Right of Way Signage (Pallet Sign Banner) Request, Saugatuck Film Festival

City Council Agenda Item Report FROM:

Jamie Wolters

MEETING DATE:

August 24, 2026

SUBJECT:

Right of Way Signage Request

DESCRIPTION: The Saugatuck Film Festival has requested approval to place signage within the public right-of-way on the Saugatuck Palette sign during the following dates: September 20 - October 3 for a special event being held at the Woman's Club and and The American Legion. The Saugatuck Film Festival is included in the updated palette sign policy. The yard signs are approved administratively by the Zoning Director. The City may use the Palette Sign to display governmental messages that are consistent with and reflect the City’s character and values, as determined by the City Council. In recognition of the value of providing notice to the public of upcoming and ongoing events, the Palette Sign may be used by organizers or sponsors of events to display 14’ x 4’ banners in connection with special events. This request has been referred to City Council for consideration and decision of the right-of-way permit as the approving body for use of City-controlled property. In evaluating whether to authorize the proposed installation, the following criteria in Section L(5) apply: a. Risk of harm: The potential for the installation to encroach into vehicular or pedestrian areas, or to break, malfunction, or otherwise create hazards; b. Compatibility and aesthetics: Whether the installation is compatible with the surrounding area and provides an aesthetic benefit to the community; c. Removal: The ease and cost of removal of the installation; d. Size: The proposed dimensions, including height and width; e. Materials: The materials used in the installation; and f. Staff review: Review, comments, and recommendations from City staff.

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 banner application from the Saugatuck Film Festival for the dates of September 20 - Oct 3.

8/20/26

1 14x4 banner for pallet sign, prior year example included, 8 yard signs 18x 24, prior year example included