Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance_Sept 2023.1

Article 5: Development Standards Section 5.16. Signage 5.16.2. Applicability

without limitation, signs that incorporate a microphone, speaker, and/or similar communication device all subject to compliance with all applicable building codes.

5.

Signs placed on gas pumps.

6. Traffic control signs and other signs related to public safety that the town or other governmental jurisdiction installs or requires someone else to install. C. Signs Not Requiring a Sign Permit The following signs are subject to the standards in this Ordinance, but are exempt from the requirement to obtain a Sign Permit: 1. Sidewalk signs, swing signs, yard sign type c, fence wrap signs and window signs as set forth in section 5.16.5. 2. Flags affixed to permanent flagpoles or flagpoles that are mounted to buildings (either temporary or permanent), subject to standards for accessory flags and flagpoles in section 4.3.5.B.13, Flagpole and Flag. 3. Temporary signs installed in conjunction with a valid special event permit. Such signs must be identified in the approved special event permit application, removed immediately following the event and may exceed the maximum number but shall not exceed the maximum sign area permitted for the type of sign proposed. 4. Temporary string lighting and displays as part of customary holiday decorations and civic events, provided that: b. The string lighting and displays are removed once the applicable customary holiday or civic event period ends; c. Temporary string lighting is only affixed to buildings and landscaping, and does not blink, strobe, or flash; and d. The string lighting and displays are not displayed for a period of more than 45 days per customary holiday or civic event. 5. A change of movable or electronic lettering or numbering on permitted changeable copy sign (including electronic signs in accordance with Section 5.16.7.C, Electronic Signs). 6. Address signs complying with the North Carolina Fire Code. 7. Political signs placed within the right-of-way of the State Highway system subject to the requirements and standards under N.C.G.S 136-32. a. The string lighting and displays are not placed in any right-of-way;

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Any political sign on Town property that is:

a. Located at a polling station, in which case the political sign is only permitted on early voting and election days.

b. Sponsored by the Town (e.g. bond referendum).

9. Political signs placed in rights-of-way of streets located within the Town corporate limits and maintained by the Town provided the following standards are met: a. Duration A political sign is permitted beginning on the 30th day before the beginning date of one-stop early voting under NCGS 163-227.2 and ending on the 10th day after the primary or election day.

Morrisville, NC

June 13, 2023

Unified Development Ordinance

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