Legal Considerations
Introduction While a combination marketing tool, communication device and ideally, pleasing art form, signage is considered "speech", and in the United States, is legally protected as such. To help you gain a fundamental understanding of the legal aspects of signage, its protection under the United States Constitution, and its regulation under federal, state and local law, review the following 3 sections. The areas covered in this section include:
U.S. Constitutional Amendments Pertinent to Signage - summaries of these constitutional protections and entitlements.
Government Regulations & Codes - a quick bullet list summary about what to know to obtain a permit or file a variance.
Legal Cases - a selection of documented cases illustrating legal considerations and court findings.
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