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Council debates sign-size limits and whether to allow exceptions for large EMD signs
Summary
Councilmembers and staff discussed the village sign code, noting a proposed electronic message display (EMD) would be roughly 106 sq ft versus code allowances around 26 sq ft; options discussed included council review for exceptions or ordinance amendments to preserve corridor appearance.
The Village Council discussed commercial sign standards and the limits on electronic message display (EMD) area, focusing on whether code or an ordinance change should allow larger or structurally altered signs.
Staff (Ken, Speaker 5) explained that on a 40 mph street the code restricts EMD faces to roughly 50% of the allowed sign area — about 26 square feet — and said the proposed EMD face in one application is approximately 106 square feet. 'The EMD sign cannot…
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