Palette Sign and Right of Way Signage, Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club

City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Jamie Wolters, City Clerk

MEETING DATE:

April 27, 2026

SUBJECT:

Temporary Banner Sign

DESCRIPTION: The Saugatuck Douglas Garden Club is requesting the installation of a banner on the palette sign. The banner sign meets the temporary sign ordinance requirements: 154.30 (C) (3) The banner shall be displayed for no more than three 14-day periods between January 1 and December 31 of any year; 154.30 (H) allows the City Council to waive any of the requirements the temporary sign regulations subject to the following:

(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; and (4) The sign does not create a situation which could be detrimental to health, safety, or welfare.

LEGAL REVIEW: None. SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to approve the temporary banner sign on the palette sign starting on July 10th, 2026.