Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 36-1-3-11 - "Election"; "sign"; certain sign ordinances unenforceable, time period; public safety exception(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.Added by P.L. 211-2017,SEC. 1, eff. 7/1/2017.