Planning commission settles on “Historic Downtown” label for new wayfinding signs

The Town of Clayton Planning Commission agreed during its regular meeting to use “Historic Downtown” (also discussed as “Downtown Clayton” or “Old Downtown Clayton”) as the primary text for a forthcoming wayfinding and signage project.

Commission members said they want simple, consistent signs that will make the town’s business district easier for passersby to find. The group emphasized completing and testing signage within town limits before placing directional signs along state highways.

The discussion started when a commission member asked for a progress update on the wayfinding subcommittee. Dave, a volunteer working on the project, said he had not yet finalized designs but had circulated material and noted more decisions were needed on sign content and placement. A long discussion followed about whether to label multiple business types (for example, “industrial,” “restaurants,” “shops”) or to use a single, concise label…