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Rockville planning commission split 3–3 on electronic message centers; asks mayor and council to study other jurisdictions
Summary
Planning commissioners recorded a 3–3 split Feb. 25 over whether to recommend allowing electronic message centers (EMCs); the commission agreed to capture the split in its recommendation memo and staff will clarify that state law allows electronic gas station price signs.
The Rockville Planning Commission recorded a 3–3 split Feb. 25 on whether to recommend the mayor and council explore regulations that would allow electronic message centers (EMCs) in the city or to retain the staff draft’s prohibition on EMCs.
"The planning commission was split 3 to 3," Chair Mung San read aloud during the meeting record, listing which members supported exploring other jurisdictions' regulations and which favored retaining the staff draft prohibition.
What was at issue: Commissioners weighed testimony…
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