County planners approve yard art amendment for Marquette

Proposal would help address sign dispute in village

  • The Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment last week which would make large vintage signs like these shown in Marquette, “yard art.” The amendment will be reviewed by the Marquette Village Board at its Sept. 9 meeting.
    The Hamilton County Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment last week which would make large vintage signs like these shown in Marquette, “yard art.” The amendment will be reviewed by the Marquette Village Board at its Sept. 9 meeting.

    An amendment to add “yard art” to the Village of Marquette’s sign regulations was approved by the Hamilton County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission last week.The amendment, if approved by the Marquette Village Board during its meeting Sept. 9, will allow property owners to display vintage signs on their property if they are used as yard art.“Yard art shall mean ornamental decor that decorates a…