All applicants for sign permits, as required by this Section, in
Business and Industrial Districts shall submit plans and supporting materials to
the Planning & Zoning Board for approval. 6.2.12 Signs Not Requiring Permits. The following types of signs are exempted from permit
requirements, but must be in conformance with all other requirements of this By-law:
1. One construction sign of thirty-two (32) square feet or less. 2. Directional/Information signs of six (6) square feet or less. 3. Holiday or special event decorations and/or festoons. 4. Nameplates of six (6) square feet or less. 5. Political signs. 6. Public signs or notices, or any sign relating to an emergency. 7. Real estate signs. 8. Window signs. 9. Incidental signs. 6.2.13 Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in a safe and neat condition to the satisfaction of
the Building Commissioner and in accordance with requirements of the State Building Code. Structural
damage, missing letters, or other deterioration obscuring content shall be remedied or the sign removed
within sixty (60) days. 6.2.14 Construction Specifications. All signs shall be constructed in accordance with all
requirements of the State Building Code and the National Electrical Code and Town of Easton By-
laws. 1. No sign shall be suspended by non-rigid attachments that will allow the sign to
swing in a wind. 2. All freestanding signs shall have self-supporting structures erected on or
permanently attached to concrete foundations. 3. Applicants shall refer to the Town of Easton Sign and Design Guidelines adopted
by the Planning & Zoning Board in its rules and regulations for additional
guidance in building and signage design. 6.2.15 Nonconforming Signs. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of this
By-law may be eligible for designation as "lawfully nonconforming." A nonconforming sign is subject
to all requirements this code regarding safety, maintenance, and repair. A nonconforming sign may
remain in place provided that:
1.