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Centennial council approves broad sign-code updates, permits murals in nonresidential zones
Summary
The Centennial City Council approved ordinance 2024-0-18 on Dec. 10, 2024, updating the city's sign code to clarify sign-area graphics, add definitions (including scoreboards and feather signs) and allow murals in nonresidential districts; the measure passed 8-0 after staff said Planning and Zoning recommended approval 7-0.
The Centennial City Council on Dec. 10 approved ordinance 2024-0-18, a package of amendments to the city's land development sign code intended to improve clarity for businesses, reduce visual clutter and permit murals in nonresidential zones. Mr. McGinnis, a Community Development staff member, presented the changes and recommended approval.
McGinnis told the council the update adds clearer graphics and definitions to resolve disputes over how sign area and signable area are measured, and introduces new categories such as scoreboards, feather signs and revised yard- and snipe-sign rules. He said the code will allow murals on masonry and retaining walls in nonresidential districts and that the city can regulate time, place and manner but not message.
"The sign code's purpose is to promote safety, protect public welfare and enhance the appearance and economic value of commercial corridors," McGinnis said during his presentation, citing the code's goals for wayfinding and reduced visual clutter. He also noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval.
Council members asked how the city will ensure murals are maintained over time. McGinnis replied that murals will be subject to the city's sign-maintenance standards and that, under the proposed language, graffiti or damage would have to be remedied within 72 hours or the sign-code maintenance provisions would apply.
With no public speakers during the hearing, Mayor Pro Tem moved to approve the ordinance on the record. The motion passed 8-0.
The amendments will take effect 30 days after final publication in the Centennial Citizen newspaper if no further action is required. The ordinance text includes implementation details on duration limits for temporary signs, updated sign-area graphics and newly defined terms to help businesses and code staff interpret the rules.
Next steps for businesses interested in murals or new sign types are to consult Community Development staff and submit permit applications consistent with the revised definitions and maintenance standards.
