Romulus City Council Study Session 6-8-26 6:45pm

The Romulus City Council held a special study session on June 8, 2026, to discuss amendments to the city's sign ordinance. The primary focus was on modernizing and streamlining the ordinance to make it content neutral, easier to understand, and more business-friendly, particularly for electronic message signs, temporary signs, and downtown signage. The council reviewed proposed changes related to enforcement procedures, including shifting from certified mail to regular mail for violation notices and adjusting penalties to allow civil infractions rather than misdemeanors for sign violations. Discussion also covered campaign and election sign regulations, with plans to seek further legal review before finalizing those provisions. No formal vote on the ordinance amendments occurred during this session; the item was to be cleaned up and brought back for a second reading. No procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this meeting.