City of Washington considers variance for Mattress Dogs sign at Washington Square

The City of Washington Board of Adjustment considered a request from Mattress Dogs to increase permitted building signage at 1086 Washington Square on Oct. 27. City staff described the request as variance file 25-1001, noting the city code limits total building sign area in the C-2 Commercial district to 5% of the principal building face and that the applicant proposes allowing up to 7%.

City staff presented measurements and photos showing the applicant's storefront tucked behind other buildings and partially obstructed from certain views on State Routes 100 and 147. Staff said the proposed front sign would be about 88.8 square feet and the side sign about 71.9 square feet and provided engineering details for attachment and lighting.

Richard Kossmeier, identified in the record as a co-owner of Mattress Dogs, told the board his business is family owned, recently opened its fourth location and emphasizes local charitable…