# Sign Regulations in Jacksonville, Arkansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Jacksonville, Arkansas (AR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arkansas/jacksonville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-06
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AR/Jacksonville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT18ZO_CH18.76SI)

## At a glance

Jacksonville, Arkansas regulates 24 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Wall Sign (On-site)s in the Commercial Zone C-3 (Commercial District) zoning district are capped at 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower tall and 200 SF, with a Front edge does not exceed setback requirements setback (Sec. 18.76.040 C-3 1), zoning chart). Most commercial signs in Jacksonville 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 | — | 32 SF | — |
| Residential Zones (R-0, R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, R-7) | 4 | — | 32 SF | — |
| Commercial Zone C-1 (Quiet Business) | 3 | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — |
| Commercial Zone C-2 (Shopping Center District) | 3 | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — |
| Commercial Zone C-3 (Commercial District) | 4 | 45' | 200 SF | — |
| Commercial Zones C-4 & C-5 (Highway Commercial Districts) | 4 | 45' | 200 SF | — |
| Manufacturing Zones M-1 and M-2 (Industrial District) | 4 | 45' | 300 SF | — |
| A-1 | 2 | 45' | 32 SF | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | 1 per business/entity commercial location | One banner per business/entity commercial location. Education, non-profit, or religious banners placed away from building must attach to two or more poles. | — | 18.76.030 C |
| Construction Sign | — | 32 SF | — | Must comply with applicable setbacks. | — | — | — | 18.76.030 E |
| Directional Sign | — | 6 SF | — | — | Max 2 per business for off-site signs | Off-site directional signs only for businesses on local/one-way streets. Max two per business. | — | 18.76.030 F |
| Garage Sale/Carport Sale/Yard Sale Sign | — | 9 SF | — | — | Max one per intersection | Not within public rights-of-way, on public signs, trees, or public utility poles. One per intersection. Freestanding on one (1) or two (2) stakes. | — | 18.76.030 J |
| Political Sign (Residential Zones) | — | 25" x 25" | 25 inches | — | 1 per lot | Residential zones only | — | 18.76.030 M |
| Political Sign (Commercial/Manufacturing Zones) | — | 16 SF | 4' | — | — | Commercial and manufacturing zones | — | 18.76.030 M |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 30" x 36" | 36 inches | — | — | On property for sale/rent | — | 18.76.030 O |
| Real Estate Sign (Commercial/Manufacturing) | — | 4' x 8' | 8 feet | — | — | On property for sale/rent | — | 18.76.030 O |

### Commercial Zone C-3 (Commercial District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (On-site) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | Front edge does not exceed setback requirements | 1 per business | Upon structure, front edge must not exceed setback | — | 18.76.040 C-3 1), zoning chart |
| Freestanding Sign (On-site) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | Min 5' clearance from 3' above ground or min 10' setback from front property line | 1 per business | In addition to wall sign; min clearance 5' from 3' above ground to bottom edge or min 10' setback from front property line. | — | 18.76.040 C-3 2), zoning chart |
| Freestanding Sign (Corner Lot) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | — | 1 per road frontage | 1 conforming freestanding sign per road frontage | — | 18.76.040 C-3 3), zoning chart |
| Billboard | 45' | Max 18' high x 55' wide (max area up to 1000 SF per city-wide definition) | 55' | Not closer to property line than zone setbacks; side of sign not closer than 5' to lot line. | — | Billboards must be more than 300' from any residential zone | — | 18.76.050 |

### Commercial Zones C-4 & C-5 (Highway Commercial Districts)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (On-site) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | Front edge does not exceed setback requirements | 1 per business | Upon structure, front edge must not exceed setback | — | 18.76.040 C-4 1), C-5, zoning chart |
| Freestanding Sign (On-site) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | Min 5' clearance from 3' above ground or min 10' setback from front property line | 1 per business | In addition to wall sign; min clearance 5' from 3' above ground to bottom edge or min 10' setback from front property line. | — | 18.76.040 C-4 2), C-5, zoning chart |
| Freestanding Sign (Corner Lot) | 10' above height of structure or 45', whichever is lower | 200 SF | — | — | 1 per road frontage | 1 conforming freestanding sign per road frontage | — | 18.76.040 C-4 3), C-5, zoning chart |
| Billboard | 45' | Max 18' high x 55' wide; up to 1000 SF per sign | 55' | Not closer to property line than zone setbacks; side at least 5' from lot line. | — | Greater than 300' from residential property; only in C-4, C-5, and per city definition. | — | 18.76.050 |

## Prohibited signs in Jacksonville

- It is unlawful for any advertising device/sign to be affixed, constructed, erected, or maintained unless done so in compliance with all provisions, requirements, and terms of this Code.
- No advertising device/sign shall constitute a hazard, nuisance, or obstruction because of animation, content, flashing, focus, glare, light, noise, placement, or unduly disturb the public or use of any adjoining property.
- No advertising device/sign shall be affixed, constructed, erected, or maintained so as to be an obstruction of vision near any driveway, parking lot, or public roadway. There must be a clear line of vision between three feet (3') and eight feet (8') above the existing grade.
- No advertising device/sign shall be constructed, erected, or installed without the prior approval of the City Engineer/Code Enforcement Office.
- No advertising device/sign will be affixed, constructed, erected, or maintained to any other free standing structure in the public right-of-way, to a government sign, upon a public bench, building, or other structure, to public utility poles, or to trees. Government signs will be the only devices/signs allowed on or about public property.
- No advertising device/sign shall be affixed, constructed, erected, installed, or maintained until a permit to do so has been obtained from the City Engineer/Code Enforcement Office of the City.
- No portable signs will be allowed within the City of Jacksonville. Any such sign must be fully enclosed, encased, or a frame constructed in such a manner acceptable to the City Engineer/Code Enforcement Office so as to make these signs no longer portable and/or temporary.
- No billboard will be constructed, erected, or maintained within the City unless payment is received and approval obtained from a majority of the City's Board of Adjustment after a publicly held meeting.
- No billboard shall display more than one advertisement per face.
- No animated advertising device/sign shall be constructed, installed, operated, or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance or safety hazard.
- Electronic/Digital message signs and Flashing devices/signs are not allowed in residential zones.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jacksonville

- Garage sale/carport sale/yard sale signs are not required to obtain a permit; subject to certain placement and duration restrictions.
- Political signs do not require a permit.
- Real estate signs as defined in this Code do not require a permit.
- Government signs are the only devices/signs allowed on or about public property.
- Non-conforming signs previously approved by the Board of Adjustment or Planning Commission may remain in existence as long as maintained in a suitable and proper condition.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All advertising devices/signs must have plans of construction and/or erection submitted to the City Engineer/Code Enforcement Office for prior approval before construction or installation.
- A set of plans and specifications must be submitted for any sign permit request, including details such as location, dimensions, and materials.
- If a permit application is disapproved, a request for variance/waiver may be submitted to the Board of Adjustment for public hearing and determination.
- Billboards require a fully completed permit request and approval from a majority of the Board of Adjustment in a public meeting.
- Subdivision signs and Apartment Complex Development signs require plans to be submitted and approved by the City Engineer or Code Enforcement Office.
- Any variance or waiver regarding signs requires a meeting and decision by the Board of Adjustment.

## 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 8 zoning districts in Jacksonville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Jacksonville+AR&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-jacksonville

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