2017.07.10 Council Agenda Item 03
Summary
Public Hearing on amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding permanent signs.
A public comment period will be included with this item (5 minutes per person).
ACTION: Schedule order.
Description
The amendments presented are the culmination of the work of the Community Development Committee as assigned by the Council in the 2016 Work Plan. The 2015 US Supreme Court case Reed v. Gilbert changed the way signs may be regulated. Amendments to the Code of Ordinances are required to comply with the decision and avoid legal challenge to our ordinances.
Initially introduced at the April 12 Council meeting, further staff review revealed a need for some additional changes to the proposed language. Though minor in nature, the number of modifications prompted staff to recommend that the item be re-introduced on May 8, 2017. The language attached replaces the previous version.
The Planning Board, acting in their capacity as the Town's Municipal Reviewing Authority, held a public hearing on the proposed amendments at their June 6, 2017 meeting. A staff memo documenting that hearing is attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
- Introduction Letter
- Staff Memo - April 12, 2017
- Staff Memo - May 8, 2017
- Proposed Amendments
- Exit 10 Design Guide - Signage
- Route 1 Design Guide - Signage
- MRA Hearing memo
