Rose Hill, NC Sign Regulations: Digital Billboards (2026)

089 of Rose Hill's zoning code draws a bright line between flashing signs, which are prohibited outright in every district, and electronic message signs, which the same sentence exempts by name. A flashing sign is defined functionally as any sign containing an intermittent or flashing light source, language broad enough to cover strobe lights, chasing bulbs, or a sign that blinks on and off. The exemption carves out two specific uses: time and temperature signs, and public message displays using electronic switching, which is the operative language covering a modern digital billboard or LED message board that changes its display through switching rather than flashing or strobing.

089. 084 are subject to the same flashing prohibition. 087, issuing written notice to the sign owner and, absent a correction within 30 days, may remove or alter the sign and bill the owner for the cost. 999 as a misdemeanor with a fine up to $50 and up to 30 days imprisonment, each day of continuing violation a separate offense.