Frequently Asked Questions

Purpose

The Town of Plymouth promotion banner policy is intended to organize and manage the display of promotion banners in the Historic Downtown that are to display banners promoting Plymouth events.

Guidelines

• That all promotion banner request applications be completed and be submitted to the Office of Economic Development no later than sixty days prior to requested dates.
• That all approved requests are subject to the Promotion Banner Procedure and minimum standards as outlined in the Town of Plymouth Promotion Banner Specifications.
• That a non-refundable fee of $200 be assessed to the sponsor organization.
• That all organizations are subject to the Town of Plymouth Promotion Banner Procedure.
• Banners promoting private business activities are prohibited.

Applicability

The Town of Plymouth Promotion Banner Policy applies to any group, organization, or individual that wishes to display a promotion banner across a public way. Individual businesses are prohibited from displaying promotional banners.

Promotion Banner Specifications
MINIMUM STANDARDS

• The Town of Plymouth requires that any/all promotion banners displayed on the Town Promotion Banner System meet the following standards.
•  All banners are to be installed by the Town of Plymouth or its designee at the approved location.
•  All banners must conform to the Town of Plymouth sign code(s).
•  18 oz. opaque white banner
•  Wind slits every 2-3 feet
•  Banner height not to exceed 30 inches 
•  Banner length not to exceed 30 feet  
•  Sewn-in D- rings in all 4 corners, with 1 inch wide nylon strapping material banner double stitched along the length of banner for all borders and for the D rings
•  This double stitched edge shall be folded on all 4 sides
•  Grommets every 3 feet on top and bottom

Questions

Questions regarding the Town of Plymouth Promotion Banner Policy may be directed to the Office of Economic Development at 508-747-1620, ext. 10144.

Please, contact the Parks Department 508-830-4162, ext. 12116 or 12112

Yes, it is public place and anyone can use it. Nelson Park is open to all and groups are welcome to use the area.

Town of Plymouth does not issue permits for birthday parties, family gatherings, weddings

Parking and usage is based on first come first serve.

No bouncy houses allowed.

Special Event Permitting

Examples of when a Special Event Permit is required:
(This list is not inclusive, these are just examples.)

• Walks Bike/road Races
• Sidewalk Sales
• Fundraisers
• Carnivals
• Block Parties
• Parades
• Concerts
• Farmer's Markets

Events are scheduled on a first-come first-served basis, subject to preference based upon degree of benefit to the general public, as determined in the following order: events held to raise funds for charitable purposes; events held by other non-profit entities; all other events. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or other class protected under Federal or State law.

For any questions or inquires, please contact Laurie Maiolini-Ayotte at 508-747-1620 Ext 10144