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Land Use Commission approves Northwesterns Ryan Stadium unified sign plan with lighting conditions
Summary
The Evanston Land Use Commission approved a unified sign plan for Northwestern Universitys Ryan Stadium at 1501 Central Street on April 9, 2025, voting 5-0 to approve the plan while requiring the applicant to coordinate a dimming schedule with the city and to explore photovoltaic options for signage.
The Evanston Land Use Commission on April 9 approved a unified sign plan for Northwestern Universitys Ryan Stadium at 1501 Central Street, voting 5-0 and attaching a condition that the university coordinate a dimming schedule with the city and explore solar options for the signs.
The commissions action covers permitted sign types, placement and total square footage across facades, and limited illumination for the stadium complex. Commissioners voted in favor after applicant presenters described sign locations, materials and lighting types and after commissioners raised questions about nighttime illumination and emergency lighting.
The applicants presentation said most signs around the facility will be…
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