# Sign Regulations in Casa Grande, Arizona

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Casa Grande, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/casa-grande
- **Data last verified:** 2025-09-19
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vKG2urQq2Oc3hKUjFrMWc3dDA/view?resourcekey=0-v7T4AyIwwtWZzDhNwGLyQg)

## At a glance

Casa Grande, Arizona regulates 20 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Lease, Sale and Rent Sign (Commercial/Industrial, 1-10 acres)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 12 sq ft, with a Not within 10 ft of the public right-of-way setback (Sec. Section 604.1.b). Most commercial signs in Casa Grande require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 42 inches; 8 ft (with Use Permit) | 64 sq ft per face | — |
| UR - Urban Ranch District | 1 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-1 District | 1 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| R-2, R-3 District | 1 | — | 12 sq ft | — |
| R-4, R-5 District | 1 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-1 District | 2 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2 District | 3 | 30 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — |
| PUD District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Special Sign District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lease, Sale and Rent Sign (Up to 4 sq ft) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel, 2 per parcel for corner lots | On site, per parcel or lot, except for corner lots (then one per street frontage) | — | Section 604.1.a |
| Lease, Sale and Rent Sign (Commercial/Industrial, 1-10 acres) | 8 ft | 12 sq ft | — | Not within 10 ft of the public right-of-way | 1 per parcel; 2 for corner lots | On site, corner lots may have 2 signs (one per street frontage) | — | Section 604.1.b |
| Lease, Sale and Rent Sign (Property 10+ acres) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Not within 20 ft of the public right-of-way | 1 per parcel; 2 for corner lots; additional signs for every 300 ft | On site, corner lots may have 2 signs (one per street frontage); additional signs permitted for every 300 ft of street frontage | — | Section 604.1.c |
| Open House Directional Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | Maximum 3 per home or group of homes | Within subdivision for sale; not in public right-of-way; must not create traffic hazard | — | Section 604.2 |
| Political and Campaign Sign (Residential) | 6 ft | 10 sq ft | — | Not within 10 ft of public right-of-way | 1 per lot/parcel | Detached sign, undeveloped property only | — | Section 604.3.d |
| Political and Campaign Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 8 ft | Aggregate 50 sq ft per lot/parcel | — | Not within 10 ft of public right-of-way | Aggregate limit; not specified | Detached signs, undeveloped property only | — | Section 604.3.e |
| Development Sign | 15 ft | 32 sq ft for first acre; increase 5 sq ft for each additional acre, up to 96 sq ft per face | — | Not within 10 ft of public right-of-way | 1 per parcel; 2 for corner lots | On undeveloped property; corner lots may have 2, one per street frontage | — | Section 604.5 |
| Subdivision Sign | 15 ft | 64 sq ft per face | — | Not within 10 ft of public right-of-way; not within 200 ft of another subdivision sign | 1, 2, or 3 based on subdivision size | On property within subdivision; not within 10 ft of right-of-way or within 200 ft of another subdivision sign | — | Section 604.6 |

### B-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per developed parcel | Detached sign, per developed parcel | — | Section 603.5.a |
| Attached Sign (Roof, Wall, Window, Architectural Projection) | — | — | — | — | Maximum 2 per occupancy | Roof, wall, window, or on/under architectural projection | — | Section 603.5.b |

### B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per parcel; additional signs for every 300 ft over first 300 ft street frontage | Detached sign, per developed parcel | — | Section 603.6.a, .6.e |
| Attached Sign (Roof, Wall, Window, Architectural Projection) | — | 200 sq ft | — | — | — | Roof, wall, window, or on/under architectural projection | — | Section 603.6.b, .6.c |
| Statue Sign (Advertising) | Low profile only | — | — | — | — | — | — | Section 603.6.f |

## Prohibited signs in Casa Grande

- It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, alter, maintain, or use any sign in violation of any provisions of this Code, except as provided for nonconforming signs.
- Any sign not specifically allowed by this Code is considered an illegal sign.
- No sign shall be constructed so as to obstruct any door, window, or fire escape of any building.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in any location where it will obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or by its shape, position, or color, interfere with or be confused with any traffic signal or device.
- No sign shall be erected where it will obstruct vision of the public right-of-way to the vehicle operator during ingress, egress, or travel.
- No sign or its supports, braces, or appurtenant structures shall be placed or maintained in any public right-of-way or utility easement, nor shall any sign extend across any property line bordering public property, except as specifically allowed for wall or projecting signs.
- No sign or sign structure shall project into or over any public alley.
- No person shall attach or maintain any sign upon any property, building, or structure without first obtaining the permission of the property owner.
- No person shall paint a sign on or attach a sign to a fence dividing properties under separate ownership or use.
- Only signs specifically permitted to be detached by the Code may be constructed as detached signs.
- Only signs specifically allowed to be illuminated may be illuminated.
- All sources of illumination must be hidden from view and installed to avoid glare or reflection onto adjacent property or onto a street or alley.
- Outlining of a building by means of exposed neon tubing, exposed incandescent lighting, or other artificial illumination is illegal, except by Special Use Permit.
- Portable signs (“A” frame signs and portable signs of any nature other than those provided for in the Code) are illegal.
- Operation of searchlights for advertising purposes within the city limits is prohibited except as otherwise provided.
- No sign shall emit any sound intended to attract attention or which creates a public nuisance.
- No sign shall have animation.
- Permanent off-site signs are not permitted.
- All signs must be maintained in a safe, presentable, and good condition.
- All signs regulated by this Code must include markings: maker’s name, name of erecting person/firm, installation date, and permit number, permanently affixed and visible for inspection.
- A nonconforming sign, if damaged/altered beyond 50% of reproduction value, may only be restored to comply with this Code.
- No sign may be erected, constructed, altered, located, used or maintained in any district except as provided for such district in this Code. All signs in all districts are subject to the general requirements of this Code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Casa Grande

- Flags of any Nation, State, County, City, church, religious organization, fraternal organization, registered corporation, or decorative flags, provided: one of each (max three per site), correct flag etiquette, flagpoles of permitted heights, flags on permitted poles, max lateral dimension not exceeding 25% of pole height, flags of corporations only on corporation property, and flags not containing advertising copy.
- Tablets, grave markers, headstones, statuary, or remembrances of persons or events non-commercial in nature.
- Works of fine art not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise for direct commercial gain.
- Temporary decorations or displays celebrating traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or local holidays and events.
- Temporary signs for events of general city-wide civic or public benefit.
- Signs not intended to be primarily viewed beyond the boundaries of the lot/parcel or from any vehicular public right-of-way, provided such sign does not constitute a public safety danger.
- Official traffic, fire, and police signs, signals, devices, and markings of the State.
- Non-illuminated directional or informational signs of a public or quasi-public nature (but not directions to commercial establishments), not exceeding six square feet.
- Product dispensing machines such as soft drink, candy, or food machines.
- Point-of-purchase advertising displays such as oil or tire racks, but not including signs placed upon such displays.
- Window displays entirely located within the inside of the building, not intended to be viewed by vehicular motorists.
- City owned kiosk structures providing directional information to community facilities or residential developments with approved model home complexes.
- Specific Casa Grande Historic Downtown reader boards, in compliance with stated size/location limits and sign permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A comprehensive sign plan may be submitted by developers of a proposed commercial development occupying an entire frontage of one or more block fronts, or by developers of a planned shopping center. The plan must include location, size, height, color, lighting, and orientation of all proposed signs, and may be submitted with the required preliminary Site Plan.
- If the comprehensive sign plan is found acceptable, exceptions to provisions of this Code may be granted if in conformity with the intent of the Code and result in improved relationships within the plan. All comprehensive sign plans require Special Use Permits.
- Application for Special Use Permit for a sign must include statements, plans, and related materials as prescribed.
- Special Use Permits are required for exceptions such as building outlining illumination, statues used for advertising, and may be required for promotional signs/events.
- All comprehensive sign plans require a public hearing and approval.

## 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 9 zoning districts in Casa Grande — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Casa+Grande+AZ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-casa-grande

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