# Sign Regulations in Lincoln, Arkansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lincoln, Arkansas (AR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/arkansas/lincoln
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/36634292#36634292)

## At a glance

Lincoln, Arkansas regulates 19 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Subdivision Signs in the A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, RD zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from front property line, 15 ft from side property line setback (Sec. §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(10)). Most commercial signs in Lincoln require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, RD | 3 | 8 ft | 48 sq ft (1 tenant), 72 sq ft (2-3 tenants), 84 sq ft (4-5 tenants), 108 sq ft (6+ tenants) | — |
| B-1, B-2, M-1, M-2 | 12 | 25 ft | 48 sq ft (standard); 96 sq ft (within 50 ft of Hwy 62 ROW) | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 1 | 25 ft flagpole | 25 sq ft per flag | — |
| Commercial or mixed-use zoning districts | 1 | 50 ft (or below top of principal building roof) | 24 sq ft per flag | — |
| Overlay districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 8 ft if area does not exceed 16 sq ft (§4.15.4E(1)); other temporary terms may allow temporary signs of up to 80 sq ft only in specified circumstances | 16 sq ft per sign face | — |

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

### A-1, R-1, R-2, R-3, RD

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from front property line, 15 ft from side property line | 2 per street frontage (one on each side of entrance) | At subdivision entrance; must be set back at least 10 feet from the front property line and 15 feet from the side property line; 2 allowed per street frontage (one each side of entrance) | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(10) |
| Monument Sign (Conditional Use) | 8 ft (1-3 tenants), 12 ft (4-6+ tenants) | 48 sq ft (1 tenant), 72 sq ft (2-3 tenants), 84 sq ft (4-5 tenants), 108 sq ft (6+ tenants) | — | 10 ft from front lot line, 10 ft from side lot line | 1 per street frontage; see above for spacing | Must be set back at least 10 ft from front lot line and 10 ft from side lot line | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(6) |
| Shingle Sign (Conditional Use) | 3 ft | 9 sq ft | 3 ft projection from building | — | 1 per individual building/tenant or per street frontage | Within 5 ft of accessible building entrance; below second story windowsill or roofline | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(9) |

### B-1, B-2, M-1, M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | Single tenant: per above; Multi-tenant: max 9 sq ft per tenant | 75% of awning width/depth | — | 1 per awning (single tenant); multi-tenant: 9 sq ft per tenant | On awning, front or side valance | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(1) |
| Canopy Sign | 3 ft (text/graphics) | 24 sq ft (attached); 32 sq ft per side (freestanding) | 75% of canopy width/depth | — | 1 per customer entrance (attached); 1 per awning side (freestanding) | On or attached to canopy; attached or freestanding | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(2) |
| Digital Sign | 25 ft | — | — | 10 ft from front and side lot lines | 1 per street frontage | Within 50 ft north or south of Highway 62 right-of-way | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(3) |
| Post Sign | 8 ft (standard); 10 ft (within 50 ft of Hwy 62 ROW) | 48 sq ft (standard); 96 sq ft (within 50 ft of Hwy 62 ROW) | — | 5 ft from front/side | 1 per street frontage (monument or pylon or post sign counted together) | Minimum 5 ft setback from front and side lot lines (within 50 ft of Hwy 62 ROW, see above) | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(4) |
| Monument Sign | 8-12 ft (see tenants) | 48-108 sq ft (see tenants) | — | 10 ft front/side | 1 per street frontage (post or pylon or monument sign counted together); others see separation | Min 10 ft from front and side lot lines | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(6) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 3 ft | 9 sq ft | 2.5 ft | — | 1 per ground floor tenant | Sidewalk adjacent to principal customer entrance or up to 8 ft from facade | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(8) |
| Shingle Sign | 3 ft | 9 sq ft | 3 ft projection from building | — | 1 per building/tenant per street/parking frontage | Within 5 ft of accessible building entrance; below second story windowsill or roofline | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(9) |
| Subdivision Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from front, 15 ft from side | 2 per street frontage (one each side) | At entry to development; 10 ft from front line, 15 ft from side | — | §4.15.5A, §4.15.5C(10) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft if area does not exceed 16 sq ft (§4.15.4E(1)); other temporary terms may allow temporary signs of up to 80 sq ft only in specified circumstances | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 2 per 0.25 acre at any time + 1 window sign | Owner's property; not in right-of-way; not within 25 ft of an intersection; not obscuring traffic | — | §4.15.3A(2), §4.15.4E(1) |
| Government Sign | — | 16 sq ft or minimum required by law | — | — | 2 or as required by law | As required by law; includes traffic signs, safety signs, public notices, construction signs, address numbers, etc. | — | §4.15.3A(1), §9.12.06 |
| Vehicle Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On currently licensed motor vehicles used for transportation, not used as signs | — | §4.15.3A(7), §4.15.2D(2) |
| Flag | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §4.15.3A(2)(d)2 |

## Prohibited signs in Lincoln

- Signs are prohibited in all zoning districts unless constructed pursuant to a valid building permit (when required) and authorized under this code.
- Property owners may not accept a fee for posting or maintaining a sign allowed under § 4.15.3; signs in violation of this provision are prohibited.
- Commercial signs are prohibited in exclusively single-family residential zones or on property used for nontransient residential uses, except for properties with an approved home occupation or transient residential use.
- Billboards and digital billboards are prohibited.
- Signs with fluctuating illumination, including any sign that flashes, blinks, fluctuates in light intensity, or is animated, are prohibited.
- Signs which revolve, rotate, or move in whole or in part are prohibited.
- Windblown signs, except flags as permitted, are prohibited.
- Signs that constitute a traffic hazard or obstruct free and clear vision at intersections are prohibited.
- Off-site signs and billboards are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Searchlights are prohibited.
- Signs on or affixed to trees or utility poles are prohibited, except signs for utility identification by the proper utility.
- Reflective or mirrored signs are prohibited.
- Signs placed or affixed within public rights-of-way or that encroach upon a public right-of-way are prohibited, except for government signs, and certain sign types as otherwise provided.
- It is unlawful to use a vehicle or trailer as a sign in circumvention or violation of any part of the code (with exception of allowed vehicle signs).
- No advertising sign shall be placed on a public or utility-owned pole, or on a private pole not owned by the applicant.
- No advertising sign shall be located along a public street in a manner as to adversely affect traffic safety.
- No such advertising sign shall be allowed to remain on any public or private property for more than 24 hours following the last day of such sale.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which, by use of lights or illumination, creates a distracting or hazardous condition to a motorist, pedestrian, or the general public.
- Any sign type not listed in the permitted sign types by district table is prohibited.
- No sign shall display animated messages, including flashing, blinking, fading, rolling, shading, dissolving, or any other effect that gives the appearance of movement.
- No sign shall include any audio message.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lincoln

- Government signs: signs erected, maintained, or posted by the state, federal, or local government, including traffic control, public interest, required postings by law, street numbers, construction signs required by law.
- Flags may be displayed as provided under the law and per § 4.15.3A(5).
- Temporary signs are allowed consistent with § 4.15.3A(2) (subject to specified limitations by type, timing, and size).
- Signs not in view from a public street, public right-of-way, public place, or other property are not regulated by the code.
- Vehicle signs as defined in § 4.15.1 are allowed.
- A sign permit is not required for authorized signs described in §4.15.3, provided the total area does not exceed 16 square feet and a maximum height of eight feet.
- A sign permit is not required for official notices or advertisements posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public or court officer in the performance of official or directed duties (must be removed within 10 days after their purpose is accomplished).
- Original art displays are not considered signs under the code.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required prior to the display and erection of any sign except as provided in § 4.15.4E (exempted signs).
- Applications for a sign permit must be processed through the Building Official.
- For zoning districts, all listed sign types require a sign permit.
- Conditional use permits are required for certain sign types (e.g., monument signs in residential districts, shingle signs in certain districts) to be issued by the Planning Commission.
- If the size of a monument sign for applicants with more than six tenants is to be increased, a conditional use permit approved by the Planning Commission is required.
- Permit applications must include sufficient information to determine code compliance and specify erection/removal dates (for temporary signs).
- All decisions and interpretations of the Code Official are considered final administrative actions for appeals.

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

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