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Council approves sign bracket for 114 N. Third, debates LED sign details and HARB review

2113879 · January 15, 2025
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Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for a metal sign bracket at 114 North Third Street after Historic Architectural Review Board recommendation; council discussion focused on whether LED messaging and sign size are appropriate for the historic district and whether HARB reviewed attachment details.

The Columbia Borough Council on Jan. 14 approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a metal bracket to support a sign at 114 North Third Street after the Historic Architectural Review Board (HARB) recommended approval with conditions.

HARB’s recommendation noted that the bracket should be attached “in the least damaging way” and be reversible — specifically, bolted into mortar rather than drilled into historic brick. Preservation commenters and several council members questioned…

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