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Weston commission declines to recommend flag-sign changes after debate over enforcement burden
Summary
After debates about visual clutter, business needs and enforcement capacity, the commission voted to recommend no change to the village's prohibition on flag-style temporary signs and to leave current sign rules in place for the board of trustees to consider.
Trustee Pinstell and several planning commissioners pressed the commission on whether flag-style temporary signs ("flappy" flags, teardrop and inflatable wavers) should be allowed for short-term uses such as grand openings or hiring notices. The discussion on Oct. 14 focused on enforcement practicality, visual impacts, and parity with neighboring municipalities.
Pinstell argued the current prohibition is "silly" and prevents businesses from using the…
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