The Cubs plan to put up a new 75-foot electronic sign in Wrigley's right field.
The organization unveiled the sign’s design at the Cubs Convention over the weekend, but they may need to ask the Commission on Chicago Landmarks for permission to install it.
The City Council landmarked several “historic elements” of Wrigley in a 2004 agreement. The landmarks include the exterior and marquee sign at Clark and Addison, the manned center-field scoreboard, ivy-covered brick walls, and the uninterrupted sweep of the stadium’s bleachers and grandstand.
The ball-club would need permission from the commission to alter any of these elements, according to The Chicago Sun-Times.
Cubs staff doesn’t believe the sign requires approval and says the change doesn’t affect any of Wrigley’s historic features. Staffers did say, though, they’d be willing to work with the commission if city officials disagree.
