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Commission members urge state review to avoid scenic-highway and funding conflicts
Summary
Several members warned that parts of Stamford are subject to scenic-highway and federal/state right-of-way rules and asked staff to consult VTrans before the select board considers the sign bylaw.
Some commissioners asked the planning subcommittee to get confirmation from state officials before the select board considers the draft sign bylaw, citing scenic-highway designations along Route 100 and the potential loss of state or federal funding if regulations are violated.
Committee member (speaker 6) said the scenic-highway designation imposes special restrictions and urged contacting state staff, stating, “Get somebody down from the state,” and pointing to rules in Title 10 and federal guidance (MUTCD/"Orange Book"). Chair (speaker 2) responded that the subcommittee had already spoken to VTrans and asked members to supply specific conflicts so staff can check them. The commission directed staff to seek a state review as part of the submission to the select board.
