Interim City Manager Amber Blake signed into order the temporary relaxation of regulations governing signage, such as banners, teardrop banners and sandwich boards, to allow local businesses which are lawfully in operation to advertise their services. Local businesses are encouraged to use additional signage to draw customers while continuing to abide by state and local orders governing business operations and social distancing practices.
In recognition of the difficult business environment created by the coronavirus pandemic and orders related to business operations, the city is waiving the requirement to register temporary signs and is allowing two additional temporary signs per business. Temporary signage may be displayed while the city’s Emergency Declaration is in force even if it exceeds the typical two-week limit.
Businesses located in commercial and mixed-use zone districts may display a total of three banners, teardrop banners or sandwich boards totaling 96 square feet. Each banner should still be no larger than the 32-square-foot maximum, and teardrop banners cannot be taller than 10.5 feet. Signage must be located on private property and not in the public right-of-way. Signage cannot restrict visibility, be a trip hazard, impact traffic safety or cause any other type of public safety hazard.
For more information, call 385-4850 or email plansrvcs@durangogov.org
