# Sign Regulations in Youngtown, Arizona

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Youngtown, Arizona (AZ)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arizona/youngtown
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AZ/Youngtown/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.64SIRE)

## At a glance

Youngtown, Arizona regulates 26 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 15 ft. tall and 64 sq. ft. (individual parcel, ≤3 tenants), with a No part of freestanding sign may project into right-of-way; max 20 ft setback; side setback 7 ft or half sign height (when neighboring residential/undeveloped) setback (Sec. 17.64.050.D.1, D.3). Most commercial signs in Youngtown require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rural District, Parks District, R-43 District | 6 | 3 ft. (for freestanding signs) | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| R-3 Single-Family Zoning District, R-2 Two-Family Zoning District | 5 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| R-1 Multi-Family Zoning District | 4 | 3 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2) | 14 | 30 ft. | 400 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 12 ft. | 96 sq. ft. | — |

_2 additional zoning districts are covered in PermitPal (free account)._

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Rural District, Parks District, R-43 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On building/property | — | 17.64.050.A.1.a |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On property offered for sale/lease | — | 17.64.050.A.1.b |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Parks district (to identify park, etc.) | — | 17.64.050.A.1.c |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft. (for freestanding signs) | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | 17.64.050.A.1.d |
| Political or Noncommercial Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | Maximum 4 | On private property (with owner's permission) | — | 17.64.050.A.1.e |
| Freestanding or Wall Sign (Announcing Allowed Use) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | For allowed use on the property | — | 17.64.050.A.2 |

### Commercial Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | No projection above wall/parapet | Based on lineal frontage | Not more than 80% of frontage | — | No limit if aggregate area within allowance | Building wall | — | 17.64.050.D.1, 17.64.040 |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft. | 64 sq. ft. (individual parcel, ≤3 tenants) | — | No part of freestanding sign may project into right-of-way; max 20 ft setback; side setback 7 ft or half sign height (when neighboring residential/undeveloped) | 1 per parcel frontage | On premises | — | 17.64.050.D.1, D.3 |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign | 20 ft. | 150 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | 17.64.050.D.2 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On building wall / over walkway | — | 17.64.050.D.4 |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft. (freestanding) | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On premises | — | 17.64.050.D.5 |
| Billboard Sign (C-2 only) | 30 ft. | 400 sq. ft. | — | Min and side setback as above | — | Along Grand Ave/Olive Ave in C-2 | — | 17.64.050.D.8 |
| Political or Noncommercial Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | Maximum 4 | On premises, owner's permission | — | 17.64.050.D.12 |
| Portable Sign (A-frame/Sandwich Board) | 3 ft. | 6 sq. ft. per side | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises (on-site), not right-of-way. | — | 17.64.050.E |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Anywhere as needed for government use | — | 17.64.070.D |
| Menu Sign (Drive-Thru: Preview and Ordering Board) | — | 32 sq. ft. per sign | — | — | 1 preview + 1 ordering board per drive-thru | Drive-thru restaurants | — | 17.64.070.B |
| Temporary Residential Subdivision Sign (Principal Entry) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft.; 5 ft. if under 32 sq. ft. | 1 per entry | At principal entry(ies) of subdivision | — | 17.64.070.L, Table 17.64.070.L(1) |
| Temporary Residential Subdivision Sign (Model Home Complex) | 12 ft. | 96 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft.; 5 ft. if under 32 sq. ft. | 1 or more | Model home complex | — | 17.64.070.L, Table 17.64.070.L(1) |
| Temporary Residential Subdivision Sign (Perimeter Subdivision Open Space) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft.; 5 ft. if under 32 sq. ft. | 1 per street frontage | Perimeter subdivision open space | — | 17.64.070.L, Table 17.64.070.L(1) |
| Offsite Temporary Sign on Private Property | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. from right-of-way | 1 per parcel | On unimproved lot/parcels (min. 6,000 sq. ft.) | — | 17.64.070.M, Table 17.64.070.L(1)[M(1)] |

## Prohibited signs in Youngtown

- No sign shall be allowed on any property unless the sign is specifically allowed in that zoning district.
- No sign may be posted on public or private property without the property owner's prior permission.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to, or egress from, any door, window, or fire escape nor shall any sign be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected, installed or maintained at or near any intersection of streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision; or at any location where, by reason of its position, shape, color or illumination, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or makes use of words, phrases, symbols, or characters that may mislead or confuse drivers, riders, or pedestrians.
- No sign shall be erected or painted upon or attached to any tree, rock, or other natural feature, or to any street sign, utility pole or similar structure, except as specifically authorized.
- No signs shall be placed in the right-of-way except political signs (per section 9.08.090), town plaza signs, and public directional signs owned by the town. All others will be removed by public works or public safety officials and either retained as evidence of a violation or destroyed.
- All signs shall be maintained and signs with peeling, cracking, discoloration, dirt, or nonfunctioning parts must be repaired or replaced within forty-five working days of notification.
- No sign shall project above the wall or parapet (for wall signs).
- No portion of a freestanding sign shall be in or project over a public right-of-way.
- Signs not specifically listed within or authorized by this Code are prohibited.
- Animated, revolving, sparkling, searchlights, and flashing signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed.
- Obscene signs are prohibited.
- Affixing signs or posters of a miscellaneous character to walls of buildings, sheds, trees, fences, utility poles, or upon vehicles or trailers (when used primarily as sign support) is prohibited.
- Offsite signs, including off-premises advertising signs or billboards, are prohibited unless specifically allowed.
- All signage erected for a home occupation on the property is prohibited.
- Internally illuminated cabinet or can signs where the light source is visible are prohibited (must be opaque).
- Banner signage shall not be used for permanent signage on a property.
- Any sign emitting sound or emitting any substance is prohibited.
- No lighting is allowed to interfere with or obscure the vision of any motor vehicle operator or pedestrian.
- No sign, including portable or walking signs, shall be located in the right-of-way except as otherwise permitted.
- Signs shall not be attached to fences, boulders, planters, other signs, vehicles, utility facilities, or any structure unless otherwise specifically allowed.
- No sign shall be maintained in violation of this title or the sign permit.

## Signs exempt from permit in Youngtown

- The regulations of this code do not apply to signs of metal, stone or other noncombustible material when built into the walls of a building or structure that bear only the name of the owner or architect, name or use of the building, date of building erection, or reading matter commemorating a person or event, limited to two square feet and not more than one per building.
- Official traffic, fire department, police signs, signals, devices, and other posters or markings of federal, state, or local government or other public authorities, or required notices.
- Official government signs are allowed in all zoning districts and are not subject to any of the restrictions or regulations of this title, and do not require a permit.
- Any sign allowed under this code may contain a noncommercial message.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A comprehensive sign plan (CSP) is required to be submitted for new commercial developments.
- A site plan must be submitted and approved prior to installation of grand opening, going-out-of-business, or change-of-ownership/management signs.
- Sign permit applications must include a site plan indicating the location of the sign in relation to buildings, rights-of-way, easements, and driveways.
- Engineered design may be required as part of permit application materials.
- Applications for certain signs may require design review or separate permits as specified in zoning district regulations.
- Variances, if needed, require application to the board of adjustment and a meeting/appeal process.

## Full detail

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