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Commission approves community-painted signage for Cook's building downtown

April 27, 2025 | West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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Commission approves community-painted signage for Cook's building downtown
The commission approved a 32-square-foot sign for the Cook's building in downtown West Allis that will be created from community-painted poly-tabs assembled into a single sign panel. Staff said the project involves community participation in painting 4x4-inch squares that will be mounted on weather-resistant panels and coated with an anti-graffiti finish.

Planning staff said the downtown sign requires a sign appeal under Section 13.21 because it uses a creative-sign criterion and that staff believes the design meets the city's design, quality, and context standards. The applicant noted similar installations in Menomonee Falls and described plans for framing and mounting the assembled panels beneath the existing Cook's building signage.

Commissioners expressed support for the community-driven art approach. The motion to approve the signage appeal carried without recorded opposition.

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