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Resolution 21-39

The City of Monticello, Iowa

IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA

RESOLUTION #2021-39

Approving the temporary use of yard signs for Theisen’s Lawn and Garden Center

WHEREAS,  Theisen’s Lawn and Garden Center located at 120 North Sycamore Street has placed temporary yard signs for their Lawn and Garden Center in 2019 with Council approval, and

WHEREAS,  A request has been received to allow placement of temporary yard style advertisement signs for Theisen’s annual opening of the Lawn and Garden Center, and

WHEREAS, City Code 180.19 allows temporary signs and reads as follows:

180.19 Temporary Signs

Signs in this section shall be permitted in all districts.  Each temporary sign event shall last for a period of not more than seven days and shall not exceed four occurrences in a twelve-month period for any one business without prior City Council approval. Temporary signs shall be no larger than 36 square feet in area.  The minimum sign setback of temporary signs shall be five feet from property line.

And,

WHEREAS,  To be compliant they need Council approval to place the signs, and

WHEREAS,  The Council finds that Theisen’s Lawn and Garden Center should be allowed to place temporary yard signs for their Lawn and Garden Center with the following stipulations:

  1. Signs will be allowed on private property.
  2. Signs will be allowed for a period of 28 days.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby to approve Temporary Signage for Theisen’s Lawn and Garden Center, with the stipulations stated above.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto.  Done this 15th day of March, 2021.

Brian Wolken, Mayor

Attest:

Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk