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Council advances community-sign amendment; directs legal and planning review after concerns about size and zoning
Summary
The council introduced an amendment to the sign code to allow community-based signs and a permit process, but members raised legal and zoning concerns — especially maximum sign size, off-premise advertising and consistency with existing zoning districts — and directed referral to planning and zoning and legal review before any final adoption.
Taneytown, Md. — The council on May 12 introduced an amendment to the city's sign code intended to allow community-based organizations, sports leagues and nonprofits limited off-premise signage, but members immediately flagged concerns about dimensions, zoning consistency and legal exposure.
The proposed ordinance would permit community organizations to display a set number of signage events subject to permit, set seasons and require permissions for signs placed on city property. During discussion, council members and staff noted several open questions: -…
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