Sec. 23-607. Signs or objects exempt from permit
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-607 (2026)
Sec. 23-607. Signs or objects exempt from permitLinkCopy Citation
Types of signs exempt from sign permit, subject to the limitations provided:
(a)
Public: Signs or objects of a noncommercial nature which are erected by, or ordered to be erected by, a public official in the performance of official duty, or by a governmental agency, such as: safety signs; traffic control signs; signs of historical interest; and names or locations of cities, towns, and villages.
(b)
Temporary real estate directional: Temporary signs, not located on the premises being advertised, containing a directional arrow and advertising real estate for sale or lease,
(1)
Maximum area of 1.5 square feet.
(2)
Located within the County rights-of-way and within 25 feet of the corner of a street intersection.
(3)
Maximum of 4 per each property advertised, with a maximum of 25 for multiple properties with an on-site common sales office.
(4)
At any one intersection, there shall be only one sign facing each direction of traffic.
(5)
Maximum height of 3 feet above finished grade at base of sign.
(6)
Signs may only be erected between the hours of 5:00 p.m. Friday and 5:00 p.m. of the following Sunday.
(7)
Signs placed or remaining within the County rights-of-way in violation of these conditions shall be considered abandoned and illegal at the time the sign is placed.
(c)
Temporary institutional: Temporary signs pertaining to events sponsored by a church; library; school; hospital; fire station; community center; day care center for children; service, fraternal, or civic organizations; or other similar group.
(1)
Maximum area of 12 square feet.
(2)
Located within the County rights-of-way and within 25 feet of the corner of a street intersection.
(3)
Maximum of 4 per sponsoring institution.
(4)
Maximum height of 3 feet above finished grade at base of sign.
(5)
Signs may only be erected a maximum of 15 calendar days prior to the date of the event and 1 calendar day after the conclusion of the event.
(6)
Signs placed or remaining within the County rights-of-way in violation of these conditions shall be considered abandoned and illegal at the time the sign is placed.