sometimes referred to informally as “the hole” - along with several other properties in Petoskey. When asked for clarification, Tweeten reiterated that the city is waiting for a legal opinion before deciding what action, “if any,” is appropriate.īob Berg, a Florida businessman, owns 200 E. That doesn’t necessarily mean action concerning the signs has so far been ruled out. “The signs are on private property and we are having a legal review of our sign ordinance requirements on political event signs to make sure they are not overly restrictive as to not impinge upon free speech,” Tweeten told the News-Review in an email. The displays potentially fall outside some limitations on political sign placement in Petoskey’s zoning ordinance, but city officials have not reached a final determination on how to address the situation. The signs endorse Republican candidates such as Donald Trump, Jack Bergman and John Vamoose, who are running for election in November. Petoskey Planning and Zoning Director Amy Tweeten told the News-Review that the city has “received numerous calls,” about the signs since Thursday. have drawn the ire of some Petoskey residents, but it’s unclear if the city will require their removal. PETOSKEY - Prominent political signs on the vacant downtown property at 200 E.
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