Requests to hang banners on the South Westnedge overpass are approved by the City Clerk.

Requirements

• Organizations making request must be non-profit
• Event of advertisement must be of community-wide interest
• Banner shall not exceed six feet by twenty feet in size
• Banner shall not contain offensive or derogatory materials, symbols, or for-profit sponsors
• General Liability Insurance including comprehensive and premises-operation. Minimum coverage includes:
• Bodily Injury - $1,000,000 - occurrence/$1,000,000 - aggregate
• Property Damage - $1,000,000 - occurrence/$1,000,000 - aggregate
• City of Kalamazoo must be included as additional insured (and not merely as a certificate holder)
• Many local sign companies already have a copy of this insurance on file
• Time limits are as follows:
• Both sides of overpass - up to 2 weeks only
• One side of overpass - up to 4 weeks only
• Fee of $50 per side, per week

Application Process

• Please call to ensure dates are available
• Submit the completed application form (.pdf)
• Submit a copy of required insurance (many local sign companies already have a copy on file)
• Submit a drawing, photo or printout of the proposed banner
• Submit appropriate fee