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Council approves sign‑code changes and higher building height in general commercial zones
Summary
York County approved text amendments to the sign code (eliminating the one‑sign‑per‑wall rule, allowing up to 400 sq ft signage for large buildings or an alternative 5% wall allowance) and a zoning change to allow up to 60 feet where a 200‑foot residential setback is provided, with limited rooftop amenity height exemptions.
York County Council approved two zoning text amendments on first reading after presentations by planning staff: one updates sign regulations to remove the single‑sign‑per‑wall limit and raise the maximum sign area for large buildings (staff recommended a 400‑sq‑ft cap with an alternative 5% of wall area); the other raises the maximum permitted height in the General Commercial district from 50 to 60 feet where a 200‑foot setback from residential lots is provided and adds a limited rooftop‑amenity exemption with…
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