Agenda TOWN OF GALLATIN PLANNING BOARD April 22, 2024 7:00 PM Review alternate plans for lot line adjustment for Cathy Versace Robertson, 133 Ridge Road, Elizaville, NY 12523, between tax parcels 193.-1-11.200 & 193.-1-56 Sketch Plan Review for 2-lot subdivision for Hilltop Farms, LLC, on Hilltop Road, tax parcel 212.-1-29 … {...}
Election Sign Resolution
The town supervisor briefed the public on the election sign thefts and the investigation into the incidents. Councilman Paterson, speaking also as the Republican Party committee chair, strongly condemned the actions and supported all Gallatin residents’ rights to display support for their political candidates. This was echoed by the Democratic committee chair in the audience. Councilwoman Pat Odell proposed the below motion which was seconded by Councilman Fraser Paterson and unanimously supported by the board:
Resolution 2020-33
The Gallatin Town Council understands and respects the difference of opinions of Gallatin residents regarding political candidates and causes during this time. The Gallatin Town Council along with the Democratic and Republican Town Committees, do not condone the theft or defacement of political signs on private property that were placed with the permission of the property owners. We strongly urge our residents to respect each other’s First Amendment rights, and to refrain from trespassing on private property to commit acts of theft and vandalism.
The board then went over and annunciated the current Town regulations on election signs and placement within town and county rights of way, which is permissible, so long as the signs can break away or bend in an unexpected snow/flood/emergency event.
Zoning Law
Temporary signs no larger than two (2) feet by two (2) feet pertaining to and displayed during campaigns, drives, or events of civic, philanthropic, educational or religious institutions, provided such signs are installed not more than thirty (30) days prior to the event and are removed not later than one (1) week after the event.
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