Pursuant to 24 V.S.A. Chapter 117 and the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations, the Selectboard will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 320, Section 326 of the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations. This hearing will be held at the Westford Town Office and via ZOOM at 6:30pm on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Public comment at this hearing is welcomed and encouraged. The proposed amendments to the town’s Land Use & Development Regulations include:
• Add internally illuminated signage for commercial properties to Section 326.D (Exempt signs) with specific provisions including:
o Maximum square footage and quantity
o Prohibition of movement, flashing, blinking, etc.
o Prohibition of branded product advertisement
o Illumination limited to business hours
• Remove Section 326.C(8)
• Amend Section 326.C(9) to add the phrase “free-standing.”
• Amend Figure 3-11 (Maximum Sign Area and Height) to include internally illuminated interior signs.
• Adds Figure 3-11-A: Sign Area Calculation
• Add definition for internally illuminated signs.
Copies of the full text of the proposed amendments to the Westford Land Use & Development Regulations are available at the Westford Town Office, 1713 VT Route 128, and Westford, Vermont or may be viewed on the Town of Westford website at https://westfordvt.us/documents/planning-zoning/
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For information call the Town Offices at 802-878-4587.