Appearance board approves 204 Elm Street hanging sign, finds it compliant with UDO

The Conway Community Appearance Board approved a hanging bracket sign for a business at 204 Elm Street after staff reported the proposed sign meets Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) standards for area and clearance. A committee member moved to approve the application as presented and the motion carried by voice vote.

A staff member described the proposed sign as a 2‑inch‑thick HDU panel, double‑sided, measuring roughly 1.5 feet by 2 feet (about 3 square feet), with a proposed clearance of 10 feet above the sidewalk. The staff presentation noted the UDO permits hanging signs up to 8 square feet and requires a minimum clearance of 8 feet; the applicant’s proposal therefore complies.

Staff referenced a prior November 2022 approval for another tenant at the same building—a hanging bracket sign measuring about 7.32 square feet with a 10‑foot clearance—saying the proposed sign would be consistent with the building’s existing signage rhythm. Board members asked whether the arm bracket matched the other tenant’s and were told matching arms are not required because the two are separate businesses; uniformity may be preferred but is not mandated by the UDO.

The committee member who moved approval said the sign was acceptable as presented; the board approved by voice vote. The transcript does not record individual roll‑call votes or identify the applicant by name.

Next steps: staff will proceed with issuing a permit consistent with the UDO once any required submittals are confirmed.