How to Create a Zoning Code Blog Page for EMC Signs

This guide walks you through the exact format and structure needed to produce a zoning code blog post that answers real questions about EMC sign laws at the city, county, and state levels.

✅ Step 1: Title Format

Use the following format: EMC Sign Laws – [City], [County], [State]

Example: EMC Sign Laws - Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

✅ Step 2: EMC Sign Law Summary Table

Create a summary table that clearly states whether EMC signs are allowed and under what conditions.

Structure:

Feature	Answer
Are EMC signs allowed?	✅ Yes / ❌ No / ⚠️ Limited (with conditions)
Zoning districts that allow EMCs	e.g., CMX-2, CMX-5
EMC sign style allowed	Monument / Freestanding / Wall / Projecting
Are off-premise EMCs allowed?	✅ Yes / ❌ No
Can EMCs be placed in the ROW?	✅ Yes / ❌ No
Minimum setback required	e.g., 10 ft from property line or ROW

🔎 Tip: Don’t just say “Yes” or “No.” Clarify under what zoning districts or circumstances. This replaces vague answers with clear legal context.

✅ Step 3: List All Zoning Districts

State how many zoning districts exist in the city and list their names.

Example:

The City of Philadelphia has 9 zoning districts that govern signage for commercial or industrial use:

CMX-1 = Commerial District

CMX-2

CMX-2.5

CMX-3

CMX-4

CMX-5

ICMX

IRMX

I-1

Add the Link to GIS Map and a screen shot of the property as context on how to find the zoning district of the property

✅ Step 4: Create One Table per Zoning Category

You’ll build separate tables by district type:

Commercial
Industrial
Residential
Civic / Institutional (if applicable)

Each table should have rows describing the specific standards, not general commentary.

📋 Sample: Commercial Zoning Table

Category	CMX-2	CMX-2.5
EMC Allowed?	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Permitted Sign Types	Wall, Projecting, Free	Wall, Projecting, Free
Max Number of EMCs	1 per frontage	1 per frontage
Max Area (Wall)	25 sq. ft. or 3 sq. ft/ft	100 sq. ft. total
Max Area (Free-standing)	100 sq. ft. per face	Not specified
Max Height	20 ft. max or roofline	20 ft. max
Static Illumination	✅ Yes	⚠️ Cabinet signs prohibited
Animated Signs	❌ No	❌ No
Mechanical Motion	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Off-premise Allowed	❌ No	❌ No
Right-of-Way Use	Max 24" projection	Not allowed
Setback Required	10 ft. from ROW	10 ft. from property line

✅ Step 5: Embed the Source & Visual References

Link to official zoning map or parcel checker (e.g., “Verify the Zoning District”).
Include an image or screenshot of the map.
Cite the section number and link to ordinance text (e.g., §14-904 or Table 14-406-1).