Confirm code treatment of awning/canopy-mounted signage

Steps

1. Confirm whether the jurisdiction regulates awning/canopy graphics as a distinct sign type (often with its own area and placement rules) or simply as a wall sign attached to a different substrate
2. Confirm the sign-area measurement method for awning-applied copy locally — some codes count only the graphic/logo area within an enclosing rectangle, others count the full awning panel area
3. Confirm structural/fire-code requirements for the awning or canopy structure itself (projection over public right-of-way, minimum clearance height, fire-rating or fabric-flammability requirements) separately from the sign-copy rules
4. Confirm whether illuminated awning signs trigger the same electrical (NEC Article 600) and structural engineering review as other illuminated sign types
5. Check for a separate encroachment or right-of-way permit if the awning projects over a public sidewalk or street, in addition to the sign permit