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Council asks staff to narrow proposed temporary‑sign ordinance after public concerns about speech and small‑business impacts

3051323 · January 27, 2025
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Summary

A city‑initiated amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance signage rules prompted questions about free‑speech limits and small‑business impacts; council directed staff to return with a narrower, public‑safety focused draft.

The council opened public comment and reviewed a staff‑proposed amendment to Article 8 (signage) that would limit placement of temporary signs near sidewalks and intersections. Staff said the change responds to complaints about large electioneering signs visually blocking driveways and sightlines at City Hall. The draft amendment would require temporary signs taller than 24 inches to be…

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