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Franklin County updates sign rules to align with state law; commissioners approve changes
Summary
The county amended sign regulations to reduce setbacks, change height measurement to roadway grade, increase maximum sign face size, and reduce minimum spacing between signs; planning staff said the changes reflect state statutes and will require building permits rather than special use permits.
Franklin County commissioners on Nov. 5 approved amendments to the county’s sign regulations to better align local rules with recently adopted state statutes.
Staff explained the main changes: move the setback from a state or county right‑of‑way from 50 feet to 15 feet; measure sign height from the grade of the road with a maximum height of 50 feet;…
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