Vital Signs: For planners and local officials who draft, debate and enforce sign ordinances

What's your sign (story)?

Last week in the news, several communities were featured for their sign code efforts:

Putnam Co, WV business owners say sign codes are hurting their businesses.

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The International Sign Association and the Sign Research Foundation develop research to guide planners and local officials when dealing with sign ordinance issues in your communities. 

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Sign visibility and regulations

Effective signage can help a community to become an attractive retail destination. Yet sign ordinances can be extremely complex, and even controversial at times. How can a community improve its sign...

Attend the APA conference

The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in Reed v. Town of Gilbert has made every community go back to make sure that their sign ordinance is constitutionally-compliant. Has the landmark ruling...

Get the latest research on EMCs

EMC night-time brightness recommendations have been adopted by over 250 communities across the country. Updated in August 2016, this EMC brightness guide is based on peer-reviewed research by Dr. Ian...

ISA Planning for Sign Code SuccessTM
David Hickey, VP Advocacy

David Hickey
VP, Advocacy
david.hickey@signs.org

James Carpentier, AICP

James Carpentier, AICP
Director, State & Local Goverment
james.carpentier@signs.org

Kenny Peskin

Kenny Peskin
Director, Industry Programs
kenny.peskin@signs.org | @signcodeguy

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Sign Code Assistance, Education and Training

Is your community considering revising its sign code? Or are you looking for education and training for an upcoming APA meeting?

Contact signhelp@signs.org to receive expert and complimentary sign code assistance:

  • Research on sign-related issues
  • Sign code education and training 
  • Planning, legal and technical sign code resources and advice

The International Sign Association (ISA) has helped hundreds of cities across the country develop modern, effective and enforceable sign codes.

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