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Sign Regulators, Planners

Resources for Local Officials and Planners

As someone charged with writing sign regulations that allow for a thriving economy, pedestrian and vehicular safety, and aesthetic appeal, you must stay up to date with the latest federal sign regulations to keep your community in compliance with local regulations. Local officials and planners can find a variety of invaluable technical and regulatory resources here to help guide the writing of effective and flexible sign ordinances that lead to thriving economies.

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Fundamental Legal Issues Regulation Cover

An Evidence Based Sign Code

Arts and Science of Sign Design

Arts & Science of Sign Design

Best Practices in Developing Sign Regulations Cover

Best Practices in Developing Sign Regulations

Best Practices Regulating Temp Signs Cover

Best Practices in Regulating Temporary Signs

Business Signage Placemaking Cover

Business Signage and Placemaking in Streetscapes

Consumer Perceptions in Retail Signage: 100,000 Shoppers Can’t Be Wrong

Content-Neutral Sign Codes After Reed & Austin

Content Neutral Cover

Content-Neutral Sign Codes after Reed and Austin

Traffic Safety Cover

Digital Signage & Traffic Safety: A Statistical Analysis

Economic Value of Signs 2012 Cover

Economic Value of On-Premise Signage

It's encouraging to see the unique policy strategies undertaken by cities to enable signage that meets the local communities’ vision. The multitude of these policy strategies ignited my creativity when I returned to the office for projects in progress.
Daunte RushtonCity of Dallas, TX
The SRF and the Scholars Program is incredibly valuable to planners and the planning profession. Simply put, the SRF provides a critical link between practicing planners and the sign industry, offering educational resources that foster the preparation of better sign codes.
Martin LandersPlan Tools
SRF Scholars Program was an amazing opportunity to meet with other public sector practitioners to learn about effective sign regulations as well as learn from each other. This program is well designed and effective use of time to share important concepts regarding sign regulation as well as the signage industry.
Tara SatushekSwinomish Indian Tribal Commun
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The Sign Research Foundation serves communities and the greater economy through research on the unique commercial and social value of signs. The Sign Research Foundation is the only research organization advancing the science, technology, design, placement and regulation of signs. A proven resource for education, research and philanthropy, our work contributes to more livable cities, thriving businesses, and vibrant and effective sign strategies. We facilitate dialogue with architects, urban planners, developers and other constituencies to build stronger, safer and more successful communities.

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