construction sign regulations
Limits contractor and alteration signs and when they must be removed.
Whether the final ordinance language clearly defines “construction completed” and “occupied,” since those triggers drive enforcement.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Two separate sign-code threads are moving: contractor construction signs got a 7-0 commission vote for a tighter 30-day removal rule, and Council has a public hearing set on the same idea. Meanwhile, the Plan Commission is also scheduled to take up a separate ordinance defining building setbacks in the Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay area.
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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
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A local contractor asked the city to revisit the rules for 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 an action item to allow residential construction signs during construction and require 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 sign ordinance amendment at this agenda item.
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The Plan Commission approved a code change to regulate contractor construction signs by limiting how long they can remain after construction activity.
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The approved change replaced a standard allowing contractor construction signs for up to 60 days in a calendar year with a requirement that the sign be removed within 30 days after construction is complete or before the building is occupied, whichever happens first.
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The recorded vote on the contractor construction sign code change was 7-0 and it passed.
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City Council scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance 26-047 to amend Municipal Code Section 10-4-13-A(1) (“Signs not requiring a permit”) to regulate construction and alteration signs.
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The staff summary described the proposed change as replacing the current 60-days-per-year allowance with a requirement to remove the sign within 30 days after construction is completed or prior to occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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The staff summary stated the Plan Commission reviewed the item and unanimously recommended approval at its March 9, 2026 meeting, after prior discussion and consensus to establish a more limited display timeframe.
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An ordinance item was scheduled to amend Section 10-1-35.5 (Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay district) to define setbacks for buildings.
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