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Pasco council allows regulated sandwich‑board signs downtown after short debate
Summary
Council adopted an amendment to allow sandwich‑board (A‑frame) signs within the Downtown Pasco Overlay District under regulated conditions, after downtown business owners pushed for flexibility and staff added limits to reduce clutter and ensure ADA compliance.
The Pasco City Council adopted an amendment to the city sign code to allow sandwich‑board signs in the Downtown Pasco Overlay District under regulated conditions. The ordinance permits one sandwich‑board per roughly 30 feet of frontage (minimum one per business), corner‑lot allowances and specific placement and safety standards, including indemnification language and ADA clearance requirements.
Planner Ivan Barragan and staff said the draft balances pedestrian visibility and public safety. Several downtown merchants and the Latin Business Association urged broader flexibility — including allowing two signs for larger frontages and limited off‑site placement with permission — and asked the city to consider expanding allowances beyond downtown. Staff and the city manager said they aimed to pilot the change downtown first, with a review after several months.
Council members expressed support for a measured pilot and for improved outreach to downtown stakeholders before final implementation. The ordinance passed, and staff said it will monitor outcomes and return with adjustments as needed.
Next steps: implementation as a downtown pilot and a staff monitoring and review period to consider possible amendments and wider application.
Sources: staff presentation, public testimony by downtown business owners and council vote at the Feb. 17 meeting.
