sign ordinance
Rules for where and how billboards and other signs may be placed.
Watch how the city defines and enforces “construction completed” and “before occupancy” in real-world complaints.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two Rivers tightened a small but visible neighborhood rule: contractor construction signs can’t hang around for up to 60 days a year anymore. Council adopted a 30-day removal limit after construction is done (or before a building is occupied), and nobody spoke at the public hearing.
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passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026 26-047 Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Amend Section 10-4-13-A(1) of the City of Two Rivers Municipal Code Entitled “Signs not requiring a permit” to Regulate the Use of Construction and Alteration Signs
Motion to waive reading and adopt the ordinance (26-047) to amend Section 10-4-13-A(1) regarding signs not requiring a permit to regulate the use of construction and alteration signs
Bill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesMark Bittner YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesDoug Brandt Yes -
passed 7-0 Plan Commission · Mar 9, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-4-13 entitled “Signs not requiring a permit” to regulate the use of contractor construction signs
Motion to approve the Ordinance amending Section 10-4-13 to regulate the use of contractor construction signs
Pat Klein YesKyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesKay Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
tabled 6-0 Plan Commission · Dec 8, 2025 Ordinance to amend Section 10-4-18, entitled “Signs Permitted by Zoning District” to regulate the erection of billboards in the city
Motion made to table this item to the January Plan Commission Meeting to allow for staff to change the fee for billboard signs.
Rick Inman YesAdam Wachowski YesPat Klein YesMatt Heckenlaible YesKristin Lee YesKay Koach Yes
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Commissioners discussed a possible ordinance amendment to regulate new billboard signage by requiring a zoning variance, while allowing existing billboards to remain.
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The billboard discussion included differences between traditional and electronic billboards and sign size, with mixed views about billboards versus limiting them.
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Staff were expected to research billboard-regulation options and bring the topic back for further consideration.
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A city agenda item proposed an ordinance amendment to Section 10-4-18 (“Signs Permitted by Zoning District”) to regulate the erection of billboards in the city.
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A local contractor asked the city to revisit sign rules related to contractor construction signs.
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Staff reported finding inconsistent treatment of contractor construction signs between residential and commercial properties.
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Staff said they planned to return with a future action item allowing residential construction signs during construction and requiring removal within 30 days after completion.
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Commissioners discussed adding language related to Parade of Homes signage.
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No vote was taken on the possible contractor construction sign amendment.
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Plan Commission approved an ordinance change to Section 10-4-13 (“Signs not requiring a permit”) to limit how long contractor construction signs can remain after construction is complete.
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The approved standard required contractor construction signs to be removed within 30 days after construction is complete or before the building is occupied, whichever happens first (replacing a prior allowance of up to 60 days in a calendar year).
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Plan Commission passed the ordinance change 7-0.
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City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-047 to amend Section 10-4-13-A(1) (“Signs not requiring a permit”) to regulate construction and alteration signs.
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No one spoke at the public hearing (three calls were made).
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City Council adopted the ordinance change 9-0.
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The adopted change replaced allowing contractor signs for up to 60 days annually with a requirement to remove them within 30 days after construction is completed or before occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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