The city council had tried and failed to pass English-only sign ordinances because of safety issues for police and fire departments.

Northvale has issued numerous summonses over the last year as part of a new effort to enforce existing sign ordinances.

The village's sign ordinance still prohibits real estate brokers from putting up "For Sale" signs.

An intricately detailed sign ordinance - already in place - was the decisive force in their battle plan.

That might be just as well, because enforcing the sign ordinance so strictly could ultimately place the town in a sticky situation.

It has been deemed that a municipality's sign ordinance must be content neutral with regard to the regulation of signage.

Germantown is known for having some of the most restrictive sign ordinances in the country as well as excellent fire and police services.

Myrtle Beach has long had a stringent sign ordinance.

They want the whole sign ordinance abolished.

Mr. Padick said the Democrats did propose the sign ordinance, but it contained only limited controls.