PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS Town wants to limit use of mobile signs to new business A move to prohibit mobile and portable signs by the Town of Whitby is receiving some opposition from local business people. At a special meeting Of the Whitby Town r Council's ad- ministrative committee last week, planning director Bob Short was authorized to prepare two different sign bylaws, one of which will deal with per- ON THE PREN COMPUTERIZED & manent and another with temporary signs. Under the new regulation, only new businesses will be allowed to use mobile and portable signs and then only for 30 days provided that they apply for the sign permit within 30 days of receiving their business licence. Originally, the plan- ning department had proposed to allow every business in town the right to use these signs for two ten-week periods each year. However, because this rule would be difficult to enforce, Short has recommended that only new business be allowed to use them. Furthermore, the revised bylaw will also prohibit placing these signs, which are usually on wheels, from oc- cupying a parking spot. The temporary sign à lISES , PHOTO, j bylaw will also govern the use of real estate house signs (which will be allowed provided the sign is non- illuminating), election signs, signs advertising the Marigold Festival and the Brooklin Spring Fair, and signs used during the construction and selling of sub- divisions. Should the measure be adopted by council, the town will also be empowered to pull down offensive signs and charge their owners $50 for doing so, plus a storage charge. The bylaw will be the subject of another public meeting to be held later this month. In a letter to council, Paul Knibbs of P.K. Signs said that by ban- ning the use of mobile an'd portable signs, the town is interfering with free enterprise. He also said that proposing such a measure seems con- tradictory to the town's policy of promoting new and existing business. The bylaw, Knibbs adding is "taking away their rights to free en- terprise." He is also afraid that the town will over legislate the use of signs in the town. "My belief is that a business or service in the town should be allowed to employ any type of signage as long as it is on their premises and not obstructive or hazardous to the public in general," Knibbs said while urging the town to use "common sense" while drafting the bylaw. Mike Ambler of Swish Maintenance Ltd. also sent council a letter protesting the banning of portable signs. "Before legislating against portable signs, one should keep in mind that the reason they are there in the first place is because they are an ex- tremely effective fore of advertising," he said, "Portable signs attract business. They tell customers what you sell and what's on special." Bridge results The following are the results of last week's play at the Whitby Duplicate Bridge Club as reported by Mrs. Jim Wharrie. North and South: Mrs. Hugh Baker and Mrs. Jack Frost, 117; Mrs. P.N. Spratt and Mrs. Donald Wilson, 116½; Bert VanNoord and Henk 109½; Sharp 92. East and West: Blan- che and Carol Barrons, 91; Betty Harlander and Trudi Ruest, 90; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells won a tie with Louise Peltenburg and Grace Swan, 89½2. Hellendoorn, and, Eleanor and Mae Taylor, N Ambler also claimed that since he first erec- ted his portable sign in 1982, he has been able to create new jobs at his Hopkins St. outlet. However, one Whitby resident did write sup- porting the proposed bylaw. Bill Lovelock of Ken- dalwood Rd. said that the town should ban the use of portable signs because "of their lack of aesthetic value." He also believes that they are a hazard when placed near intersec- tions or at the entrances of shopping plazas. Lovelock also believes that there is adequate sign space already existing throughout the town to make the use of portable uses redun- dant. Council Column By COUNCILLOR JOE DRUMM Chairman Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority In the Free Press of April11 you may have read of my concern about garbage and the generally unac- ceptable-condition of building sites in Whitby. As a result of my complaints a letter has been sent to all the major developers in the area instructing their builders to clean up their lots and wash down the roads. The complaints from residents have not abated. It's my opinion coùncil will have to put stop work orders against the offending builders. That's the only language some of them understand. The hiring of a few students to clean up would be infinitely less expensive than a stop work order. Council must take a strong stand against these throughless builders. Council has scored what must be termed a major victory at the Ontario Municipal Board. The developer of Grand Oak Homes (formerly Coventry Subdivision between Woolco and K-Mart) wanted 25-foot back yards in that subdivision. The by-law, called for 35-foot back yards. The board ruled in the Town's favour and that now should put an end to any further applications. Last week, we had the annual "Mock Council Meeting" with students from Henry and Anderson taking over the Council Chambers. Compliments to "Mayor" Marg Frudenburg and her council - cer- tainly Marg handled the mayor's chair with grace and elan. Bob might take note. This year will see the end of. the bridge (?) at Brock St. S. and the door to Port Whitby will be open. That area of town will play more than a major roll in total development of our community. Brooklin will not benefit by getting a 15-acre park and in all modesty my proposal during the Brooklin development talks to swap 32-acres of old ròad allowances for that park has paid handsome dividends. It's an ill wind that doesn't blow someone good. The downtown merchants, through their im- provement committee, have taken the bit between their teeth. It's that kind of decision that will cause a turn around in downtown Whitby. Well done. Once again as chairman, of the Central Lake On- tario Conservation Authority, I urge you to take ad- vantage of our many fine parks. For information call 579-0411. Neighbourhood Watch is growing. by leaps and bounds and the program certainly works. I have asked council, in any future plans of subdivision, that as a condition of the site plan agreement, all outside doors be fitted with deadbolt locks. If at any time I can be of assistance to you, please call me at 668-6756. Submitted by members of WHITBY TOWN COUNCIL T - WHOLESALE.RETAIL 328 Ritson Rd. N. Oshawa 725-4744 TYPESETTING This Mother's Day, give your mother an endearing gift that will be cherished year after year.-A lasting reminder of your love and appreciation. 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A signifIcant owner of the house was Mr. George Hogarth, Principal of Whitby Colleglate Institute f rom 1900 to 1910. Architectural Orlginally a frame structure, the house was bricked over in the late 19th Century. The house displays many features from different architectural styles indicating its evolutionary development over time. DATED AT THE TOWN OF WHITBY THIS 2ND of May, 1984. Donald G. McKay Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M8 I I AJAX PLAZA 218 Harwood S. Tel. 683-1968 Office Supplies 1 qý 4jl1;',ýý, Mr, pm uu 1