Right of Way Signage, Saugatuck Second Line Mardi Gras Pub Crawl

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City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Jamie Wolters

MEETING DATE:

January 26, 2026

SUBJECT:

Right of Way Signage-Saugatuck Second Line

DISCUSSION: The Red Horse Center has applied for a banner to be placed under the Saugatuck palette sign from January 26 through February 18, the banner is allowed for no more than a 14-day period. See attached graphic for banner design. 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: Motion to approve the right of way application from The Red Horse Center advertising the Saugatuck Second Line, for the time frame from February 4 - February 18, 2026.

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Right of Way Sign Application APPLICANTS INFORMATION

Name

RedHo rse Cen ter

E-Mail

fred@redhorse.red

City F ennville Signature

APPLICATION NUMBER

State

Address/ PO Box _6_18_1_1_2 2_n_d_Av_ e________

_M_I _ __Zip

49408

Phone

616. 2 8 3.6634

Date 111512 6

SIGN DESCRIPTION (ATTACH MORE SHEETS IF NECESSARY)

Type: Number of Yard Signs

--------- Number of Banners

Dates to be displayed _Ja_n_ 2 _6 _to_F_e_b_18__________________________

Further Comments: This sign is promoting the Saugatuck Second Line - Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, a fundraising event by local nonprofit, Red Horse Center for Collaborative Leadership. Participants are invited to celebrate Mardi Gras, stopping at 6 different participating establishments on Fat Tuesday , February 17th. Artwork is in collaboration with Saugatuck Douglas CVB and follows. PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

Pursuant to Section 150.30, please attach the following supporting documents when applying for sign approval Y N NA 14' X 12' Dimensions and type of each proposed sign IZI □ □ �-----�I Traditional Pallette sign Map showing the location of each sign IZl □ □ location Explanation of how each sign will be attached and secured DPW coordinated with CVB Pursuant to Section 150.30(H), please to the following questions: IZl

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□ IZI □

Will the signs create a traffic vision obstruction?

Will the signs create a pedestrian traffic obstruction?

Are the signs compatible with the surroundings and is not uniquely out of character for the community? and Do the signs create a situation which could be detrimental to health, safety, or welfare?

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