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E, x a k r j f y Meet Your NewSign Ordinance Due to growing confusion over acceptable sign permit — for up to 90 days per calendar year. usage in Hugo and an increase in the number "These don't have to be consecutive days, but of requested variances, the City Council has can be spread throughout the year," states Si- adopted a newly updated sign ordinance. Ac- mone. cording to Associate Planner Rachel Simone, the new ordinance is designed to be more"busi- pylon Signs ness-friendly" and will ultimately be beneficial to residents as well. Defined as signs held up with either a single pole or a pole on each side,pylon signs now require a Conditional Use Permit. "The new ordinance The new sign ordinance involves changes in only allows for monument signs,"says Simone, four major areas: "where the base is as wide as the sign." Wall Signs New Development Sites The old ordinance allowed only one wall sign For a more consistent look, the new ordinance to be attached to a building and required it to requires development sign criteria be established be at the main entrance. "Wall signs are now for any new commercial or industrial develop- allowed on any portion of the building that is ment in the City. There will be"a unity with all visible from a public street,"explains Hugo As- business signs on multi-tenant buildings,"notes sociate Planner Rachel Simone. "All four sides Simone. Development sign criteria will allow of a building could now have a wall sign." for flexibility within the sign ordinance. Temporary Signs For more information or clarification on thL Typically in place for special,short-term events, new ordinance,please contact Hugo City Hall temporary signs can now be posted — with a at 651-762-6300.