[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Edmonston 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-OR-01. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Municipal infractions — See Ch. 110.
A commercial display permit shall be required to construct a permanent outdoor commercial display except as noted in § 390-3; exceptions.
A. 
Any individual, group, business or other entity wishing to construct a permanent outdoor commercial display, including signs, banners or streamers must complete an application with the Town of Edmonston.
B. 
Such applicant must provide proof of a valid use and occupancy permit as issued by Prince George's County.
C. 
Such applicant must provide proof of a valid business license as issued by the Town of Edmonston.
D. 
Such applicant must provide a rendering of the plat and location of the display to be erected.
E. 
Such applicant must provide a rendering, to scale, of the display itself.
F. 
Such applicant must provide documentation from Prince George's County Government authorizing such a display.
G. 
Applicant must, in addition to the above, pay an application requisite fee of $50 to the Town of Edmonston.
H. 
Approval shall be by a staff review process, as established by the Town Administrator and approved by the Mayor and Town Council. Such review will be dependant upon the proper submission of application, including items as listed above; taking into consideration clutter, the natural and historic character of the Town along with the proposed location, need and design of project. Commercial displays, in whole or part, shall not include:
(1) 
Flashing lights.
(2) 
Motorized, moving or windblown parts.
(3) 
Displays of materials or products (e.g., tires, automobile parks, furniture).
(4) 
Placement on utility pole or other public utility, right-of-way, or structure.
(5) 
Placement that obstructs or inhibits bike, pedestrian, or automobile traffic, or inhibits line of sight thereof.
(6) 
A vehicle or trailer placed in front of the building line that's primary purpose is advertising.
A temporary or mobile outdoor commercial display permit shall be required to construct a temporary outdoor commercial display except as noted in § 390-3, Exceptions.
A. 
Any individual, group, business or other entity wishing to post a temporary outdoor commercial display, including but not limited to signs, banners or streamers, must complete an application with the Town.
B. 
Such applicant must provide proof of a valid use and occupancy permit as issued by Prince George's County.
C. 
Such applicant must provide proof of a valid business license as issued by the Town of Edmonston.
D. 
Such applicant must provide a rendering of the plat and location of the display to be erected.
E. 
Such applicant must provide a rendering, to scale, of the display itself.
F. 
The applicant must, in addition to the above, pay an application requisite fee of $50 to the Town of Edmonston.
G. 
The permit shall be valid for one year from time of issuance.
H. 
Approval shall be by a staff review process, as established by the Town Administrator and approved by the Mayor and Town Council. Such review will be dependant upon the proper submission of application, including items as listed above; taking into consideration clutter, the natural and historic character of the Town along with the proposed location, need and design of project. Commercial displays, in whole or part, shall not include:
(1) 
Flashing lights.
(2) 
Motorized, moving or windblown parts.
(3) 
Displays of materials or products (e.g., tires, automobile parks, furniture).
(4) 
Placement on utility pole or other public utility, right-of-way, or structure.
(5) 
Placement that obstructs or inhibits bike, pedestrian, or automobile traffic, or inhibits line of sight thereof.
(6) 
A vehicle or trailer placed in front of the building line that's primary purpose is advertising.
The following shall be exceptions to the requirement of a permit and permit fee.
A. 
Sign, banner or streamers used to advertise a "Grand Opening" or similar meaning that is displayed for 14 days or less.
B. 
Sign, banner or streamers used to advertise "Under New Management" or similar meaning that is displayed for 10 days or less.
C. 
Sign, banner or streamers used to advertise an "open house," or related meaning, if displayed on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
D. 
A "sandwich board" if displayed only during hours of operation and in conformance with § 390-2H of this chapter.
E. 
Sign, banner or streamers used to advertise a "yard sale" or similar meaning if displayed on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
F. 
Displays that are mounted on the primary structure of the business.
G. 
A display for public notice from a government of jurisdiction.
H. 
A display for public notice, construction marking or other public need by a recognized utility.
I. 
A display that is a campaign sign in conformance with local laws and ordinances.
J. 
Traffic displays in conformance with DOT guidelines.
K. 
Displays by a law enforcement agency of jurisdiction.
L. 
Land use and zoning notices by an agency of jurisdiction.
M. 
Official flags and seals of governments of jurisdiction.
N. 
Displays that are works of art with no commercial message.
All signs, as noted above in § 390-3, must be removed within 24 hours of the permissible display period. Failure to remove these signs shall result in a municipal citation of $25.
The Town of Edmonston shall issue a response to the applicant, within 15 days, either by a request of additional documentation or justification, rejection of the permit request or issuance of the permit.
A. 
All existing permanent outdoor commercial displays installed before the enactment of this chapter are grandfathered, provided that they conform to county regulations and are maintained in good order.
B. 
Temporary and mobile outdoor commercial displays installed at any time are not subject to this grandfather clause.
The Town of Edmonston may revoke any permit for failure to maintain displays in good order or for any noncompliance with any of the listed approved documentation as required under § 390-1 or 390-2 of this chapter.
A. 
In addition to § 390-7, the Town of Edmonston police officers or Code Enforcement Officers shall have the authority, as directed by the Town Administrator and approved by the Mayor and Town Council, to enforce this chapter of the Town ordinances.
B. 
Violations of this chapter shall be considered "municipal infractions" and shall be subject to all remedies as described herein and in conjunction with Chapter 110 of the Town codes.
C. 
Failure to comply with any section of this chapter shall result in a municipal citation of $50 for the first offense and $100 for each subsequent offense within any given six-month period of time. Payment of the municipal fine without compliance of the orders to correct violations shall not constitute compliance and shall be subject to a subsequent offense charge.
[Added 10-12-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-OR-O3]
A. 
To prohibit the placement or maintenance of signs on state highway rights-of-way without a permit from the State Highway Administration (SHA).
B. 
The State of Maryland Has empowered the SHA, counties and municipalities to impose, collect, and retain a $25 per sign penalty for violations.
C. 
Exceptions. In the case of political signs which can be removed but not penalized.