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Planning commission recommends allowing banners in public-use zone with adjusted limits
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Summary
The Springdale Planning Commission recommended that the town council approve Ordinance 2026-02 to allow banners in the public-use zone and to change permit limits: 14-day maximum display, up to 12 displays per year, and a 14-day interval between displays; the commission also affirmed property-owner authorization and safety standards.
The Springdale Planning Commission on Jan. 21 recommended that the Town Council adopt Ordinance 2026-02 to amend Chapter 10-24-7 of the town code to permit banners in the public-use (PU) zone and to clarify application and safety standards.
Town staff member Kendall Sagers outlined the proposed revisions, saying the changes would "enhance the clarity on application standards and general standards" and add safety criteria such as that banners must not "interfere with free ingress, egress, or openings required for ventilation and not obstruct the free and clear vision of traffic." The draft ordinance also states that banners would not be subject to the general sign standards in section 10-24-3 but would instead follow the new banner-specific standards.
Under the existing code, staff noted, banners are allowed for up to 17 days per display and at most four times per year in commercial zones. Commissioners debated whether those limits were sufficient for town events and public uses, with several members saying more frequent displays would better support community programming. Commissioners discussed increasing allowances for banners placed for town events while keeping limits for private business locations.
Commissioner Paul Zimmerman moved that the commission recommend approval of the draft amendments with a modification applying to banners in the public-use zone: reduce the maximum single-display period to 14 days, allow up to 12 displays per year, and require a 14-day interval between displays. The motion also preserved the staff recommendation that applicants submit a sign rendering (and that a property-owner letter of authorization be required when an applicant is not the owner). The motion was seconded and passed. Chair Jennifer McCullough and Commissioners Paul Zimmerman and Kasz Bhatt recorded aye votes.
Although a written public comment from Jonathan Zambeza was received (raising questions about stake-mounted banners), no one spoke during the hearing. Staff noted stake-mounted banners are common in locations where buildings are set back from the street and that photo or aerial documentation can help staff verify placement relative to egress and ventilation openings.
The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Town Council for final consideration.
