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Really doesn’t matter as long as they are enforced equally
DAVID DEWITT says - Posted: June 29, 2011
AND JUST WHY DO WE HAVE TO HAVE RULES FOR EVERYTHING IN THE TAHOE BASIN YOU NEED TO HAVE A RULE BOOK TO LIVE HERE. HOW ABOUT A LITTLE COMMON SENSE WE JUST DO NOT BUY FROM SHOPS WITH BAD SIGNS?
I agree with both of the above – at least, if neon was invented in Las Vegas, it can stay in Las Vegas. . . isn’t taste an issue here?
Careaboutthecommunity says - Posted: June 29, 2011
I agree with the above as well. Let business owners show some individuality and creativity, it’s not going to hurt anything, or anybody.
Sharon Kerrigan says - Posted: June 29, 2011
It would be wonderful if the City would allow for people to apply for an exemption to the Sign Ordinance for a special event. The applicant could indicate very specifically what they planned to do and display, and there could be a time frame approved when the exeption would be allowed.
Garry Bowen says - Posted: June 29, 2011
Sharon:
I may stand to be corrected, but I believe that is already the case with “banners”, such as the ones draped between the Casinos prior to upcoming events, and put up between the trees at the old Chamber building by the campground.
30yrlocal says - Posted: June 30, 2011
I grew up in Fremont, CA and they had a strict sign policy written in the 70s. They didn’t want tall signs, the ones that are bigger than the one story store so they made a max height…people were furious and complained, but the city council held their ground…now when you look at the town t is still that way, and wonderful. McDonalds had to reinvent the size of their arch to fit Fremont’s standards 40 years ago.
We need to have a fair and consistent sign policy. We need to enforce it for all. Here are some thoughts:
* No outside signs higher than the building itself with a max height of 10 ft.
* Temporary signs okay for two weeks (to advertise events and specials. But the max is 2 weeks, then the signs come down.
* Each strip “mall” can have one sign with all store posted. The post and sign cannot be higher than 10 ft. If a new business comes in they must be allowed to add to this one sign. It is up to property owners to have a sign where this could happen.
* Neon signs in windows okay (bar signs, open/close, etc) as long as they don’t take up more than 1/4 of the window they are placed.
Just food for thought. TRPA should set guidelines and the city has the control. They need to make decisions on signs no later than 14 days after a permit is submitted. 2 week temporary signs don’t need a permit unless it goes over the street or blocks access to anything.
Careaboutthecommunity says - Posted: June 30, 2011
30yrlocal, the only part I would really disagree with is TRPA approval of signs. This is stepping over the line, and has nothing to do with lake clarity. They are already a mostly redundant agency with water controls, it makes no sense for them to dictate the decor of our town.
Skibum says - Posted: June 30, 2011
30 Year, I also grew up in Fremont and I remember when that happened, of course the town was just getting started and had all the growing pains that we can’t seem to get over. Everyone should show up at the next sign meeting as most of your concerns, questions and solutions were addressed at the last one. Place was packed.
30yrlocal says - Posted: June 30, 2011
Ski….what high school did you go to?
Skibum says - Posted: June 30, 2011
I got “paroled” in 74 from Kennedy
30yrlocal says - Posted: June 30, 2011
MSJ….in 75. Did you know the Sullivan brothers at Kennedy…David was my year, Mark was your year?
Skibum says - Posted: June 30, 2011
Mark was one year earlier and he got paralized in his senior year, he and I, wrestled for JFK and I was on the swim team also. There are quite a few Fremont and JFK alumni up here.
Really doesn’t matter as long as they are enforced equally
AND JUST WHY DO WE HAVE TO HAVE RULES FOR EVERYTHING IN THE TAHOE BASIN YOU NEED TO HAVE A RULE BOOK TO LIVE HERE. HOW ABOUT A LITTLE COMMON SENSE WE JUST DO NOT BUY FROM SHOPS WITH BAD SIGNS?
I agree with both of the above – at least, if neon was invented in Las Vegas, it can stay in Las Vegas. . . isn’t taste an issue here?
I agree with the above as well. Let business owners show some individuality and creativity, it’s not going to hurt anything, or anybody.
It would be wonderful if the City would allow for people to apply for an exemption to the Sign Ordinance for a special event. The applicant could indicate very specifically what they planned to do and display, and there could be a time frame approved when the exeption would be allowed.
Sharon:
I may stand to be corrected, but I believe that is already the case with “banners”, such as the ones draped between the Casinos prior to upcoming events, and put up between the trees at the old Chamber building by the campground.
I grew up in Fremont, CA and they had a strict sign policy written in the 70s. They didn’t want tall signs, the ones that are bigger than the one story store so they made a max height…people were furious and complained, but the city council held their ground…now when you look at the town t is still that way, and wonderful. McDonalds had to reinvent the size of their arch to fit Fremont’s standards 40 years ago.
We need to have a fair and consistent sign policy. We need to enforce it for all. Here are some thoughts:
* No outside signs higher than the building itself with a max height of 10 ft.
* Temporary signs okay for two weeks (to advertise events and specials. But the max is 2 weeks, then the signs come down.
* Each strip “mall” can have one sign with all store posted. The post and sign cannot be higher than 10 ft. If a new business comes in they must be allowed to add to this one sign. It is up to property owners to have a sign where this could happen.
* Neon signs in windows okay (bar signs, open/close, etc) as long as they don’t take up more than 1/4 of the window they are placed.
Just food for thought. TRPA should set guidelines and the city has the control. They need to make decisions on signs no later than 14 days after a permit is submitted. 2 week temporary signs don’t need a permit unless it goes over the street or blocks access to anything.
30yrlocal, the only part I would really disagree with is TRPA approval of signs. This is stepping over the line, and has nothing to do with lake clarity. They are already a mostly redundant agency with water controls, it makes no sense for them to dictate the decor of our town.
30 Year, I also grew up in Fremont and I remember when that happened, of course the town was just getting started and had all the growing pains that we can’t seem to get over. Everyone should show up at the next sign meeting as most of your concerns, questions and solutions were addressed at the last one. Place was packed.
Ski….what high school did you go to?
I got “paroled” in 74 from Kennedy
MSJ….in 75. Did you know the Sullivan brothers at Kennedy…David was my year, Mark was your year?
Mark was one year earlier and he got paralized in his senior year, he and I, wrestled for JFK and I was on the swim team also. There are quite a few Fremont and JFK alumni up here.