Yeah, right, a sign anchored with zip ties and wood stakes is "permanent" Sounds like this person is really upset with the messages the church has on the sign more than anything. Leave it be.

I see a lot of Churches with a lot of signs - they don't detract from the 'historic architecture.' This one in particular seems welcoming and inclusive - perfect for the city of Ypsilanti

"All politics aside," eh? Funny, I don't hear the same complaints when holiday nativity scenes go up, taking up much more room than a simple sign. The complainer, hiding behind anonymity, tries to make a torturous argument that this sign is "permanent"; balderdash. Churches, and any other private property owners, can do as they like on their property. It's preposterous to claim that this "detracts from the architecture." You know what detracts from the appeal of a city? Intolerant racists. I hope 5,000 additional BLM signs go up. --Laura Bien

Nan Schuette assigned this issue to Community Development Operator

Thank you for submitting your concern to The City of Ypsilanti. We are looking into the issue. Thank you for your patience.

The fact that you are unmoved as a human being by the statements...yet are completely moved by the condition of the object...points to a lack of empathy and connection to your community. The fact that you do not acknowledge that the U.S. Constitution, and it's amendments, give precedence to the statements....points to a lack of citizenship on your part.
It begs the question....what kind of a person would get upset about the quality of a sign extolling a message of Christian kindness and respect, while completely devaluing the message itself?
A person with a very strange idea of what makes a good citizen, neighbor, and person...at best.

That puts this issue beyond politics or religion. It is an issue of ethics itself.

If the sign needs to be redone, then I hope the city will make every effort to help the church. And if it is a question of money, the community can pitch in.
--Brooke Ratliff

houses of worship are often exempt from such ordinances

This issue is taking longer than expected, and may not be completed for the next few months. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix this.

What's the delay?

I think at least the sign is too close to the sidewalk from the picture

Interested to hear why City needs a few months to address this when they are able to address other complaints in a timely, efficient manner.

There are 2 other signs stating that everyone is welcome on this church and those 2 signs look historically appropriate and do not stand out or detract from the aesthetic in the same way, so they are not being questioned. The messages on the sign are great, but the appearance and placement of the sign is ugly.

If it's temporary, when does it come down? It's been there for months.
If it's permanent, please give us a permanent-looking sign fitting with the aesthetic and we won't have a problem; this is why we have sign ordinances and the HDC.

Thank you.

Take down this sign. Is there really anyone who doesn't think that women,s rights are human rights or that science isn't real? The public is not that stupid.

A letter requesting zoning compliance has been sent to the owner.

If people weren't that stupid such signs wouldn't be necessary Annabell.

Sign is still there, although the banner has changed... Can we all hang banners like this?

I am tired of the garbage the beggers leave at the corner of Washtenaw and Carpenter rd. Can someone have them leave or clean up their mess?

The intersection of Washtenaw and Carpenter is not in the City of Ypsilanti.

The City's Zoning Ordinance located online here: http://cityofypsilanti.com/DocumentCenter/View/1441 addresses signage for each zoning district within the City.

City staff is currently working with the building owner for a resolution to this issue.

This item is being closed. The sign was approved at the September 25, 2018 HDC meeting and has made it through the building permit process. Thank you for taking the time to use Ypsi Connect. The City of Ypsilanti welcomes and values input from the community. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to use Ypsi Connect. The City of Ypsilanti welcomes and values input from the community. Thank you.