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Planning commission approves six sign variances to restore historic marquee at 718 South Main
Summary
The Springfield Planning Commission approved six variances for the Capitol Theatre at 718 South Main to reconstruct a historic marquee and project a period-style sign, allowing increased signage area, illumination features and partial sidewalk overhangs to support downtown revitalization.
The Springfield Planning Commission voted to approve six sign variances for the redevelopment of the historic Capitol Theatre at 718 South Main Street, permitting a reconstructed marquee and a projecting sign designed to replicate the theater’s original historic features.
Planning staff described the package of variances requested to restore the building’s historic signage: about 275 square feet of total signage (exceeding the 75-square-foot limit), a marquee of approximately 184 square feet (vs. permitted 75), a projecting sign of roughly 91 square feet (vs. permitted 16),…
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