# Sign Regulations in Andalusia, Alabama

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Andalusia, Alabama, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Andalusia, Alabama (AL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/alabama/andalusia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-31
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AL/Andalusia/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH17.5SI)

## At a glance

Andalusia, Alabama regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Directional/Informational Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 2.5 feet tall and 4 square feet, with a Behind applicable setback setback (Sec. Sec. 17.5-31 (6)). Most commercial signs in Andalusia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 2.5 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, AG-1 | 5 | 8 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2, M-3 | 6 | 50 feet | 40 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (2) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per lot or premises | One per lot or premises | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (3) |
| Nameplate | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One per occupancy | Attached | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (4) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (5) |
| Directional/Informational Sign | 2.5 feet | 4 square feet | — | Behind applicable setback | Four per business | Behind applicable setback | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (6) |
| Temporary Special Events Sign | — | — | — | — | One per premises | Per premises | — | Sec. 17.5-31 (7) |

### R-1, R-2, R-3, AG-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | — | 48 square feet | — | No setback required if no sight obstruction | Two per neighborhood, subdivision, or development | Per neighborhood, subdivision, or development | — | Sec. 17.5-32 (2) |
| Identification Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | Two per apartment or condominium complex | Per apartment or condominium complex | — | Sec. 17.5-32 (3) |
| Wall Sign | — | 48 square feet | — | — | One per apartment or condominium complex | Per apartment or condominium complex | — | Sec. 17.5-32 (3) |
| Free-standing Sign | 8 feet | 48 square feet | — | 10 feet from public right-of-way | One per permitted nonresidential use | For permitted nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 17.5-32 (4) |
| Wall Sign | — | 48 square feet | — | — | One per permitted nonresidential use | For permitted nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 17.5-32 (4) |

### B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2, M-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free-standing Sign | 50 feet | — | — | 10 feet behind public right-of-way unless grade clearance is 10 feet | One per premises and street front | Per premises and street front | — | Sec. 17.5-33 (2) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Per occupancy | — | Sec. 17.5-33 (6) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Per occupancy | — | Sec. 17.5-33 (7) |
| Under-canopy Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | One per occupancy | Per occupancy | — | Sec. 17.5-33 (8) |
| Incidental Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | — | Per occupancy | — | Sec. 17.5-33 (9) |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | Same as other signs | One per business | Per business | — | Sec. 17.5-34 |

## Prohibited signs in Andalusia

- Abandoned signs.
- Banners, pennants, festoons, searchlights (except as allowed in section 17.5-31).
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals.
- Snipe signs or signs attached to trees, telephone poles, public benches, street-lights, or placed on any public property or public right-of-way.
- Signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying such sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Andalusia

- Construction signs of thirty-two (32) square feet or less.
- Directional/information signs of four (4) square feet or less located behind the applicable setbacks.
- Holiday or special events decorations.
- Nameplates of two (2) square feet or less.
- Political signs.
- Public signs or notices, or any sign relating to an emergency.
- Real estate signs.
- Window signs.
- Incidental signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a permit for the erection, alteration, or relocation of a sign shall include a site plan showing the proposed location of the sign along with the locations and square footage areas of all existing signs on the same premises.
- An applicant may apply to the board of zoning adjustment for a variance from the requirements of this chapter.

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