Whether you're opening a new business, are expanding a current business, or simply need to freshen up your existing business signs, it's important to be aware of the zoning ordinance that governs commercial signage.  Compliance with these regulations will help ensure safety and appropriate aesthetics ... and will ensure that the money you spent on your signs won't be wasted in the case of violations that require the sign(s) to be taken down.

Commercial signage in Franklin, TN is governed by ordinance that is similar to that of other municipalities in Williamson County.  If your business happens to be within the Historic Zoning District, there are additional guidelines and regulations to be aware of in addition to a special signage approval process.

The zoning ordinance for signs covers topics including construction materials, maximum size allowances, height limitations, location restrictions, lighting (internal, external, type of lighting), permanence (temporary or permanent), types of signs allowed in certain districts (residential vs. commercial signage, for example), etc.  The guidelines for commercial signage in Franklin TN's Historic Zoning District also address stylistic topics to help signs "fit in" with the characteristics of the Historic Zoning District.

In almost all cases, the zoning ordinance for commercial signage is intended to govern outdoor business signs, which will generally require a sign permit if the signs are intended to be permanent (at this point in time, temporary signs used for 30 days or less do not currently require sign permits in Franklin TN).

Given our location in Franklin, TN, we'll be happy to explain the various sections of the zoning ordinance and their application to your commercial signage.