# Sign Regulations in Fredonia, Arizona

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Fredonia, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/fredonia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Fredonia, Arizona regulates 26 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Residential Monument Signs in the Residential zone zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 65 square feet per sign, with a Minimum 10 feet from front property lines setback (Sec. § 153.055(A)(4)). Most commercial signs in Fredonia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential zone | 10 | 12 feet | 65 square feet per sign | — |
| Commercial and manufacturing zones (C-G, C-H, M-O) | 16 | 35 ft (C-H zone up to 50 ft) | Up to 185 sq ft; max 295 sq ft via conditional use permit | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Changeable Copy Sign | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage per period | Street frontage of a building | — | § 153.053(H) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 153.053(I) |

### Residential zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate | — | 2 square feet (single family), 8 square feet (multi-family) | — | — | 1 per premises | Premises identifying occupancy | — | § 153.055(A)(1) |
| Property Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | On property | — | § 153.055(A)(2) |
| Civic Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 | On property | — | § 153.055(A)(3) |
| Residential Monument Sign | 6 feet | 65 square feet per sign | — | Minimum 10 feet from front property lines | 2 per subdivision | Min. 10 feet from front property lines | — | § 153.055(A)(4) |
| Promotional Sign for Residential Development | 12 feet | 32 square feet; projects with >10 dwelling units may have 2 sq ft per unit up to 100 square feet | — | Not located in required setback. | 1 per subdivision | Not located in required setback. | — | § 153.055(A)(5) |
| Bed and Breakfast Inn Sign | 6 feet (if on post) | 4 square feet | — | At least 15 feet from curb line | — | Attached to building or mounted on wooded post | — | § 153.055(A)(6) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Zone Temporary) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 153.055(A)(7)(a) |
| Development Sign (Residential Zone Temporary) | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 153.055(A)(7)(b) |

### Commercial and manufacturing zones (C-G, C-H, M-O)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entrance or Exit Sign | 6 feet | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway | At each driveway entering or leaving premises | — | § 153.055(B)(5) |
| Property Sign | — | 24 square feet per sign | — | — | 2 | On property | — | § 153.055(B)(6) |
| Projecting Sign (No Front Setback) | — | 80 square feet | — | — | 1 | Exterior wall - premises with no front setback | — | § 153.055(B)(10) |
| Projecting Sign (Front Setback) | — | 100 square feet | — | — | 1 | Exterior wall - premises with front setback | — | § 153.055(B)(10) |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 80 square feet | — | No interference with right-of-way; min 40 feet from street intersection. | 1 per frontage plus additional for each 100-foot increment | Freestanding; must not interfere with public right-of-way or vision of intersection. | — | § 153.055(B)(12) |
| Freestanding Sign (On-Premises) | 35 ft (C-H zone up to 50 ft) | Up to 185 sq ft; max 295 sq ft via conditional use permit | — | Min 25-50 ft from adjoining commercial property; signs separated by 100 ft | Max 2 per parcel | On-premises, freestanding | — | § 153.055(B)(13) |
| Freestanding Sign (Off-Premises) | — | 100 square feet | — | Min 150 ft from residential zone. | 1 per parcel | — | — | § 153.055(B)(14) |
| Facility Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | 2 per entrance | On property of facility; at entrance. | — | § 153.055(B)(15) |

## Prohibited signs in Fredonia

- Signs not specifically allowed by this chapter are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Any sign placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the sign is prohibited (except allowed portable signs or business vehicle signs).
- Any sign which exceeds the allowable square feet is prohibited except by permission of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Signs related to a home occupation permitted under a conditional use permit are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs which permit the light to penetrate beyond the property in a manner as to annoy or interfere with the use of adjacent properties are prohibited.
- No sign shall be suspended by non-rigid attachments that will allow the sign to swing in a wind.
- No signs shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window or door opening used as a means of egress.
- No sign shall be attached in any form, shape or manner which will interfere with any opening required for ventilation, except that signs may be erected in front of and may cover transom windows when not in violation of Building or Fire Prevention Codes.
- Signs shall be located so as to maintain horizontal and vertical clearance with all overhead electrical conductors in accordance with Electrical Code specifications.
- No sign shall be located on publicly owned land or inside street right-of-way except signs required and erected by written permission of the Town Council.
- No projecting sign attached to a building shall project over public property, except by written permission of the Town Council.
- Ground signs may not project over public property.
- Signs shall not be erected at the intersection of any streets or driveways so as to obstruct free and clear vision, nor positioned in a way that may interfere with or be confused with authorized traffic signs or signals.
- Signs shall not use words, symbols, or phrases such as 'Stop', 'Drive-in', 'Danger' or others in a manner to mislead or confuse vehicle operators.
- No sign shall be erected, raised, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered unless in conformity with this section.
- A non-conforming sign shall not be altered, reconstructed, raised, moved, placed, extended or enlarged unless the sign is changed to conform to all provisions of this subchapter.
- No sign shall be suspended by non-rigid attachments that will allow swinging in the wind.
- No sign shall interfere with public right-of-way or clear vision of a street intersection.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fredonia

- The changing of advertising copy or message of a painted, plastic face or printed sign only (except for signs specifically designed for replaceable copy, electric signs are not included).
- The electrical, repainting or cleaning maintenance of a sign.
- The repair of a sign.
- On-premises advertising signs that are painted on windows or attached to windows or walls, clearly of a temporary nature (30 days and under) and which promote specific sales.
- Signs associated with public and quasi-public organization functions which are clearly of a temporary nature (30 days and under).
- Interior signs.
- Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, postal box numbers, or names of occupants of premises.
- Legal notices, identification, information or directional signs erected by governmental bodies.
- Property signs with no more than six square feet of area.
- Service signs with no more than six square feet of area.
- Permanent signs painted or mounted to the interior or exterior of windows.
- Temporary signs for 'garage/yard sales' or sales of personal goods by a homeowner to the public, not more than six square feet, not erected more than 48 hours in advance of the sale and no longer than 48 hours during a sale, and removed within 24 hours after the sale ends.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit must be accompanied by a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, including the sign's location in relation to the building and lot boundaries.
- Plans indicating the scope and structural detail of the work, including connections, supports, and materials, must be submitted with a sign permit application.
- A sign permit is required to display, erect, relocate or alter any sign except as specifically exempted.
- Sign permits require detailed drawings and site plans as part of the town's application process.
- If a sign is denied a permit, fees are refunded.
- Approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission is required to exceed allowable square footage.
- Freestanding signs must conform to setback, separation, and sizing/area limits which may require additional site plan documentation.
- Conditional use permits (variances) are required for certain types of signs (e.g., roof signs, off-premises signs, some canopy signs) and may require public hearings or meetings.

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