§ 36-1-3-11 — "Election"; "sign"; certain sign ordinances unenforceable, time period; public safety exception

Indiana § 36-1-3-11

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Ch. 3: Home Rule

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(a) As used in this section, "election" refers
to an election described in IC 3-5-1-2.
(b) As used in this section, "sign" refers to a sign, the surface area
of which is not greater than thirty-two (32) square feet. For purposes of
determining the surface area of a sign under this section, if a sign
consists of two (2) faces, only the surface area of one (1) of the faces
is considered if both of the following apply:
(1) The faces are mounted back to back.
(2) The measure of the angle between the faces is not more than
fifteen (15) degrees.
(c) Subject to subsection (d), an ordinance or a regulation of a
political subdivision relating to the number or size of signs is
unenforceable during the following period:
(1) Beginning sixty (60) days before an election.
(2) Ending at the beginning of the sixth day after the election.
(d) This section does not prohibit a political subdivision from
enforcing an ordinance or regulation relating to the number or size of
signs at any time if necessary to ensure public safety.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.211-2017, SEC.1.