Sign Regulations in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Glenwood Springs, Colorado has specific sign regulations covering 23 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Freestanding Pole Sign, Wall Sign, Roof Sign. Height restrictions apply. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: March 6, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Sample Sign Requirements in Glenwood Springs
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Site Sign | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Directional Sign | 42 inches | 4 square feet per face | — |
| Flag | Not to exceed building height in zoning district | 40 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
23
- Freestanding Pole Sign
- Wall Sign
- Roof Sign
- Development Site Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
9
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Glenwood Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Glenwood Springs, regulated sign types include Freestanding Pole Sign, Wall Sign, Roof Sign, Development Site 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 Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Glenwood Springs has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado Sign Rules at a Glance
Glenwood Springs, Colorado regulates 23 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Yard Sign (Residential Zoning Districts)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 42 inches tall and 24 square feet total, with a 5 feet from property line setback (Sec. 070.040.110(d)(21)).
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Glenwood Springs (9 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 20 | 42 inches | 40 square feet | — |
| Downtown—South | 2 | Top of wall | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — |
| Downtown—North | 2 | Top of wall | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — |
| Midtown | 1 | 16 feet | 120 square feet | — |
| West Sixth Street | 1 | 16 feet | 120 square feet | — |
| Highway 82—South | 1 | 20 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Highway 6—West | 1 | 20 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Red Mountain | 1 | 20 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| RT-Residential Transitional | 1 | 42 inches | 10 square feet | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Glenwood Springs(sample of 3 of 9 zones)
General Regulations For All Zones
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Site Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per lot line frontage, max two per frontage | Not within 10 feet of any lot line unless attached to a barrier or fence | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(3) |
| Directional Sign | 42 inches | 4 square feet per face | — | — | Four per property, plus one per entryway | — | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(4) |
| Feather Flag | — | — | — | — | Three per street frontage per property | Not in public right-of-way or sight distance triangle | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(5) |
| Flag | Not to exceed building height in zoning district | 40 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to a flagpole or building | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(6) |
| Integral Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Integral to a building | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(14) |
| Temporary Off-Premises Directional Sign | 42 inches | 24 square feet total | — | — | — | May be located within public right-of-way | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(18) |
| Yard Sign (Residential Zoning Districts) | 42 inches | 24 square feet total | — | 5 feet from property line | Four per property | At least 5 feet from any property line | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(21) |
| Yard Sign (All Other Zoning Districts) | 6 feet or 42 inches in sight distance triangle | 24 square feet total | — | — | Four per property | Not in public right-of-way | — | Unlock | 070.040.110(d)(21) |
Downtown—South
| 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 | Top of wall | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — | — | One per building frontage | On walls or parapets | — | Unlock | Table 040.12 |
| Roof Sign | Shall not exceed allowed building height | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — | — | One per building frontage | Shall not project into a required yard | — | Unlock | Table 040.12 |
Downtown—North
| 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 | Top of wall | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — | — | One per building frontage | On walls or parapets | — | Unlock | Table 040.12 |
| Roof Sign | Shall not exceed allowed building height | 25 square feet or one square foot per linear foot of building frontage | — | — | One per building frontage | Shall not project into a required yard | — | Unlock | Table 040.12 |
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See all 9 zones for Glenwood Springs — start freeProhibited Signs in Glenwood Springs
- Any sign that is structurally unsafe or constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation.
- Any sign capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into contact with it.
- Any sign that obstructs the view of, or may be confused with an official traffic sign, signal or device or any other official government regulatory or informational sign.
- Any sign that uses words, phrases, symbols, or characters implying the existence of danger or the need for stopping or maneuvering of a motor vehicle or creates an unsafe distraction for vehicle operators, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
- Any sign that obstructs the view of vehicle operators, bicyclists, or pedestrians entering a public roadway from any parking area, service drive, public driveway, alley, or other thoroughfare.
- Any sign located or painted on trees, rocks, retaining walls, fences, light poles, utility poles, or natural features, except where required by law or allowed by this Code.
- Any sign that causes direct glare into or upon any public right-of-way, adjacent lot, or building other than the building to which the sign may be accessory.
- Any sign that creates optical illusion of movement by means of a design that presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy.
- Any sign that obstructs any window or door opening used as a means of egress, prevents free passage from one part of a roof to any other part, interferes with an opening required for legal ventilation, or is attached to or obstructs any standpipe, stairway, ladder, fire escape, or fire hydrant.
- Abandoned signs or sign structures.
- Animated or moving signs.
- Banners and inflatable signs, except as temporary signs.
- Beacons and search lights, other than for emergency purposes or by permission of the Director.
- Electronic message signs, except freestanding electronic signs as authorized.
- Flashing signs.
- Signs containing statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character.
- Off-premises signs, except for temporary off-premises directional signs or otherwise approved through an off-premises sign permit.
- Portable signs, except as authorized.
- Signs in public right-of-way, unless authorized by the City Council or the City Manager.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers that are parked on a public right-of-way, or parked on a private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way.
- Signs with auditory messages, except those related to public safety or otherwise allowed.
- Signs with projected copy, such as motion pictures, film slides, holographs, or other similar images.
- Unlawful signs.
Exempt Signs in Glenwood Springs
- The ordinary preventative maintenance of a lawfully existing sign that does not involve a change of placement, size, lighting, or height.
- The repainting of a lawfully existing sign.
- The changing of copy on marquees, reader boards, and similar changeable copy signs on permitted or existing legal nonconforming signs.
- Inflatable balloons.
- Development site signs.
- Directional signs.
- Feather flags.
- Flags, not including feather flags.
- Signs on gas pump islands and external vending machines.
- Historic designation signs.
- Historic signs.
- Holiday decorations.
- Home occupation signs.
- Incidental vehicle signs.
- Information signs.
- Integral signs.
- Interior signs.
- Nonvisible signs.
- Public signs.
- Temporary off-premises directional signs.
- Wind signs.
- Window signs.
- Yard signs.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Glenwood Springs
- Developments and/or properties with approved sign plans shall not be subject to these standards, except that the procedures for obtaining a sign permit shall apply.
- A master sign plan shall be required for multi-tenant buildings and commercial developments containing more than one building.
- A master sign plan shall be approved prior to the issuance of a building permit for all new buildings, additions, or renovations and prior to the issuance of any sign permit for an individual business.
Source: municode municipal code