Commission weighs permitting window for changing LED displays; staff recommends 2‑hour minimum

Jul 10, 2026

Commissioners and staff debated whether to allow more frequent content changes on LED signs. Staff and the community development director cautioned that shorter intervals would be difficult to enforce and suggested limiting broader allowances to narrow exemptions such as fuel‑price signs.

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A substantial portion of the July 19 workshop focused on how frequently electronic sign faces can change. Staff proposed changing the current 12‑hour rule to a shorter, operationally enforceable interval and suggested two hours as a compromise to avoid intermittent flashing that distracts drivers.

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