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Arlington Resident
Business or Commercial Property Owner or Manager in Arlington
Working in Arlington
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Existing Regulations for Sidewalk Signs

  • Must be self-standing and placed directly in front of a business during open hours.
  • Size limit: up to 7 sq. ft. per side, and no taller than 3.5 feet.
  • Typically, one sign per public entrance.
  • Must leave at least 6 feet of clear walkway for pedestrians.
  • No lighting or automatically changing messages allowed.

The next four questions are about sidewalk signs.

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How comfortable are you with sidewalk signs in Arlington?

Not at all comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Comfortable
Very comfortable
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How likely is your decision to visit a business influenced by a sidewalk sign?

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Very little
Somewhat
Very much
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How important are sidewalk signs for supporting small and local businesses?

Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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If sidewalk sign size and placement requirements remained the same, how comfortable would you be if additional sidewalk signs were allowed?

Not at all comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Comfortable
Very comfortable
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The following questions are about other signs that may be placed on the sidewalk, in medians, rights-of-way, and outdoor public spaces (e.g. parks, school fields, etc.).

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Generally, how comfortable are you with other signs in these public areas?

Not at all comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Comfortable
Very comfortable
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More specifically, how comfortable are you with temporary signs placed in medians?

Not at all comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Comfortable
Very comfortable
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The next three questions are specifically about pedestrian-oriented signs on sidewalks in Arlington’s mixed-use neighborhoods that may be interactive, and/or could provide directions, transportation information, and key details on businesses and other local attractions.

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How comfortable are you with this type of sign?

Not at all comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Comfortable
Very comfortable
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How likely are you to use this type of sign to navigate an unfamiliar area and find local businesses?

Not at all
Very little
Somewhat
Very much
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How important is this type of sign to small and local businesses within Arlington's mixed-use neighborhoods?

Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
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