HomeMy WebLinkAboutresolution.council.049-04RESOLUTION NO. 49
(Series 2004)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO,
GRANTiNG TEMPORARY APPROVAL TO ALLOW RETAIL AND RESTAURANT
BUSiNESSES TO PLACE SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS ON CITY OF ASPEN PROPERTY
WHEREAS, a request was received by the Community Development Department from the
Downtown Catalyst to temporarily allow businesses to place sandwich board signs in the public
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen City Council may approve signs on public right-of-way per Section
26.510.110 which states:
It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain any sign in, on, over or above any land
or right-of-way or on any property, including lightposts, belonging to the City of Aspen
without the permission of the City Council. However, this section shall not be deemed to
apply to signs posted by any duly constituted public authorities in the performance of
their public duties, or to specific circumstances otherwise provided for in this Chapter;
and
WHEREAS, during a public meeting on May 25, 2004, the City Council granted approval for
the signs with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ASPEN, COLORADO, THAT:
SECTION 1:
The Aspen City Council does hereby approve the request by the Community Development
Department to allow retail and restaurant businesses to place sandwich board signs in the right-of-
way with the following conditions:
Businesses shall apply for a free sign permit at the Community Development
Department to determine the size and location of the proposed sandwich board sign.
All other signs shall be subject to the requirements and fees in Sectioin 26.410 and the
fee schedule.
Signs must be removed from the right-of-way and placed inside the business every
night.
The approval shall be temporary and shall run from June-August 2004.
APPROVED by the Aspen City Council as its regular meeting May 25, 2004.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of May 25, 2004.
Approved as to form'
~~i~ce'~t'e~, City Attorney
Heleh Kalin Klande~ffi"d~ayo[ -
Attest:
Kathryn S. K~h, City Clerk