# Sign Regulations in Peoria, Arizona

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Peoria, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/peoria
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Peoria, Arizona regulates 21 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Flags in the Residential Uses zoning district are capped at 30 FT tall and 24 SF per flag, with a Must meet minimum principal building setbacks; not in utility easements setback (Sec. Sec. 21-835 Table 3 C). Most commercial signs in Peoria require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Uses | 5 | 30 FT | 48 SF | — |
| Non-Residential Uses | 14 | 60 FT + 3 FT (architectural detail) | 250 SF | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 5 | 30 FT | 48 SF | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts | 14 | 60 FT + 3 FT (architectural detail) | 250 SF | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | Per Building/Fire Code | — |
| Planned Area Development (PAD), Planned Community District (PCD) | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Uses

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | — | per Building/Fire Code | — | — | — | Affixed to property for public safety identification | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 1 A |
| Entry Sign | 15 FT from door threshold | 2 SF per sign | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | Adjacent to entry door | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 1 D |
| Primary Monument Sign (Multi-Family Only) | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 12 FT; Other Major Arterials: 10 FT; All Other Roads: 8 FT | 48 SF | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Adjacent to development street frontages | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 B.1 |
| Perimeter Wall/Screen Wall Sign (Residential Use) | 8 FT or wall height, whichever is less | 32 SF per sign | — | — | 2 per street frontage | On perimeter/screen wall at development | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 E |
| Flag | 30 FT | 24 SF per flag | — | Must meet minimum principal building setbacks; not in utility easements | 3 | Must meet minimum principal building setbacks; not in utility easements | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 C |

### Non-Residential Uses

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry Sign | 15 FT from door threshold | 2 SF per sign | — | — | 1 per business | Adjacent to entry door | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 1 D |
| Primary Monument Sign | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 16 FT; Other Major Arterials: 12 FT; All Other Roads: 8 FT | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 72 SF; Other Major Arterials: 60 SF; All Other Roads: 48 SF | — | Min 1 ft from edge of right-of-way | 0-599LF:1; 600-1,000:2; >1,000:3 per street | Street frontage, must be along qualifying frontage | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 B.2 |
| Secondary Monument Sign | 12 FT/8 FT/6 FT (see area above, varies by street) | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 48 SF; Major Arterials: 32 SF; All Other Roads: 24 SF | — | — | 0-599LF:1; >1,000LF: 1 per 300 LF | Street frontage; must be along qualifying street, min 60 FT from others | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 C |
| Internal Center Sign | 3 FT | 6 SF | — | — | See field | Internal non-residential site | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 D |
| Flags | 50 FT | 36 SF per flag | — | See field | Up to 6 | Must meet minimum building setbacks; not in utility easements | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 C |
| Freeway Monument Sign | 60 FT + 3 FT (architectural detail) | 250 SF | — | — | ≥660LF:1; >1,320LF:2; >2,640LF:3 | Property adjacent to, and visible from, a freeway | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 A |
| Drive-Through Sign | 6 FT | 36 SF per sign | — | — | 2 per lane | Adjacent to drive-through lanes | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 A |
| Gas Station Monument Sign | 8 FT | 32 SF (includes up to 16 SF changeable copy) | — | — | 1 per frontage | Along street frontage | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 B |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Entry Sign | 15 FT from door threshold | 2 SF per sign | — | — | 1 per business | Adjacent to entry door | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 1 D |
| Primary Monument Sign | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 16 FT; Other Major Arterials: 12 FT; All Other Roads: 8 FT | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 72 SF; Other Major Arterials: 60 SF; All Other Roads: 48 SF | — | Min 1 ft from edge of right-of-way | 0-599LF:1; 600-1,000:2; >1,000:3 per street | Street frontage, must be along qualifying frontage | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 B.2 |
| Secondary Monument Sign | 12 FT/8 FT/6 FT (see area above, varies by street) | A designated pkwy., Bell Rd. & Grand Ave: 48 SF; Major Arterials: 32 SF; All Other Roads: 24 SF | — | — | 0-599LF:1; >1,000LF: 1 per 300 LF | Street frontage; must be along qualifying street, min 60 FT from others | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 C |
| Internal Center Sign | 3 FT | 6 SF | — | — | See field | Internal non-residential site | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 D |
| Flags | 50 FT | 36 SF per flag | — | See field | Up to 6 | Must meet minimum building setbacks; not in utility easements | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 C |
| Freeway Monument Sign | 60 FT + 3 FT (architectural detail) | 250 SF | — | — | ≥660LF:1; >1,320LF:2; >2,640LF:3 | Property adjacent to, and visible from, a freeway | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 2 A |
| Drive-Through Sign | 6 FT | 36 SF per sign | — | — | 2 per lane | Adjacent to drive-through lanes | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 A |
| Gas Station Monument Sign | 8 FT | 32 SF (includes up to 16 SF changeable copy) | — | — | 1 per frontage | Along street frontage | — | Sec. 21-835 Table 3 B |

## Prohibited signs in Peoria

- All signs mounted on, or applied to trees, utility poles, rocks, or City owned property, except as otherwise provided.
- Any sign placed on private property by someone other than the property owner or their authorized representative without the property owner's written approval.
- Billboards.
- Cabinet signs over six (6) square feet in area, unless the cabinet is a stylized, non-rectangular shape to accommodate the sign copy.
- Changeable copy signs, except as otherwise specifically permitted by this ordinance.
- Any exposed light bulbs or unshielded tube lighting such as neon. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are not considered to be light bulbs.
- Freestanding signs within public utility easements, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
- Portable signs that do not comply with the location, size, or use restrictions of this Sign Code.
- Pylon or pole signs (without pole cover) over three (3) feet in height.
- Roof mounted signs.
- Signs in the existing and future public right-of-way, except as may otherwise be provided in this Ordinance.
- Signs that have blinking, flashing or fluttering lights, or other illuminating devices that exhibit movement.
- Signs of a size, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal.
- Signs which contain or consist of balloons, banners, beacons, flags, inflatable signs, pennants, posters, ribbons, search lights, strobe lights, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or other similarly moving devices or signs which may move or swing as a result of wind pressure, except as otherwise provided.
- Vehicle signs. Vehicle signs are exempt if the vehicle is consistently used in the normal daily conduct of the business, is operable, properly licensed, and parked in a lawful manner.

## Signs exempt from permit in Peoria

- Government Signs, including address signs, emergency or warning signs, government flags, traffic signs, and official notices or advertisements posted by public or court officers.
- Grave markers, headstones, statuary, or similar remembrances of persons.
- Holiday and seasonal decorations (temporary, non-commercial) displayed for a maximum of sixty (60) days total during the relevant season and maintained in good condition.
- Interior signs (not intended to be viewed from outside a building).
- Memorials, public monuments, or historical identification signs installed in accordance with all applicable regulations, including historical markers up to three (3) sq. ft. in area.
- Original art displays approved by the Peoria Arts Commission or other authorized City department or agency.
- Signs not located in an enclosed building and not visible to the naked eye from a street or public right-of-way as long as the signs do not pose a hazard.
- Temporary signs for exterior sales on property one (1) acre or greater in size, meeting specified criteria.
- Utility signs installed or required by utilities, including traffic, safety, railroad crossings, and identification or directional signs for public facilities.
- Vending machine signs integral to a legally located vending machine.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Where property is located within an approved Planned Area Development (PAD) or Planned Community District (PCD), or is subject to an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP), the provisions of such plans apply; when those plans are silent, the general Sign Code applies unless in conflict.
- All permanent signs shall be fully integrated with the design of the building and the site development.
- The building owner is responsible for determining the allocation of sign area for multiple tenants, especially when a whole-building calculation for sign area is used.
- Permanent signs are accessory uses and are permitted only where a principal use is legally established and developed on a property.
- Sign permit applications are required for signs specified in the Sign Code, following the City’s process and forms.
- A permit is required for temporary signs seven (7) feet or greater in height, and for certain types of permanent signs as indicated in the specifications tables.
- For multi-story buildings or multi-tenant buildings, the building owner shall designate allowable sign placement areas.
- Original Art Displays require approval from the Peoria Arts Commission or other authorized City department.

## Full detail

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