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Planning commission clears draft changes to A-frame sign rules; raises height and base questions
Summary
Commissioners reviewed proposed revisions to Springdale's sign ordinance for A-frame (portable) signs, clarified face vs. frame dimensions, added color controls and allowed one portable sign per business unit; they asked staff to change the maximum height to 50 inches and discussed allowing plastic bases with a required wood or metal frame.
SPRINGDALE, Utah — The Planning Commission reviewed revisions to the town’s sign ordinance on Sept. 3, focusing on A-frame (portable) signs used by businesses. Staff presented draft language that clarifies sign-face versus frame dimensions, adds color controls, and allows one portable sign per business where multiple businesses occupy a single property, provided each business has at least 1,000 square feet of floor space.
Commissioners discussed construction materials, durability and public appearance. The draft originally limited permit‑eligible A-frame sign frames to wood or metal. Several commissioners noted that the town itself currently uses plastic portable signs for town events and asked whether the town should align business allowances with what the town permits for short-term use. Tom Kinston, a staff member, confirmed: “The ones that the town uses at the moment are plastic.”
Height and materials Commissioners asked staff to change the code’s four‑foot maximum overall height to 50 inches to accommodate common commercially available models that are slightly taller than 48 inches. They also recommended clarifying that the required frame material (wood or metal) could be paired with a plastic fillable base to improve safety and stability (sand or water ballast) while maintaining the town’s visual standards for the sign face and frame.
Portable signs, events and enforcement The draft retains restrictions intended to prevent signs from blocking pedestrian traffic and requires that signs be removed or stored when not in active use. Staff advised that temporary event signage could be handled as a separate category if commissioners want different treatment for short-term events, though commissioners noted managing event frequency and duration could complicate enforcement.
Next steps Commissioners signaled support to forward the draft with the height adjustment and material clarification to a public hearing at the next meeting. No formal ordinance adoption occurred on Sept. 3; staff will prepare a public‑hearing draft that incorporates the 50‑inch maximum, clarifies frame/base material rules and confirms permit language for multi‑tenant properties.
Ending The commission closed discussion on the sign item and agreed staff should prepare the draft ordinance for the upcoming public hearing.
