Board approves variance for 415-square-foot Newell Brands sign at 1427 William Blunt Drive

At a meeting, members approved a variance allowing Newell Brands to install a 415-square-foot wall sign at 1427 William Blunt Drive in Maryville, Tennessee, after staff said the request exceeded the zoning ordinances sign-size limit.

The item drew brief discussion from staff and a company representative before the board moved, seconded and voted to approve the request. Staff told the board it could not issue the permit without a variance because the code limits wall signage to 100 square feet; the company asked to place a larger illuminated sign given the buildings scale and setting.

Cameron, a staff member who read the zoning memo, said, "Our regulations allow for a max of 100 square feet in their their request is for a 415 square foot sign. So, I I…