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Commission reviews City Hall electronic message sign proposal; vendors detail technical features
Summary
Planning staff and vendors presented a proposal for a two‑sided electronic message center (EMC) at City Hall, describing a 5x10-foot programmable display, masonry surround and cloud‑based content management; commissioners and residents asked about design consistency, visibility, sign variances and whether the EMC would replace temporary signage.
The Planning Commission reviewed a proposal for a two‑sided electronic message center (EMC) at City Hall intended to replace temporary construction and banner signs and provide timely public information.
Staff and vendor representatives described the sign as having a 50‑square‑foot EMC display area (approximately 5 feet by 10 feet per side) with an additional 8‑square‑foot area reserved for a City of Stow identification plaque. The design would include a masonry surround matching the City Hall façade and sit roughly 80 feet back from the sidewalk; the sign faces would be set at an angle (approximately 45 degrees) so drivers from multiple approaches can see the display. Staff said the project will require variances for number…
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