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Commission unanimously backs Ivy Baptist Church request to replace reader board with electronic sign
Summary
Planning staff recommended and the commission voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit allowing an electronic display sign at Ivy Baptist Church (CU2025Tax0008) with 14 conditions limiting size, brightness and hours (no illumination 10 PM–6 AM).
The Newport News Planning Commission on Nov. 5 unanimously recommended approval (6‑0) of a conditional use permit (CU2025Tax0008) allowing the trustees of Ivy Baptist Church to replace a reader board with an electronic display sign at 50 Maple Avenue. The recommendation moves the request to City Council for final action on Dec. 9, 2025.
Planning staff presented the request and noted the parcel is designated as a community facility in the 1 City, 1…
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