sign ordinance
Rules for where and how billboards and other signs may be placed.
Whether City Council adopts Ordinance 26-047 as written and how “construction complete” and “occupied” are defined for enforcement.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two Rivers has been tightening up the rules on contractor construction signs—how long they can stay up after the work is done. Plan Commission voted 7-0 to back a 30-day removal limit, and City Council scheduled a public hearing on adopting that change.
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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
Kyle Kordell YesRick Inman YesKay Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein 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 YesKay Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein YesAdam Wachowski Yes
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Commissioners discussed a possible ordinance amendment to regulate new billboards by requiring a zoning variance, while allowing existing billboards to remain.
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The billboard discussion included traditional versus electronic billboards and sign size, with mixed views expressed 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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The sign ordinance topic appeared on the Plan Commission agenda.
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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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The 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 requires 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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The Plan Commission vote on the contractor construction sign ordinance change was 7-0, and it passed.
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City Council scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance 26-047 to amend Section 10-4-13-A(1) (“Signs not requiring a permit”) regarding construction and alteration signs.
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The City Council agenda summary described changing the rule from allowing contractor signs up to 60 days annually to requiring removal within 30 days after construction is completed or prior to occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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The City Council agenda item stated the Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval at its March 9, 2026 meeting and recommended waiving reading and adopting the ordinance.
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The topic appeared on a City Council agenda under “Council Communications.”
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