member screwed with the male screw member is rotated by the aid of the coil spring, whereby the male screw member is adapted to advance through the screwed portion. Since thus the male screw member is adapted to advance, a portion of the male member where performs a straight advancement being supported by a bearing is formed to be a non-circular sectional area agrees with the bearing, thereby constraining the rotation of the male screw member itself. This male screw member is possible to advance until a screw portion (circular sectional area) formed at the male screw member abuts against the bearing. However, in such a construction, the stroke of the advancing male screw member is stopped by the screw portion having a circular sectional area. Therefore, theat the business, not in some remote location. It establishes an annual permitting process, so the city can maintain some control over the situation. And it establishes a maximum size for the signs, states how much sidewalk must remain unobstructed for pedestrians, and requires business owners who have their signs in the public right of way to maintain liability insurance.

The new ordinance takes effect in early January. Meanwhile, the city has pledged to work with local merchants to design and produce a few permanent Main Street markers that would direct potential customers to side-street businesses.

Such markers are common in revitalized downtowns and serve both utilitarian and decorative purposes.

The new ordinance is a good alternative to a permanent ban on sandwich boards, which is a decision the City Commission