Downtown Merchants Seek Approval for 'Blade Signs'

MILFORD, CT — The Planning and Zoning Board is considering a request by downtown merchants to allow blade signs, which are described as signs that protrude from their building.

According to Rainmakersigns.com, blade signs are mounted on a facade or storefront pole and are considered "one of the most effective way of attracting foot traffic into your establishment."

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Here is the discussion from a recently Planning and Zoning meeting, via meeting minutes:

REGULATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Mr. Grant: Two proposed regulation changes are being brought to the Board by the Regulation subcommittee. Request by merchants downtown for blade signs; signs which protrude from the building. This is a new regulation. It will go under Sec. 5.3.5.9, Blade Signs, which gives a definition and some requirements. Not to have a conflict with existing regulations, there is a word change to Sec. 5.3.7.1, with some additional wording to that section which would offset any conflicts within the regulation area.

The second proposed change is with regard to “Authority”, which is more of a housekeeping item. At this time if someone from the public wants to make a change to the zoning regulations there is no procedure within the Planning and Zoning office to allow this. By adjusting the wording in Section X, Definitions, under “Authority”, this text change will clarify that any citizen can come in and make a change to the zoning regulations.

Chairman Marlow: Any comments or questions by the Board? (None)

Motion: By Mr. Grant for Board approval to allow the two proposed regulation changes be submitted to the appropriate agencies for their review and comments.

Second: By Mr. Quish.

Discussion: None.

Vote: All members voted in favor of approval.