOCABLE PERMIT AND A SIGN PERMIT
SLIDE 19 Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE?
ACCEPTABLE WITH A SIGN PERMIT AND DISCUSSION OF ILLUMINATION
SLIDE 20 Q&A / WRAP-UP
ACCEPTABLE OR NOT ACCEPTABLE? POSSIBLY ACCEPTABLE
AND THAT’S THE POINT OF THIS TYPE OF SEMINAR – WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER TO GET GOOD OUTCOMES!
