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Board backs new sign rules for Indian Trail–Fairview corridor
Summary
The board recommended a UDO amendment to allow larger, multi‑tenant signs on Indian Trail–Fairview Road and clarified setback language to read 'from the edge of the right of way.' Staff said the change responds to commercial growth and varied property sizes along the corridor.
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended that town council adopt ZT20260084, a UDO text amendment to create consistent signage standards for multi‑tenant properties along the Indian Trail–Fairview corridor.
Staff explained the amendment would adapt sign height and square‑footage allowances to property size, borrowing some standards used for Highway 74 and Old Monroe while tailoring them to the Fairview corridor. The staff presenter said the change aims to improve visibility and wayfinding for businesses as the corridor transitions toward more commercial and light industrial uses.
Board members questioned setbacks, specifically whether the 5‑foot or 10‑foot dimension measured from the pavement or the right‑of‑way. Members agreed to add the clarifying phrase "from the edge of the right of way" to avoid confusion about sidewalk or pavement locations. Staff reported consulting sign companies and adjusting square‑footage calculations to align the new corridor rules with existing code sections.
A motion to recommend ZT20260084 with the added right‑of‑way wording carried by voice vote.
