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Spanish Fort council weighs new digital sign rules, moves forward companion rezoning for auto‑parts use
Summary
City staff proposed a zoning amendment to allow one regulated digital ground sign per parcel in specified commercial and industrial districts, imposing hourly message changes, strict brightness and size limits, and a 100‑foot setback from residences; staff also introduced a companion rezoning to permit auto‑parts sales at 9917‑A Spanish Fort Boulevard.
City staff presented a zoning amendment and a companion rezoning request aimed at managing electronic signage while enabling certain commercial uses.
David Connor told the council the proposed amendment to the zoning code (add section 8.8 and change Table 6.4) would permit one digital or electronic ground sign per parcel in specified business and industrial districts, subject to strict limits. His summary included technical constraints: the digital portion of a ground sign would be limited to 60 square feet and only used for…
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