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Committee reviews draft sign code but counsel says state law blocks final action until 2027
Summary
Town attorney reviewed a draft sign code that would limit sign sizes in the AR district, require permits for signs, and use master sign plans for commercial areas, but said Senate Bill 180 and a related statute effectively bar adopting more restrictive regulations until Oct. 1, 2027 absent state changes.
Town attorney Jeff Kurtz (S11) gave the committee an overview of a draft sign code intended to bring town sign regulation in line with U.S. Supreme Court case law and state statutes. The draft would standardize sign dimensions in the AR zoning district (a 9-square-foot primary sign, up to three 4-square-foot secondary signs, maximum height six feet), eliminate content-based categories such as holiday/seasonal signage, and require permits for all signs.
Counsel warned the committee that state law (discussed as Senate Bill 180 and a related statutory provision) prevents…
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