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June 2017 Traffic Engineering Manual Chapter 6 4. Sign panel design: a. Show distances in one mile increments. Omit distances for those less than one mile. b. Mount left directional panels above right directional panels. c. Only one business shall be displayed on a sign panel. d. Businesses which have combinations of approved services may combine these names in their sign legend, if possible, e.g. "RESORT CAMPING", "MOTEL CAFE". The legend size should not be reduced.Abbreviations may be required, but only standard abbreviations may be used. e. Proper name abbreviations may be used as determined by the District Traffic Engineer. f. Inappropriate business names shall not be allowed to be displayed on sign panels. g. Business Panels or Logos 1) Logos shall not resemble traffic control devices. 2) Inappropriate logos shall not be permitted. 3) Businesses supply either the business logo panel or the electronic image to the District Traffic Office. If the business logo panel needs replacing due to damage beyond repair or other reasons, the District Traffic Office will work with the business on the best method of replacement. 4) Sheeting should match MnDOT's current sign sheeting standard. h. Both the ramp sign and the mainline sign shall be identical in format. Ramp signs shall have directional arrows (if needed) and mileage (for distances of one mile or greater). i. All sign panels for seasonal services shall be covered or removed when the service is not available and is the responsibility of the facility or business. A CLOSED plaque may be bolted over the arrow/distance portion of the sign panel, for seasonal businesses. CLOSED plaques are required on the mainline sign and not on the ramp sign at an interchange. j. Specific service sign panel (D9-X6) details are shown in the MnDOT Standard Signs and Markings Manual. Page 6-57