DENVER—There are no sign-spinners allowed on streets in Parker, Greenwood Village forbids signs on public rights of way and sign-twirlers can’t stand in Denver streets or on public medians.
It’s a sign of the times that cities are wrestling with a relatively new advertising gimmick having sign twirlers promote their companies on sidewalks and street corners.
In Colorado, cities make their own rules about costumed or dancing sign-spinners.
The president of Loveland-based M&E Painting, Matt Shoup, says he has used sign-spinners to advertise his business in Loveland, Westminster, Broomfield and Fort Collins without a problem.
According to the Denver Post, cities trying to ban sign-twirlers will definitely get some pushback from business owners.
Denver city attorney David Broadwell says many of the regulations stem from safety concerns.
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Information from: The Denver Post,
