Downtown Sign Ordinance

[bdonald@cedarcityut.gov]

<p class=”MsoNormal”>In Cedar City our sign ordinance as it applies to parts of our historic downtown does not allow for internally illuminated signs.  We currently have a proposal to strike this provision.  Curious if other jurisdictions have similar prohibitions against internal illumination, and if not, have internally illuminated signs had any impact (good, bad or otherwise) on your historic areas?</p>
Regards,

Donald Boudreau

[jcboal]

With changes in technology it is important to review and maybe update your code to responses in those technological changes. Without looking at your definition, an internally lit sign could include several different sign types that the community wants to treat differently. Additionally, the ability to adjust when, how bright and where the signs are lit from may have changed since the original ordinance was passed. It might be possible to consider some specifics, without losing the communities intent or desire.

[Nicole Masson]

I’d just suggest considering how that changes what has been your standard for years.  Is there an incremental change that could make sense, such as external downlit “goose arm” type lights.  if you go with an internal you might need to address the amount of light allowed, flashing lights, do you want to go to digital/electronic boards that allow for changing messaging, etc.

John Janson

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