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:

FAQs About Legal Rights -the most commonly asked questions and their answers.

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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