Right of Way Application, Saugatuck-Douglas Garden Club

City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Jamie Wolters

MEETING DATE:

May 12, 2025

SUBJECT:

Right of Way Signage Request

DESCRIPTION: The Saugatuck - Douglas Garden Club has applied for a right of way signage to be displayed on the Saugatuck Pallete sign from July 11 through July 19 to advertise the Annual Garden Walk to take place on July 19. There are already two banners to be displayed, if approved this will be the third to be displayed during this period. The City Council may approve a banner as an exception, as listed in section 150.30(H). The conditions for approval of the exception are as follows: 1. The sign does not create a traffic vision obstruction; 2. The sign does not create a pedestrian traffic obstruction; 3. The sign is compatible with the surroundings and is not uniquely out of character for the community; 4. The sign does not create a situation which could be detrimental to health safety, or welfare; and, 5. The banner shall be displayed for no more than three 14-day periods between January 1 and December 31 of any year. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: N/A LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Move to approve/deny the right of way sign application from the Saugatuck-Douglas Garden club for the dates on July 11-15 to the Annual Garden Walk.