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Wisconsin Department of Transportation On-property signs Page 2 of 3 <br /> Traffic signing contacts <br /> Overview <br /> s j �� On-property (or on-premises) signs <br /> �;. tai <br /> s <br /> advertise for a business that is conducted on the property. The sign may be <br /> on the structure of a building, or free-standing. If the sign is free- <br /> standing, it must be located on the same premises on which the activity is <br /> conducted. <br /> Provided the following requirements are met, WisDOT does not require a <br /> permit for on-property signs located on state-controlled routes. However, if <br /> your sign does not meet the below requirements, then you must apply for <br /> an off-property sign permit and all off-property permit requirements apply. <br /> Location requirements <br /> • The sign must: <br /> • Be located within the immediate vicinity of the business activities <br /> conducted on the property. Immediate vicinity is defined as: <br /> • The area bounded by the buildings, driveways and parking <br /> areas, OR <br /> • Within 50 feet of those areas <br /> • Not be located across a street or road from where the business is <br /> conducted <br /> • Not be located on a narrow strip <br /> • Additionally, the sign must: <br /> • Be located entirely on the business property (includes overhang <br /> and landscaping) <br /> • Be outside of any setbacks (includes overhang and landscaping) <br /> • Not encroach onto the highway right of way <br /> • Not constitute a safety hazard (i.e., does not impede adequate <br /> traffic vision lines for all roads and all access points that serve <br /> this business) <br /> Content requirements <br /> http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/real-estate/outdoor-adv/on-property-signs.aspx 3/2/2017 <br />