The classes of signs described below are excepted from all provisions of this subchapter other than the provisions of § 1103(a)(2) insofar as those provisions may be implemented by regulations controlling and restricting outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices in controlled areas:

(1) Outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices 32 square feet or less erected or maintained upon real property and placed on the premises to identify a business conducted thereon.

(2) Outdoor advertising signs, displays and devices (containing 12 square feet or less in areas zoned residential or 32 square feet or less in areas zoned otherwise) upon real property stating that the property, or a part thereof, is for sale or for rent.

(3) A notice or advertisement required by law in any legal proceeding or put upon the property by public authority.

(4) A danger or precautionary sign containing 2 square feet or less relating to the premises or a sign warning of the condition of or danger of travel on a highway.

(5) Any notice or sign of any railroad or other transportation or transmission or communication company necessary for the direction or information or safety of the public.

(6) Any sign containing 6 square feet or less and directing travelers to any town, village, city, historical site or attractions, provided the same is maintained at public expense.

(7) Nonofficial signs displayed on transit shelters under contracts approved by the Department.

42 Del. Laws, c. 182, § ?8; 17 Del. C. 1953, § ?1114; 53 Del. Laws, c. 87, § ?1; 57 Del. Laws, c. 276; 60 Del. Laws, c. 290, § ?6; 61 Del. Laws, c. 262, §§ ?17, 18; 63 Del. Laws, c. 178, §§ ?1, 2; 71 Del. Laws, c. 318, §§ ?2, 3;

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 1114

  • Controlled areas: means and includes any area inside the boundaries of this State which is adjacent to the right-of-way of a highway of the interstate or primary systems, except that areas beyond 660 feet of the right-of-way inside urban areas shall be excluded from this chapter. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 1102
  • Department: means the Department of Transportation. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 1102
  • highway: include any public way or road or portion thereof and any sewer, drain or drainage system connected therewith and any bridge, culvert, viaduct or other construction or artificial way used in connection therewith and anything which is accessory to any of the same or to the use thereof. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 101
  • Railroad: means a road, the cars, carriages and coaches on which are propelled by steam power, electricity, cable, motor or any improved motive power. See Delaware Code Title 17 Sec. 101
  • real property: is synonymous with the phrase "lands, tenements and hereditaments. See Delaware Code Title 1 Sec. 302
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
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