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PAGE 4 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 MONDAY MARCH 13, 2017 PAGE 23
Portable Signage Bylaw
back on council table
by Adrienne Tait the sign. In his email Sorensen
said, “If a sign is vandalized it is
During the first meeting unreasonable to immediately
following the summer council remove the sign and charge the
schedule, Edson town council held landowner.”
a public hearing regarding Councillor Jim Gomuwka asked
proposed bylaw 2204 which if the length of time a sign was
would amend the portable signage present in a single location alters
bylaw. the status from temporary/portable
The proposed bylaw expands the to permanent.
definition of portable signs to CAO Mike Derricott said that
include signs mounted on a frame the main determinant of whether
or trailer that may include or not a sign is considered
interchangeable copy, bench portable is its mobility and the
advertising, and signs over .55m 2 nature of the sign itself.
attached to a lamp post, power Councillor Bevan said that if a
pole or secondary structure. sign has been in one place for
The new bylaw includes a three or four years he no longer
provision that would allow the considers it a temporary sign and
town to remove a portable or asked if the town could require it
inflatable sign due to valid be anchored and its status changed
complaint, unsightliness, to permanent.
hazardous condition, or lack of Director of planning Ann
weed control. Dechambeau said that the land use
The bylaw also includes bylaw speaks to permanent
permitting and placement signage quite clearly and the signs
requirements. that use interchangeable copy and
Business owner Troy Sorensen are mobile was where the town
submitted a written response to needed clarity.
the proposed changes and was CAO Derricott said for signs that
present at the public hearing. are considered portable but have
Sorensen commended council on been in one location for too long
the improvements made to the the town would have the option of
bylaw and said, “The bylaw has a not renewing the permit.
lot of merit and has some great Mayor Greg Pasychny declared Business owner Troy Sorensen attended the public hearing
points. It is a great improvement.” a conflict of interest prior to the regarding the portable signage bylaw on September 6. photo
He also raised some concerns and start of the public hearing, and Adrienne Tait
requested clarification on permit removed himself from chambers,
renewal, possible impact on the but submitted a written response Photo Copies
bench advertising request for to the town regarding the
proposal process, and sign proposed changes. Mr. Sorensen 2017
B&W and Colour
illumination guidelines. said he agreed with Pasychny's SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Sorensen said he agreed the submission that a licensing
town should have the right to program be considered whereby a B&W and Colour
remove poorly maintained and business owner with multiple October 16 Issue
problem signs as well as the right signs may be eligible to obtain a
to charge-back to the landowner license for all rather than Colour
for those signs. He suggested purchasing a permit for each This year promote your small business in our
council consider a three business individual sign. “A licencing 2017 Small Business Week Section in the
day notification period to allow program would meet many of the October 16 issue.
owners the opportunity to remove same objectives,” said Sorensen. as low as
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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 MONDAY MARCH 13, 2017 PAGE 23
Portable Signage Bylaw
back on council table
by Adrienne Tait the sign. In his email Sorensen
said, “If a sign is vandalized it is
During the first meeting unreasonable to immediately
following the summer council remove the sign and charge the
schedule, Edson town council held landowner.”
a public hearing regarding Councillor Jim Gomuwka asked
proposed bylaw 2204 which if the length of time a sign was
would amend the portable signage present in a single location alters
bylaw. the status from temporary/portable
The proposed bylaw expands the to permanent.
definition of portable signs to CAO Mike Derricott said that
include signs mounted on a frame the main determinant of whether
or trailer that may include or not a sign is considered
interchangeable copy, bench portable is its mobility and the
advertising, and signs over .55m 2 nature of the sign itself.
attached to a lamp post, power Councillor Bevan said that if a
pole or secondary structure. sign has been in one place for
The new bylaw includes a three or four years he no longer
provision that would allow the considers it a temporary sign and
town to remove a portable or asked if the town could require it
inflatable sign due to valid be anchored and its status changed
complaint, unsightliness, to permanent.
hazardous condition, or lack of Director of planning Ann
weed control. Dechambeau said that the land use
The bylaw also includes bylaw speaks to permanent
permitting and placement signage quite clearly and the signs
requirements. that use interchangeable copy and
Business owner Troy Sorensen are mobile was where the town
submitted a written response to needed clarity.
the proposed changes and was CAO Derricott said for signs that
present at the public hearing. are considered portable but have
Sorensen commended council on been in one location for too long
the improvements made to the the town would have the option of
bylaw and said, “The bylaw has a not renewing the permit.
lot of merit and has some great Mayor Greg Pasychny declared Business owner Troy Sorensen attended the public hearing
points. It is a great improvement.” a conflict of interest prior to the regarding the portable signage bylaw on September 6. photo
He also raised some concerns and start of the public hearing, and Adrienne Tait
requested clarification on permit removed himself from chambers,
renewal, possible impact on the but submitted a written response Photo Copies
bench advertising request for to the town regarding the
proposal process, and sign proposed changes. Mr. Sorensen 2017
B&W and Colour
illumination guidelines. said he agreed with Pasychny's SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Sorensen said he agreed the submission that a licensing
town should have the right to program be considered whereby a B&W and Colour
remove poorly maintained and business owner with multiple October 16 Issue
problem signs as well as the right signs may be eligible to obtain a
to charge-back to the landowner license for all rather than Colour
for those signs. He suggested purchasing a permit for each This year promote your small business in our
council consider a three business individual sign. “A licencing 2017 Small Business Week Section in the
day notification period to allow program would meet many of the October 16 issue.
owners the opportunity to remove same objectives,” said Sorensen. as low as
Make this your chance to let everyone know
49 cents....
who you are and what your business is about!
ask for details!
At
Deadlines:
Ad and a story - Tuesday, October 3 The Weekly Anchor
Ads only - October 10
Contact Sue-Ann at 780-723-5787 5040 3 Ave., Edson
or email anchorwk@telusplanet.net
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER, AWARD WINNING LOCAL NEWSPAPER
EDSON’S INDEPENDENT
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The W
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The Weeklyeeklyeekly
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 26 YEARS
SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 26 YEARS
The Boys and Girls Club Leaders Samantha Parnall and Drake Dennison took SERVING EDSON & YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FOR 26 YEARS
a field trip to the Kinsmen Spray Park recently with Bretton Laboucane, Baya Phone: 780-723-5787 Fax: 780-723-5725
Martin, Lara Schuetz, Shyanne Fletcher, and Tristen Kuefler. photo Miranda Email: anchorwk@telusplanet.net
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