TOWN OF CLOVERLAND ARROW SIGN POLICY
Adopted March 2008

The Town of Cloverland allows residential and commercial use of arrow signs at various road intersections throughout the Town subject to the following conditions: 

Arrow signs shall be made from wood and must conform to the design, size, printing and color as described in the specifications and the diagram at the end of this policy. 

Arrow signs are for directional use only and shall not contain advertising or offensive material. 

If non-conforming signs are constructed, the signs will be removed by the Town without prior notice. 

New arrow signs shall be installed on existing arrow sign support posts if room allows. 

New arrow sign support posts shall not be erected without prior approval of the Town of Cloverland Plan Commission or the Officer or Representative designated by the Town of Cloverland Board. This is to ensure that there are no negative visual impacts or that the location will not negatively affect safe traffic flow. 

Installation of all arrow signs and posts will be the responsibility of the property/sign owner. Town Officials may require installation of arrow signs and posts by their contractor. All costs associated with Town installation will be borne by the property/sign owner. 

Arrow signs shall not be attached to trees on the Town road right of way; however, existing arrow signs located on trees will be allowed to remain until such time as replacement is necessary. At that time, arrow signs will have to be placed in line with this policy. 

Upkeep and maintenance of arrow signs will be the responsibility of the property/sign owner. Arrow signs in disrepair, such as: peeling paint, broken, abandoned or signs with illegible lettering may be removed by the Town without notice. 

The Town of Cloverland assumes no responsibility or liability for any arrow signs or posts, their installation, maintenance or damages associated with their placement or use. Sign property owners assume all risks associated with their individual signs. 

The following are the specifications for signs, posts and the erection of same: 

Arrow Signs: Wood 3/4" thick x 7 V₂” wide x 6’ in overall length, white w/black lettering, mounted level and symmetrical on the support posts using either galvanized or stainless steel #8- 2 ‘/2” screws, two at each post connection. 

Support Posts: (2) treated wood 4”x4”, 40” on centers, buried to a depth of 48”and properly tamped to ensure posts are vertical in all directions and secure, posts shall not exceed 12 feet exposed but must be a minimum of 5 feet exposed and tops shall be at the same elevation. Posts shall not be erected closer than 20 feet from the edge of existing road. 

Arrow signs erected along state or county highways are subject to state permits and location restrictions and are not governed by this policy.