When considering sign options to install for your Providence County, Rhode Island-based business, it’s important to consider the zoning laws and regulations set by the county. Failure to comply with these laws can result in monetary fines and being forced to remove signage you love and paid out of pocket for.
To avoid the latter mess, here’s your inside look at the zoning laws in Providence County concerning signage.
Prohibited Signs
There are certain types of signs Providence County doesn’t allow at all or only in some circumstances.
Signs disallowed in Providence County include abandoned signs or sign structures, balloon or air-inflated signs, flashing or animated signs (except electronic message signs), moving signs (except clocks and barber poles), snipe signs, portable signs, traffic hazard signs, and vehicle signs (except painted signs or vehicle for sale signs).
Provide County also prohibits temporary or permanent off-premise signs. However, there’s an exception for this for facility-sponsored signs placed at car-share facilities, bike-sharing stations, or public transit stations.
Signs Allowed Without a Permit
The good news is most signs are allowed in Providence County without needing to apply for a permit.
Permit-free signs allowed include non-residential A-frame signs, attention getting devices, banners within a certain display time, construction signs, and directory signs. Government signs, holiday decorations, memorial plaques, nameplates, home occupation signs, parking lot signs, and political signs are also allowed.
But wait – there’s more! Providence County additionally allows real estate signs, property identification signs, scoreboards, yard sale signs, as well as temporary or permanent window signs if they cover no more than 25% of the surface area of a window.
Signs Requiring a Permit
There are also several signs allowed within Providence County borders as long as you have the proper permit.
Permit-required signs include projecting signs as long as they follow sizing regulations, roof signs in some districts, non-residential temporary pole signs, and non-residential wall signs.
Other signs requiring a permit include electronic message signs (with the exception of certain facilities or districts where they are not allowed), freestanding signs with permission and correct sizing, marquee signs in most districts, and menu board signs (except for drive-throughs).
Custom Signs in Providence County
Trying to figure out if a certain sign is allowed in your county, getting permission for your sign, ensuring your sign is within the right sizing requirements, making sure the installation is up to code, and/or getting the proper permit for your sign beforehand is a lot to think about. This is where Allmark Signs & Graphics comes in.
Our sign team can help create effective signage solutions for your business or organization, all while ensuring they’re allowed in Providence County. We’ll help you navigate all the county’s complicated zoning regulations to guarantee your sign is in compliance in your locality, saving you peace of mind.
Contact Allmark Signs & Graphics today for custom commercial signs in Providence County. We want to see your business shine with stunning signage – without having to deal with an unfortunate intervention with the county!
