[MassHistPres] Temporary Signs in Local Historic District

[Burks, Sarah]

Hi Gretchen,

The Cambridge Historical Commission adopted a policy exempting temporary signs for charitable events (I would consider a farmer's market to probably fit that category since the town or a non-profit is usually the organizer of it) of below a certain size (15 sf) and duration (up to one week) back in 1967.  It has worked well in the Old Cambridge Historic District.  When people want signs for a longer period or of a larger size, they just apply for a certificate.

Sarah


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From: masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu [mailto:masshistpres-bounces at cs.umb.edu] On Behalf Of Gretchen Schuler
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 7:59 PM
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Subject: [MassHistPres] Temporary Signs in Local Historic District

There has been some concern about temporary signs placed in the historic district - the one in question now is a once-a-week sign for a local Farmers' Market and in place for 24 hours each week (3 months in summer and 3 in winter).  Within the District only one sign is placed on the town green.   The Board of Selectmen has granted permission to place these small temporary signs in various places around town for the 24 hour-period weekly.

The question is:  how should the HDC handle this?  Some have questioned  (a) process - should they apply for a Certificate and (b) decision - whether such signs should be allowed at all in an HD.

Can any of HDC members advise about how you have or would handle this - Do you have a temporary sign policy? Would you allow or not?

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Gretchen Schuler
Wayland Historic District Commission



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