# Sign Regulations in Basalt, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Basalt, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/basalt
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Basalt/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=CH16ZO_ARTVIISI)

## At a glance

Basalt, Colorado regulates 27 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Identification Sign - Freestanding (Multiple-family Residential)s in the R-4 zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 30 sq. ft., with a 20 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) setback (Sec. Sec. 16-139). Most commercial signs in Basalt require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3 | 4 | 3 feet 6 inches | 8 sq. ft. | — |
| R-4 | 4 | 6 feet | 30 sq. ft. | — |
| C-1 Neighboring Commercial | 6 | 10 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — |
| C-2 | 5 | 15 ft. | 50 sq. ft. for wall sign or 32 sq. ft. for projecting sign | — |
| C-3 Community Service Commercial | 4 | 20 ft. | 75 sq. ft. per face, total 150 sq. ft. | — |
| IN Industrial | 4 | 12 ft. | 75 sq. ft. per face, total 150 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 8 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-4

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign - Wall (Multiple-family Residential) | — | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per use | On building wall | — | Sec. 16-139 |
| Identification Sign - Freestanding (Multiple-family Residential) | 6 feet | 30 sq. ft. | — | 20 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per use | Freestanding on property | — | Sec. 16-139 |
| Real Estate Sign - Freestanding (Multiple-family Residential) | 6 feet | 30 sq. ft. | — | 20 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per lot or building | Freestanding on property | — | Sec. 16-139 |
| Real Estate Sign - Freestanding (Single-family Use in R-4) | 3 feet 6 inches | 8 sq. ft. | — | 20 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per lot or building | On lot, parcel or building offered for sale | — | Sec. 16-139 |

### C-1 Neighboring Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign - Wall | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per business | On building wall | — | Sec. 16-140 |
| Business Identification Sign - Projecting | — | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per business | Projecting from building | — | Sec. 16-140 |
| Suspended Identification Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per business | Suspended from arcade or canopy | — | Sec. 16-140 |
| Joint Identification Sign - Freestanding | 10 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per center | Freestanding sign on property | — | Sec. 16-140 |
| Construction Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On construction site | — | Sec. 16-140 |
| Real Estate Sign - Freestanding (Temporary) | 3 ft. 6 in. | 8 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from front property line (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per property | Freestanding on property offered for sale | — | Sec. 16-140 |

### C-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business/Joint Identification/Construction Sign - Wall or Projecting (Non-corner building) | — | 50 sq. ft. for wall sign or 32 sq. ft. for projecting sign | — | May not project into or over public rights-of-way (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per business/building | On building wall or projecting from building | — | Sec. 16-141 |
| Business/Joint Identification/Construction Sign - Wall or Projecting (Corner building) | — | 50 sq. ft. of wall signs total or 32 sq. ft. of projecting signs total (2 signs, 1 per face) | — | May not project into or over public rights-of-way (Sec. 16-136) | 2 per corner building (one per face) | On building wall or projecting from building (one per street frontage) | — | Sec. 16-141 |
| Suspended Identification Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. per face, 8 sq. ft. total | — | — | 1 per business | Suspended from arcade/canopy/walkway | — | Sec. 16-141 |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face; 100 sq. ft. total | — | May not project into or over public rights-of-way (Sec. 16-136) | 1 per building | Freestanding on property | — | Sec. 16-141 |
| Real Estate Sign - Freestanding (Temporary) | 3 ft. 6 in. | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per property | Freestanding on property offered for sale | — | Sec. 16-141 |

## Prohibited signs in Basalt

- No flashing lights connected to or a part of any sign.
- No freestanding signs placed at the intersection of two streets within the triangular area defined by a line extending from a point thirty (30) feet from the intersection of curblines along one street to a point thirty (30) feet from the intersection along the other curbline.
- No signs with visible moving, revolving or rotating parts, other mechanical movement or apparent movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, except for time-temperature and date signs.
- Signs that are structurally unsafe or constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation are prohibited.
- Signs that create an unsafe visual distraction or obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators are prohibited.
- Wall and projecting signs which extend beyond or above the roof line of a building are prohibited.
- No signs erected on a roof area between the intersection of the wall and roof of a building, extending up to and including the roof peak or ridge.
- Signs or billboards not located upon the property or business identified or advertised by the sign are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Basalt

- Official government notices posted by government officers in the performance of their duties to control traffic, to provide warning or to provide necessary information or direction. (Note: Identification signs or bulletin boards accessory to government buildings are not exempt.)
- Temporary decorations or displays which are clearly incidental to and customarily associated with any national, local or religious holiday or celebration.
- Temporary or permanent signs erected by a public utility company or construction company to warn of dangerous or hazardous conditions.
- Real estate signs located on the specific lot, parcel or building offered for sale, so long as the area of the sign does not exceed eight (8) square feet or three (3) feet, six (6) inches in height or more than one (1) sign.
- Commercial informational signs: signs announcing business hours, vacancy status, 'open' and 'closed' signs and informational and directional signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
- Temporary signs used exclusively for quoting prices, announcing sales, civic community events and display of menus not to exceed eight (8) square feet.
- Signs giving official public notice as required by municipal, county or state regulations.
- Signs identifying religious meeting places, fraternal meeting places or halls, or similar public and semi-public facilities and functions, not to exceed a maximum of eight (8) square feet, may be exempted subject to approval by the Town Council.

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

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