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Public Recognition Sign Ordinance
Any marker, monument, sign or notice placed or removed in the Town of Gate City on public property or upon any public road, street or highway shall not be placed/removed until the following criteria have been completed:
- Signage must record the historical facts and/or dates of a statewide politically elected office or higher politically elected office.
- Sign language and/or construction must comply with the regulations of the Code of Virginia and be in conformity with any applicable zoning regulations.
- Twenty-five (25) signatures consisting of adult citizens/residents of the Town of Gate City must be presented to the Town Council to show support for the sign placement/removal.
- A public hearing shall be held before final approval is given by the Town Council.
- A final vote of approval must be held by the Town Council.
This ordinance is specifically targeted toward recognition of a person on municipal signs.
More complete regulation concerning signage is found in the Zoning Ordinance.
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