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What are the zoning allowances for billboards in New Haven? This property company has replaced a lovely mural with an advertisement. https://www.eastrockrealestate.com/ matt@eastrockrealestate.com
(203) 507-2338
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Q. Is the problem blight (trash, etc) outside, or is it a problem with the building (illegal use, housing code violation, etc)?
Α. Outside Blight
Α. Outside Blight
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LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
East Rock Eagle Eye (Registered User)
Augustine (Registered User)
Goatville Neighbor (Registered User)
Κλειστό LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
Staff have reviewed the regulations.
This is considered a "Wall Sign" and is permitted at this location (RM-2 Zone)
https://library.municode.com/ct/new_haven/codes/zoning?nodeId=ZOOR_ARTVIISIRE_S60.3SI
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
LCI Citywide Helper:
Doesn't the code say a Wall Sign is NOT permitted in RM-2 Zone?
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
Paul,
Please re-read the image you posted. You put a circle around "RS-1 / RS-2 "
This is an RM-2 so it is permitted
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Oops. My bad. Do these sections have any relevance?
"notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section, may not exceed one-third the area of the wall (including windows and doors) on which it is located"
"Any sign authorized in this ordinance can contain non-commercial copy in lieu of other copy."
BTW, graffiti artists have already attacked the advertising.
Our New Haven (Registered User)
You can contact the real estate company at the following:
matt@eastrockrealestate.com
(203) 507-2338
35 Elm St.
New Haven, CT. 06511
Please be courteous and respectful!!
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
I asked if either of these Section 60.3. Signs ordinance sections were relevant here:
(b) (5) says "Any sign authorized in this ordinance can contain non-commercial copy in lieu of other copy"
(f) (1) says "On-Premises Signs in Residential Zoning Districts cannot exceed six square feet except for those signs associated with establishments providing goods or services under Section 31 of this ordinance or providing accessory retail goods or services in an RH-2 District, which signs are not to exceed six square feet or ten percent of the area of the ground floor wall surface on which such sign is located, including window and door area, whichever is greater."
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
We don't believe those sections apply given this is a "wall sign".
The graffiti should be removed.
Staff will follow up
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Goatville Neighbor (Registered User)
An anonymous SeeClickFix user (Registered User)
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Reopened LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
Staff will be following up on this graffiti and sign.
Further research revealed a size limit of 6 Sq./ft. for this type of sign under the Zoning Ordinance.
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Goatville Neighbor (Registered User)
If I'm understanding you correctly, you're saying that based the size, the sign is indeed oversized and is not allowed? If that's correct, hallelujah!
But what is the remedy?
Is the property owner then required to paint over it with something that is not an advertisement?
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
We will update when more information is available.
This needs further review. The owner will be given time to address this issue.
We will keep everyone in the loop.
Our New Haven (Registered User)
BB (Registered User)
Our New Haven (Registered User)
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
Paul Wessel (Registered User)
Goatville Neighbor (Registered User)
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
The owner should be removing it.
Zoning enforcement may be needed shortly if the size of the letters isn't corrected.
We will continue to monitor.
LCI Citywide Helper (Verified Official)
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