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Bonduel board introduces ordinances to relocate sign definitions, clarifies flags are not regulated as signs
Summary
The Village of Bonduel introduced two zoning-code ordinances Feb. 11 to move sign-type definitions into the sign section of the code and to adopt standardized sign definitions; the board voted unanimously after a resident asked why flags are not defined and questioned the $50 sign permit.
The Village of Bonduel Village Board on Feb. 11 introduced two ordinances to amend the zoning code’s definitions and sign regulations, voting unanimously to move and standardize how the village defines common sign types.
The board voted to introduce Ordinance 2026-01 to amend Section 115.1 (Definitions) by removing references to sign types and relocating definitions to Section 115-24, and to introduce Ordinance 2026-02 to update Section 115.24 (Signs). Trustees said the sign definitions in the revised Sec. 115.24 follow the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s state standard. Both motions passed unanimously on roll call votes (Trustees Falk, Pleshek, Staszak, Streetman and President Gehm all voted aye).
Why it matters: the change centralizes sign definitions in the signs section of the zoning code, clarifies administrative authority for temporary signs and reduces potential inconsistency across the code. Under the adopted language, the Director of Municipal Operations may approve temporary signs; the Village Board retains authority for other sign approvals.
During open forum, village resident Tim Novitski raised concerns that the draft ordinance mentions flags twice but does not include a definition for flags. Novitski also questioned the village’s $50 sign-permit fee and whether residents should be required to pay for permitted signs. Municipal Operations Director Jesse Rankin told the board that many municipalities charge sign-permit fees and that Bonduel’s $50 fee is reasonable compared with neighboring areas and helps cover meeting and staffing costs. Trustee Matt Pleshek said the sign-size dimensions were set when the ordinance was created and the majority align with industry standards.
Board members clarified that the ordinance language treats flags as not being signs and therefore not subject to the sign provisions; no change to that approach was adopted at the meeting. The ordinances were introduced as presented and carry the next procedural steps for formal adoption under the village’s ordinance process.
The ordinances referenced at the meeting were filed as Ordinance 2026-01 (Sec. 115.1 Definitions) and Ordinance 2026-02 (Sec. 115.24 Signs). The board did not set an effective date at the introduction step.
