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Council asks planner to study pole signs and monument sign sizes for Highway 89 corridor
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Summary
The council asked the city planner to investigate limited pole (pylon) signs, revised monument-sign sizes, shared multi-tenant poles, brightness limits for message boards, and speed-limit coordination with UDOT; planner Mary Anne will return with renderings and recommendations.
City planning notes presented by a substitute (speaker 9) summarized Mary Anne's initial review of Wellsville's sign ordinance and options for changes in high-speed commercial corridors.
The planner's written notes (delivered to council via a substitute) recommended caution about tall pole signs because of visual impacts on valley views, but acknowledged that in commercial corridors with 60+ mph traffic pylon signs can improve business visibility. Planning also suggested evaluating fees to cover engineering reviews if taller or electronic signs are permitted, and recommended renderings and brightness limits for any electronic message signs.
Council members said they wanted a controlled approach that supports businesses without overwhelming the landscape. Several members suggested limiting pole signs to higher-speed roads or commercial zones, considering shared poles for multi-tenant sites, and testing renderings for brightness and height before adopting an ordinance change. The council motioned to task the planner with drafting renderings and ordinance options; the motion passed.