# Sign Regulations in Dillon, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Dillon, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/dillon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Dillon/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=DIMUCO_CH16ZO_ARTXISIRE)

## At a glance

Dillon, Colorado regulates 28 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Right-of-Way Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 ft. tall and 4 sq. ft., with a Not within 3 ft of sidewalk, bikeway, travel lane, or median setback (Sec. Sec. 16-11-410). Most commercial signs in Dillon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Zone A | 10 | 18 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Sign Zone B | 17 | 18 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 42 in. | 160 sq. ft. (4 ft x 40 ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Sign Zone A

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single-Tenant Building) | — | 50 sq. ft. for identification sign(s); 18 sq. ft. for additional sign | — | — | Up to two building identification signs plus one additional sign | On walls of building up to eave/parapet line; minimum 8 ft above grade if above public walkway/right-of-way | — | Sec. 16-11-340, Sec. 16-11-420(d), Sec. 16-11-440 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant Building, per Tenant) | — | 18 sq. ft. per sign (per tenant) | — | — | 2 per tenant; up to 50 sq. ft. building identification for entire building | On walls of building, up to eave/parapet line, at least 8 ft above grade if over public walkway/right-of-way | — | Sec. 16-11-340, 16-11-420(e), 16-11-440 |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft (typical max); 15 ft within 20 ft of Lake Dillon Drive ROW; 18 ft for Official/Directory way-finding signs | — | — | 5 ft from property line unless otherwise specified | 1 per lot (exceptions for Town official/directory way-finding signs) | On private property (5 ft setback); directory way-finding signs may be within public ROW | — | Sec. 16-11-300(c)(1), Sec. 16-11-420, Sec. 16-11-440 |
| Official Sign | 18 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On public property or as designated by Town | — | Sec. 16-11-310, Sec. 16-11-440 |
| Business Area Directory Sign (Monument Style) | See monument sign restrictions; generally 10 ft (monument style). | 100 sq. ft. for sign, max 50 sq. ft. per individual business panel | 20 ft (per sign length max) | — | 1 per nonresidential subdivision/PUD | On private property, not in public ROW, on one of the lots in the subdivision/PUD | — | Sec. 16-11-270, 16-11-440 |
| Residential Complex Sign | — | 36 sq. ft. (identity sign per project); individual building signs up to 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per project for identification sign; 1 per building for building signs | On building or property | — | Sec. 16-11-370, 16-11-420(g), 16-11-440 |
| Projecting (Hanging) Sign | Shall not extend above second floor or eave/parapet wall. Must be 8 ft above grade if over ROW. | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | Sec. 16-11-320 |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | 1 ft from ROW unless otherwise approved | — | Awnings over windows/doors; not over public ROW unless approved | — | Sec. 16-11-260 |

### Sign Zone B

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single-Tenant Building) | — | 75 sq. ft. for identification signs; 30 sq. ft. for additional sign | — | — | Up to 2 identification signs, plus one additional sign | On walls of building | — | Sec. 16-11-430(d), 16-11-440 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant Building, less than 2500 sq. ft.) | — | 30 sq. ft. per tenant; additional 10 sq. ft. for window signs | — | — | 1-2 per tenant | On wall or as window/under overhang signs | — | Sec. 16-11-430(e), 16-11-440 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant Building, 2500-4999 sq. ft.) | — | 40 sq. ft. per tenant; 10 sq. ft. additional for window or under overhang | — | — | 1-2 per tenant | On wall or as window/under overhang signs | — | Sec. 16-11-430(e), 16-11-440 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant 5000-9999 sq. ft.) | — | 45 sq. ft.; 10 sq. ft. additional | — | — | 1-2 per tenant | — | — | Sec. 16-11-430(e), 16-11-440 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant 10000-14999 sq. ft.) | — | 50 sq. ft.; 10 sq. ft. additional | — | — | 1-2 per tenant | — | — | Sec. 16-11-430(e), 16-11-440 |
| Freestanding Sign | 18 ft. | — | — | 5 ft from property line | 1 per lot | On private property | — | Sec. 16-11-300(c)(2) |
| Official Sign | 18 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On public property or as designated | — | Sec. 16-11-310, 16-11-440 |
| Business Area Directory Sign (Monument Style) | — | 100 sq. ft.; 50 sq. ft. per individual business insert | 20 ft (sign length limit) | — | 1 per nonresidential subdivision/PUD | On private property; not in public ROW | — | Sec. 16-11-270, 16-11-440 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (not feather type) | — | 24 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per business | Window or on main building; deck; stair railings (not interfering with handrail) | — | Sec. 16-11-400, 16-11-410 |
| Temporary Feather Banner (Single Tenant) | 18 ft. | 36 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 per lot | Mounted at ground level; not within 30 ft of intersection/driveway; not in ROW. | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Temporary Feather Banner (Multi-Tenant) | 18 ft. | 36 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per tenant | — | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 42 in. | — | 32 in. | — | 1 per business | Within property (cannot be on town-owned property, sidewalk, or street) | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Yard Sign (Large) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | Not within 5 ft of property line | 1 per street frontage | Exterior of building under construction, construction office trailer, or fence. | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Yard Sign (Small, Commercial) | — | 6 sq. ft., or 16 sq. ft. if property >2 acres | — | Not within 5 ft of property line | 1 per business | Within property | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Right-of-Way Sign | 3 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | Not within 3 ft of sidewalk, bikeway, travel lane, or median | 3 per sale/event | Town ROW or grassy area between street/sidewalk/property line | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |
| Civic Event Banner | 4 ft. | 160 sq. ft. (4 ft x 40 ft) | 40 ft. | — | 2 per event | Within property; in ROW with Class 2 permit | — | Sec. 16-11-410 |

## Prohibited signs in Dillon

- No sign shall in any way obstruct the view of, or be prone to confusion with, an official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official sign.
- No sign shall obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, alley or other thoroughfare.
- No sign shall obstruct free ingress to or egress from required doors, windows, fire escapes or other required exits.
- No sign shall be attached to utility poles or to trees.
- No sign shall exceed twenty (20) feet in length, except for civic event banners.
- A sign shall be removed within fourteen (14) days after the event, activity, product, business, service or other use being advertised has ceased or vacated the premises, unless it is officially designated as a landmark or accessory to seasonal businesses continuing operation.
- No signs shall be placed on or within any public right-of-way or public place without the approval of the Town Manager, except as expressly provided.
- It is unlawful to erect, construct or maintain any of the following types of signs or devices: attention-getting devices; flashing signs; moving signs (except specific exception for one vertical illuminated rotating cylindrical sign per property); off-premises signs (except as specifically permitted); signs with reflective surfaces (except for public information signs); roof signs (with certain exceptions for false storefronts/fascia); statuary signs; temporary signs (including banners), except as specifically authorized; search lights or beacons; parked vehicles used as sign structures (except as specifically permitted); any internally lit sign within the Town Center; signs constituting a traffic or pedestrian hazard; signs which simulate, imitate or conflict with traffic signals; abandoned signs; pennants and streamers; snipe signs and handbills (including those fastened to trees, fences, telephone poles, public benches, streetlights or placed on any public property/right-of-way); bus bench or bus shelter signs; signs with animated or automatic changeable copy, unless specifically permitted.
- Temporary signs—including temporary banners—are prohibited except as specifically authorized or exempted.
- Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited.
- All signs shall be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, not constitute a hazard by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or electrical shock.

## Signs exempt from permit in Dillon

- Official notices posted by government officers or employees in the performance of their official duties and government signs for regulatory purposes.
- Flags, subject to minimum clearance, height, and maintenance requirements.
- Works of art not used in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device.
- Warning signs erected by the Town, utility companies or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions.
- Merchandise or models of products/services as part of an indoor window display.
- Signs displayed on vehicles or trailers operated/stored in the normal course of business, as long as the primary purpose of the vehicle is not for the display of signs and is parked/stored appropriately.
- Cornerstones made as an integral part of a building or structure and not exceeding four (4) square feet.
- Historic plaques erected by the Town or historic agencies designating areas of historical significance.
- Changing the copy on a permanent and permitted sign specifically designed for changeable copy.
- Painting, repainting, repair or cleaning of a sign, unless the color scheme/design is altered or the business being advertised changes.
- Signs specifically authorized or required by law or ordinance (subject to placement, size and permanence conditions).
- Information signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area (with additional allowance for businesses with more than one public entrance).
- Bumper stickers or decals affixed to motor vehicles.
- Picket signs used by persons engaged in lawful picketing activities.
- Temporary seasonal decorations or displays commonly associated with a celebration if maintained attractively and not a fire hazard.
- Residential nameplates.
- Menu display boxes up to four (4) square feet for restaurants, bars and lounges (permit required for larger; excess counts against total allowable sign area).
- Scoreboards on athletic fields (requires building permit).
- Gravestones.
- Commemorative plaques not exceeding four (4) square feet.
- Holiday decorations used on a temporary basis.
- Window signs not to exceed three (3) square feet for commercial businesses.
- Donation Program Signage in accordance with approved program parameters.
- Sponsorship Signage for Town-sanctioned events.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No individual permit shall be issued for a permanent sign associated with a multiple use office or commercial building containing two or more separate businesses, unless the owner has first obtained approval of a master sign plan from the Planning Commission, or a PUD sign plan from the Town Council.
- All individual signs erected or maintained on the site or within the structure shall conform at all times to the approved master sign plan or PUD sign plan.
- Deviations from an approved master sign plan or PUD sign plan are unlawful without approval of a revised plan.
- An application for a master sign plan must include total allowable sign area, location, materials, maximum area for each sign, directory signs, building ID signs, display boxes, two drawings, a plot plan, architectural elevation/photo, and information on design consistency.
- An application for a PUD sign plan must include all master sign plan info and a description of requested modifications.
- A permit for a new master or PUD sign plan shall be obtained within ninety (90) days of notice from the Town Manager if an existing plan is deficient or noncompliant.
- Approval of a master sign plan or PUD sign plan is based on compatibility with community/project architecture and consistent design elements among signs.
- Individual sign permits are required for signs within an approved master sign plan or PUD sign plan (via Class 2 application).
- A preapplication conference with Town staff is required for a sign permit, master sign plan, or PUD sign plan (unless waived by the Town Manager).
- Sign plan applications must be submitted at least fourteen days prior to a Planning Commission meeting; meetings are held within 45 days of completed application filing; Planning Commission to make a decision within 14 days of review.
- Variance requests must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee as per Chapter 19.

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