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Newton planners recommend clearer mural and digital-sign rules; commission asks staff for model ordinances and maintenance standards
Summary
City planning staff presented proposed definitions and questions about mural and digital-sign regulations. Commissioners asked staff to research other cities’ approaches, maintenance requirements, and size limits; the commission tabled the item for further work.
Planning staff briefed the Newton Planning Commission on March 3 about proposed additions to the sign ordinance to address murals and digital signs. Staff described two mural types — artistic and commercial — and asked the commission whether the city should add more detailed standards, including size limits, maintenance requirements and whether commercial murals should be treated like signs.
Baron, a planning staff member who presented the item, said the draft distinguishes commercial murals (which may display logos, brand names…
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