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(There was brief discussion at this point. Eric stated, <br />"...all signs shall be subject to all other conditions in <br />addition to Board of Selectmen approval.") <br />Eric Smith referred to externally lit signs; no residential <br />property shall have an externally lit sign. Not to include a few <br />nonresidential uses in residentially zoned districts as long as <br />they meet all the regulatory requirements. Two subdivision signs <br />are now allowed as long as the total signage does not exceed <br />twenty (20) square feet. A clause has been added to include <br />condominium and apartment complexes. <br />Tom Fudala questioned the fence/billboard type sign. <br />The Chairman responded a lot of work had been done to <br />develop an equation for measuring the size of a sign. This would <br />be interpreted as a sign on a fence. The current By -Law does not <br />address intense methodology for calculation of sign area. There <br />are very few instances where there isn't cooperative situations <br />for signage through Design Review, ZBA process or Building <br />Inspector permits. <br />Tom Fudala mentioned how much more common this type of sign <br />has become within the last few years. His main concern being for <br />site distance at corners. <br />(There was brief discussion and suggestions made. The <br />Chairman determined these regulations could not be made within <br />the contents of this Article.) <br />Eric Smith continued to summarize the proposed sign <br />regulations: Temporary Signs 174-55A (currently there are no <br />time provisions); Building signs 174-55D (10% of front wall <br />area); Industrial and Commercial District signs 174-55C (height <br />and set back regulations); window coverage 174-55D (increased to <br />25V ; Lighting 174-55E (allowance of certain types of lighting <br />signs, internally lit signs and neon signs); Group business <br />buildings 174-55I (reduced from 80 square feet to 40 square <br />feet) . <br />(There was some Board discussion regarding the amount of <br />work, research and details involved in this project.) <br />Thomas Fudala commented on the Historic Preservation - <br />Community Character Element of the Plan, which should address <br />a certain amount of signage. He suggested a complete re -write of <br />the zoning By -Laws take place after the Comprehensive Plan is <br />adopted. <br />Patrick Coffey asked about Grandfathering. The Chairman <br />suggested a determination by Town Counsel be made. <br />There being no further Board discussion, the Chairman opened <br />the Hearing to public comment.-15- <br />