EMC Sign Laws for BC Zoning District in the City Nampa, Idaho
General Requirements
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Permits Required: For installation, electrical work, relocation, or alteration of signs.
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Placement: Prohibited in utility easements, right-of-ways, and vision clearance areas.
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Design Standards: Must comply with zoning rules, building codes, and illumination limits.
Prohibited Signs
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Obscene or misleading content
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Unsafe, damaged, or abandoned signs
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Signs that obstruct traffic visibility or mimic traffic devices
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Animated or wind-blown signs (e.g., pennants)
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Unauthorized billboards or signage in right-of-way.
Exempt Signs
Do not need permits but must follow safety and placement rules:
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Small directional/instructional signs
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Government flags and plaques
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Holiday decorations
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Window signs (with limits)
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House numbers
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Traffic control devices
Permit & Inspection Process
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Applications must include site plans, dimensions, materials, lighting specs
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Temporary signs have different submission rules
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Sign inspectors can enforce removal or repairs if code is violated.
Maintenance Standards
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Graffiti must be removed within 5 days.
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Damaged or deteriorating signs must be repaired or removed.
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Surrounding areas must be clean and maintained.
Illumination
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Only permitted on permanent signs
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Not allowed on signs near residential areas or temporary signs
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Electronic signs must include ambient light sensors and brightness caps.
Special Cases
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Billboards: New ones banned; existing ones can relocate under strict rules
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Construction Signs: Temporary, limited by location and duration
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Bus Benches: Can include ads, must follow cleanliness and safety standards