Moorhead Planning Commission Approves Dynamic Display Sign Amid Community Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
During the recent Moorhead Planning Commission meeting, members approved a conditional use permit for an on-premise dynamic display sign in the CC Community Commercial Zoning District at 3505 8th Street South. The decision followed community concerns regarding potential light pollution and noise impact on nearby residential properties. The sign will feature a 16-square-foot dynamic display element, integrated into a larger freestanding tenant sign.
Beth Donny, a local resident, expressed concerns about the sign’s illumination affecting her tenant, who suffers from chronic migraines. She sought assurances that the sign would face north, away from residences. The commission confirmed the compliance conditions would ensure the sign emits no sound or quick motions, and the electronic sign would be one-sided, facing north only. The conditions also dictate that any changes to the sign’s orientation would require new approval, protecting nearby residential areas from unwanted light exposure.
In addition to discussing the sign, the commission considered a request from Christensen Properties for the preliminary and final plat approval for Christensen’s first edition. The proposal involves splitting a 145-acre site, previously operating as a facility since 1978, into new parcels to facilitate future development. However, this topic saw little public engagement, with no comments during the hearing.
Shelly Carlson
Planning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/06/2025
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Recording Published:
10/06/2025
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Duration:
17 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Clay County
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Towns:
Moorhead
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