Use-specific sign standards.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 744-908
in effectSec. 744-908. - Use-specific sign standards.
A. Automobile fueling station signs: When an Automobile Fueling Station is allowed and developed, the following signs, in addition to the signs permitted by the district, are permitted subject to the following standards.
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Fuel Canopy Example
1. Pump island canopy signs. In addition to the signs permitted by the district, one sign per side of any freestanding canopy is permitted and shall not exceed 25% of the facade of the canopy on which it is located. This calculation shall not include the open area beneath the pump island canopy. Permits are required.
2. Public safety information and signs required by State and Federal laws are allowed and may be placed under the canopy or next to the appropriate emergency safety areas. Permits are not required.
3. Fuel pump signage is allowed. Maximum size is limited to six square feet. Permits are not required.
4. Signs may be internally illuminated or have LED components.
B. Drive-thru signs.
1. Drive-Thru Board—One freestanding drive-thru sign per drive-thru lane with a maximum sign area of 40 square feet.
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Drive-Thru Board Sign Examples
2. Canopy over stacking lane(s). One sign is permitted on one side of any canopy erected over each stacking lane sign area not to exceed 25% of canopy. Signs may be internally illuminated or have LED components.
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Canopy Sign Examples
C. Commercial parking lot and commercial parking garage signs. When a commercial parking lot or commercial parking garage is allowed and developed, in addition to the signs allowed by the district or required by other ordinances or licenses, the following signs are allowed subject to the following additional standards.
1. Signs on payment kiosk. Two signs, maximum eight square feet each, permitted on the kiosk. Signs may be internally illuminated or have LED components if sign does not face any street.
2. Vehicle entry point signs. One vehicle entry point sign per entrance lane or exit lane allowed with six square feet maximum area, six feet maximum height and two feet minimum setback. Signs may be internally illuminated or have LED components if sign does not face any street.
3. T-frame or A-frame sign. Sign shall not impede any sidewalk, ramp, travel lane, access drive or parking space. Signs shall be on display during business hours only.
D. Marquees for theaters and other indoor spectator venues. When a performance theater or similar other indoor spectator venue is allowed and developed, marquee signs are permitted in addition to the signs permitted by the district, subject to the following additional standards:
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Marquee Sign Examples
1. Illuminated marquee signs shall be located at least 600 feet from a Protected District, unless visibly obstructed, but no less than 400 feet.
2. One marquee, may have multiple planes with marquee signs permitted on each face.
3. Maximum width is 80% of the width of the tenant space or building elevation, with a maximum width of thirty feet, except in the CBD there is no limit.
4. Maximum projection from a building wall shall be 15 feet.
5. Minimum clearance of the marquee shall be 10 ft. above grade level.
6. Marquee signs may contain a digital display sign, subject to additional standards of Section 744-907.C.
7. Marquee signs may be illuminated, subject to additional standards of Section 744-907.A. When the business is open to the public, lights on a marquee may flash and otherwise be animated.
8. In no instance shall any marquee extend to a point closer than two feet from any street curb, pavement edge, or edge of an interior access drive.
E. Bus shelter signs/rapid transit stops/super stops. When a bus shelter is developed at a municipal bus stop, the following signs, in addition to the signs permitted by the district, are permitted on the walls of the shelter subject to the following additional standards. (See illustration below).
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Bus Shelter Sign Example
Non-illuminated signs, which may be double-sided, but which shall not exceed 32 cumulative sf or 25% of each individual window/panel. In no case shall signage be allowed within four feet grade level.
Two digital display signs, which may be double-sided, but which shall be no larger than four square feet. Must meet additional standards of Section 744-907.C.
F. Municipal bus bench sign. When a municipal bus bench is located within 12 feet of a municipal bus stop without a municipal bus shelter, one sign, in addition to the signs permitted by the district, is permitted subject to the following additional standards.
1. Maximum sign dimensions are 81 inches across horizontally, 24 inches vertically, and no higher than 36 inches from grade level.
Sign shall be one-sided, non-illuminated, and located on the bench.
Sign shall not be located on a lot, adjacent to a lot, or across the street from a lot improved with a single-family detached dwelling.
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Bike Sharing Sign Example
G. Automobile rental station/bike-sharing signs/ taxi cab signs. When an automobile rental station, bike-sharing facility or taxi cab stand is allowed and developed, one non-illuminated or internally illuminated, freestanding sign with a maximum area of four square feet is permitted in addition to the signs permitted by the district. No digital signs are allowed. Regional Center or IHPC approval may be required if within the applicable designated area and permitting is required.
(G.O. 10, 2019, § 1)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIPUHEWE_CH744DEST_ARTIX2018RESIRE_S744-908UECSISTFetched: 10/27/2026