Design Review Commission discusses sign bylaws, design guidelines overhaul.
Design Review Commission discusses sign bylaw and guideline updates to clarify ambiguous standards. Chair Sam Williams and Vice Chair Andrew Pratt outlined proposals to simplify sign allowances based on building facade length and strengthen enforcement of non-compliant signs, while Director of
Design Review Commission · Meeting of March 31, 2026
FRANKLIN — Design Review Commission discusses sign bylaw and guideline updates to clarify ambiguous standards. Chair Sam Williams and Vice Chair Andrew Pratt outlined proposals to simplify sign allowances based on building facade length and strengthen enforcement of non-compliant signs, while Director of Planning & Community Development Morena Zelaya announced an upcoming Commonwealth One-Stop grant application to fund potential revisions. The Commission also considered creating a public art commission--drawing volunteers from the Design Review Commission, Historical Commission, and Franklin Cultural Council--to guide mural and public art decisions, with Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Cory Shea reporting a $50,000 public art earmark and development of a 60-page public art policy.
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Source: the Design Review Commission meeting of March 31, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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