Pole Banner Application

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For the display of banners on city-owned light poles in Downtown and Lakeside by approved special events and educational institutions.

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City of Muskegon Pole Banner Application

To hang a banner on a city-owned light pole, applicants must submit a pole banner application and pay the required fee to the City of Muskegon Department of Public Works at least 30 days prior to the desired display date. The application fee is $50 for banners with a new image. Once an image is approved, it remains valid for four years, during which applicants may reapply using the same image without paying the application fee again.

Contact Details

Organization Name(Required)

Applicant Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Requirements

1. The applicant shall comply with all rules and regulations of the City of Muskegon Pole Banner Policy, which is attached below for applicant’s reference. Failure to comply may result in denial or removal of the current request and/or disqualification from future applications.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City ordinances, as well as any applicable state or federal laws.
3. . For and in consideration of the granting of a permit by the City of Muskegon to install one or more banners, Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of Muskegon, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or related to the installation, maintenance, use, or removal of banners, including claims involving banners (or the structure upon which they are hung) falling on people or property.
4. Applicant acknowledges and agrees that the pole banner program constitutes a non-public forum. The installation of a banner does not serve as a forum for free expression by the public. Approval by the City to install a banner under this Policy constitutes an expression of the City’s official sentiments as government speech.
5. Upon approval by the City, no changes to the content, design, or location of the banners are permitted without express written authorization from the City, which the City reserves the right to deny in its sole discretion.
6. Failure to provide any requested information in a timely manner or providing false information may result in denial or revocation of the pole banner approval.
7. The City reserves the right to remove any banner at any time, with or without notice, if deemed necessary to protect public safety, preserve the integrity of public infrastructure, or maintain compliance with City standards and values.
8. Applicant shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with the production, installation, maintenance, and removal of the banners. The City shall bear no financial responsibility under any circumstances.
9. The City shall not be responsible for any damage to banners resulting from weather, vandalism, theft, or unforeseen events. Replacement or repair of damaged banners shall be at the applicant’s sole expense.
10. All installations must be performed by a City-approved employees, in accordance with safety standards designated by the City. Unauthorized installation may result in immediate removal and potential disqualification.
11. The City retains the exclusive right to determine the suitability of any banner content, including but not limited to rejecting messages pursuant to the City’s Pole Banner Policy.
12.The City reserves the right to update or revise the Pole Banner Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued participation in the program constitutes acceptance of all current and future terms.

Signature(Required)

With my typed signature, I certify that I have read and agree to the City of Muskegon Pole Banner Policy, the above Requirements, and all items listed on this application. I further agree to abide by all applicable ordinances & regulations.

Pole Banner Application