# Sign Regulations in Goodyear, Arizona

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Goodyear, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/goodyear
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-11
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://goodyear.municipal.codes/ZoningOrds/7)

## At a glance

Goodyear, Arizona regulates 37 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Temporary Subdivision Signs in the Residential Districts (AG, AP, AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R2, MF-18, MHS, MH/RVP, Residential PADs) zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 96 square feet, with a Must be at least 100 feet from any residence property line setback (Sec. Article 7-8(A)(4)(b)). Most commercial signs in Goodyear require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (AG, AP, AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R2, MF-18, MHS, MH/RVP, Residential PADs) | 13 | 25 feet | 96 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-O, C-1, C-2, CBD, PFD, Commercial PADs) | 12 | 8 feet | 50 square feet per board; electronic message display max 24 square feet per board | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2, Industrial PADs) | 7 | 8 feet; unified industrial development: 12 feet | 32 square feet; unified industrial development: 48 square feet | — |
| Mixed-Use Developments | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 12 feet | 500 square feet | — |

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

### Residential Districts (AG, AP, AU, R1-10, R1-7, R1-6, R2, MF-18, MHS, MH/RVP, Residential PADs)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Residence Use) | 6 feet | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per residence | On residence, one per residence | — | Article 7-8(A)(1)(a) |
| Directory Sign (Multiple Residence Uses) | 6 feet | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per multi-tenant building, also 1 per property entrance | Pedestrian areas adjacent to main building entrance or at main entrance to property | — | Article 7-8(A)(2)(a) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Residence Uses) | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway, 1 per street intersection | At each driveway onto public street and at each public street intersection | — | Article 7-8(A)(2)(b) |
| Flag (Sales Office) | 25 feet | 12 square feet | — | — | Up to 8 per sales office | At sales office | — | Article 7-8(A)(2)(c) |
| Wall Sign (Multiple Residence Uses) | 6 feet | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per unit | Within at least three feet of main entry | — | Article 7-8(A)(2)(d) |
| Directional Sign (Non-Residential Uses) | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway, 1 per intersection | At each driveway and major internal intersection | — | Article 7-8(A)(3)(a) |
| Directory Sign (Non-Residential Uses) | 6 feet | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per multi-tenant building, also 1 per property entrance | Pedestrian areas adjacent to main building entrance or at main entrance to property | — | Article 7-8(A)(3)(b) |
| Temporary Subdivision Sign | 12 feet | 96 square feet | — | Must be at least 100 feet from any residence property line | 1 | Within recorded subdivision (more than 40 lots), not within 100 feet of residence property line | — | Article 7-8(A)(4)(b) |

### Commercial Districts (C-O, C-1, C-2, CBD, PFD, Commercial PADs)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On attached or detached canopy (portion of wall sign allocation) | — | Article 7-8(B)(2) |
| Directional Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway/intersection | At each driveway onto a public street and each major internal intersection | — | Article 7-8(B)(3) |
| Directory Sign | 6 feet | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 per multi-tenant building | Pedestrian area adjacent to main building entrance | — | Article 7-8(B)(4) |
| Menu Board Sign (Drive-Through Restaurant) | 8 feet | 50 square feet per board; electronic message display max 24 square feet per board | — | At least 45 feet from public ROW or residential line | Up to 2 per drive-through lane | Up to 2 menu boards per drive-through lane | — | Article 7-8(B)(5) |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet; unified commercial development: 12 feet | 32 square feet; unified commercial development: 48 square feet | — | — | 1 per driveway or intersection | One per driveway onto public street, each street intersection | — | Article 7-8(B)(7) |
| Monument Sign (Internal) | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | Minimum 50 ft from public right-of-way | 1 internal per parcel | Inside unified, multi-parcel commercial development (>50 ft from ROW, not visible from ROW) | — | Article 7-8(B)(8) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | 1 per ground floor business | Ground floor business (exterior wall) | — | Article 7-8(B)(9) |
| Shingle Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | 1 per ground floor business | Ground floor business, suspended under covered porch/walkway/awning | — | Article 7-8(B)(10) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Directional Sign (Residential Zoning District) | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | Up to 4 | Displayed during daylight hours; not in public right-of-way | — | Article 7-9(A)(1) |
| Sign Walker | — | — | — | At least 5 ft from street, 30 ft from intersection | — | At grade level, at least 5 feet from street, minimum 30 feet from intersection | — | Article 7-9(A)(2) |
| Yard Sign (Residential Zoning District) | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per property | One per property | — | Article 7-9(A)(6) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per business/property under construction | Onsite while active construction occurs | — | Article 7-9(B)(1) |
| Temporary Sale/Lease Sign (Developed/Undeveloped <40 acres) | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage (for sale/lease) | — | Article 7-9(B)(4)(a)(1) |
| Temporary Sale/Lease Sign (Undeveloped 40-100 acres) | 12 feet | 96 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | Article 7-9(B)(4)(a)(2) |
| Temporary Sale/Lease Sign (Undeveloped over 100 acres, adjacent to freeway) | 12 feet | 500 square feet | — | — | 1 | One sign only | — | Article 7-9(B)(4)(a)(3) |
| Portable Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | — | Within 3 ft of building face and within 10 ft of building entry | 1 per business | Within 3 feet of building face and within 10 feet of building entry | — | Article 7-9(B)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Goodyear

- Any sign not specifically listed as being permitted by this Ordinance is prohibited.
- Any sign bearing content or conveying a message that is not protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or any corollary provisions in the Arizona Constitution.
- Billboards.
- Signs attached to any utility pole or structure, street light, traffic signal, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, park bench or other location on City-owned property, rights-of-way or other public property.
- Signs affixed to any vehicle, except as provided in Article 7-9 (Temporary Signs).
- Off-site signs.
- Electronic message displays, reader panel signs, and signs that are animated or audible, rotate or have intermittent or flashing illumination or emit audible sound or visible matter except as otherwise allowed in this Article.
- Banners, flying banners, pennants, wind-driven spinners, streamers, balloons, flags, search lights, strobe lights, holographic projections, laser light displays, beacons, and inflatable signs, except as otherwise provided in Article 7-9 (Temporary Signs).
- Roof signs.
- Signs displayed in a manner or location that prevent free ingress and egress from a door, window or other exit.
- Portable signs and/or temporary signs except as otherwise provided in Article 7-9 (Temporary Signs).
- Signs displayed in a location prohibited by this Ordinance.
- Directional signs, except as otherwise provided for in this Article.
- Pole signs over six feet in height.
- Nonconforming signs other than legal nonconforming signs.
- Signs shall not be installed, placed, or maintained in the City except in conformance with this Article.
- Signs shall not be located in a manner that interferes with pedestrian or vehicular travel, or within the specified 'sight visibility triangle.'
- Signs shall not be located within, on or projecting over any easement, public street right-of-way or City property.
- Signs shall not be placed in such a manner that obstructs the view or conflict with any traffic control sign or device or any other governmental-required sign.
- Illumination sources of signs shall not be visible from any street, sidewalk, or adjacent property.
- No illuminated wall sign shall be permitted on a building elevation abutting a residential district or use.
- Signs that are not in good order, repair, and appearance so as not to constitute a danger or hazard to public safety or create visual blight are prohibited.
- Signs maintained contrary to the provisions of this Article are declared to be nuisances and may be abated as provided by law.

## Signs exempt from permit in Goodyear

- Government signs.
- Kiosk signs caused by the City to be erected, constructed, or placed, and maintained or licensed by the City.
- Flags that do not convey a commercial message.
- Tablets, grave markers, headstones, statuary or remembrances of persons or events, noncommercial, on private property.
- Works of fine art and historic or cultural artifacts when not displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise that may derive direct commercial gain from such display.
- Original works of art that do not convey a commercial message painted on or otherwise affixed to the side of a building.
- Temporary decorations or displays, noncommercial, such as for celebrating patriotic, religious, or other holidays or events, located on private property.
- Signs required to be installed by the City or any other governmental entity of the State of Arizona, a public or quasi-public utility, or the Federal Government or an agency thereof.
- A digital marquee sign permitted by the City Council on City-owned or leased property that is zoned agricultural, commercial, industrial, public facilities or planned area development pursuant to an agreement or license if the City Council determines such digital marquee meets a public purpose and serves a City interest.
- Routine maintenance of a legal sign that does not include changing the color, size, design or style of the sign.
- Replacement of a panel containing the same color, size, design and style as the original panel on an approved sign structure with removable panels.
- The relocation of any sign as required by the City of Goodyear, the Federal Government, the State of Arizona, any quasi-public utility, or any other political subdivision of the State of Arizona.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any commercial or industrial development that contains three or more businesses, for a master planned residential or mixed-use community, and for all Planned Area Developments (PADs), is required to submit a Comprehensive Sign Package, also termed a Comprehensive Sign Plan, for review and approval prior to the issuance of individual sign permits.
- Any development containing three (3) or more businesses in a commercial or industrial district requires submission of a Comprehensive Sign Package (Master Sign Plan), for review and approval.
- For non-residential use in residential zoning districts and mixed-use development containing three or more buildings or businesses, a Comprehensive Sign Package is required.
- All amendments to an approved Comprehensive Sign Package require review and approval: minor amendments may be approved administratively; major amendments are processed as the initial package (requirement for review/approval meeting).
- After approval of a Comprehensive Sign Package, no sign shall be erected, placed, painted, or maintained, except in accordance with such package, and the package may be enforced in the same way as any provision of this Article.
- A temporary use that requires a Special Event Permit or Temporary Use Permit must include an approved sign plan showing the proposed location, placement, and size of all 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 6 zoning districts in Goodyear — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Goodyear+AZ&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-goodyear

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