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

IN Code § 36-1-3-11 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 11. (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.

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

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