# Sign Regulations in Bennett, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bennett, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/bennett
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Bennett/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=CH16LAUSDE_ARTIIISIRE)

## At a glance

Bennett, Colorado regulates 29 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Directional Signs in the Residential Zoning Districts (RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, MH), Residential land use designations within an agricultural or residential PD zoning district zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall and 6 sq ft, with a 5 ft min from property line setback (Sec. Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(3)). Most commercial signs in Bennett require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 12 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, MH), Residential land use designations within an agricultural or residential PD zoning district | 11 | 12 ft | 96 sq ft per sign | — |
| Nonresidential Zoning Districts (C, EC, I-1, I-2, P), Nonresidential land use designations within an agricultural, residential or PD zoning district | 16 | 60 ft | 380 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On building wall | — | Sec. 16-3-350(2) |
| Wave Banner | 12 ft | 50 sq ft per banner | — | — | 2 per business | — | — | Sec. 16-3-350(2) |
| Inflatable Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per nonresidential property | Securely anchored or tethered to ground, building, or structure | — | Sec. 16-3-350(2), (16) |
| Window Sign (Permanent) | — | 25% of window area | — | — | — | On or within 1 ft of window, visible from exterior | — | Sec. 16-3-350(6) |
| Window Sign (Temporary) | — | 70% of window area | — | — | — | On or within 1 ft of window, visible from exterior | — | Sec. 16-3-350(7) |
| Address Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per building | Attached to building, visible from street | — | Sec. 16-3-350(8) |
| Portable A-frame Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk/public right-of-way if bldg at 0 setback; Must maintain 3-foot walkway | — | Sec. 16-3-350(10) |
| Vehicular Sign | 1 ft above vehicle roof | — | — | — | — | Affixed to business vehicle, used for daily operation | — | Sec. 16-3-350(19) |

### Residential Zoning Districts (RE, R-1, R-2, R-3, MH), Residential land use designations within an agricultural or residential PD zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | No higher than roof or parapet line; 9 ft min pedestrian clearance; 14 ft min vehicular clearance | 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of awning/canopy | — | — | 1 per door or window | On awnings/canopies attached to building | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(1)-(2) |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from property line | Per approved sign plan | No closer than 5 ft from any property line | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(3) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Min. setback equal to sign height | 1 or 2 depending on use | Site frontage adjoining public/private street, easement, or right-of-way; Setback at least equal to sign height | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(6) |
| Site Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from property line | 1 per street frontage | Setback min 5 ft from property line; not on parcels with existing residential uses | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(11) |
| Swing Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft inclusive of riders | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-430(1) |
| Wall Sign (Single-family or two-family home-based business) | 8 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per home-based business | No obstruction of window, door, or architectural detail | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(10) |
| Wall Sign (Multi-family) | No higher than 1 ft below roof or parapet line | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building per street frontage | No obstruction of window, door, or architectural detail | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(10) |
| Wall Sign (Public/Quasi-public/Institutional) | No higher than 1 ft below roof or parapet line | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | No obstruction of window, door, or architectural detail | — | Table 3.1; Sec. 16-3-410(1); Sec. 16-3-420(10) |

### Nonresidential Zoning Districts (C, EC, I-1, I-2, P), Nonresidential land use designations within an agricultural, residential or PD zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | No higher than roof/parapet line; 9 ft min pedestrian clearance; 14 ft min vehicular clearance | 0.5 sq ft per linear foot of awning/canopy | — | — | Unlimited | First and second-story building frontages incl. parking lot or ped. way; Not extending beyond, above, or below face of awning/canopy | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(1)-(2) |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft (14 ft if used on vehicular clearance structure) | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from property line | Per approved sign plan | No closer than 5 ft from property line | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(3) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft (<150' frontage); 10 ft (>150'); 25 ft (multi-tenant/unified site) | 75 sq ft (<150' frontage); 150 sq ft (multi-tenant/unified site) | — | Min. setback equal to sign height | 1 per legal lot or multi-tenant site | On site frontage adjoining public/private street, easement, or r.o.w.; Setback at least equal to sign height | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(6) |
| Menu Sign | 7 ft | 75 sq ft per drive-through lane | — | — | 2 per drive-through lane | Permanently mounted at drive-up/through facility, not legible from adjacent street r.o.w. | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2) |
| Pole Sign | 60 ft | 380 sq ft | — | 10 ft min from property line, 4 ft from building | 1 per qualifying property | Site frontage adjoining public/private street, easement, or r.o.w.; Min 10 ft from property line, 4 ft from building; Only within prescribed proximity to I-70/SH79 | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(7) |
| Projecting Sign | No higher than roof/parapet line; 9 ft min height | 15 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building entrance | On ground floor facade, or above ground with exterior access | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(8) |
| Roof Sign | No higher than 4 ft above roofline/parapet/fascia wall; no higher than roofline (peaked/mansard) | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal building | May be permitted when wall or freestanding sign is not feasible | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(9) |
| Site Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft min from property line | 1 per street frontage | Setback min 5 ft from property line; not on parcels with existing residential uses | — | Table 3.2; Sec. 16-3-410(2); Sec. 16-3-420(11) |

## Prohibited signs in Bennett

- All signs not expressly permitted under this Article, or exempt from regulation in accordance with Section 16-3-350.
- Signs attached to trees or other plant materials.
- Any revolving or rotating sign.
- Any sign displaying flashing or intermittent lights, or lights of varying intensity of illumination.
- Any sign with direct or indirect lighting that causes direct glare into or upon adjacent lots, tracts, or public rights-of-way.
- Signs contributing to confusion of traffic control devices or emergency service vehicles, or which hide or interfere with the effectiveness of such devices or vehicles.
- Any sign that obstructs access to or impedes operation of any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder, or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress, or egress for any building required by law.
- Any sign that impedes safe pedestrian or vehicular movement.
- Any sign that obstructs the view of a person operating a motor vehicle in any direction at intersections or driveways.
- Any sign that emits a sound which is intended to attract attention.
- Any off-premises sign not otherwise explicitly permitted in this Article.
- Any sign attached to a building that projects above the top of the building, unless explicitly permitted as a roof sign.
- The following sign elements are prohibited: animated, flashing, or moving parts (except electronic message centers with static transitions), non-durable cardboard, card stock or paper (except for window signs), raw or unpainted plywood, and unapproved spray-painted signs.
- It is unlawful to erect or install any sign without having first obtained the permits required by this Article and the Town's building code.
- No sign shall interfere with street intersection visibility or adversely affect public health, safety, or welfare.
- No sign may be placed on public property or in the public right-of-way without a revocable permit.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bennett

- Flags, subject to limits on height and placement.
- Banners and inflatable signs, under specific size, number, illumination, and placement restrictions.
- Signs erected by governmental or quasi-governmental agencies (e.g. traffic, legal notice, community events, wayfinding).
- Signs erected by public utility, oil and gas, or construction companies to warn of danger/hazard, or indicate underground utilities.
- Any sign displayed on a window or inside a residential building.
- Permanent window signs (up to 25% of total window area in commercial zones, illuminated only when the business is open).
- Temporary window signs (up to 70% of total window area in commercial zones).
- Posting of addresses on buildings (signs up to 6 sq ft, attached to the building, max 2 per building, may be illuminated).
- Temporary decorations or displays associated with holidays or religious celebrations (any type, number, area, height, location, illumination, or animation).
- Portable A-frame signs (1 per business in commercial zones, up to 6 sq ft per face, specific location and use limitations).
- Yard signs, subject to standards in Division 4.
- Site signs, subject to standards in Division 4.
- Swing signs, subject to standards in Division 4.
- Notification signs up to 2 sq ft in area as defined in Section 16-3-210.
- Works of art, as defined in Section 16-3-210.
- Inflatable signs (one per nonresidential property).
- External accessory use signs limited to an aggregate sign area of 40 sq ft.
- Signs carried by a person that are not set on or affixed to the ground or propped on objects.
- Vehicular signs (signs on vehicles primarily used for business purposes other than advertising, with restrictions on placement and projection above vehicle roofline).
- Changing or replacing the copy on an existing lawful sign, provided the nature of the sign is not changed and it remains in compliance with this Article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required prior to the erection or installation of any permitted permanent or temporary sign, except for exempt signs under Section 16-3-350.
- Sign permits are required for master sign plans and/or sign programs specified in an approved final development plan.
- A revocable permit is required for any sign located on public property or within a public right-of-way.
- A sign plan is required for directional signs (approval by the Zoning Administrator).
- Applications for sign permits and sign plans (when required) must be submitted per the Applicant Guide.
- If a modification to sign standards is requested that does not qualify as a minor modification, a variance must be obtained.
- For master planned residential communities, multi-tenant retail centers, industrial parks, or other unified commercial developments, a master sign plan may be submitted for coordinated/shared signage; may be incorporated into Outline Development Plan in PD zone districts.
- The Zoning Administrator may vary standards for area, height, and number of individual signs based on a submitted master sign plan showing exceptional design.
- Directional signs require a sign plan approved by the Zoning Administrator.
- Sign permits for temporary signs must specify the dates for erection and removal.
- Alterations to existing signs require a new permit, unless the alteration does not change size, height, background, shape, or location and is less than 50% of replacement cost.

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