Sign Regulations in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, Colorado has specific sign regulations covering 15 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Monument Sign, Wall or Monument Sign, Wall Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: January 30, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Aurora, Colorado
Sample Sign Requirements in Aurora
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall or Monument Sign | — | 36 sf | — |
| Wall, Projecting, Blade Signs | — | 600 sf total | — |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet along arterial streets, 8 feet along all other streets | 100 sf | Minimum of four feet from back of sidewalk or 21 feet from flow line |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
15
- Monument Sign
- Wall or Monument Sign
- Wall Sign
- Grand Projecting Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
7
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Aurora
Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Aurora vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Aurora, 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 Aurora, regulated sign types include Monument Sign, Wall or Monument Sign, Wall Sign, Grand Projecting Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Aurora vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Aurora are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Aurora has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Aurora, Colorado Sign Rules at a Glance
Aurora, Colorado regulates 15 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Commercial, Institutional, Mixed-use (MU-N, MU-OI, MU-C, MU-A) and Industrial zoning district are capped at 12 feet along arterial streets, 8 feet along all other streets tall and 100 sf, with a Minimum of four feet from back of sidewalk or 21 feet from flow line setback (Sec. 4.10.5.B). Most commercial signs in Aurora require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Aurora, Colorado
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Aurora (7 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2 | — | 96 sf | — |
| Commercial, Institutional, Mixed-use (MU-N, MU-OI, MU-C, MU-A) and Industrial | 2 | 12 feet along arterial streets, 8 feet along all other streets | 600 sf total | — |
| Mixed-use - MU-OA, MU-FB, MU-TOD, MU-R | 7 | 8 feet | 200 sf | — |
| Mixed-use - MU-OA-MS, MU-OA-G | 8 | 8 feet | 60 sf | — |
| Multifamily developments, R-2, R-3, R-4 | 1 | 35 ft | 240 sf total area | — |
| I-2 | 1 | 25 feet | 100 sf per side for double-faced signs, 200 sf for single-faced signs | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 50% of the total sign area of the sign face | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Aurora(sample of 3 of 7 zones)
Commercial, Institutional, Mixed-use (MU-N, MU-OI, MU-C, MU-A) and Industrial
| 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, Projecting, Blade Signs | — | 600 sf total | — | — | 5 per use | Building frontage | — | Unlock | 4.10.5.B |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet along arterial streets, 8 feet along all other streets | 100 sf | — | Minimum of four feet from back of sidewalk or 21 feet from flow line | 1 per street frontage for large scale retail single-tenant use | Site Plan showing size of sign face, setback, and sight triangle | — | Unlock | 4.10.5.B |
Mixed-use - MU-OA, MU-FB, MU-TOD, MU-R
| 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 Sign | — | 70 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | Each street and parking lot frontage | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| High Wall Sign | — | 200 sf | — | — | 1 per building | Buildings of 5 stories or greater | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| Grand Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per development | Corner lot with a street-facing open plaza | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| Canopy Sign | — | 10 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | Over a public entrance | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| Awning Sign | — | 3 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | — | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| Pedestrian Blade Sign | — | 6 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | Per pedestrian entrance | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 40 sf per face, 80 sf for 2-sided signs | — | — | 1 per development | — | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.A |
Mixed-use - MU-OA-MS, MU-OA-G
| 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 Sign | — | 60 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | Per building street frontage | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Alley Wall Sign | — | 10 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | Alley frontage | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 sf per sign face | — | — | 1 per tenant per each street/alley frontage | Building-mounted per street/alley frontage | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Grand Projecting Sign | — | 20 sf for canopy signage portion | — | — | 1 per building | Buildings located at street corners, facing an open public plaza, or occupying at least 1/2 block | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | — | — | — | 1 per development | — | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Canopy Sign | — | 25 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | — | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Awning Sign | — | 3 sf | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | — | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
| Sidewalk Sign | — | 3 ft. by 4 ft. | — | — | 1 per tenant or business | In front of each tenant or business premises | — | Unlock | 4.10.10.B |
PermitPal covers all 7 zoning districts in Aurora. 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 Aurora
- Vehicle mounted signs that are not integrated into the body of the vehicle, including mobile billboards.
- Signs extending over or within the right-of-way, or within a protected sight triangle, unless otherwise authorized through a revocable right-of-way permit from the City.
- Signs on utility poles, other than City-owned signs.
- Roof signs or any signs placed on or above the roof line or parapet of a building.
- Signs located on internally illuminated awnings.
- Signs that include, or message content that is communicated by, strobe or flashing lights.
Exempt Signs in Aurora
- Signs erected or required to be erected by the City or an entity of local, state, or federal government in the performance of its governmental functions.
Source: other municipal code