Signs and Banners for Temporary Special Events

Temporary Special Event organizers may complete Banner/Sign on the Green Application to advertise their special event in Hudson. Signs will be placed on the corner of the Gazebo Green. Space can be reserved to hang banners from the light poles along State Route 303 and Main Street or in the First & Main area.

Banner and Sign Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Applications must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to requested install date. Please review the Sign and Banner regulations below before submitting an application.

NOTE: These sign and banner applications are for Temporary Special Events only. If you would like to place a sign at your home or business (garage sale signs, sale signs, etc.), the temporary sign must be registered with the Community Development Department. For the Temporary Sign application and regulations, click here.
 

Contact Us

  1. Emily Adams | Communications Specialist / Social Media | 1140 Terex Road | Hudson, OH 44236 | (330) 342-1706 | Email

Sign on the Green Regulations

  • The only signs permitted on the Green are those that promote a cultural, educational, or community event of general public interest on Hudson public property that has been approved by the City.
  • Signs may be placed on the Gazebo Green the Monday before your event date and must be taken down the Monday following your event. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization to install and remove the sign.
  • Each organization is permitted to have one sign displayed for one week per event, per year.
  • Signs must not exceed six square feet (24” by 36”).
  • Signs may not be used to promote or advertise commercial activities or political parties, issues, or candidates.
  • Signs may not be used to advertise or promote any type of services or sales.
  • No business identification or commercial trademarks or logos may be used on signs.
  • Applications must include a drawing of the sign. The drawing must include the wording on the sign, design and artwork, size of the sign, display dates, and material used.
  • There is no fee to place a sign on the green.

Banner Regulations

  • Only banners that promote a cultural, educational, or community event to be held in Hudson or an institution of general public interest will be approved.
  • Banners may not be used to promote or advertise commercial activities or political parties, issues, or candidates.
  • Banners may not be used to advertise or promote any type of services or sales.
  • No business identification or commercial trademarks or logos may be used on banners.
  • Each organization is permitted to have banners displayed only for one week per event, per year.
  • A $300 fee will be charged to cover the City’s costs for installation and removal of the banners.
  • All banners must be professionally printed on both sides of the banner, and must be made of durable, weather-resistant material (double canvas, vinyl, or high-quality nylon or acrylic fabric). Banners that are excessively worn, faded, torn or otherwise damaged will not be accepted for display.
  • Event banners that are to be displayed on the poles along Route 91 and Route 303 must be 30 inches wide by 60 inches long. The total number of poles available for display of banners is 25. Applicants for banners must display banners on all available light poles.
  • Banners that are to be displayed on the poles in the downtown and First and Main area must be 18 inches wide by 36 inches long. There are 36 banner locations in First & Main. The sponsor must plan to hang banners on all 36 pole locations in First & Main.
  • The banners will be displayed for 1 week prior to the event, beginning on the Monday before, and will be removed the Monday after your event.
  • The banners must be delivered to Hudson Public Power no later than 3 days prior to the scheduled installation date. Late delivery of banners may delay the City’s ability to display the banners on the date you requested.
  • Banners must be picked up from Hudson Public Power not later than two business days after their removal. Banners left after that date will be discarded due to our lack of space to store these items.
  • Applications must include a drawing or picture of the banner. The drawing must include size/dimensions, wording, and art.
The City of Hudson reserves the right to refuse banners or signs that do not meet proper specifications. The City has the final decision regarding approval for banners and the frequency and length of time they may be displayed.
 
Applications must be completed online. If you have any questions while filling out the application or otherwise, please email the Special Events Coordinator or call (330) 655-1522.