Plan commission reviews proposed sign-code amendments to remove content-based rules; public hearing planned for Sept. 24

Aug 13, 2025

Appleton City staff presented proposed text amendments to Municipal Chapter 23 (Article 14, signs) to remove content-based sign definitions following federal court precedent. Staff said changes will move certain right-of-way sign regulations to Public Works policy and return to the commission for a public hearing Sept. 24.

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City staff on Aug. 13 presented proposed text amendments to the Appleton municipal zoning code, Chapter 23 Article 14 (signs), aimed at removing content-based definitions and other provisions that may be legally vulnerable under recent federal court decisions.

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