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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 10 23 Consent 401 Waiving Fees For Temporary Political Signs COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 401 Consent October 23.2006 Regular Meeting Authorization Dept. REQUEST: The City Manager requests the City Commission ratify waiving of fees for temporary political signs which need to be permitted for the upcoming Election. PURPOSE: The purpose for this Agenda Item is to confirm waiving fees for temporary political signs for the November 7,2006 Municipal Election. CONSIDERATIONS: 1. Similar to other cities, the City is experiencing an onslaught of temporary political sign po stings as the November general election is approaching. 2. The City has, in recent years, waived permit fees for political signs. 3. However, there is still a permit requirement for large political signs in order to confirm compliance with building code requirements, including wind load. These signs are typically more than 6 square feet in area and require, usually, wooden structural supports. RECOMMENDATION: The Commission is being requested to waive the permit fee requirements for temporary political signs for the November 7, 2006 Municipal Election. COMMISSION ACTION: