Trustee directs staff to draft temporary‑sign code changes to help new or rented businesses

Trustee Bankole proposed directing staff to draft amendments to the village's temporary‑sign rules to support new and small businesses that rent space but lack permanent signage. "My motion is to direct staff to draft verbiage that would amend the village code for temporary signs that would allow signage for an extended period of time," she said, asking staff to bring draft language for the June 4 board meeting.

Trustee Bankole said the change would be narrow and targeted: not to allow unlimited permanent signs but to permit temporary signage in specific circumstances, such as businesses in rental locations whose owners will not install a sign. She framed the effort as small‑business support during the first year of operation.

Trustee John Kunkle and President Craig cautioned about legal limits on compelling private property owners to allow tenant signage and recommended broader outreach to property owners to seek voluntary cooperation. Craig suggested staff explain what current ordinances already permit as part of the discussion.

The board voted to direct staff to prepare draft language; trustees agreed there should be a fuller conversation about size, duration and governance of an amended temporary‑sign policy before any ordinance change.