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West St. Paul Considers Relaxing Sign Ordinance

The City of West St. Paul considers a new sign ordinance that would allow more freedom of expression and public art.

April 10, 2023 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 10, 2023

A Planning Commission appointment sparked conflict during the West St. Paul City Council meeting. The Council also debated relaxing the city’s sign ordinance to potentially allow murals and approved a resolution supporting No Mow May.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: April 10, 2023

A long-awaited discussion on potential changes to the sign code will come before West St. Paul City Council. Other topics include a Planning Commission appointment, a resolution supporting No Mow May, and a public hearing for 2023 road project assessments.

1972: Richard Nixon Statue Endorses West St. Paul Candidates

Tired of election signs? It could be worse. How about a statue of the president telling you who to vote for, which appeared in West St. Paul in 1972.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: March 28, 2022

Mostly routine business for the West St. Paul City Council, including final approve of new ward maps. Though the city did begin a debate on whether or not to relax the restriction on yard signs.

West St. Paul City Council with K9 Cecil

City Council Recap: Nov. 22, 2021

West St. Paul City Council took the first steps to regulate marijuana, discussed a new West St. Paul Days, two drive thrus were approved, and a townhouse project moved forward after some consternation.

City Council Preview: Nov. 22, 2021

Busy night for the West St. Paul City Council with six public hearings and discussion on big topics including a new Celebrate West St. Paul Days event and recreational marijuana.

City Council Recap: Nov. 8, 2021

West St. Paul City Council swore in a new police officer, limited tobacco shops, implemented Robert Street Renaissance Plan changes, and discussed safety concerns at Emerson Park.

City Council Preview: Nov. 8, 2021

West St. Paul City Council will have two public hearings on Monday to limit tobacco shops and make Renaissance Plan updates. There will also be first readings on a sign ordinance change and Planning Commission expansion and ward requirement.

Ongoing Sign Debate in West St. Paul

A garage mural featuring a black power fist and a rainbow is cited by the city, another home owner challenged sign ordinances and (sort of) won, and school board candidate yard signs face complicated rules.