Sentences with phrase «sign ordinance»

Mongielo was initially convicted of sign ordinance violations by a judge, but another judge overturned -LSB-...]

For example, in a landmark case in 1999, the Sandhills Association of REALTORS ® (along with other plaintiffs) challenged the constitutionality of a local sign ordinance in the village of Pinehurst, N.C. on the grounds that it interfered with their First Amendment speech rights.

A few days ago, we reported on the convoluted situation in the case of David Mongielo, who risks going to jail for allegedly violating a town sign ordinance with a sign that changed messages too frequently.

Post yard signs at least five days before the event (if your local sign ordinance allows it).

We have been following the case of Lockport, New York business owner David Mongielo for over a year now, who faces a possible jail sentence allegedly for violating a town sign ordinance with a sign whose message changed too frequently.

The Mayor signed the ordinance into law February 26, 2008.

The Mayor signed this ordinance on February 26, 2008, making Los Angeles the national leader in efforts to humanely decrease the number of pets abandoned and euthanized each year.

As of late August, the Mayor was saying he would sign the ordinance into law.

Mongielo was scheduled to report to jail Wednesday afternoon to begin serving a 10 - day sentence delivered Tuesday for allegedly breaking a term of the conditional discharge of a previous non-jury conviction for an alleged sign ordinance violation.

Keep Atlanta Beautiful has notified sponsor Flux Projects that the installation violates a city sign ordinance and that it faces fines if the signs aren't removed.

In Charlotte, N.C., penalties for sign ordinance violations begin at $ 100 per sign.

Mayor Dianne Feinstein of San Francisco signed an ordinance last month that requires many of the city's office developers either to provide child - care facilities in their new or renovated buildings or to pay into a citywide child - care fund.

This lawsuit was filed to challenge the town's unconstitutional sign ordinance and its selective enforcement that placed a near - blanket prohibition on signs in residential and agricultural districts, preventing residents from placing signs with political, religious, or personal messages on their own property.

«Genie Birch's commentary about sign ordinances resonates with issues we've encountered in the Chicago area («Stand Up for Your Signs,» June 2010).

Government Affairs Directors» participation in the Institute could be the key to winning a local transfer tax campaign, defeating an onerous sign ordinance, meeting an RPAC goal, or even boosting an associations Call for Action rate.

If you think your local laws are too restrictive and want to seek change, the best place to start is with your local REALTOR ® association's government affairs staff, who can work with your municipality to make sure sign ordinances and other regulations are fair for you and your clients.

The large award is expected to deter other local jurisdictions from enacting similar restrictive For Sale sign ordinances, according to NAR analysts.

Stringent sign ordinances and onerous fees can hamper your ability to do business.

Consider becoming more involved in your local association's government affairs committee to encourage sign ordinances and other legislation that benefit your clients, your business, and your neighbors.

My communications staff put together a slick presentation about how we were able to turn the tide on an egregious sign ordinance and achieve a huge win for our members by working the well - oiled system that the REALTORS ® have created over the years.

You're too busy selling houses to worry about transfer taxes, sales taxes on your commissions, restrictive sign ordinances, and other regulatory changes.

We have an update to the David Mongielo jail sentence for an alleged sign ordinance violation.

We have an update in the ongoing cases of David Mongielo, who is fighting a local sign ordinance that criminalizes and provides jail time for having a sign that changes too frequently to suit town officials» whims.

Many cities and suburbs have sign ordinances that restrict the size, location and sometimes the lighting and type of sign used.

And Mayor Daley, who declined to take a position on the issue Tuesday, said Wednesday he would sign the ordinance.

Meanwhile, Supervisor Phillips told the Rockland County Times that Louie was not following the sign ordinances in town, inappropriately placing signs where they are forbidden, such as on library property.

Bettie Weiss (BW) responded that the sign ordinance as written now has little flexibility but it could be amended by Council.

Mongielo was initially convicted of a sign ordinance violation in 2010 for allegedly having a sign that changes -LSB-...]

The Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS ® continues working with local governments on their sign ordinances.

We encourage REALTORS ® to work with local government to assist them in determining a sign ordinance program, which will allow REALTORS ® to market their client's properties.

• Sign Ordinances We believe that REALTORS ® have the right to advertise properties on the open market through the use of solicitation generally and real estate «For Sale» signs specifically.

NVAR urges local government to recognize the importance of on - site and directional signs in the marketing of properties for sale or rent as they discuss amendments to sign ordinances.

Continued violations of the illegal sign laws, as well as the recent US Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Town of Gilbert, which requires all sign ordinances to remain «content - neutral» as applied to commercial and noncommercial signs, have forced sign issues into the spotlight in recent months.

Take photos that illustrate the burdens created by your sign ordinance — if signs are allowed only on private property, show the difficulties posed by condominium buildings that are surrounded by public property.

For example, I can't place signs between the sidewalk and the curb, which would be considered «blocking the public way» and would violate the city's sign ordinance.

Even with the safety and aesthetic restrictions I must contend with in Chicago, I consider myself fortunate to live in a city where the sign ordinance generally doesn't hamper my ability to do business.

Recently, we had only 500 out of 8,200 primary members respond to our sign ordinance call to action.

I am a true believer in getting out of the office and engaging with those who may be able to help us the next time we're fighting a sign ordinance or advocating for infrastructure improvements.