# 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.

## Sec. 23-607. Signs or objects exempt from permit

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 23-607 (2026)

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.