Victoria City Council — Transcript
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Temporary Signage Regulations for Highway 5 Project
Votes (2)
Public Hearing: Temporary Ordinance for Highway 5 Temporary Signage
Dissent: None
Moved by Unknown [9:00] · Seconded by Unknown [9:05]
The Community and Economic Development Director, Jen Brewington, presented the proposed temporary ordinance, explaining its purpose to support businesses affected by the Highway 5 project by allowing more flexible temporary signage. She clarified that it provides the Zoning Administrator (Brian) with case-by-case authority for deviations from existing codes and has a sunset date of December 31, 2027. Commissioners raised questions regarding the proposed sunset date (2027 vs. potential 2028 project extension), the 90-day limit for temporary signs (compared to the existing 30-day limit), the process for reapplication, potential locations for signs, and the application process speed and associated fees. Staff confirmed the 90-day limit balances flexibility with sign condition, will seek business feedback, and that the permit review process remains standard.
Motion to Recommend Approval of Temporary Signage Ordinance to City Council
Dissent: None
Moved by Commissioner Croth [19:07] · Seconded by Commissioner Crype [19:15]
Following the public hearing and commissioner questions regarding the details of the temporary signage ordinance, a motion was made to recommend its approval to the City Council. The motion specifically requested approval of the ordinance granting the zoning administration authority to provide reasonable deviations for temporary signs within the central business district.
Notable Quotes (5)
This ordinance is intended to provide a temporary relief for businesses impacted by the Highway 5 project, which is expected to continue throughout the end of 2027. The goal is to give the businesses additional flexibility with temporary signage so they can remain visible and help customers navigate their location during the closures.
The key difference is that it does include a sunset date, meaning that it automatically expires once a temporary need has passed. And in this case, it'll be after the Highway 5 project.
But they would have to reapply at the end of 90 days to get another one. Correct. Have you like floated that past some of the businesses? I mean, it just seems like I think they'll want them up the whole time. I don't know.
Com- Commissioner Furman, temporary signs and banners right now have a limit of 30 days. So, this is three times that length. The reason that there was an initially a 30-day limit as a standard practice is you're looking at signs that aren't built to a high durable quality to be outside for a long time. So, this 90 days provides a greater flexibility without having to come back and have those limitations in our current code.
So uh commission the the process of a sign review permit's going to be the same as it is today. So we're not adding any type of priority to it, um but when we do receive um a sign ordinance or a sign permit request, um I'm actually the one who who does I'm the primary on those reviews.
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
The proposed ordinance granting flexibility for temporary signs during construction.
The city's existing permanent sign regulations from which the temporary ordinance allows deviations.
The overarching rules governing signs that the temporary ordinance seeks to amend for specific circumstances.
The standard application process for reviewing signs, which will still be followed for temporary signs.
The document outlining standard fees associated with sign applications.