# Sign Regulations in Hueytown, Alabama

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hueytown, Alabama (AL)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AL/Hueytown/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH78SI)

## At a glance

Hueytown, Alabama regulates 13 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the R district zoning district are capped at 7 feet tall and 16 square feet, with a Not within 25 ft of intersection street right-of-way line (50 ft at arterial), nor within 15 ft of front lot line or 10 ft of private drive (Sec. 78-13); may be waived subject to visibility. setback (Sec. Sec. 78-7(c), 78-8(a)-(b)). Most commercial signs in Hueytown require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R district | 3 | 7 feet | 250 square feet | — |
| AG district | 2 | 7 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| B-1 district | 2 | 15 feet | 50 square feet (non-shopping center); 75 square feet (shopping center, with additional signage per Sec. 78-7(d)) | — |
| B-2 district | 2 | 25 feet | 200 square feet (non-shopping center); 300 square feet (shopping center with additional signage per Sec. 78-7(d)) | — |
| B-3, M-1, M-2 districts | 3 | 35 feet | 500 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 64 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### R district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 7 feet | 16 square feet | — | Not within 25 ft of intersection street right-of-way line (50 ft at arterial), nor within 15 ft of front lot line or 10 ft of private drive (Sec. 78-13); may be waived subject to visibility. | 1 per development. 2 allowed if corner lot with both sides 100 ft+ frontage. | Not permitted on a residential lot, except for Residential Project Entrance Signs. | — | Sec. 78-7(c), 78-8(a)-(b) |
| Residential Project Entrance Sign | 6 feet | 250 square feet | — | — | One on each side of the principal entrance | At principal entrances to the residential project/development. | — | Sec. 78-11(a)-(d) |
| Wall Sign | Below eave/roofline, not over roof; not to project above roof line. | 4 square feet (non-exempt, non-residential project entrance) | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall. | — | Sec. 78-7(b), 78-9(a)-(b), 78-12(c) |

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 feet | 300 square feet (non-shopping center); 450 square feet (shopping center with additional signage per Sec. 78-7(d)) | — | Min 25ft from intersection street right-of-way (50 ft if arterial); Min 15ft from front lot line; Min 10ft from private drive. | 1 per development; 2 if corner lot with both frontages 100+ ft. | On non-residential lots only. | — | Sec. 78-7(c), 78-7(d), 78-8(a)-(b), 78-12(a)-(b) |
| Wall Sign | Not above eave/roofline or height of roof line. | — | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall. | — | Sec. 78-9(a)-(b), 78-12(a)-(b) |
| Billboard and Off-Premises Sign | 35 feet | 500 square feet | — | — | Included in total freestanding sign count. | Permitted as principal use only in B-3 district. | — | Sec. 78-10(a)-(d) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Informational Sign (Exempt) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | All lots, if related to a permitted activity. | — | Sec. 78-4(1) |
| Official Sign (Exempt) | — | — | — | — | — | As required by law or government/public utility. | — | Sec. 78-4(2) |
| Directional Sign (Exempt) | — | — | — | — | — | On lot as needed for direction/traffic control. | — | Sec. 78-4(3) |
| Real Estate Sign (Exempt) | — | 16 square feet (residential lot); 32 square feet (nonresidential lot) | — | — | 1 per 100 ft of street frontage or 1 per location | On site described (sale/rent/lease unit) | — | Sec. 78-4(6) |
| Construction Site Identification Sign (Exempt) | — | 64 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On site where building is in progress. | — | Sec. 78-4(7) |
| Temporary Political Sign (Exempt) | — | 16 square feet (on residential lot) | — | — | — | Not in public right-of-way or traffic visibility area. | — | Sec. 78-4(9) |
| Garage or Yard Sale Sign (Exempt) | — | 4 square feet (residential lot) | — | — | — | On lot where sale occurs; directional allowed on adjacent roadways. | — | Sec. 78-4(10) |
| Special Event Sign (Exempt) | — | 32 square feet (on lot with event); 120 square feet (banner over right-of-way) | — | — | — | On site of event; banners over public ROW for special events. | — | Sec. 78-4(11) |

## Prohibited signs in Hueytown

- Any sign erected or maintained at any location where by reason of its position, illumination, shape, symbol, color, form or character may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of or may be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or interfere with, mislead, confuse or disrupt traffic safety or flow.
- 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 on a public right-of-way, except as authorized.
- Any flashing, revolving, moving or animated sign; banners, streamers, animated display boards, pennants or propellers. The restriction does not apply to signs indicating public service information such as, but not limited to the time, date, weather, and community events.
- 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 unauthorized sign painted on or attached to a utility pole, rock, tree, fence, telephone booth, automated bank teller, or similar object.
- Any sign that blocks another sign, fire escape, door, window, parking or loading aisle or space.
- Any sign painted directly on a building face.
- Any unsafe or damaged sign.
- All portable signs are prohibited throughout the city.
- No person may, for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the visibility of any sign, damage, trim, destroy, or remove any trees, shrubs, or other vegetation within any right-of-way (unless express written authorization is obtained from the agency having jurisdiction over the right-of-way) or on any area where landscaping is required by this chapter.
- No illuminated sign, other than residential project entrance signs, shall be permitted within 100 feet of any residential district, unless the administrator determines the impact is inconsequential.
- Internally illuminated signs are prohibited in the R, B-1, or AG districts except for certain specified uses.
- Illuminated tubing or strings of lights that outline property lines, sales areas, roof lines, doors, windows, or similar areas; and signs illuminated by flashing or intermittent light or lights of changing degrees of intensity are prohibited, except for exempt signs and public service information displays.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hueytown

- Informational signs up to four square feet giving names, addresses, and business of occupants.
- Official signs including legal notices required by law; warning signs and no trespassing signs; and identification, informational, or directional signs erected by any governmental agency or public utility.
- Directional signs indicating bus stops, taxi stands, off-street parking or loading facilities; restroom identification and direction; drive-through window direction; telephone identification; and similar information.
- Non-commercial displays including temporary holiday signs, decorative displays, flags and banners of governmental, religious, charitable or fraternal organizations, and personal announcements.
- Artistic displays that include decorative or architectural features, public artworks, and similar artistic displays.
- Real estate signs subject to size and location limits, limited to one per 100 feet of street frontage or one per sale location, not internally illuminated, and must be removed after sale/lease/rental.
- Construction site identification signs, subject to limitations, on sites with active building permits, not to be erected before a building permit, not internally illuminated, must be removed before certificate of occupancy.
- Temporary window signs mounted to the interior of a display window to advertise activities, services, goods or products.
- Temporary political signs, subject to limitations, not internally illuminated, must be removed after the election or campaign.
- Garage or yard sale signs, subject to limitations, not illuminated, must be removed after the sale.
- Special event signs for events such as grand openings and festivals, subject to area and illumination limits, must be removed after the event. Banners over rights-of-way allowed for special events, limited to 120 sq. ft. and 30 days.
- Commercial information displays such as vending machine signs, gasoline price information, business hours, etc., set back a minimum of 15 feet from the right-of-way.
- Farm information signs with logos or product info affixed to vehicles, equipment, buildings, silos, tanks, etc.
- Vehicle signs depicting identification, business, product, logo, etc. painted or affixed to a vehicle.
- Other temporary signs, as determined by the zoning administrator, may be exempt from required permits. Christmas lighting and decorations are specifically excluded from regulation.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each application for a sign permit must include a dimensional sketch of the sign and a plot plan showing the location of each sign on the lot. The application must also include lot area, zoning, and principal land use(s) information relevant to the placement of the sign.
- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan or variance meeting in this chapter.

## Full detail

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