# Sign Regulations in Heber Springs, Arkansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Heber Springs, Arkansas (AR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arkansas/heber-springs
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-06
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AR/Heber_Springs/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=TIT11BUCO_CH11.52SI)

## At a glance

Heber Springs, Arkansas regulates 23 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Political Sign (Residential Zone)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 ft (signs above this must be set back 10 ft from property/right-of-way) tall and 9 sq ft, with a Signs over 4 ft in height/set back at least 10 ft from property line/right-of-way setback (Sec. 11.52.05(J), 11.52.11(E), 11.52.07(G)). Most commercial signs in Heber Springs require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 35 feet or such that it does not extend beyond property line/into public sidewalk during winds | 80 sq ft (if integrated into permanent, landscaped architectural feature), else per zone | — |
| Residential Zones | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial C-1 Zone | 4 | — | 80 sq ft | — |
| Commercial C-2 Zone | 3 | 30 feet | 150 sq ft | — |
| Industrial I-I Zone | 2 | — | 200 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zone | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 feet | — | — | Set back at least 1/4 the required building setback or as specified, minimum 5 feet from any easement. | 1 per street frontage. | On premise, within property lines; not in street right-of-way. | — | 11.52.02(G); 11.52.05(B) |
| Ground Sign | 4 feet standard, 10 feet if integrated into architectural feature | 80 sq ft (if integrated into permanent, landscaped architectural feature), else per zone | — | — | — | On premise; must not obstruct traffic view. | — | 11.52.05(C) |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | Setback at least 15 ft from property/right-of-way line. | 1 per street frontage | On premises of work under construction | — | 11.52.05(D); 11.52.11(B) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | Setback at least 15 ft from property/right-of-way line. | 1 per neighborhood/subdivision/development | On premises of subdivision | — | 11.52.05(E); 11.52.12(C) |
| Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | No more than 2 | Within 0.5 mile of property; not more than 2 allowed. | — | 11.52.05(F) |
| Political Sign (Residential Zone) | 4 ft (signs above this must be set back 10 ft from property/right-of-way) | 9 sq ft | — | Signs over 4 ft in height/set back at least 10 ft from property line/right-of-way | — | On private property | — | 11.52.05(J), 11.52.11(E), 11.52.07(G) |
| Political Sign (Commercial Zone) | 4 ft (signs above this must be set back 10 ft) | 32 sq ft | — | Signs over 4 ft in height/set back at least 10 ft from property line/right-of-way | — | On private property | — | 11.52.05(J) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential Zone) | — | 9 sq ft | — | If freestanding, at least 15 ft from right-of-way unless attached to building. | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage (each side of structure facing public street); On premise only | — | 11.52.05(K); 11.52.07(D); 11.52.11(C) |

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home occupation | Physically attached to residence structure | — | 11.52.12(E); 11.52.07(E) |
| Special Use Identification Sign (apartments, schools, churches, etc.) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On premise of special use (e.g. apartment, school, church, hospital, park, farm, etc.) | — | 11.52.12(B) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per neighborhood/subdivision/development | Per subdivision/neighborhood/development | — | 11.52.12(C) |

### Commercial C-1 Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 80 sq ft | — | — | — | Front wall of building; see General Regulations for details. | — | 11.52.13(A)(2); 11.52.05(A) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to wall; over sidewalk | — | 11.52.13(A)(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Tenant) | — | 80 sq ft (up to 120 sq ft w/ sufficient frontage) | — | At least 10 ft from adjoining property lines and front property or ROW line. | 1 per lot or per commercial street frontage; 2 for corner lots | Per lot or per commercial street frontage. Corner lots: one additional sign on second frontage. | — | 11.52.13(A)(4) |
| Freestanding Directory Sign (Multi-Tenant/Joint) | — | 80 to 200 sq ft (see formula) | — | At least 10 ft from property or ROW line. | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage. Setback at least 10 ft from property/ROW. Used for directory/joint identification. | — | 11.52.13(A)(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Heber Springs

- Signs must not become dilapidated and must be maintained in good condition.
- Illumination devices must not cast rays directly into any residential zone, sleeping room, or into the eyes of a vehicular driver.
- Only signs installed or authorized by the state, county, or city may be placed on public right-of-way.
- No advertising sign shall be erected within fifty (50) feet of any adjoining residential zone boundary line if the sign faces perpendicular to the street.
- No flashing sign of any type shall be erected within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an adjoining residential zone boundary line if the sign face is perpendicular to the street.
- No sign may be painted, pasted, or similarly posted directly on the surface of any wall, or placed on any wall, fence, or standard facing the side of any adjoining lot in any residential zone.
- All signs must be erected within the property lines of the premises on which they are located; no portion of a freestanding sign may extend or be placed in any street right-of-way.
- Structural pylons and supports must be set back from the property line or right-of-way line at least one-fourth the required building setback or at least five (5) feet from any easement, whichever is greater.
- Signs that may be in conflict with public traffic signals are not permitted.
- No sign or device may imitate or resemble an official traffic control device, emergency light, or railroad sign, nor hinder the effectiveness of any traffic control device.
- Signs and sign structures attached to the wall of any building shall not extend more than six (6) feet above the roofline.
- No sign may be constructed in a way that interferes with or extends into contact with any overhead wires.
- No truck, automobile, trailer or boat, modified to advertise a commercial business or product, may be parked on a public lot or right-of-way as permanent or semi-permanent advertisement.
- All electric signs must be installed by a person with a state electric sign license.
- No sign shall display intermittent lights resembling those customarily used in traffic/police/emergency signals, or use misleading words or symbols.
- No sign, except official traffic/information signs, is permitted within any street or highway right-of-way.
- No signs painted on/attached to trees, fence posts, telephone/utility poles, rocks, or other natural features, or painted on roofs of buildings.
- No fluttering ribbons, banners, or similar devices within the front yard setback, except government flags.
- Billboards are not permitted within the city limits.
- Hand-tacked signs are prohibited.
- Temporary signs, except as allowed under specific provisions, are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited except as permitted elsewhere in the ordinance.
- Portable signs are prohibited except as allowed under specific provisions of the ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Heber Springs

- Official traffic or governmental signs.
- The copy and message of signs.
- Window displays.
- Product dispensers.
- Scoreboards on athletic fields.
- Advertising at public athletic fields.
- Flags of any nation, government, or non-commercial organization.
- Gravestones.
- Barber poles.
- Religious symbols.
- Commemorative signs, tablets, or plaques approved by the City Council.
- Signs required to be maintained by law or government order, rules or regulation.
- The display of street numbers.
- Any display or construction not defined as a sign.
- Off-premise open-house signs for the day on which the open-house is conducted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for the erection, alteration, or reconstruction of any sign unless otherwise noted, and must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or duly appointed.
- All permit applications must include information such as height, face detail, structure/support, location, and property details; Planning and Zoning Commission approval is required.
- All requests for sign permits must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission or duly appointed.
- Any appeals, deviations, or variances from the literal requirements must be heard and decided by the Planning and Zoning Commission, which may impose reasonable conditions.
- Signs in the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zone shall be approved as part of the approval process for the development.

## 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 Heber Springs — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Heber+Springs+AR&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-heber-springs

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