sign ordinance
Rules for construction signs and billboards, including permits and removal times.
What to Watch
Confirm the subject, testimony, and action from the Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Coming Up
The Story
Two Rivers now requires contractor construction signs to be removed within 30 days after work is completed or before a building is occupied, whichever comes first. City Council adopted the change 9-0 on April 6 after Plan Commission approval. A Nov. 2 Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing is scheduled, though its subject is not identified.
Key Decisions
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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 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
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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.
Record
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Plan Commission discussed a possible ordinance amendment to regulate new billboards, including a conditional-use permit approach while allowing existing billboards to remain.
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The billboard discussion included possible distinctions between traditional and electronic billboards, as well as sign size.
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Staff were expected to research billboard-regulation options and return with additional information.
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A local contractor asked the city to revisit rules for contractor construction signs.
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Staff reported inconsistent treatment of contractor construction signs between residential and commercial properties.
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Staff said they would return with a proposed change allowing residential construction signs during construction and requiring removal within 30 days after completion.
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Commissioners discussed language related to Parade of Homes signs; no vote was taken on the possible amendment.
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Plan Commission approved a change to contractor construction-sign rules by a 7-0 vote.
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The Plan Commission-approved standard requires contractor construction signs to be removed within 30 days after construction is complete or before occupancy, whichever occurs first, replacing a prior allowance of up to 60 days in a calendar year.
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City Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-047, changing rules for construction and alteration signs.
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No one spoke after three calls for public comment at the hearing.
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City Council adopted the contractor construction-sign amendment 9-0. The rule requires removal within 30 days after construction is completed or before occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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