Summary
Two businesses lost appeals for extra signs after ordinance changes left their buildings out of step with current rules — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust downtown and Maine Health's new Brighton Avenue pharmacy. Board and staff pointed to window, directory, and blade-sign options as possible fixes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Businesses may face costs redesigning signage or removing nonconforming signs.
The ordinance's uniform sign limits apply citywide; businesses that already conform benefit from consistency.
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust at 100 Middle Street and Maine Health's new Brighton Avenue pharmacy, which will lack signage at key entrances.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Fourth building sign, 100 Middle Street
Bar Harbor will be the only tenant in the courtyard without entrance signage unless it uses a smaller directional sign.
Additional sign variance at 100 Middle Street
Would allow one more sign than the ordinance permits at this mixed-use downtown property.
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