HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 07-27 Sign ordinance approved THE REVIEW Sign ordinance approved
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by Anne Skinner Kraig Lofquist of Naegele Sign Com-
pany commended the city on the am-
After months of work, disagreement mended ordinance."I think they did an
and frustration,the City of Maplewood outstanding job.It is fair and equitable
and the North St.Paul-Maplewood Area for the businesses,the sign companies
Chamber of Commerce reached common and the people in Maplewood."
ground July 14.The council adopted the
city's sign ordinance by a 4-1 vote,with Hochradel was in basic agreement with
Councilman John Greavu dissenting. Lofquist and added, "It is a good or-
The council made several last minute dinance." The chamber had asked a
language clarifications in deference to the shopping center be defined as 10 stores or
chamber. The business organization's more,rather than two stores as proposed.
sign ordinance chairman Luther The council changed the definition to five
Hochradel said,"We say some areas that stores or more.
could create potential problems in the Hochradel said the chamber "really
future,that could end up by coming to the thought that 10 stores was reasonable."
Community Design Review Board and He added,all in all, the chamber was
council." satisfied with the ordinance.