Sign Regulations in Buellton, California
Buellton, California has specific sign regulations covering 13 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Wall Signs, Monument Signs, Suspended or Projecting Signs. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 10, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Buellton, California
Sample Sign Requirements in Buellton
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Signs | 30 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Information Kiosks | — | 20 square feet | — |
| Monument Signs | 8 feet | — | 5 feet |
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Sign Types Covered
13
- Wall Signs
- Monument Signs
- Suspended or Projecting Signs
- Tenant Signs
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
5
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Buellton, monument signs are limited to 8 feet. Height limits vary by zoning district and sign type. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your specific location.
To get a sign permit in Buellton, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Buellton, regulated sign types include Wall Signs, Monument Signs, Suspended or Projecting Signs, Tenant Signs, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
In Buellton, monument signs typically require a 5 feet setback from property lines. Setbacks may increase near residential zones or intersections. Wall signs attached to buildings generally don't have setback requirements. Use PermitPal for location-specific setback data.
Digital and LED signs in Buellton are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Buellton has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Buellton, California Sign Rules at a Glance
Buellton, California regulates 13 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Temporary Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 30 square feet (Sec. 19.04.172A.4.a). Most commercial signs in Buellton require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Buellton, California
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Buellton (5 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 30 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Commercial Zones | 8 | 30 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Industrial and Office Zones | 4 | 6 feet | 10 square feet | — |
| Recreation Zone | 1 | 8 feet | — | — |
| CR, M | 1 | 35 feet | 1,200 square feet | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Buellton(sample of 3 of 5 zones)
General Regulations For All Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Signs | 30 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to a building | — | Unlock | 19.04.172A.4.a |
| Bus Bench Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 19.04.172A.5 |
| Information Kiosks | — | 20 square feet | — | — | One per site | Freestanding or wall-mounted | — | Unlock | 19.04.172A.6 |
Commercial Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Each building wall facing a street or parking lot | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.a |
| Monument Signs | 8 feet | — | — | 5 feet | — | — | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.b |
| Freestanding Signs | 30 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.c |
| Suspended or Projecting Signs | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One per business | Under a canopy or eave | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.e |
| Window Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Business windows facing a public street frontage | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.g |
| Marquee Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.h |
| Roof Signs | — | — | — | — | — | On a roof, mansard or wall projecting higher than the building wall | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.i |
| Tenant Signs | — | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Wall, suspended, or projecting signs | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.1.j |
Industrial and Office Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Building wall adjacent to a public street | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.2.a |
| Monument Signs | 6 feet | — | — | 5 feet | — | — | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.2.b |
| Suspended or Projecting Signs | — | 10 square feet | — | — | One per business | Under a canopy or eave | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.2.c |
| Tenant Signs | — | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Wall, suspended, or projecting signs | — | Unlock | 19.04.172B.2.d |
PermitPal covers all 5 zoning districts in Buellton. Run a code check for your exact address to get the zone that applies to your property and its full sign requirements — illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Buellton
- Animated Signs. Signs that are moving, flashing, blinking, reflecting, glaring or revolving, except time and temperature signs.
- Confusing Signs. Signs that simulate by color, shape, function or location, a traffic control device or sign.
- Handbills/Flyers. Announcements or posters attached to utility poles, trees, fence posts, and other fixed structures, or placed on the windshields of parked cars.
- Inflatable Signs. Blimps, balloons, inflatable representations of products, motion picture or television characters, and similar lighter-than-air or inflated advertising devices.
- Obscene Signs. Signs that contain indecent or immoral language or graphics, as provided by Section 313 of the California Penal Code.
- Off-Premises Signs. Signs that advertise a business, activity or service that is not offered or sold on the premises, including billboards, except for specific allowed exceptions.
- Sandwich Boards. Portable A-framed signs located in the public right-of-way are prohibited.
Exempt Signs in Buellton
- Agricultural Signs. Agriculturally-zoned properties or properties that are vacant and currently used for farming may have one unlighted, freestanding sign.
- Business Directory Signs. Nonresidential sites with two or more tenants may have one wall-mounted or freestanding business directory sign per public street frontage.
- Construction Signs. Unlighted, freestanding signs identifying project designers, architects, and contractors are allowed.
- Garage Sale Signs. Garage sale signs may be installed one day before a garage sale, and must be removed within one day after the garage sale.
- Hazard Signs. Signs warning of hazards, so long as a hazard exists.
- Historical/Memorial Markers. Signs identifying historic sites shall not exceed an aggregate area of ten square feet.
- Holiday Decorations. Seasonal decorations for a single holiday season or special event, for a maximum period of 60 days.
- Internal Signs. Signs within buildings.
- Miscellaneous Business Information Signs. Nonresidential sites may have miscellaneous business information signs, provided that the aggregate sign area shall not exceed four square feet per tenant.
- Official Flags or Signs. Official federal, state, or local government flags, emblems or signs.
- Political Signs. One wall, freestanding, or banner style political sign per street frontage is permitted.
- Prohibition Signs. Signs indicating warnings such as, 'no trespassing,' 'no parking,' 'no-smoking,' etc.
- Reader Boards. Motels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts may have one sign with removable copy, identifying amenities.
- Real Estate Signs. Sites where property or businesses are for sale, lease or rent, may have one, unlighted real estate sale sign per street frontage.
- Residential Identification Signs. Sites with three or more homes may have one monument or wall sign per public street frontage.
- Safety and Directional Signs. Wall or freestanding signs for vehicle traffic guidance or pedestrian orientation.
- New Development Marketing Flags. Decorative flags without words or letters for the purpose of marketing new residential or commercial developments.
- Flags as Merchandise. Flags that are sold as merchandise on a property may be displayed as long as they are set back a minimum of ten feet from all property lines.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Buellton
- Master Sign Program. Proposed developments with two or more tenants shall have an approved master sign program.
- Commercial Shopping Centers. Proposed commercial shopping centers with two or more tenants must have a master sign program.
Source: municode municipal code