Much discussion ensued during this week's City Council meeting regarding a new ordinance for electronic signs across the city. Pertinent issues relate to the size of the signs, aesthetics of electronic signs (especially in historic or emerging commercial districts), need for a fair and consistent ordinance that is enforceable, need to respond to eminent technology, and need to set clear guidelines for local businesses in crafting future signs.

I'd like to hear from some of you with special knowledge about how these kinds of ordinances are being crafted in other cities and the pros and cons of allowing and disallowing the expansion of LED sign technology (Las Vegas/Times Square versus Burlington, VT).

Does having or not having a frequency of large LED signs make us a big league city? How should we effectively respond to this rapid shift in technology while maintaining a commitment to aesthetics and responsible urban planning?