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Plan commission aligns sign code with state law, restores larger city campaign sign size
Summary
The commission recommended approval of a sign code change to align with Wisconsin statute on campaign signage and federal precedent; after debate it amended the draft to permit 32‑square‑foot signs during the city’s campaign period and removed a proposed subsection on electrical/mechanical/audio sign placement.
The Delavan Plan Commission recommended approval of revisions to the city’s sign code to bring it into conformance with state statute and federal case law.
Staff summarized that following Reed v. Gilbert the city’s code uses a content‑neutral "yard sign" category. The proposed amendment would align the city with Wisconsin statute…
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