PUBLIC NOTICE
Please take notice that on March 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City County Building, Wheeling, West Virginia, the Planning Commission will be conducting a public hearing to consider the following two text amendments to the zoning ordinance: (1) Section 1359.02 “Applicability”, by prohibiting the placement of all signs in the right of way, with the exception of sidewalk signs in the commercial and industrial zoning districts, (2) adding the following sign type to §1359.07 Signs Not Subject To Permit Under This Ordinance; “(i) Sidewalk Sign: a business located in a commercial or industrial zoning district is permitted to have one sidewalk sign directly in front of their establishment. The sign shall be no larger than 30″ x 36″. The sign shall be placed in a manner that allows a 4′ travel path for clear passage. The sign shall only be displayed during business hours. The city shall not be held responsible or liable for any claims resulting from the placement of the sign in the sidewalk.”
For a detailed description of the proposed amendments or any other additional information, please contact the Department of Economic and Community Development at:
(304) 234-3701 or
www.wheelingwv.gov/
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If you would like to express your opinion on this matter, you are invited to attend the public hearing.
Int. Feb. 15, 2020