Creston residents have the chance to help shape the way they want their town to look through a new survey gathering feedback on the re-write of the Town’s Sign Bylaw.
The Town of Creston is re-writing the bylaw to make it more user-friendly and is asking residents what they’d like to see change or stay the same.
The survey is open now and asks residents what types of signs they like or don’t like, which kinds of signage they find most effective as pedestrians or motorists, and what areas of the current bylaw are confusing or restrictive for those who’ve applied for a sign in the past.
The town said on its website that signs play an important role in communities, serving several key functions.
They provide direction, helping people find their way; offer identification and location information, helping people find the services and facilities they need; act as advertisements; and serve educational purposes, helping people understand what’s happening around them.
A good sign bylaw, according to the Town, should help a business attract customers but avoid clutter and confusion. It should be visually appealing but foster creativity and uniqueness; create continuity within distinct geographic areas but not stifle individuality; and develop a sense of place and community through showcasing what it has to offer.
The town said the bylaw re-write process relies on public feedback to ensure it’s more usable by those installing signs and town staff.
More information on the bylaw re-write and a link to the survey can be found here.
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