Repeal construction ban on permanent signs and adopt new sign standards
In Plain English
The city currently bans all new permanent sign construction and major changes to existing signs. The new law would end this moratorium and create specific rules for sign size, placement, and design. If approved, businesses could again install new signs following the updated standards.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
First reading, adopt corresponding negative declaration, and lay over two weeks for second reading
7 aye · 0 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of a new law that would lift the city's ban on new permanent signs and create updated sign regulations. Currently, businesses cannot install new signs or make major changes to existing ones due to a moratorium that has been in place. The new standards would specify rules for sign size, placement, and design, allowing businesses to once again put up new signage if they follow these guidelines. The ordinance will return for a required second reading and final vote in two weeks.
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