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Commission recommends approval of sign ordinance amendment allowing freeway-facing freestanding signs
Summary
The commission recommended that City Council approve an amendment to Section 17.56.070(C) permitting freestanding signs in commercial zones with freeway access; commissioners noted the ordinance sets a maximum sign height of 80 feet and a 300-square-foot sign area limit.
The Far West Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to the sign ordinance (Section 17.56.070 C) to explicitly allow freestanding signs in commercial zones with freeway access.
Commissioners opened a public hearing on the proposed amendment and discussed whether the change substantially altered existing height or area limits. The ordinance text authorizes a maximum sign height of 80 feet and allows up to 300 square feet of signage; commissioners said the amendment primarily adds an allowance for new development rather than changing technical specifications.
After discussion, the commission closed the public hearing and voted to recommend approval of the amendment. The motion to recommend was moved and seconded and passed on a voice vote.
Why it matters: The amendment clarifies sign rules for new commercial development along freeway corridors. The change could affect the scale and visibility of future commercial signage and will now move to the City Council for final action.
Next steps: The recommendation is scheduled to go to City Council; any final ordinance adoption will be decided by the council.
