Frederick County Unincorporated

All freestanding signs must be set back at least 10 feet from lot lines. The minimum distance separating signs is 100 feet. Temporary signs may not exceed five feet in height and 50 square feet. Monument signs: one per property, height based on road type (arterial 25 ft, collector 15 ft, other 12 ft), size based on road type (arterial 150 sq ft, collector 100 sq ft, other 50 sq ft). Wall-mounted signs: 1.5 sq ft per linear foot of building frontage or 25 sq ft, whichever greater, max 200 sq ft. All other signs: max 5 ft height, 4 sq ft area.

Subdivision identification signs must be monument style signs. ... must not exceed eight feet in height. ... must not exceed 32 square feet in sign area.

All freestanding signs must be set back at least 10 feet from lot lines or property boundary lines. Signs that are attached to buildings must meet the required setbacks for that building.

The minimum distance separating signs is 100 feet.

For electronic signs, when operating, displays must be static for a minimum of 15 seconds, and must not be animated by scrolling, flashing or other similar nonstatic displays.

Signs that are damaged, structurally unsound or poorly maintained must be repaired or removed within 30 days.

Temporary signs may not exceed five feet in height and 50 square feet (SF).

Temporary signs may be displayed up to 30 consecutive days, two times per year.

Other than the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District, all monument signs located in other zoning districts will be permitted to establish a maximum sign height reflective of the roadway which the site's entrance is located on... Signs along arterial roads must not exceed 25 feet in height. Signs along collector roads must not exceed 15 feet in height. Signs along all other roads must not exceed 12 feet in height.

Other than the RA (Rural Areas) Zoning District, all monument signs located in zoning districts will be permitted to establish a maximum sign area reflective of the adjacent roadways' classification... Signs along arterial roadways must not exceed 150 square feet. Signs along collector roadways must not exceed 100 square feet. Signs along other roads must not exceed 50 square feet.

One per 1,200 linear feet of road frontage per development in all districts where allowed. The M1 and M2 Zoning Districts will be limited to one per property.

Wall-mounted business signs shall be permitted 1 1/2 square feet of sign area for each linear foot of building frontage or 25 square feet, whichever is greater, provided that the total area of any one wall-mounted business sign or signs does not exceed 200 square feet.

All other sign types (i.e., signs permitted in all districts) not specified above must not exceed five feet in height and four square feet in sign area and must be pole mounted.

Subdivision identification signs must be monument style signs. One subdivision identification sign per entrance. ...

For each lot or parcel containing a residence, one sign, in addition to any other sign permitted for the lot or parcel, not to exceed five feet in height nor four square feet in area, such as a cottage occupation sign, is allowed.

For parcels in the RP, MH1, R4 and R5 Districts with an allowed by-right use (excluding residences) or an approved conditional use permit (CUP) ... Signs must be monument style, one per parcel, max 4 ft height, 25 sq ft area. Parking lots paved, raised islands, landscaping. Commercial vehicle parking prohibited.

For parcels in the RP, MH1, R4 and R5 Districts with an allowed by-right use (excluding residences) or an approved conditional use permit (CUP) ... Signs must be monument style, one per parcel, max 4 ft height, 25 sq ft area. Parking lots paved, raised islands, landscaping. Commercial vehicle parking prohibited in residential portion.

For parcels in the RP, MH1, R4 and R5 Districts with an allowed by-right use (excluding residences) or an approved conditional use permit (CUP) ... Signs must be monument style, one per parcel, max 4 ft height, 25 sq ft area. Parking lots paved, raised islands, landscaping. Commercial vehicle parking prohibited.

For parcels in the RP, MH1, R4 and R5 Districts with an allowed by-right use (excluding residences) or an approved conditional use permit (CUP) ... Signs must be monument style, one per parcel, max 4 ft height, 25 sq ft area. Parking lots paved, raised islands, landscaping. Environmental features preserved. Property owners' association required.

For parcels in the RA District with an allowed by-right use (excluding residences) or an approved conditional use permit (CUP) the maximum size and number of signs... One sign is permitted per parcel. Signs in the RA District must not exceed eight feet in height. Signs in the RA District must not exceed 50 square feet in sign area.