Are Lexington’s sign rules ‘government overreach’? Some small businesses say yes

As the Town of Lexington rethinks rules regulating signage, some feel tighter rules could amount to “government overreach” and could drive small businesses away.

The town is asking for stakeholder input on March 30 at the town hall conference center to “ensure the ordinance reflects community needs,.” Business owners can share feedback between 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., sign contractors between 3-4:30 p.m. and residents from 5-6:30 p.m.

No specific regulations are being discussed, town spokesperson Laurin Barnes said. But it harkens back to contentious debates last year that led nowhere…

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