Middletown Forum : sign ordinance issues? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Community Events : sign ordinance issues? Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:44:52 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:02:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=718 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ sign ordinance issues? : MadisonMom, Thanks for your post.I... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3211&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3211 Author: arwendt
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 10 2008 at 11:02am

MadisonMom,
 
Thanks for your post.
 
I travel from the east end here in Middletown out to Elk Creek Rd. in Madison almost every day. I certainly see all the traffic going though down town, and I often wonder what would have to be done to get that traffic to stop and shop.

Something that I think is important to every business these days is taking advantage of the internet to increase their marketing reach. Though I do not know what business you are in, or how well that model may apply to your situation, we would be glad to post any marketing material or press release type of information about your company here on our website.

If there is anything we can do to help please give us a call or an e-mail and we will see what we can do.

Thanks again,

Andy Wendt
MiddletownUSA.com
513-422-1907 x226
web@xponex.com

 
 
]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:02:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3211&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3211 sign ordinance issues? : I find this thread very interesting.... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3194&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3194 Author: MadisonMom
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 09 2008 at 10:11pm

I find this thread very interesting. I own a business downtown. We also do signs. Just became a member to this site.
I guess I really don't know what's going on around downtown and the east end. Even though we are involved with a couple of committees. And we have several clients around the same area. Just keep the information coming.
Someone on this topic had mentioned, lots of talk and no action, so to speak. Yeah, that's exactly what I think, especially about the downtown area.
Although I do have to say the Art Central Foundation has gotten a few business/building owners to clean up so to speak.
Do you realize the quantity of traffic that is on Central Avenue from Eastern Bowling Lanes to across the St Rt 122 Bridge into Madison Township? How do we get these people to stop & do business in this area?
There are businesses downtown that are thriving and some that are struggling. Can't quite explain it.
We, as a Middletown Downtown Business, are trying to improve and support the downtown area. For a small business we can only do so much. We need to support each other. I could go on and on but since this is my first post, I will stop now. ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:11:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3194&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3194 sign ordinance issues? : ya know--I cover this entire city... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3137&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3137 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 4:49pm

ya know--I cover this entire city virtually every day.
I honestly don't see much of an issue with signage.
Sure, there are the small masses of temp signs lining the streets occasionally in very poor taste. however they USUALLY don't last that long, and most of the businesses using them are on shaky ground.
 
BBQ Junction is a quality structure, operated by quality local people.
The food quality and service has been a struggle, though the place has top notch entertainment and potential to improve. It has a crappy parking lot, in a so-so center(soon to have a vacant Aldi in front), and is located a good distance from the roadway. If they use a few impulse signs out of code in an effort to stay afloat, I don't see the issue.
 
The REAL issue may be the city smokescreen towards employee re-classifications and new job description creations to  give pay increases through re-classifying employees and shift them to new added areas.
 
Still--they will have to face the music when the funds are no longer there, like every other surrounding community and governmental area.
 
Do you really think we have serious signage issues, especially considering the brutal business climate today?
 
I just don't see it.
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:49:35 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3137&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3137 sign ordinance issues? : LOL http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3133&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3133 Author: arwendt
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 2:41pm

LOL

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:41:04 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3133&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3133 sign ordinance issues? : I use to put one of those large... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3131&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3131 Author: Pacman
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 2:33pm

I use to put one of those large cold air balloons in front of the Shopping Ctr at my last business every year at Xmas time.  Every year I would get a Ticket on the First day, and I would ask, "how long do I have to get rid of it", he would say "10 days" and wink knowing that I had rented it for 10 days and it would be gone.]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:33:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3131&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3131 sign ordinance issues? : I just drove past those K-Mart... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3126&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3126 Author: arwendt
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 1:56pm

I just drove past those K-Mart signs, and a few for some Middletown dating website and of course some Obama signs, and the BBQ Junction signs.
 
BUT the Cassanos Pizza I had for lunch was still pretty tasty and  I hear OJ just got at least 15 years, so signs or not it's a good day.
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:56:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3126&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3126 sign ordinance issues? : Hey I have no problem with the... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3119&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3119 Author: Pacman
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 12:45pm

Hey I have no problem with the Kid making a buck or two.  When his day is done he cleans up and goes home.  The signs stay for quite a while.   If old BBJ wants to have a dancing Pig out front, hey Wendt need a part time job or maybe we get one of the....no I won't go there. 

Hahahahaha Arwendt you crack me up today.  When in the hell was the last time you saw anyone from Middletown fixing Roads, last spring and then they had a hard time doing that, had to bring in backup.  Yeah lets let them just stand around and wait for a new water pipe to leak, kind of like watching grass grow.  I see them driving around every day of the week no reason to not pull up the signs.  As far as the others, Fenwick etc. they usually police their own signs once it is over, just as Kmart does when they have a sale.

 

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:45:21 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3119&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3119 sign ordinance issues? : I agree, if you violate the law,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3110&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3110 Author: John Beagle
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 10:19am

I agree, if you violate the law, you pay the consequence. Loss of the sign is about $5 to $10 each. A fair penalty for breaking the law.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:19:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3110&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3110 sign ordinance issues? : If they want to drive around and... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3109&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3109 Author: arwendt
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 9:47am

If they want to drive around and pull up any signs let's start with the lazy bums who still have elections signs in their yard. I doubt the yellow signs will be there half as long as those things.

Then of course why stop there? Let's grab that poor kid who has to dress up like the Statue of Liberry and toss him in the back of that Public Works truck too. Talk about an eye sore. An overweight Statue of Liberty standing on the corner by Frickers holding a sing and waving at cars, oh.. and smoking a cigarette - that has to be high on anyone's list of undesirable things to see.
 
Next let's make sure we keep those Middletown hating snobs in Monroe from bringing their signs into town. I mean Riley Griffiths is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and I wish his business the best but we can't play favorites.
 
And since you may remember I really can't stand gambling, I vote we ban all signs for the Fenwick Festival. Greek food never did a thing for me either so of course no signs for them  in this crazy story...I could go on and on. : )
 
It's just a slippery slope and the roads and water pipes are much more deserving of our concern. Just my two cents.
 
 
 
]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:47:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3109&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3109 sign ordinance issues? : What enforcement Public Works... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3105&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3105 Author: Pacman
Subject: 718
Posted: Dec 05 2008 at 6:39am

What enforcement Public Works drives by, pull over, pull up the sign, toss it in the back of the truck, dispose of in dumpster, repeat as needed.  They sure ain't fixing the roads or guardrails, of course it is now that time of the year when we have the fountains springing up in the middle of the roadways as we had on Manchester Rd. the other morning, damn water pipes.Big%20smile ]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:39:27 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=718&PID=3105&title=sign-ordinance-issues#3105