Code Section: 603

Subject: Exempt status of traffic signs in private parking lot

Effective Date: 4/96

Interpretation:

   This Section lists signs that are exempt from regulation by the Planning Code and includes, "governmental signs for control of traffic and other regulatory purposes, street signs, danger signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of public service companies indicating danger and aids to service or safety." The term, "governmental" appears to apply specifically only to signs for "traffic and other regulatory purposes." The remaining signs listed, including street signs, danger signs and those as aids to service or safety do not seem to be limited to those under governmental jurisdiction. Therefore, traffic directional signs in a private parking lot are also exempt from regulation by the Planning Code as aids to service or safety provided they contain no additional message of advertisement or promotion and are no larger than necessary.