# Sign Regulations in Lone Tree, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lone Tree, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/lone-tree
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Lone_Tree/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=CH16ZO_ARTXXIXSIST)

## At a glance

Lone Tree, Colorado regulates 25 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Flags in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 ft (flagpole) tall and 5 ft x 8 ft per flag (Sec. Sec. 16-29-30(2), 16-29-60(p)). Most commercial signs in Lone Tree require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 30 ft (flagpole) | Not to exceed 50% of window area per side/frontage | — |
| Residential Areas | 8 | 12 ft. | 48 sq. ft. single-sided; 24 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — |
| Nonresidential Areas, Multifamily Apartment Areas | 11 | 15 ft. | As above; maximum total of 100 sq. ft. per face | — |
| C4-Commercial Zone District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Planned Development (PD) District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 30 ft (flagpole) | 5 ft x 8 ft per flag | — | — | Up to three (3) per premises without permit | — | — | Sec. 16-29-30(2), 16-29-60(p) |
| Window Sign | — | Not to exceed 50% of window area per side/frontage | — | — | — | Window (interior or exterior, but banners applied to window are not considered window signs) | — | Sec. 16-29-30(3) |
| Portable Sign (A-frame sign, etc.) | — | 12 sq. ft. per side per sign | — | — | 1 per public entry door; 1 for drive-through (if present) | Within 20 ft of entry of establishment; not in parking lot, right-of-way, or median | — | Sec. 16-29-30(9) |
| Vehicle Sign (For Sale/Lease) | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On vehicle for sale or lease | — | Sec. 16-29-30(4), 16-29-40(2),(3) |
| Incidental Sign (General) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 16-29-30(6) |
| Temp. Construction Site Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At construction sites | — | Sec. 16-29-30(10) |

### Residential Areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Incidental Sign (Permanent) | — | Max 4 sq. ft. if building(s) on site < 100,000 sq. ft.; Max 10 sq. ft. if > 100,000 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Entry Sign (Freestanding) | 8 ft. | 48 sq. ft. single-sided; 24 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 2 per entrance to community | At entrance to subdivision/community | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Entry Sign (Wall) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 per entrance to community | At entrance to subdivision/community | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Special Use Permit Sign | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Temporary Sign (Single-family detached or attached) | 6 ft. | 9 sq. ft. of cumulative area per side per street frontage | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Temporary Sign (Undeveloped property or under development, <5 ac.) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On undeveloped or developing property less than 5 acres | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Temporary Sign (Undeveloped property or under development, >5 ac.) | 12 ft. | 48 sq. ft. single-sided; 24 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 2 per street frontage | On undeveloped or developing property over 5 acres | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |
| Temporary Special Event Sign | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per side if double-sided | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 16-29-80; Fig. 16.1 |

### Nonresidential Areas, Multifamily Apartment Areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 ft. | As above; maximum total of 100 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per tenant frontage, per parcel | Not in right-of-way or in any easements prohibiting structures, unless otherwise allowed. | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 100 sq. ft. per building face, or 200 sq. ft. for buildings >100,000 sq. ft. | — | — | See additional requirements | On building face/wall | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2; Sec. 16-29-60(d) |
| Projecting Sign | — | Counted toward wall sign area | — | — | 1 per tenant frontage | Mounted to building | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Canopy Sign | — | 25% of fascia per side | — | — | Max 2 per canopy | On canopy fascia | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Multifamily) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage of multifamily development | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Developed Property) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On developed nonresidential/multifamily property | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Undeveloped Property or Property Under Development, <5 ac.) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. single-sided; 16 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On undeveloped or developing property less than 5 acres | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |
| Temporary Sign (Undeveloped Property or Property Under Development, >5 ac.) | 12 ft. | 64 sq. ft. single-sided; 32 sq. ft. per face if double-sided | — | — | 2 per street frontage | On undeveloped or developing property greater than 5 acres | — | Sec. 16-29-90; Fig.16.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Lone Tree

- Signs with any type of animation or intermittent lighting effects including messages that flash, blink, scroll or move.
- Any sign emitting sound for the purpose of attracting attention.
- Signs in the public right-of-way or on public property, except signs erected by the City, a licensee of the City, a special district serving the City or the State in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, as amended.
- Roof-mounted signs, or signs which project above the highest point of the roofline or fascia of the building.
- Signs on landscaping, lawns, pavement or furniture, such as benches, bike racks, light poles and similar site or streetscape elements, unless otherwise approved by the City.
- Electronic message signs.
- Changeable copy signs (wall-mounted).
- Off-premises signs, including billboards, are prohibited except as otherwise provided in this Article.
- Portable signs, including but not limited to temporary promotional signs, balloons, inflatable devices, advertising flags, flutter flags, pennants or spinners, inflatable signs, lawn signs, banners, and sail banners (unless exempted or otherwise approved in this Article).
- Commercial flags and balloons that are mounted or attached on vehicles for sale or lease and 'Day-Glo' fluorescent, luminous or reflective color signs mounted or painted on vehicles for sale or lease.
- Vehicle-mounted signage located for the purpose of advertisement, business identity or directional guidance on private or public property on or near street frontages or access drives, unless located to the rear of the building, loading area or other less visible interior space.
- Signs not specifically addressed or reasonably similar to listed prohibited signs are considered prohibited as determined by the Director.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lone Tree

- Signs erected by state or local government agencies or their contractors, or public utility companies to communicate information to the public, facilitate the construction, maintenance or operation of transportation facilities, or to warn of dangerous or hazardous conditions, including signs indicating the presence of underground utilities.
- Approved architectural and site features associated with a Site Improvement Plan are exempt from the regulations provided in this Article.
- Any sign displaying a public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Alternative sign standards may be approved by the Planning Commission as part of a wayfinding signage plan developed by the City, or as part of a Site Improvement Plan for commercial centers or districts in excess of 100 acres, or for freestanding buildings in excess of 100,000 square feet.
- More than three flags per premises shall require approval through a Site Improvement Plan process.
- Signs for uses approved by special use permit in residential areas shall be approved with new or amended Site Improvement Plan or special use permit.
- Applications for permanent freestanding signs must include a site plan showing location, setback, height, sign area of all proposed and existing signage, and existing/proposed landscaping and easements where applicable.
- Banners on public property are permitted only upon execution of a license agreement approved by the City, as well as approval of a sign permit.
- Applications for permanent wall signs must include images with sign(s) superimposed on the building face and showing all existing wall signage.

## Full detail

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