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Request for an extension of a temporary resolution for temporary sign standards
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Whereas, in order to facilitate and promote restoration of economic activity and to assist local businesses impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated business reduction and closures to reopen and resume operation while containing the spread of Covid-19, the City Council, at its June 1, 2020 Special Meeting adopted Resolution 0130-2020 to temporarily relax and suspend enforcement of certain City ordinances and regulations concerning temporary signs; and
Whereas, said resolution continues in effect through the end of this year, and taking into account the ongoing global pandemic and its impact on local businesses, the City Council desires to extend the terms and conditions of said resolution through June 1, 2021.
Resolved, the Rochester Hills City Council determines that effective immediately, and continuing through June 1, 2021 (unless sooner modified or terminated by further City Council resolution), all retail and commercial businesses lawfully in existence in the City will be temporarily allowed to post, with a permit or fees or time limit, temporary signs relating to hours of operation, pick-up and delivery services and specials in accordance with requirements, criteria, limits, standards, and conditions to be established by the City Administration, and further subject to the following:
1. Any signs required by Federal, State or County public health agencies will not count toward the permitted temporary sign area;
2. Temporary signs may not be placed in the public rights-of-way or obstructing pedestrian and bicycle paths and sidewalks;
3. Temporary signs must meet any applicable corner clearance requirements and must not impede clear and unobstructed ingress and egress to all required entrances/exits.
Be It Further Resolved, that no permit shall be required and fees are waived for temporary signs that meet the requirements of this resolution and any...
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