# Sign Regulations in Eagle, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Eagle, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/eagle
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Eagle/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT4LAUSDECO_CH4.16SI)

## At a glance

Eagle, Colorado regulates 19 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Access Point Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 3 ft (Residential); 6 ft (Nonresidential districts) tall and 3 sq ft (Residential); 4 sq ft (Nonresidential districts) (Sec. Table 4.16-1, Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.1). Most commercial signs in Eagle require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 20 ft or height of the tallest building on the lot, whichever is lower | 35% of the individual window area | — |
| Residential zone districts | 7 | Wall: top of wall; Monument: 5 ft | 35% of window area | — |
| Mixed-use zone districts, Commercial zone districts, Industrial zone districts, Nonresidential zone districts | 7 | 20 ft or height of tallest building on lot, whichever is lower | 35% of window area | — |
| Chambers Avenue Commercial Zone, Chambers Avenue Industrial Zone Area, North Interchange Area, Highway 6 Corridor, Market Drive, East Eagle | 4 | Up to 20 ft, or the height of the tallest building on the lot, whichever is lower; up to 15 ft on Eby Creek Road | Up to 80 sq ft (Eby Creek Road) | — |
| Properties adjacent to the I-70 right-of-way | 1 | — | 30 sq ft per tenant | — |
| Properties adjacent to Eby Creek Road | 1 | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Parallel to the wall of the building. | — | Sec. 4.16.020.B, Sec. 4.16.040.A.3 |
| Window Sign | — | 35% of the individual window area | — | — | — | On or inside a window | — | Sec. 4.16.020.C.4, Sec. 4.16.040.A.4 |
| Flag | Max. height for the zone district | 24 sq ft per flag | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 4.16.020.C.2, Table 4.16-1, Table 4.16-2 |
| Access Point Sign | 3 ft (Residential); 6 ft (Nonresidential districts) | 3 sq ft (Residential); 4 sq ft (Nonresidential districts) | — | — | 1 per entrance | At vehicle entrance | — | Table 4.16-1, Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.1 |
| Monument Sign | 5 ft (Residential/Single Tenant); 10 ft (2+ Tenants, Nonresidential) | 32 sq ft (Subdivision Access, Residential); 30 sq ft (Single Tenant, Nonresidential); 50 sq ft (2+ Tenants, Nonresidential); 20 sq ft (CBD) | — | — | 1 per lot or entrance | At vehicle entrance or as allowed by zone | — | Table 4.16-1, Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.2 |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 4.16.040.E | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.3 |
| Projecting Sign | 20 ft or height of the tallest building on the lot, whichever is lower | 32 sq ft (Gen), 20 sq ft (CBD), (see zone specifics) | — | — | 1 per tenant per frontage | Perpendicular wall-mounted, may extend over walkways or parking. | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.A.2 |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Under a canopy or awning at a public entrance | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.A.1 |

### Residential zone districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Any Residential) | Top of wall | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | Attached to dwelling wall | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Flag | Max. height for zone district | 24 sq ft per flag | — | — | — | — | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Wall Sign or Monument Sign (Subdivision Access) | Wall: top of wall; Monument: 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per vehicular entrance | At each vehicular entrance to subdivision or neighborhood | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Access Point Sign (Nonresidential Use) | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per vehicle entrance | At vehicle entrance | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Flag (Nonresidential) | Max. height for zone district | 24 sq ft per flag | — | — | 3 per lot | — | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential Use) | Top of wall | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Attached to building wall | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |
| Window Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 35% of window area | — | — | — | May not be installed above ground story | — | Table 4.16-1, Sec. 4.16.030.A |

### Mixed-use zone districts, Commercial zone districts, Industrial zone districts, Nonresidential zone districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall or Projecting Sign | 20 ft or height of tallest building on lot, whichever is lower | 32 sq ft (General), 20 sq ft (CBD) | — | — | 1 per tenant per frontage | Wall mounted parallel or perpendicular (projecting); 1 per tenant per frontage. | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.030.B,C; Sec. 4.16.040.A.2 |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per public entrance | Under canopy at public entrance | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.A.1 |
| Window Sign | — | 35% of window area | — | — | — | On/in window | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.A.4 |
| Access Point Sign | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per vehicle entrance | At vehicle entrance | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.1 |
| Flag | Max. height for zone district | 24 sq ft per flag | — | — | 4 per lot | — | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.030.C |
| Monument Sign | Single tenant: 5 ft; 2+ tenants: 10 ft | Single tenant: 30 sq ft; 2+ tenants: 50 sq ft; CBD: 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | Freestanding, per location adjustments in 4.16.040.D | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.2 |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | — | — | See Section 4.16.040.E. | — | Table 4.16-2, Sec. 4.16.040.B.3 |

## Prohibited signs in Eagle

- Signs that create a danger to motorists, pedestrians, or other members of the public due to size, construction, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination.
- Signs that may be confused with or construed as official traffic control devices.
- Signs located within a clear vision area, or that obstruct the view at intersections, or hide official traffic control devices.
- Signs placed on or over public roads, public alleys, public rights-of-way, or utility easements (except on private utility easements subject to removal by the easement holder).
- Signs mounted on or to natural features (landscaping, trees, rocks) or utility features (traffic signage, utility and light poles, etc.).
- Signs installed in a manner that causes glare or impairs the vision of any motorist.
- Structurally unsound signs.
- Signs that move, either mechanically or wind-driven, or have any animated or moving parts (including wind signs and similar devices).
- Inflatable signs used for advertising or attracting attention, except ordinary balloons <= 2 feet in diameter for temporary displays.
- Flutter-flag signs.
- Off-premises signs.
- Roof signs.
- Billboards.
- Carried signs.
- Highly reflective materials on signs.
- Sign illumination and electronic message display (EMD) signs are prohibited in residential zone districts.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
- Temporary signs shall not contain electronic components or electronic/digital copy.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited and must be removed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Eagle

- Regulatory signs, including official public signs approved by a governmental body with jurisdiction over traffic safety, pedestrian safety, schools, railroads, or public notice, as well as signs required by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Controls.
- Signs and notices required to be displayed, maintained, or posted by law or governmental order, rule, or regulation.
- A remote residence sign for residences located 50 feet or more from the access road, subject to specified conditions.
- Noncommercial copy may be substituted for commercial copy or other noncommercial copy on any legal sign.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sites or structures that will have more than one sign shall have a coordinated plan for all signs on the building and property.
- Signage in multi-tenant structures shall first be calculated across all public street frontages to establish the overall permitted signage, and then allocated to each tenant unit based on a sign plan created for the site and submitted with each sign permit application.

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

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