Charge 

Recommend a set of amendments to the Sign Bylaw that would among other things address the following concerns: 

1. Potential conflicts in the bylaw with the US Constitution and related case law specifically for residentially zoned properties;
2. Ability of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant relief from the literal requirements for signage under the bylaw;
3. Potential modification to dimension requirements for freestanding signs in industrial zones;
4. Current limitation of one freestanding sign in industrial zones;
5. Consideration towards establishing reasonable limit on the number and size of political signs permitted on a single residential lot;
6. Review of flag provisions;
7. Review of window sign illumination provisions for businesses such as open signs, decorative/string lights, etc.;
8. Review of temporary sign provisions;
9. Review of general sign permit ZBA review process required under certain sections of bylaw and resulting time delays for applicants;
10. Other matters as may be identified by the Selectmen or proposed committee.

Committee Agendas

Committee Minutes

March 14, 2013: Report to Town Meeting and Summary of Amendments

February 15, 2013: Final edits to the Sign Bylaw can be found here in two parts:
SBRC Edits (1) & SBRC Edits (2)

January 10, 2013: Proposed edits to the Bedford Sign Bylaw can be found here

July 11, 2012: Proposed edits to the Bedford Sign Bylaw can be found here.

October 11, 2012:  Proposed edits to the Bedford Sign Bylaw can be found here.