Nelson's proposed sandwich board ban is being viewed as a case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.\xa0
The city council's looking at banning the signs, requiring businesses to have a resource consent to display them in a public place.\xa0
One sandwich board is allowed under existing rules.\xa0
Mayor Nick Smith told Mike Hosking it's not something he supports but acknowledges boards can create issues for the disabled community.\xa0
He says the odd retailer has multiple signs, and the council could go harder on rule enforcement.\xa0
A final recommendation will be considered in September.\xa0
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