# Sign Regulations in Weaver, Alabama

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Weaver, Alabama (AL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/alabama/weaver
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-31
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AL/Weaver/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_APXBZO_ARTIVSPUSPR_S7SIRE)

## At a glance

Weaver, Alabama regulates 24 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Nonresidential zoning districts zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall, 40-90 square feet, and 10 feet wide, with a Not closer than 4 feet to right-of-way, 10 feet to property boundary setback (Sec. 7.8 B). Most commercial signs in Weaver require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3) | 2 | 15 feet | 20 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 4 | 25 feet | 40-90 square feet | — |
| B-1 - Village center district | 1 | — | 50 square feet (cumulative total) | — |
| B-2 - General business district | 1 | — | 100 square feet (cumulative total) | — |
| M-1 - Light manufacturing district | 1 | — | 80 square feet (cumulative total) | — |
| FHA - Flood hazard area zone | 1 | — | Determined by underlying zoning district | — |
| PD - Planned development zone | 1 | — | Determined by underlying zoning district | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 2 feet | 15 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Residential District (A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Residential Subdivision Entrance | 5 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | One per principal entrance | Principal entrances to the development | — | 7.9 A-E |
| Freestanding or Wall Sign - Public and Semi-Public Uses | 15 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | 7.9 F |

### Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 40-90 square feet | 10 feet | Not closer than 4 feet to right-of-way, 10 feet to property boundary | One, with possible additional signs for corner lots or multiple street access | As close as possible to main traffic access | — | 7.8 B |
| Wall Sign | 4 feet | 24 square feet (individual), 48 square feet (cumulative) | 6 feet | — | — | Affixed flush to wall, below roof line | — | 7.8 D |
| Canopy Sign | 2 feet | 12 square feet (single face), 20 square feet (cumulative) | 6 feet | — | — | Vertical faces of canopy, awning, or marquee | — | 7.8 A |
| Hanging or Projecting Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per building wall with entrance | Close to exterior building entrance | — | 7.8 C |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Bus stops, taxi stands, off-street parking, etc. | — | 7.4 C |
| Real Estate or Rental Sign | — | 6 square feet (residential), 12 square feet (nonresidential) | — | — | One per property | — | — | 7.4 F |
| Construction Site Identification Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | 5 feet from street right-of-way, 10 feet from other property lines | One per site | Set back at least 5 feet from street right-of-way | — | 7.4 G |
| Window Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | — | Inside or upon window | — | 7.4 H |
| Political Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per candidate or issue in residential, two in other zones | Not in public right-of-way | — | 7.4 I |
| Garage or Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On lot where sale is conducted | — | 7.4 J |
| Entrance/Exit Sign | 2 feet | 4.5 square feet | — | — | One per curb cut | Entrance/exit points | — | 7.4 L |
| Building Nameplate | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One per building | Affixed to building | — | 7.4 O |

## Prohibited signs in Weaver

- 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.
- 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.
- Animated or revolving signs.
- 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.
- Roof signs.
- Snipe signs.
- Portable signs.
- Banners, unless approved by the mayor or city council for a grand opening or a city-wide celebration, convention, or legal holiday.
- Billboards.
- Balloon signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Weaver

- Historic markers.
- Traffic control signs.
- Directional signs.
- Flags.
- Artistic displays.
- Real estate or rental signs.
- Construction site identification sign.
- Window signs.
- Political signs.
- Garage or yard sale sign.
- Special event sign and decorations.
- Entrance/exit signs.
- Farm information sign.
- Vehicle signs.
- Building nameplates.
- Legal notices and official instruments.
- Residential family name and/or house number signs.

## 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 8 zoning districts in Weaver — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Weaver+AL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-weaver

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