International Zoning Code Chapter 10
Exam Questions and Answers
What type of sign best describes a billboard? - ANSWER-outdoor advertising
An abandoned sig is defined as what? - ANSWER-Has ceased to be used and the
owner no longer intends to use it
The extension of a building façade above the line of the structural roof is considered
what? - ANSWER-parapet
The length of an exterior building wall oriented to the public right of way it faces is
considered what? - ANSWER-frontage (building)
Generally, a sign affixed to an exterior wall of a building that projects not more than 18
inches from the building wall is considered what? - ANSWER-wall or fascia sign
Other than window signs, interior signs are what? - ANSWER-Not covered by the IZC
What are some ways to determine sign area? - ANSWER-Largest single face of a V
sign, smallest geometric figure that comprise the sign face, the sum of all regular
geometric figures that comprise the sign face
Any sign to be erected shall conform to the International Zoning Code and what other
code? - ANSWER-Building
Signs projecting over public walkways must have a minimum clearance of how many
feet above grade level, measured to the bottom of the sign? - ANSWER-8
Animated signs are generally only permited in what kinds of zones? - ANSWER-
commercial and industrial
Nonconforming signs may be altered, provided what? - ANSWER-the alterations do not
increase its non-conformity
What is an an example of an exempt sign? - ANSWER-government flag, small street
address sign, court-authorized official notice
What types of signs are prohibited? - ANSWER-flashing signs that look like safety
lights, permanent streamers or balloons, signs displayed on a utility pole in the public
right of way.
When required, the details of construction for obtaining a sign permit include what? -
ANSWER-deflection
Exam Questions and Answers
What type of sign best describes a billboard? - ANSWER-outdoor advertising
An abandoned sig is defined as what? - ANSWER-Has ceased to be used and the
owner no longer intends to use it
The extension of a building façade above the line of the structural roof is considered
what? - ANSWER-parapet
The length of an exterior building wall oriented to the public right of way it faces is
considered what? - ANSWER-frontage (building)
Generally, a sign affixed to an exterior wall of a building that projects not more than 18
inches from the building wall is considered what? - ANSWER-wall or fascia sign
Other than window signs, interior signs are what? - ANSWER-Not covered by the IZC
What are some ways to determine sign area? - ANSWER-Largest single face of a V
sign, smallest geometric figure that comprise the sign face, the sum of all regular
geometric figures that comprise the sign face
Any sign to be erected shall conform to the International Zoning Code and what other
code? - ANSWER-Building
Signs projecting over public walkways must have a minimum clearance of how many
feet above grade level, measured to the bottom of the sign? - ANSWER-8
Animated signs are generally only permited in what kinds of zones? - ANSWER-
commercial and industrial
Nonconforming signs may be altered, provided what? - ANSWER-the alterations do not
increase its non-conformity
What is an an example of an exempt sign? - ANSWER-government flag, small street
address sign, court-authorized official notice
What types of signs are prohibited? - ANSWER-flashing signs that look like safety
lights, permanent streamers or balloons, signs displayed on a utility pole in the public
right of way.
When required, the details of construction for obtaining a sign permit include what? -
ANSWER-deflection
