Commission weighs clearer, larger public‑notice signs, QR codes and targeted outreach
Summary
Staff presented current mailed notices and roadside sign examples and commissioners recommended larger, more visible signage (11x17 or larger), a simple defining symbol, prominent QR code and targeted phone/radio outreach to improve public awareness of planning actions.
Community Development staff walked commissioners through packet examples of standard mailed notices, notification maps and roadside signs used for public hearings. Commissioners and attendees raised concerns that 8.5x11 notices placed at property lines are difficult for passersby to read and suggested an identifying symbol and larger format to signal planning and zoning actions.
One commissioner suggested a large diamond orange sign with a prominent QR code and said that a small printed sheet will not prompt drivers to stop. Staff responded that the office currently provides 11x17 signage to applicants ("we're printing it out at 8 and a half by 11, but these signs are printed at 11 by 17"), and offered to draft alternative sign designs and return with examples at the next work session. Commissioners also discussed targeted outreach options such as reverse 911 phone notifications and local radio placement to reach nearby residents.
Next steps: Staff will review sample sign designs and potential outreach approaches and bring draft options back to the commission for review at a future work session.
