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Warrick County APC approves amendment allowing schools, churches to apply for electronic message boards
Summary
The Warrick County Area Planning Commission voted unanimously to amend SUA rules so public schools and churches may apply for electronic message boards, with size limits discussed for agricultural and residential zones.
The Warrick County Area Planning Commission unanimously approved an amendment to its special‑use‑area (SUA) provisions to permit public schools, churches and religious facilities to apply for electronic message boards regardless of zoning district, subject to size limits and zoning standards.
Commission discussion referenced prior concerns about treating religious institutions differently under zoning rules and recommended a 32‑square‑foot maximum for message boards in agricultural and residential areas while allowing commercial/industrial standards where appropriate. The motion passed by voice vote with unanimous assent as recorded.
The change is intended to provide a clear path for community institutions to use digital signs while keeping size and design constraints in place to protect neighborhood character. The commission said staff would incorporate the amendment into the zoning packet and follow required advertising and procedural steps before final adoption.
