[OMS_MANAGERS] business sign removal for closed businesses

[David Snider]

Hi Emma --

We used to have an issue with this here as well, but we recently focused on
fixing the problem and Sandy is now completely free of these signs.  We
simply had our Planning Department send a letter to the building owners
stating that there were signs for businesses on their buildings that had
moved or no longer existed (some of them were 5+ years old!), and that this
was prohibited by our municipal code (signs are to be removed within 90
days of a business closing its doors).  We told them they had 30 days to
take the signs down or we would send our Public Works crew out to remove
the signs and lien their property for the cost of the removal.

A couple of property owners called in with questions, but none of them
actively challenged the letter and we received universal compliance -- we
didn't have to lien a single property.  In most cases, the building owners
just simply assumed that the business would take the signage when they
moved out and forgot to follow up.  A couple of building owners I spoke to
were actually a little embarrassed that they didn't notice.  :)

If the City of Dallas Planning Department is willing to do this for you, I
have a feeling that you may get close to the same level of compliance.  I
have attached a copy of the form letter we sent out.  Give me a call if you
have questions...  (503-489-2159)

* -- David C. Snider*
*Economic Development Manager*
*City of Sandy*
*39250 Pioneer Boulevard*
*Sandy, OR  97055*
*(503) 489-2159*
*dsnider at ci.sandy.or.us <dsnider at ci.sandy.or.us>*


On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 8:27 PM, Jonathan Stone <jon at downtownoregoncity.org>
wrote:

> Given the tendency for Oregon sign codes to move towards content
> neutrality it might be a hard sell. That being said there could be
> opportunity for code enforcement related to condition and upkeep.
>
> On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 2:24 PM, STUART Sheri * OPRD <
> Sheri.Stuart at oregon.gov> wrote:
>
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>> Any thoughts for Emma? See message below….Sheri
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Emma Guida [mailto:emmagdda at gmail.com]
>> Dallas Downtown Association
>>
>>
>>
>> I just had a quick question that I hope you could offer some guidance on.
>> Dallas' downtown has a significant number of signs from old businesses that
>> the previous owners have not yet taken down. I have spoken with Brian
>> Dalton, the mayor, and someone from the city about it, and they say that
>> the business owners have been asked to take the signs down multiple times
>> in some cases, but have not yet. I was wondering if you had any advice on
>> how best to go about this, or if the only way is to for the city to take
>> more punitive measures. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks so much.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Emma
>>
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