To further understand your rights and understand the value of your sign, it may be helpful to visit these web sites:
United States Small Business Administration (
www.sba.gov)
U.S. Chamber of Commerce (
www.uschamber.com)
International Sign Association (
www.signs.org)
United States Sign Council (
www.ussc.org)
Important reading for business owners:
"The Value of Signs"
"The Sign Resource Book"
Both books may be ordered by contacting the Signange Foundation at
www.signfoundation.org
Sign Definitions and Law>
Recently, cities and towns throughout the state have been legislating against the use of Electronic Message Centers. Barlo Signs has taken a major role in helping to educate planners and business owners regarding the value of EMCs and ways that they can be regulated. In spite of these efforts, several towns have overreacted and passed comprehensive bans on all types of electronic signs including time and temperature. Barlo Signs, with assistance from the New Hampshire Sign Association, United States Sign Council, and International Sign Association, has challenged restrictive zoning ordinances in several NH municipalities.
City of Concord vs Naser Jewelers (.pdf file)
City of Concord vs Carlson's Crysler (.pdf file) - Warning, this is a large download.
