# Sign Regulations in Centerton, Arkansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Centerton, Arkansas (AR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arkansas/centerton
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-12
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/centertonar/Document%20Center/Government/Boards%20&%20Commissions/Municipal%20Code%20Book/TITLE_18_Signs.pdf?t=202503101025150&t=202503101025150)

## At a glance

Centerton, Arkansas regulates 36 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial Use Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3) zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 120 sq ft per sign face, with a 15 ft front and side setbacks apply. setback (Sec. 18.04.05(H)). Most commercial signs in Centerton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 8 ft | 120 sq ft per structure or tenant space | — |
| Residential Use Zoning Districts (R-1, R-2, R3-SF, R3-D, R3-MF, R4-MF, R-MH, R-E, RTH-2, RTH-5, R-C) | 12 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Use Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3) | 18 | 30 ft | ≤200 sq ft and ≤20% of wall area | — |
| Industrial Use Zoning Districts (I-1, I-2) | 16 | 30 ft | ≤200 sq ft and ≤20% of wall area | — |
| Agricultural Use Zoning District (A-1) | 10 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| office districts | 13 | 30 ft | ≤200 sq ft and ≤20% of wall area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones - Additional Illumination Near Residential | 1 | — | — | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Commercial Use Zoning Districts (C-1, C-2, C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 120 sq ft per sign face | — | 15 ft front and side setbacks apply. | One per property; one additional allowed if multiple street fronts (area cap applies) | Set back ≥15 ft from property line/street/ROW; oriented toward pedestrian/vehicular traffic. | — | 18.04.05(H) |
| Low Profile Freestanding (Monument) Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per business | Oriented toward pedestrian paths/vehicular traffic; maintain setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(M) |
| Multi-tenant (Freestanding) Sign | 30 ft | 120 sq ft | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per business center | Located in common area of the project; oriented to pedestrian/vehicular traffic; maintain setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(N) |
| Entrance/Exit Sign (C-2, C-3 only) | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | Must not hinder traffic; meet applicable setbacks. | One entrance and one exit sign per approved driveway | At entrance and exit drives only; not on City ROW. | — | 18.04.05(G) |
| Real Estate Sign - Option 2 (Non-Residential Districts, On-Premise) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | Freestanding: one per property; Wall: one per facade (entire building) or one per lease space (partial) | On the premises being advertised. | — | 18.04.05(R) Real estate signs - non-residential |
| Off-Premise Directional Real Estate Sign (Residential Property) | 4 ft | 9 sq ft (single user) or 16 sq ft (shared multiple projects) | — | General setbacks apply. | Up to 5 per project/property; up to 2 at intersections (different users) | No farther than 2 road miles from project/property. | — | 18.04.05(R) Off-premise directional |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per side | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per parcel/business | Must meet setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(Q) |
| Entrance/Exit Sign (Industrial and Regional/Local Commercial) | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | Must not hinder traffic; meet setbacks. | One entrance and one exit sign at each approved driveway | At entrance and exit drives only; not on City ROW. | — | 18.04.05(G) |

### Industrial Use Zoning Districts (I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 120 sq ft per sign face | — | 15 ft front and side setbacks. | One per property; one additional if multiple street fronts (area cap) | Set back ≥15 ft from property line/street/ROW; oriented to traffic. | — | 18.04.05(H) |
| Low Profile Freestanding (Monument) Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per business | Oriented to pedestrian/vehicular traffic; maintain setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(M) |
| Multi-tenant (Freestanding) Sign | 30 ft | 120 sq ft | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per business center | In common area of project; oriented to traffic; maintain setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(N) |
| Entrance/Exit Sign | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | Must not hinder traffic; meet setbacks. | One entrance and one exit sign per approved driveway | At entrance/exit drives only; not on City ROW. | — | 18.04.05(G) |
| Real Estate Sign - Option 2 (Non-Residential Districts, On-Premise) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | Freestanding one per property; Wall one per facade or lease space | On the premises. | — | 18.04.05(R) Non-residential |
| Off-Premise Directional Real Estate Sign (Residential Property) | 4 ft | 9 sq ft single user; 16 sq ft shared | — | General setbacks apply. | Up to 5 per project/property; up to 2 at intersections (different users) | ≤2 road miles from project/property. | — | 18.04.05(R) Off-premise directional |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per side | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per parcel/business | Must meet setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(Q) |
| Temporary Sign | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | One per site | On-premise; secured; not in public ROW. | — | 18.04.05(W) |

### office districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 120 sq ft per sign face | — | 15 ft front and side setbacks. | One per property; one additional if multiple street fronts (area cap) | Set back ≥15 ft from property line/street/ROW; oriented to traffic. | — | 18.04.05(H); 18.04.06(7)(e)(2) |
| Low Profile Freestanding (Monument) Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per business | Oriented to pedestrian/vehicular traffic; maintain setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(M); 18.04.06(7)(e)(2) |
| Wall Sign | — | ≤200 sq ft and ≤20% of wall area | — | Setback exception applies for wall signs on lawfully sited buildings. | One per business; second allowed with PC approval if multiple fronts | On building wall; setback exception applies. | — | 18.04.05(Y); 18.04.04(D)(2)(a); 18.04.06(7)(e)(2) |
| Construction Sign (Non-Residential) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | — | On property where construction occurs. | — | 18.04.05(E); 18.04.03(H)(1)(b) |
| Real Estate Sign - Option 2 (Non-Residential Districts, On-Premise) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | Freestanding one per property; Wall one per facade/lease space | On premises. | — | 18.04.05(R) Non-residential |
| Real Estate Sign - Option 1 (On-Premise, All Zones) | 3 ft | 9 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | — | On premises. | — | 18.04.05(R) (main paragraph) |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per side | — | Front and side setbacks apply. | One per parcel/business | Must meet setbacks. | — | 18.04.05(Q) |
| Temporary Sign | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — | General setbacks apply. | One per site | On-premise; secured; not in public ROW. | — | 18.04.05(W) |

## Prohibited signs in Centerton

- Billboards and flashing signs are prohibited.
- Any sign not constructed in full compliance with the Standard Building Code, National Electrical Code, approved plastic materials, and all other applicable City codes and regulations is prohibited (except signs exempt from permit requirements and as otherwise provided).
- Any sign not permanently attached and anchored in compliance with construction requirements is prohibited (except permit-exempt signs and temporary signs).
- Signs that obstruct vision near any driveway, parking lot, or roadway, or that interfere with or are likely to be confused with authorized traffic signs, signals, or devices, are prohibited.
- Signs that no longer identify a bona fide business, service, current interest, or activity are prohibited.
- Attraction devices or signs containing a beacon or a spotlight providing direct illumination to the public are prohibited.
- Signs with exteriors that revolve, rotate, or otherwise move in whole or in part are prohibited.
- Use of vehicles, trailers, or similar property as signs to circumvent the sign code is prohibited.
- Signs in a state of structural, mechanical, or cosmetic disrepair that fail construction standards or constitute a visual blight or eyesore visible from public rights-of-way are prohibited.
- Any sign not in accordance with the regulations of the electric utility company with jurisdiction is prohibited.
- Signs located within ten feet of a fire hydrant are prohibited.
- Signs located on public property or right-of-way, or attached to public features or utilities, are prohibited unless authorized by a utility or a government official or agency.
- Signs attached to any rock or tree are prohibited.
- Signs erected above a roof or parapet of any building or structure are prohibited.
- Signs located within a sight triangle or clear visibility zone are prohibited.
- Exempt and temporary signs are prohibited from placement in public right-of-way.
- No sign shall block entrances or exits (egress) to buildings, including windows, doors, and fire escapes.
- Signs shall not be illuminated by a string of lights placed around the sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Centerton

- The following sign types do not require permits (but must meet all other requirements of the Chapter): garage or yard sale signs; construction signs; political signs; government signs; real estate signs; special occasion signs; traffic directional signs; street name signs.
- Any lawful change of advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign that does not cause a structural change does not require an additional permit.
- Government signs are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
- Street name signs are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.
- Noncommercial flags or any flags displayed from flagpoles or staffs are not considered to be signs.
- Exceptions to setback requirements: wall signs and awning/canopy signs mounted on building walls lawfully sited within the setback space are exempt from setback requirements; street name signs and government signs are exempt from setback requirements.
- Exceptions to prohibited location restrictions: the location restrictions do not apply to street name signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Code Enforcement Officer determines if Planning Commission approval is required; signs requiring Planning Commission approval include subdivision signs, inflatables, awning and canopy signs, projecting signs, and any sign not in accordance with the sign code.
- Off-premise signs must be presented to the Centerton Planning Commission for approval.
- Temporary signs: the time limit is reviewed and granted or denied by the City of Centerton Planning Commission.
- Wall signs: where a structure has more than one front facing a street or highway right-of-way, a second wall sign may be permitted upon application to the Planning Commission.
- Special occasion banners, balloons, streamers, etc. require approval by the Building Inspection Division prior to advertising.
- Subdivision signs must be consistent with an approved overall sign plan, site plan, or subdivision plat; subdivision signs must be included in the preliminary plat or large-scale development plan and be completed before the final plat is approved.
- Variances: upon written application, the Centerton Planning Commission may grant variances from the provisions of the Chapter for historic, aesthetic, or other reasonable causes.

## Full detail

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