INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE
CHAPTER #10 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Signs projecting over public walkways must have a minimum clearance of how many
feet above grade level, measured to the bottom of the sign? - ANSWER-8
Animated signs are generally only permitted in what kinds of zones? - ANSWER-
commercial and industrial
Nonconforming signs may be altered, provided what? - ANSWER-the alterations do not
increase its non-conformity
What is an an example of an exempt sign? - ANSWER-government flag, small street
address sign, court-authorized official notice
What types of signs are prohibited? - ANSWER-flashing signs that look like safety
lights, permanent streamers or balloons, signs displayed on a utility pole in the public
right of way.
When required, the details of construction for obtaining a sign permit include what? -
ANSWER-deflection
Portable signs shall be displayed not more than how many days in any calendar year? -
ANSWER-20
What is the maximum number of directional signs allowed on a single residential lot? -
ANSWER-2
What is the maximum number of real estate signs allowed on a single residential lot? -
ANSWER-1
Real estate signs advertising the sale of lots shall be removed within how many days of
the sale of the last original lot in the subdivision? - ANSWER-10
Development and construction signs shall be limited to no more than how many signs
per single residential lot? - ANSWER-1
Permit fees for signs shall be based on what? - ANSWER-fee schedule adopted by the
jurisdiction
Generally, political signs must be removed within how much time following the election?
- ANSWER-10 days
CHAPTER #10 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Signs projecting over public walkways must have a minimum clearance of how many
feet above grade level, measured to the bottom of the sign? - ANSWER-8
Animated signs are generally only permitted in what kinds of zones? - ANSWER-
commercial and industrial
Nonconforming signs may be altered, provided what? - ANSWER-the alterations do not
increase its non-conformity
What is an an example of an exempt sign? - ANSWER-government flag, small street
address sign, court-authorized official notice
What types of signs are prohibited? - ANSWER-flashing signs that look like safety
lights, permanent streamers or balloons, signs displayed on a utility pole in the public
right of way.
When required, the details of construction for obtaining a sign permit include what? -
ANSWER-deflection
Portable signs shall be displayed not more than how many days in any calendar year? -
ANSWER-20
What is the maximum number of directional signs allowed on a single residential lot? -
ANSWER-2
What is the maximum number of real estate signs allowed on a single residential lot? -
ANSWER-1
Real estate signs advertising the sale of lots shall be removed within how many days of
the sale of the last original lot in the subdivision? - ANSWER-10
Development and construction signs shall be limited to no more than how many signs
per single residential lot? - ANSWER-1
Permit fees for signs shall be based on what? - ANSWER-fee schedule adopted by the
jurisdiction
Generally, political signs must be removed within how much time following the election?
- ANSWER-10 days
