# Sign Regulations in Enterprise, Alabama

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Enterprise, Alabama (AL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/alabama/enterprise
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AL/Enterprise/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=APXAZO_ART9SI)

## At a glance

Enterprise, Alabama regulates 30 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Up to 150 ft street frontage)s in the Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Institutional Districts, B-1, B-3, Industrial Districts zoning district are capped at Varies: 36 ft (Boll Weevil Cir); 30 ft (other arterial/collector w/4+ lanes); 24 ft (arterial/collector <4 lanes); 16 ft (minor/local street) tall and Max 100 sf per sign, with a 10 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 9.08.03.B; Table 9-1). Most commercial signs in Enterprise require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | May not extend more than 12 in above top of building wall/parapet (9.02.23; 9.04.07.F) | 6 sf (permit-exempt signs); additional limits by zone | — |
| Residential Districts | 8 | 6 ft | 24 sf | — |
| Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Institutional Districts, B-1, B-3, Industrial Districts | 13 | Varies: 36 ft (Boll Weevil Cir); 30 ft (other arterial/collector w/4+ lanes); 24 ft (arterial/collector <4 lanes); 16 ft (minor/local street) | Max 200 sf | — |
| AG District | 9 | 6 ft | Max 100 sf | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Multifamily Building) | — | 12 sf | — | — | 1 per building | On building wall | — | Sec. 9.07.02.A |
| Wall Sign (Principal Nonresidential Building - Main Facade) | — | 24 sf | — | — | 1 per building | On building wall (main facade) | — | Sec. 9.07.02.B |
| Wall Sign (Principal Nonresidential Building - Secondary Façade) | — | 18 sf | — | — | 1 per building (secondary façade) | On building wall (secondary façade on public street) | — | Sec. 9.07.02.B |
| Freestanding Sign (Subdivision Entrance) | 6 ft | 24 sf | — | — | 1 per entrance | At subdivision entrance | — | Sec. 9.07.03.A |
| Freestanding Sign (Multifamily, Manufactured Home Parks, Nonresidential Premises) | 6 ft | 18 sf | — | — | 1 per development/premises | — | — | Sec. 9.07.03.B |
| Temporary Sign (During Construction) | 6 ft | 18 sf | — | — | Up to 2 per development | At development entrance | — | Sec. 9.07.04.A |
| Temporary Sign (After Construction – General) | 4 ft | Single sign max 9 sf; combined max area 20 sf | — | — | Up to 3 | — | — | Sec. 9.07.04.B(1) |
| Temporary Sign (After Construction – Nonresidential Special Events) | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 20 sf | — | — | 1 additional per event | — | — | Sec. 9.07.04.B(2) |

### Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Institutional Districts, B-1, B-3, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential/Mixed-Use Primary Entrance) | — | Max 200 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant | Building wall with main entrance | — | Sec. 9.08.02.B(1) |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential/Mixed-Use Secondary Façade) | — | 32 sf | — | — | 1 per eligible tenant | Secondary façade on public street | — | Sec. 9.08.02.B(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Up to 150 ft street frontage) | Varies: 36 ft (Boll Weevil Cir); 30 ft (other arterial/collector w/4+ lanes); 24 ft (arterial/collector <4 lanes); 16 ft (minor/local street) | Max 100 sf per sign | — | 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per frontage | 10 ft setback from right-of-way | — | Sec. 9.08.03.B; Table 9-1 |
| Freestanding Sign (151-300 ft street frontage) | Varies: 36 ft (Boll Weevil Cir); 30 ft (other arterial/collector w/4+ lanes); 24 ft (arterial/collector <4 lanes); 16 ft (minor/local street) | Max 200 sf per sign | — | 10 ft from right-of-way | 1 per frontage | 10 ft setback from right-of-way | — | Sec. 9.08.03.B; Table 9-1 |
| Freestanding Sign (over 300 ft street frontage) | Varies: 36 ft (Boll Weevil Cir); 30 ft (other arterial/collector w/4+ lanes); 24 ft (arterial/collector <4 lanes); 16 ft (minor/local street) | — | — | 10 ft from right-of-way | 2 per frontage (min 150 ft apart) | 10 ft setback from right-of-way | — | Sec. 9.08.03.B; Table 9-1 |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | Same as freestanding sign | 1 per business | B-1, B-3, Industrial, AG zones only | — | Sec. 9.05.04 |
| Temporary Sign (During Construction) | 6 ft | 32 sf | — | — | Up to 2 | At development entrance | — | Sec. 9.08.04.B(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Post Construction General) | 6 ft | 16 sf per sign | — | — | 2 per premises | — | — | Sec. 9.08.04.B(2)(i) |

### AG District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Max 100 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant | Wall on which tenant has a main entrance | — | Sec. 9.09.02.A |
| Canopy/Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | Up to 2 per premises | Canopy or awning | — | Sec. 9.09.02.B |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of the total window glass area | — | — | — | Window | — | Sec. 9.09.02.C; 9.03.03.B |
| Freestanding Sign (Nonresidential Premises) | — | 32 sf | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | Sec. 9.09.03.B |
| Temporary Sign (During Construction) | 6 ft | 32 sf | — | — | Up to 2 | At development entrance | — | Sec. 9.09.04.B(1) |
| Temporary Sign (After Construction – General) | 6 ft | 9 sf | — | — | Up to 3 | — | — | Sec. 9.09.04.B(2)(i) |
| Temporary Sign (After Construction – Special Events, Openings/Closings) | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 32 sf | — | — | 1 per event | — | — | Sec. 9.09.04.B(2)(ii) |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | Same as freestanding sign | 1 per business | AG District only | — | Sec. 9.05.04 |

## Prohibited signs in Enterprise

- Signs with moving, strobing or flashing lights or any design that may be confused with police, fire or emergency response vehicle lights.
- Off-premise signs (except as provided in Section 9.10 Off-premise Signs).
- Signs which imitate, resemble, obscure, or otherwise physically interfere or may be confused with any official traffic sign, signal or device and signs which obstruct, mislead, confuse or otherwise physically disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Signs that move, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention (excluding changing copy on Changeable Copy Signs and flags on flagpoles/stanchions per Section 9.06).
- Inflatable signs are permitted only on a temporary basis in accordance with Section 9.08 Nonresidential Districts.
- Signs that emit detectable noise, smoke, vapor, odor, particles or that include lighting or control mechanisms that interfere with radio, television, or electronic means of communication.
- Signs or attention attracting devices that contain a beacon or spotlight providing illumination to the public.
- Signs constructed of mirrors or other surfaces that reflect light.
- Signs may not be erected or maintained if deemed structurally unsafe or in substantial disrepair by the Zoning Official.
- Signs may not be established on vehicles or trailers in circumvention of the Article.
- All illuminated or highly reflective signs must be effectively shielded to prevent light from being directed at any portion of a street or roadway, or from shining on or into dwellings, or adversely affecting surrounding properties.
- When a premises is vacant for 180 days or more, the Zoning Official may require the sign face or message to be covered or removed as long as the premises remains vacant (does not apply to noncommercial messages).
- Signs may not be located in, encroach upon, or be located, installed, or lighted in a manner constituting a hazard to health or safety on any public right-of-way.
- No portion of a permanent or temporary sign may be located on or project over any public property or right-of-way.
- Permanent and temporary signs must be set back at least ten feet from the nearest edge of pavement or back of curb and at least 25 feet from the centerline of an undedicated public road (except as authorized by Zoning Official).
- Signs may not be attached to utility poles, meter posts, or street lights and may not be painted or drawn upon rocks, trees or other natural features.
- No sign may be displayed on a property without the consent of the legal owner (except as legally required).
- Signs may not be installed on the roof of any building or extend more than twelve inches above the parapet or eave.
- Signs and sign structures may not obstruct openings required for ventilation or means of egress, including fire escapes, windows, doors, stairways, exits, walkways, or Fire Department connections.

## Signs exempt from permit in Enterprise

- Signs that are not legible from any public right-of-way, public space or another property.
- Any permanent sign with a sign area of one square foot or less.
- Signs of a governmental body, public authority, or public utility (including traffic and regulatory devices, legal devices, warnings at railroad crossings, survey/boundary markers, bus/taxi stop signs, transportation facility signs, water line/buried cable notices).
- Publicly owned memorial tablets and signs.
- Signs required by law or governmental order, rule, or regulation.
- Signs inside a building other than Window Signs.
- Seasonal decorations containing no commercial message.
- Signs on an operable vehicle used in the normal course of business (except signs on vehicles that are kept on the premises so that the sign is legible from the street).
- Temporary signs not exceeding six square feet in total sign area (unless requiring electrical/building permit), provided: not illuminated, comply with Article standards.
- Window signs not exceeding six square feet in sign area (unless requiring electrical/building permit), provided: not illuminated, comply with Article standards.
- Changing of copy on Changeable Copy Signs (provided no structural change or change in primary lighting source).
- Routine sign maintenance, including painting, repainting, cleaning, and repair (not involving structural changes or changes to sign area or height).
- Signs and notices issued by any court, officer, or other person in performance of a governmental duty.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign may be installed, replaced, or changed in location or size without a valid Sign Permit issued by the City, unless exempted by Section 9.03.02 or 9.03.03. Sign permit applications must show the proposed location of the sign, pavement/curb/right-of-way/easement within 25 feet, sign type, size, height, foundation, electrical/illumination scheme, and other required information. The Zoning Official issues permits only upon determining signage plans conform to these regulations.
- A sign plan is implicitly required in that sign permit applications must include all location, type, size, height, and technical information needed to assess conformance, and are subject to Zoning Official approval.
- Every Sign Permit application must include an indemnification agreement holding the City harmless for damages or expenses because of the sign or its structure.

## Full detail

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