BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — After months of discussion, Battle Creek will allow a resident to display her chalkboard positivity sign along Capital Avenue.
The zoning board of appeals approved a variance in a 4-2 vote Tuesday night.
Jonna Siano first put up the sign during the pandemic, showing messages like ‘don’t give up’ and ‘you’re not alone.’
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In August, the city told her its size and proximity to the right-of-way violated zoning rules…