Meeting to Deal With Signage Concerns in HartlandMeeting to Deal With Signage Concerns in Hartland

4/11/14 - Business owners and members of the public concerned with signage in Hartland are invited to a public hearing this month to discuss possible changes to the local ordinance. Planning Director Dave Campbell says over the past few years, stakeholders have been approaching the township with concerns about what kinds of signs are not allowed or restricted within the municipality. A special public hearing will be held on April 29th for those who would like to discuss their concerns with township officials, with the plan of covering a few key areas that have been of keen interest to residents. These include the total ban on temporary signs in the township, specifically donor appreciation signs for nonprofits and sandwich boards for businesses in the village area. They will also discuss special allowances for agritourism businesses like cider mills, which are a significant part of local tourism and culture. Modest signs for home-based businesses, which are currently banned, will also be considered. Campbell tells WHMI the conversation will not be limited to these topics, and all stakeholders are invited to share their concerns on any portion of the signage ordinance. The goal of the meeting is to create suggestions that will be reviewed by the planning commission for possible recommendation to the township board in late summer. Those who cannot attend the April 29th meeting are invited to share their opinions through an online survey put out by the township. A link to that survey can be found below. (TD)