Repo Man said:Here is the hypothetical situation ;-) :
A place that sells burgers and frozen custard wants a bunch of cow sculptures (like 20 or so) lined up. I think that it should be regulated as a sign because it is drawing attention to the business. Most of their products come from cows either as custard or meat. I think it goes beyond being a work of art and leans more towards an attention getting device. If this is approved, what will stop McDonalds across the street from putting up a bunch of Burger "sculptures"
If it is an object or figure that could be put on any property without conveying a message as to the product or service provided at that faciltiy it is landscaping or art.
SW MI Planner said:In this situation it would be hard - one cow statue might be fine, but 20 of them???? I just noticed that this is from the beginning of July. Did anything end up happening on this? Let us know how this works out.
boiker said:I'm in discussion with a furniture store that feels that a chair sculpture is not a sign becuase it doesn't say anything. I told them because they are a furniture busienss, the chair is illustrating what products they sell, therefore, a sign.
I'll let you know what the final decision is.
Cardinal said:How would you treat a sculpture in front of an art gallery?
boiker said:I'm in discussion with a furniture store that feels that a chair sculpture is not a sign becuase it doesn't say anything. I told them because they are a furniture busienss, the chair is illustrating what products they sell, therefore, a sign.
I'll let you know what the final decision is.
michaelskis said:Furniture Row (can I use names???)
Cardinal said:In line with the furniture question, is this art or advertising?
http://www.cincinnati.com/travel/stories/img/051699_slugger_150x238.jpg
Anything inflatable, colored purple and standing 30 feet tall next to a roadway in front of a car dealership is intended to draw attention to the car dealership. Yep, it's a sign in that context. The same 30 ft tall purple dinosaur in your back yard would probably not be.michaelskis said:In anyone in the K-zoo area gets a chance, last night I was on Stadium Drive, and two opposing car dealerships (one on each side) have to massive (25+ feet) inflatable figures facing each other. One is Godzilla, the other is a Texan Gun Fighter.
Is this signage since the context is obviously not indicating that they sell guns, lizards, hats, or anything other than cars?