# Sign Regulations in Heflin, Alabama

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

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

## At a glance

Heflin, Alabama regulates 5 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Non-residential zoning district zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall, 32 square feet for buildings < 2,500 sq ft; 48 sq ft for buildings 2,500-15,000 sq ft; 80 sq ft for buildings > 15,000 sq ft, and 12 feet wide, with a Not closer than 4 feet to right-of-way or 10 feet to property boundary setback (Sec. Section 7.03).

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP) | 1 | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Non-residential zoning district | 1 | 25 feet | 32 square feet for buildings < 2,500 sq ft; 48 sq ft for buildings 2,500-15,000 sq ft; 80 sq ft for buildings > 15,000 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood business district (NB) | 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| General business district (GB) | 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Central business district (CBD) | 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Industrial district (M) | 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 4 feet | 20 square feet per face, 48 square feet cumulative | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Residential zoning districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Freestanding Ground Sign | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | One sign per principal entrance | Principal entrances to residential subdivision developments | — | Section 7.04 |

### Non-residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 32 square feet for buildings < 2,500 sq ft; 48 sq ft for buildings 2,500-15,000 sq ft; 80 sq ft for buildings > 15,000 sq ft | 12 feet | Not closer than 4 feet to right-of-way or 10 feet to property boundary | One per lot, additional allowed for corner lots with 200 feet frontage | As close as possible to main traffic access | — | Section 7.03 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | 4 feet | 20 square feet per face, 48 square feet cumulative | 8 feet | — | — | Vertical faces of canopy, awning, or marquee above entranceway | — | Section 7.03 |
| Hanging and Projecting Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | Not closer than 2 feet to curb or travel lane | Not more than five per building wall with entrance | Close to exterior building entrance | — | Section 7.03 |

## Prohibited signs in Heflin

- Any sign or advertising structure which, by reason of location, position, shape, or color, interferes with, obstructs the view of, resembles, or can be confused with an authorized traffic control sign, signal, or device, or which incorporates the words 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger,' 'turn back,' detour or any other word, phrase, or symbol or character that would interfere with, mislead, or confuse motorists.
- Any sign incorporating any noisy mechanical device (whistles, horns, sirens, or any other noisy audible devices) or emitting smoke or steam.
- Any sign of any type or support thereof placed, extending, or projecting into or upon a public right-of-way, except as expressly authorized.
- Any sign located so that it substantially interferes with the view necessary for motorists to proceed safely through intersections or to enter onto or exit from public streets or private drives.
- Any sign with illegal, obscene, or prurient words, scenes, or graphics.
- Any sign that blocks another sign, fire escape, door, window, parking or loading aisle or space.
- Any sign that is damaged or not in a structurally safe condition and good state of repair.

## Signs exempt from permit in Heflin

- Historic markers, where approved by the city council.
- Traffic control signs, including legal notices required by law; warning signs and no trespassing signs; identification, informational, or directional signs erected by any governmental agency or public utility.
- Directional signs indicating direction, off-street parking, control of vehicular or pedestrian traffic; restroom identification and direction; drive-thru window direction; telephone identification; and similar directional information.
- Flags, including any official flag of a government entity or banners of a religious, charitable or fraternal organization.
- Artistic displays, including decorative or architectural features of a building; public art works or displays; and similar artistic displays.
- Real estate or rental signs, with specific size and removal requirements.
- Construction site identification signs, with specific size and removal requirements.
- Window signs for properties not located within a residential zoning district.
- Political signs, with specific size, location, and removal requirements.
- Garage or yard sale signs, with specific display duration.
- Special event signs and decorations, with specific display duration.
- Farm information signs, including farm logos or product information affixed to vehicles, equipment, buildings, silos, and tanks.
- Vehicle signs depicting identifying name, business, product, service, logo, and similar information painted or otherwise affixed to a registered vehicle.
- Building nameplates, with specific size requirements.
- Legal notices and official instruments required by a government or public regulatory entity.
- Residential family name and/or house number signs, with specific size requirements.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Heflin — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Heflin+AL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-heflin

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