To provide an update on the status of Highland's new sign ordinance, it was passed last night (November 4th) at the Township Board Special Meeting. It is expected tol go in effect November 18th. Here’s a link to the revised ordinance:
The Township Officials did make a few adjustments to what was originally proposed including eliminating the tighter limits on interior window signs (it will remain at 75% coverage allowed) and increasing the number of times per year that businesses will be allowed to have Special Event Temporary Signs from 3 to 6 times per year per property. Businesses will need to apply for a permit each time these are done and they cannot be placed within 15 feet of the driving portion of the road. (See pg 14-9 &10). They’re also allowing businesses to place a temporary sign just outside their door each day and bring it in at night (these were illegal in the old ordinance).
After much discussion about vehicles with advertising on them, they assured HBA Staff that this ordinance would not be used to harass businesses who have vehicles that are used regularly in the course of their business that are parked in their own parking lots. We wish they had put more specific wording into place about what exactly that means. If area businesses will help to keep HBA staff informed of how these rules are being enforced, we will continue to interact with the township staff and officials to pursue policies that are as business friendly as possible.
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