In Tuesday’s city council meeting, members rejected a 60-foot sign that has been at the center of controversy in Delano.
The sign was designed to advertise an up and coming sports bar, Tight Ends. The sports bar is similar to a Twin Peaks or Hooters.
“We don’t want become just a giant scene of signs there along Kellogg. We want people to actually like see the view of the city and enjoy it,” said Christopher Parisho, a Delano resident.
Under law, signs in Delano are not to reach above 30 feet. The proposed sign would be double that height.
In addition to concerns about the sign not meeting zoning regulations, Delano residents are concerned that the new business will make the area less family friendly.
“I don’t think anybody would really want that type of business right behind their house,” said another Delano resident, Vincent Hancock.
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