construction sign regulations
Limits contractor and alteration signs and when they must be removed.
Watch how the city defines and enforces “construction completed” and “occupied,” especially for phased projects and long punch-list periods.
Typically discussed at Plan Commission. Check back when the next agenda is published.
City Council voted 9-0 on April 6 to shorten how long contractor construction signs can stay up. The new rule is simple: take the sign down within 30 days after construction is completed, or before the building is occupied—whichever happens first.
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tabled Plan Commission · Apr 13, 2026 Ordinance to amend Section 10-1-35.5 Main Street and waterfront corridor overlay district, to define setbacks for buildings.
Motion to table this item to the May 11th meeting.
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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
Adam Wachowski YesDarla LeClair YesMark Bittner YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDoug Brandt YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser 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
Kay Koach YesKristin Lee YesMatt Heckenlaible YesPat Klein YesAdam Wachowski YesRick Inman YesKyle Kordell Yes
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A contractor asked the city to revisit the sign rules for contractor construction signs.
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Staff reported the sign code treated contractor construction signs differently on residential vs. commercial properties.
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Staff said they planned to return with an action item allowing residential construction signs during construction, with removal required 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 proposed sign ordinance change.
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Plan Commission approved an ordinance change regulating contractor construction signs by limiting how long they can remain after construction activity.
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Plan Commission replaced the prior rule (up to 60 days per calendar year) with a requirement to remove the sign within 30 days after construction is complete or before the building is occupied, whichever happens first.
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Plan Commission vote on the ordinance change was 7-0.
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City Council held a public hearing on an ordinance amending Municipal Code 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 (it was called three times).
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City Council adopted the change replacing the prior allowance (up to 60 days annually) with a requirement that signs be removed within 30 days after construction is completed or prior to occupancy, whichever occurs first.
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City Council passed the ordinance on a 9-0 vote.
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Plan Commission discussed changing Main Street/waterfront overlay rules to define building setbacks, including a proposal for zero front and side setbacks for B-1 properties, and tabled the item to May 11 after raising concerns about unclear language and potential “vision issues.”
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