Gardner economic panel defers sign ordinance move to next meeting
Economic and Community Development Committee · Meeting of February 13, 2026
Gardner's Economic and Community Development Committee deferred action on a sign ordinance relocation proposal. Mayor Michael Nicholson told Councillor Elizabeth Kazinskas and committee members that moving sign regulations from Chapter 675 (zoning) to non-zoning Chapter 665 would reduce procedural red tape without altering substantive language, citing cases like Sawa Asian Cuisine on West Broadway where applicants faced delays over minor sign dimension discrepancies. Phase two would involve comprehensive sign ordinance review.
Director Jason Stevens reported winter weather has stalled remaining Maki Park work, including ramp railing and accessible chair welding, pending warmer temperatures. The committee also approved shifting community development project reports from monthly to quarterly format.
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Source: the Economic and Community Development Committee meeting of February 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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