Electronic Sign Rules Approved
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The commission unanimously approved amended rules for electronic messaging signs, including instantaneous message changes and a ban on fading, flashing, scrolling, or similar animated transitions. It also unanimously approved review of the proposed sale of 1248 Main Street, while deferring further action on the proposed R-5 zoning map change.
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What this means
Electronic signs in Windham will be regulated under updated standards intended to address current technology and driver-distraction concerns. The proposed rezoning of properties along Boston Post Road and Club Road was not decided; the commission will continue reviewing it, including a request to remove the Windham Country Club property from the proposal for now. The commission also approved an 8-24 referral, the required planning review for the proposed sale of town-owned property at 1248 Main Street.
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- Approved the electronic messaging sign regulation amendment as modified by a 5-0 vote.
- Required electronic sign message transitions to occur instantaneously and prohibited fading, flashing, scrolling, or similar animated transitions.
- Continued consideration of the proposed R-5 zoning map change for properties along Boston Post Road and Club Road, including a request to remove the Windham Country Club property from the proposal.
- Approved the 8-24 referral for the proposed sale of town-owned property at 1248 Main Street by a 5-0 vote.
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