Signage Notice

As a reminder, temporary signs are not permitted in the public right of way, with the exception of political signage erected during the period beginning on the 30th day before the beginning date of “one-stop” early voting under G.S. 163-227.2 and ending on the 10th day after the primary or election day, whichever occurs sooner.  

Additionally, the following types of signs are prohibited at all times in Summerfield:

  1. Snipe signs
  2. Signs attached to light fixtures, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, streets, utility poles, public buildings, fences, railings, public telephone poles, or trees, rocks or other natural features.
  3. Windblown signs not specifically permitted in this Article such as pennants, streamers, spinners, balloons, gas filled figures and other similar devices.
  4. Signs which prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
  5. Signs erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision at any location, street, intersection, or driveway.
  6. Any sign which interferes with vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of its position, size, shape, movement, color, fashion, manner, or intensity of illumination, including signs with the potential to be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
  7. Signs erected or displayed on or over public rights-of-way or other public property.
  8. Portable signs, except as specifically permitted in the Ordinance.
  9. Signs that move or flash or have moving or flashing components, except as permitted under Section 6 below; signs that are intermittently lighted or have changing colors; signs that revolve; or any other similarly constructed signs.
  10. Electronic Changeable Copy signs (including but not limited to LED signs).
  11. Signs attached to the roofs of buildings or are otherwise located above the roofs of buildings.
  12. Signs on vehicles that are parked in a location which is visible to the public and for a period of time which indicates that the principal use of the vehicle is for advertising rather than transport.
  13. Painted Signage located on the street-facing or parking area-facing façade of any structure.
  14. Off-premises signs and billboards, except those placed by governmental agencies for public purposes as specifically permitted in the Ordinance.