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Temporary
Business Signs
Temporary signage by businesses to direct patrons around and through the
construction site must be approved by the City of Madison and WisDOT.
There
are three types of temporary business signs that can be installed to
assist customers to help them find your place of business.
Driveway Sign - These are allowed on East Washington Avenue or on side
streets at your driveway and help to tell motorists where to turn as the
construction can make it difficult for motorists to find the driveway.
These are used when a driveway is maintained on East Washington Avenue or
a side street and construction is on the side of the street that
your business is on. The business provides and installs this sign.
Alternate Business Access Signs - The contractor will install
alternate business access signs and businesses may attach their sign below
the Alternate Business Sign. These signs state "Alternate Business
Access" and have a arrow on them. These are placed in advance of
intersections to inform motorists where to turn. These are the
only signs permitted on East Washington Avenue other than the Driveway
Sign. The business provides the sign and it is installed by the
project below the sign provided by the project.
Directional Signs - These signs are used on streets other than East
Washington Avenue and are used where the Alternate Business Sign above is
not an available option. They are used to direct motorists using a
side street toward your business. The business provides and installs
these signs.
If you
wish to place any of the above temporary signs, please fill out the permit
for a temporary sign, available in
pdf
and
word format. No fee is charged
for the temporary signs. It is important that you obtain the permit
prior to ordering the signs.
Completed forms should be faxed to Kim Ballweg at the East Washington Avenue Field
Office. Field Staff
will coordinate with the City of Madison and WisDOT for approval.
All
temporary signing needs to be removed by the end of the project. If
you have question, please contact the Field Office Staff at (608)444-9277.
Driveway Sign - Permit Required
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Description - A sign placed at
your driveway to help distinguish where to turn.
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Maximum size of sign - 48" x 48"
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Background sign color - White
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Letter size - 4 inch minimum
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Letter color - Black
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Logo Allowed - Yes
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Mounting Options - Sandwich board
style desired - two sheets of plywood with a hinge at the top and a
chain at the bottom.
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Placement - Must be behind traffic
control drums.
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Other information - Signs must be
on one side only for right turns. (Signs on both sides encourages
illegal and dangerous left turns into the driveway).
Alternate Business Access Signs -
Permit Required
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Description - As part of the
project, "Alternate Business Access" (ABA) Signs will be placed along
the project.
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Maximum size of sign - 8" x 36"
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Background sign color - White
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Letter size - 4 inch block style
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Letter color - Black
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Logo Allowed - Yes
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Mounting options - N/A, Sign will
be mounted by the project below the standard Alternate Business Sign
also installed by the project.
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Placement - Signs locations are
generally in advance of signalized intersections.
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Other information - The purpose of
the sign is to inform customers of the most direct route to your
business.
Directional Signs - Permit Required
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Description - A sign placed on a
side street (not permitted on East Washington Avenue or Stoughton Road)
to direct customers to your business. They will generally
contain you business name and an arrow pointing toward your business.
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Maximum size of sign - 48" x 48"
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Background sign color - White
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Letter size - 4 inch minimum
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Letter color - Black
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Logo Allowed - Yes
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Mounting options - On Wisconsin
DOT Type I barricade supplied by the business or Sandwich board Style -
two sheets of plywood with a hinge at the top and a chain at the bottom.
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Placement - Placement should be in
the terrace, not conflicting with existing traffic control. The
location must be approved by the Project Engineer.
General Criteria
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The signs will not obstruct the
view of, or interfere with official traffic control devices such as
signs and barricades, or obstruct the view of drivers entering or
traveling on the highway. Signs shall be placed to allow at least
6 feet of clearance from edge of shoulder to edge of sign, or at least 2
feet from back of curb to edge of sign (per MUTCD 2A.19).
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For uniformity and readability,
the lettering shall be black block style letters, minimum 4" high, on a
white background. Red, orange, fluorescent lime green, or other
colors will not be allowed.
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The Field Staff will coordinate
the design and placement of the signs with the owner, and will grant or
deny approval. All approved signs, their design and location, will
be documented on the permit form.
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The signs will be erected and
removed at the expense of the applicant.
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Signs not removed within 48 hours
of notification to do so will be removed and the cost billed to the
permittee.
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