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Council reviews sweeping sign-code rewrite; staff to refine temporary- and political-sign language
Summary
Planning staff presented proposed land-use updates that would require permits for wall signs, add permit expirations, limit temporary signage to 64 days per year, and raise projecting-sign size limits; council members asked staff to refine temporary- and political-sign sections and ensure enforcement won't overburden staff.
Planning staff presented a package of proposed land-use and sign-code changes that would standardize wall-sign calculations, require permits for most wall signage, add a 12-month permit expiration with possible six-month extension, and tighten locational and safety standards.
T'Jali said the code would limit wall signage to 15% of wall area in nonresidential districts (10% for industrial) and raise permitted projecting signs in commercial zones from 3 square feet to 15 square feet. The revision would also clarify temporary-sign allowances (64 days per calendar year) and allow portable freestanding signs to be permitted annually with property-owner authorization. "We removed the entire wall signs section" and replaced it with a proportionate approach, staff said.
Council members asked whether the new rules would make previously used political signs illegal and raised concerns about staff workload to enforce annual permits for every portable sign. Staff said existing nonconforming signs would remain legal and agreed to follow up on political‑sign sizing and nonprofit/event exemptions. The item remains a discussion item; staff will return with refined language and implementation details for council consideration.
