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Planning commission discusses electronic message sign rules, including brightness and hours
Summary
Commission discussed revisions to the borough signs ordinance aimed at electronic message signs: limiting message changes to once per minute, banning flashing or motion, setting on/off hours (7 a.m./10 p.m.), and using lumen specs to set brightness; attorney advised harmonizing with § 27‑624.
The Red Lion Borough Planning Commission on June 16 discussed proposed revisions to the borough signs ordinance focused on electronic message signs and lighting standards.
According to the minutes, "Atty Craley noted we must make sure all other ordinance (§ 27-624 Home Occupation and Profession for instance) match what this new ordinance reads when it is completed." The commission examined possible rule changes that would: limit electronic signs to static messages with changes no more than once per minute; prohibit flashing or motion in text or graphics; require signs to turn off at 10 p.m. (or at the close of business) and to turn on at 7 a.m. (or open of business); and set brightness limits by specifying lumen requirements.
The discussion was recorded as guidance and drafting direction rather than a formal adoption; the minutes do not record a motion, mover, seconder or vote tally. The attorney's intervention emphasized the need to harmonize the new provisions with existing requirements, including § 27‑624 (Home Occupation and Profession). The commission did not specify an implementation timetable or numeric lumen cap in the minutes; the minutes list brightness as "determined by specs for lumens" but do not quote a final lumen value.
Next steps—legal review and ordinance drafting—were implied; the minutes do not list scheduled public hearings or dates for council consideration.
