# Sign Regulations in Westernport Town, Maryland

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Westernport Town, Maryland, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Westernport Town, Maryland (MD)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/maryland/westernport-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/31252660#31252660)

## At a glance

Westernport Town, Maryland regulates 23 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Sign (Accessory to Permitted Nonresidential Use)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Not to exceed structure height limit for zone tall and 200 square feet, with a No sign larger than 6 sq ft closer than 20 ft to right-of-way line or 50 ft to center line, whichever greater (§250-42.E) setback (Sec. §250-45.B(2)(b)(c), §250-42.D, §250-40). Most commercial signs in Westernport Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 23 | May not project more than 3 feet above roof | 400 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign (Dwelling, Home Occupation) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per property, or one for each street frontage if on a corner or through lot | On the property; one per property, or one per street frontage if property fronts multiple streets. | — | §250-45.A(1), §250-40 |
| Identification Sign (Active Farm) | — | 10 square feet | — | — | 1 per road adjoining the farm | Along any road adjoining the farm. | — | §250-45.A(2), §250-40 |
| Identification / Announcement Board (Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Other principal non-residential uses) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per property, or one for each street frontage | On property of school/church/hospital. One per property, or one for each street frontage if on a corner or through lot | — | §250-45.A(3), §250-40 |
| Advertising Sign (Sale of Home-Grown Agricultural Products) | — | 20 square feet | — | — | 1 per property, or one for each street frontage | On property, for advertising sale of agricultural products grown or produced thereon. | — | §250-45.B(1), §250-40 |
| Wall Sign (Accessory to Permitted Nonresidential Use) | May not exceed structure height limit of the zoning district | Lesser of 10% of building face or 100 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to or painted on building face | — | §250-45.B(2)(a), §250-42.D, §250-40 |
| Freestanding Sign (Accessory to Permitted Nonresidential Use) | Not to exceed structure height limit for zone | 200 square feet | — | No sign larger than 6 sq ft closer than 20 ft to right-of-way line or 50 ft to center line, whichever greater (§250-42.E) | 1 per 1000 ft street frontage (see citation for details) | On property; see also required minimum distance from street line | — | §250-45.B(2)(b)(c), §250-42.D, §250-40 |
| Temporary Sign (Sale/Lease of Property) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property, or one for each street frontage | On the property for sale or lease | — | §250-45.C(1) |
| Off-Premises Business Advertising Sign | — | 400 square feet | — | Min 200 ft from residence; 25 ft from right-of-way; 50 ft from other property line; 300 ft from intersection (dual highway), 100 ft from other intersections. | Max 2 per business, commercial or industrial use | Off-premises, subject to siting restrictions below. | — | §250-46.B(1)(a)-(e), §250-40 |

## Prohibited signs in Westernport Town

- No sign shall be erected, hung, placed or painted in any district except as provided in this chapter.
- No sign erected before the enactment of these regulations shall be altered in any respect or moved, except in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and except that any sign may be removed completely.
- All signs of any size must comply with all the regulations contained herein, regardless of whether a permit is required.
- No sign shall project more than three feet above the roof nor more than 14 inches out from the wall to which it is attached.
- Signs shall not exceed the height limit permitted for structures in the zoning district in which they are located, except by special exception as provided.
- All signs except temporary signs shall be constructed of durable material and kept in good condition and repair.
- Lighting devices shall be shielded so that they do not create a nuisance by shining directly into a public street or highway or into a residential district.
- No flashing or rotating flashing illumination of a sign shall be permitted except for official traffic signs.
- Except for official traffic signs, no sign with an area larger than six square feet shall be placed nearer than 20 feet to the right-of-way line of a street or 50 feet to the center line of said street, whichever distance is greater.
- No sign shall constitute a public safety or traffic hazard, such as by obstructing traffic signals, traffic signs, road warning signs, street name signs, or the full view of the traffic in all directions at driveways, entranceways or any other public road intersection.
- No signs except official traffic signs shall be located within the right-of-way of any street or road or on any slope or drainage easement for a street or road.
- No sign shall be permitted which is an imitation of or which resembles an official traffic control device, railroad sign or signal.
- Tacking, painting, posting or otherwise affixing of signs or posters on the walls of buildings, barns, sheds, trees, posts, poles, fences, walls or other structures is prohibited except as hereinafter provided.
- Signs shall not obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway or other opening intended to provide ingress or egress for any building or structure.

## Signs exempt from permit in Westernport Town

- Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the proper erection and maintenance of official signs by federal, state, county or municipal agencies for traffic control, directional or informational purposes or by a private person or agency solely for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare.
- No permit shall be required for the repainting or re-papering of a sign which conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs on theaters advertising changes in program shall not require permits except for the initial installation thereof.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Special exception to sign height limit may be authorized by the Board of Appeals for on-premises signs accessory to certain retail commercial uses.
- Special exception for continued use and maintenance of nonconforming signs may be granted by the Board of Appeals upon application if removal would result in unconstitutional taking of property, and such repairs, alterations, or relocations require a permit.

## Full detail

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