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Fountain Hills planners discuss Chapter 6 sign rules; motion to recommend no change withdrawn
Summary
Planning and Zoning Commissioners reviewed proposed updates to Chapter 6 (sign regulations), debated allowances for A-frame, banner, yard, railing and wall signs, and withdrew a motion that would have recommended no changes. Staff will refine language and may return with a formal text amendment.
Planning and Zoning Commission members in Fountain Hills reviewed potential updates to Chapter 6 of the town zoning ordinance on May 12, 2025, including provisions for A-frame, banner, yard, railing and wall signs, but did not adopt changes after a motion to recommend no change was withdrawn.
The discussion grew from Council direction earlier in the year to re-evaluate the sign code. John (staff) summarized current rules: one A-frame sign per business (two if two public entrances), a six-square-foot limit for a single A-frame (nine square feet cumulative for two), and display only between sunrise and sunset. He said Council had suggested ideas including allowing up to four A-frame signs and increasing size limits, and asked the commission for feedback.
Commissioners broadly expressed concerns about visual clutter if allowances were loosened. "I just my my biggest concern is we increase the number of A-frame signs, and if…
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