NEWS
Fulton Considers Repeal of Outdated Sign Law
FULTON - The Fulton Town Board has introduced a local law to repeal an ordinance restricting the display of permanent signs and outdoor advertising.
Adopted in 1979, the ordinance cited the municipality's desire to "preserve the open, rural character of the town" in approving the sign prohibitions, which limited the amount of distance a sign could be from the business it was advertising and outlawed all neon lit signs.
However, in an attempt to reduce the number of unnecessary regulations or potential burden on residents or businesses, the local law was written.
Set for a public hearing and possible adoption at last Monday's town board meeting, the law's discussion had to be postponed due to a failure to advertise the hearing in the town's official newspaper.
The public hearing is expected to be held at the August town board meeting instead.
Adopted in 1979, the ordinance cited the municipality's desire to "preserve the open, rural character of the town" in approving the sign prohibitions, which limited the amount of distance a sign could be from the business it was advertising and outlawed all neon lit signs.
However, in an attempt to reduce the number of unnecessary regulations or potential burden on residents or businesses, the local law was written.
Set for a public hearing and possible adoption at last Monday's town board meeting, the law's discussion had to be postponed due to a failure to advertise the hearing in the town's official newspaper.
The public hearing is expected to be held at the August town board meeting instead.