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Planning commission advances sign‑code changes and asks staff to add lighting language
Summary
The commission reviewed broad sign‑code updates — banner limits, real‑estate sign heights, design standards and enforcement — and voted to direct staff to include a lighting element in the draft sign ordinance for further review before a public hearing.
Brainerd City’s Planning Commission moved forward Tuesday on a package of proposed sign‑code updates and directed staff to add an illumination section for follow‑up review.
Staff outlined multiple changes to the city’s sign rules: limit ground‑mounted signs and flags to two per property; permit one temporary wall banner per building for up to 60 days per calendar year; require that signs in certain commercial districts include a three‑dimensional wall or projecting sign element;…
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