Plan Commission Meeting | May 26, 2026

The City of Watertown Plan Commission held a meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and updating the city's sign code as part of a broader zoning code rewrite. Key procurement-related discussions included potential changes to sign regulations affecting business signage, such as permanent business signs, pylon signs, billboards, yard signs, and electronic message centers. The commission debated reducing the use of conditional use permits (CUPs) for sign exceptions, with some members advocating for retaining the CUP option for flexibility. They also discussed height limits for pylon signs, the prohibition and grandfathering of billboards, and allowances for yard signs, including off-premise advertising. Additionally, the commission considered regulations for electronic message signs, projecting signs, and window signs, with attention to historic preservation and community character. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the policy decisions on sign regulations could impact future business signage and related permitting processes. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after gathering feedback and direction for further code refinement.