The Town of Cochrane launched the first step in their consultation process for revising a number of sections in the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) April 7.
Laurie Drukier, communications advisor with the town, is encouraging people to take a moment and participate in an online survey on town signage.
The 28-question survey seeks feedback on what aesthetic they want signs within the town to have, including styles of signs, lighting and types of events that could be displayed.
The survey also seeks input as to whether or not people feel signs should be aligned with Western Heritage Design Guidelines, as has historically been the guiding principle for ‘the look and feel of structures within defined areas of Cochrane’.
“This survey is just the first step in the broader consultation process that we will use for all of the revisions listed on the Land Use Bylaw page,” explained Kathy Dietrich, senior manager of planning and engineering with the town.
“In the case of the section on signs, a survey to show general thoughts and opinions on signs in Cochrane will provide excellent information and help guide future outreach on this LUB section.”
Drukier explained that up until 2010, the town provided free advertising to community and non-profit groups on entrance signs into town.
The signs were located in four locations — along Hwy 22, across from RancheHouse Road; on Hwy 1A west of Hwy 22; along Hwy 1A by GlenEagles; and on Hwy 22 by the entrance to the Girl Scouts Camp.
At that time, the town requested groups who wished to advertise to book six months in advance.
“We took the signs down because they couldn’t be repaired anymore,” said Drukier, adding that the town “wants to know how people want to do community messaging” before they determine whether or not they will erect new signs, the style of the signs and locations.
Other areas of the LUB that will be amended include Administrative Processes; Definitions; Enforcement; Parking; Recreation and Gathering Spaces; Residential, Commercial and Industrial Land Use Districts; Slope Stability; and Wetland and Riparian Areas.
Amendments to the LUB will take place in stages, throughout 2014-15.
Visit cochrane.ca/637/Land-Use-Bylaw for more.
