Sign ordinance amendment goes back to the drawing board
By Terry Murry on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – A public hearing on an amendment for murals and electronic signs in the downtown historic district will be getting some more attention. City Manager Robb Corbett said that at this week’s council meeting it was obvious that some people had been misinformed about the details and more discussion was needed
“The ordinance was tabled so that a group could come together that represents a few members of the City Council, a few members of the Historic Preservation Commission, a few members of the Planning Commission, and then also the business community,” Corbett said.
A moratorium on such signage in the historic district is in effect. The desire is to make signage in the downtown historic district reflect the architecture of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Corbett believes the group will work out the kinks and come up with a plan that suits the district.
“People love the downtown,” he said. “It’s a tourist attraction. It’s a very unique aspect of our community. We’re committed to preserving that.”
