Greater Nashua
Aldermen remain undecided about changing sign ordinance
NASHUA - The Aldermanic Planning and Economic Development Committee voted unanimously during its Nov. 19 meeting to indefinitely postpone the nine proposed amendments to the city’s sign ordinance that would allow for electronic messaging. The amendments would no longer require the city to seek a special exemption from the Zoning Board of Adjustment as the signage would be permitted by-right in all zoning districts provided it is for governmental use. “This is a good public policy for the city to be undertaking,” said Community Development Director Matthew Sullivan. “It is not limited to downtown only or Amherst Street only.” He also said there are several city departments who have requested electronic signage with text that changes every five seconds. “It’s an emergent thing that’s happening, they are coming asking to do changing signs,” said Sullivan. ...
