The intent of this program is to allow community-wide promotion of certain cultural, educational and entertainment events and celebrations that benefit the city without furthering a specific commercial enterprise. This promotion consists of a larger banner across the floodgates on Main Street. The following provisions are set forth for this program.
(A) Any group or promoter wishing to promote an event using the banner program must obtain permission of the Zoning Administrator prior to scheduling the banner display.
(B) All scheduling shall be accomplished through the office of the Zoning Administrator. Scheduling priority shall be established by the order in which the approved requests are received. Scheduling shall not commence prior to one year before the requested dates.
(C) Banner displays, other than for a customary national, local or religious holiday, shall be limited to not more than 15 days prior to the commencement of the event, and shall be allowed through the event. Banner displays for a national, local or religious holiday shall be limited to not more than 30 days prior to the holiday, and shall be allowed through the holiday. Banners must be removed within 48 hours of the close of the event, or in the case of a holiday, must be removed prior to the expiration of the scheduled banner display period.
(D) Banner material, construction, size, colors, design and method of attachment to the supports are all subject to Zoning Administrator approval and standard city policy.
(E) Only one event shall be scheduled for banner displays per display interval, unless two promoters or groups file a written agreement with the Zoning Administrator, in which case the two events may share a single banner. In no case shall more than two events be promoted at one time.
(F) All event promoters, or a designee thereof, shall sign an indemnification agreement, holding the city harmless for any damage or injury caused through the process of hanging or removing the banners, and the city shall not be held liable for any damage caused by the banners while being displayed.
(Ord. O-05-04, passed 4-11-05; Am. Ord. O-10-08, passed 3-22-10)