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HPB signs off on painted and backlit signage for 325 E. Lemon St.
Summary
The board approved painted wall signage and a backlit illuminated sign at 325 East Lemon Street, with staff conditions requiring proper attachment through mortar joints and a three‑year permit expiration.
The Tarpon Springs Heritage Preservation Board approved application 26.64 for painted wall signage and a backlit illuminated sign at 325 East Lemon Street, a property that includes an historic jail facade. Staff recommended approval, noting the proposed signage falls well below the maximum allowed square footage and can be affixed without damaging historic materials if attached through mortar joints.
Owner Benjamin Spiegel said the scheme intentionally places painted signage on the historic portion and a mural nearby to mark the business entrance. Board members discussed possible historical plaques to identify the building's past use and confirmed the staff condition that attachments go through mortar joints rather than through intact brick. The motion to approve with staff recommendations passed by recorded vote.
