Town of Windsor - Sign Regulations Update Survey

Town of Windsor Sign Regulations Update

The Town of Windsor is updating its Sign Regulations (Article 17 of the Municipal Regulations) to better reflect the community’s vision and current best practices in sign design and placement. Your input will help shape a modernized code that supports a vibrant, attractive, and easy-to-navigate community for residents, businesses, and visitors. This brief survey should no more than 10 minutes to complete, and all survey responses will be kept confidential.

I am a (select all that apply)

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A Windsor resident

A business owner in Windsor

A commercial property owner in Windsor

Someone who works in Windsor, but lives elsewhere

A sign company or design professional

A representative of a community group, school or nonprofit

Other (please specify)

When you think about signs in Windsor (for example, business signs, neighborhood entrance signs, or event signs), what comes to mind?

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Have you ever had to put up a sign in Windsor (for a business, non-profit, yard sale, etc.)?

Yes, for a business

Yes, for a community group, school, or nonprofit

Yes, for a personal reason (yard sale, event, real estate, etc.)

Prefer not to say

In your day-to-day life, how well do you think signs in Windsor help you find businesses, services, or locations you are looking for?

Very well

Somewhat well

Neutral

Not very well

Not well at all

If yes, what was that experience like?

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Please explain (Optional):

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Looking around town, how satisfied are you with the overall look and feel of signs in Windsor?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Neutral

Somewhat dissatisfied

Very dissatisfied

What do you like or dislike? (Optional)

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Do signs in Windsor generally feel the right size and height for our community?

Mostly too large

Mostly too small

About right

It depends on the area

I'm not sure

10.

Please share any examples or thoughts. (Optional)

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How well do signs work in areas with many businesses together, like shopping centers or multi-tenant buildings?

Very easy to see and understand

Somewhat easy

Neutral

Somewhat confusing or cluttered

Very confusing or cluttered

12.

Please explain. (Optional)

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Do you think Windsor needs more signs that help people find their way around (for example, signs identifying parks, trails, the downtown, or public facilities)?

Yes, definitely

Maybe, in some areas

No, we have enough

I'm not sure

14.

If yes, where would these be most helpful? (Optional)

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Please describe any issues or good examples. (Optional)

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16.

How do you feel about neighborhood entrance signs in Windsor (how they look and how visible they are)?

Very positive

Somewhat positive

Neutral

Somewhat negative

Very negative

17.

Think about temporary signs, like event banners, yard sale signs, real estate signs, or seasonal signs. In general, would you say:

There are too many temporary signs

There are too few temporary signs

It feels about right

I haven't really noticed

18.

Any problems or suggestions? (Optional)

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Do you feel that signs in Windsor are generally creative and high-quality?

Yes, most signs look creative and high-quality

Some do, some don't

Not really, many could look better

I'm not sure

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Please explain. (Optional)

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Some signs in Windsor are digital or electronic message signs (i.e., changing messages, LED displays). How do you feel about these types of signs in our community?

I like them and would support more

I like them in some locations but not others

I don't like them and would prefer fewer

I'm neutral / don't have an opinion

22.

Please explain. (Optional)

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23.

Are there any specific signs, streets, or areas in Windsor where you think the signs look especially good and fit the town’s character well?

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24.

Have you ever gone through the Town's review process to have a sign approved and permitted?

Yes

I'm not sure

25.

If yes, how would you rate that experience?

Very easy

Somewhat easy

Neutral

Somewhat difficult

Very difficult

I have not gone through the process

26.

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about signs in Windsor?

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May Town staff or the consultant team contact you with follow-up questions about your responses? If yes, add your email below.