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Staff proposes sign-code edits; commission weighs conditional size limits
Summary
Planner Brian summarized edits to the sign code including administrative vs conditional review pathways and a conditional allowance for larger signs; commissioners discussed a proposed conditional cap (staff suggested up to 75 sq ft) and state limits.
Brian (staff) summarized sign-code edits that incorporate an administrative review track and conditional-use review for signs that exceed standard allowances. “VTrans takes Vermont's outdoor sign law very seriously, and they generally do not permit on‑premise commercial signs within a state highway right‑of‑way,” Brian warned, noting some locations are outside municipal jurisdiction.
The commission discussed maximum sizes and conditional pathways. Staff noted Vermont’s billboard law restricts signs above 150 square feet and said the draft keeps current local numbers while adding a conditional avenue for larger signs. Commissioners proposed a local conditional cap — staff agreed to add language allowing conditional increases up to 75 sq ft. The commission asked staff to include frontage-based caps in conditional-review criteria so any exception still respects district character and traffic safety.
