Town planning staff told the Board of Zoning Appeals that the Planning Commission has recommended the town council change the definition of a "wall sign" to include signage placed on or inside glass when it is visible from the roadway.

A planning staff member said the commission made the recommendation and that staff will "be taking that to council for them to review at the January 21 work session." The staff member said, if council moves the item forward from the work session, it would appear on the February council agenda for first reading and on the March council agenda for a public hearing and second reading for final approval.

Staff said it will notify or contact affected businesses once the council process produces a clearer timeline. The transcript specifically referenced Musician Supply as a business that might be affected; staff said it would reach out to that business after a first reading if the council advances the ordinance.

A board member encouraged citizens to review the planning commission's research, attend the council work session on Jan. 21 if they wish to comment, and contact elected officials with feedback. The staff member said the planning commission's research is publicly available on the town website and that staff can provide documents on request.

If the council adopts the proposed change, businesses that display signage on interior window glass and that are visible from the road could fall under the town's wall-sign rules and any accompanying permitting requirements.

The board discussed scheduling for the February meeting and possible rescheduling with adequate public notice.