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Commission recommends allowing additional monument signs in Residential Professional zone
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Summary
The planning commission voted to recommend that City Council adopt option 1 to allow additional monument signs (with size and setback limits) in the RP zone so multiple tenants can be represented while limiting freestanding tall signs near residences.
The Highland City Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a change allowing an additional monument sign in the Residential Professional (RP) zone to improve signage fairness for businesses that share a multi-tenant property.
Staff presented two alternatives: one would permit an additional monument sign (mirrored across an accessway) and slightly relax the 130-foot separation requirement between monument signs; the other would allow a taller, commercial freestanding sign in constrained locations with strict setbacks. Commissioners said they preferred the monument-sign approach as a means to preserve a cohesive look and to avoid taller 15-foot freestanding signs close to residences.
Rob, the staff presenter, said the monument approach keeps the existing size limits (a 6-foot maximum height for monument signs) and would allow businesses to list tenant names on a shared monument panel. Commissioners discussed limiting the number of physical signs while allowing multiple tenant placards so businesses are not disadvantaged. A motion to recommend option 1 was made and seconded; the commission approved the recommendation by roll call.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the monument-sign approach strikes a balance between business visibility and preserving the residential-professional character near Alpine Highway and SR-92. Several commissioners emphasized uniformity: signs should look similar so drivers quickly identify businesses without visual clutter.
Next steps: The commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration. Staff noted Highland Mains and other larger developments may submit separate sign packages in the future that will be considered independently.
