Resolution No 20-2023 - Adopting Policy for Community Wayfinding Signs

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Page 1 of 3 c. The City Traffic Engineer shall evaluate the existing wayfinding signage near the requesting entity location to inform the number of wayfinding signs. Generally, the maximum number of community wayfinding signs for a local attraction shall be based on the entity’s annual attendance, in accordance with the following schedule: Annual Attendance Number of Signs 10,000 to 150,000 Up to 12 150,000 and above Discretion of the Traffic Engineer d. The number of signs will be dependent on the location of the attraction, and its proximity to major roadways. e. In the event that multiple entities request signage in close proximity, each case will be evaluated to determine the appropriate sign configuration. f. The wayfinding sign designs shall be in compliance with the current edition of the Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The inclusion of logos or pictographs will evaluated on a case by case basis. g. Upon a request by the City Traffic Engineer, the Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, Streets Division of the Department of Public Works, shall plan to make and install the proposed signs. h. Installation and maintenance of community wayfinding signs: i. The Bureau of Traffic & Lighting shall fabricate and perform all required installation, maintenance, removal and replacement of wayfinding signs that are located within the right-of-way. Private entities may not install or remove any signage in the public right-of-way. ii. A wayfinding sign for an activity or site shall not be installed until the applicant has paid the department the initial fee as set under this Resolution. i. Wayfinding Sign Fees: i. The initial service charge, payable once an application is approved, is $400 per sign. This cost covers the fabrication, installation and maintenance of the sign for a period of 4 years. If a change is made by the applicant that necessitates changes to the sign that are beyond standard maintenance, it is the responsibility of that entity to complete a new application and pay for the replacement. ii. Every 4 years, the City shall assess the condition of the wayfinding sign. If it is determined by the City Traffic Engineer that the sign needs to be replaced, or if the owner’s information or logo has changed, the owner will be charged a full replacement fee as determined by the City for the labor and material costs for making and installing the new sign. j. Wayfinding Sign Removal. i. The City shall have the full right to remove a wayfinding sign if the activity or site no longer qualifies for an attraction. Upon removal of the sign, the applicant may request to keep the sign, or it can be recycled if they do not want it. k. The City shall work with entities that currently have wayfinding signs in the public right-of-way to bring their signs up to the new standard established in this policy. The City may offer relief for such costs of bringing signage up to standard.