# Sign Regulations in Silt, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Silt, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/silt
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Silt/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.60SI)

## At a glance

Silt, Colorado regulates 33 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Public Facilities Sign (to identify office, restrooms, telephone, or similar)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) tall and 1 sq ft per sign, with a 6 ft setback (Sec. 17.60.070, Appendix A). Most commercial signs in Silt require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | 42 in (freestanding), 12 ft (on property proposed for sale) | 24 sq ft total for all flags, pennants, insignia | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential, PUD, PHD) | 2 | 12 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Residential District (R-2, R-3, Residential PUD) | 2 | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Single-Family Subdivision (R-1, R-2, R-3, Residential, PHD) | 1 | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Multi-Family Complex (R-2, R-3, Residential PUD) | 2 | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District (B-1, B-2, B-3, Commercial, PUD) | 7 | 12 ft (wall/window) | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District (B-2, B-3, Commercial, PUD) | 2 | 27 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Downtown District | 3 | — | Not to exceed 30% of total window area; 1 per 25 lineal feet of street frontage | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD, Commercial PUD, Residential PUD) | 4 | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Single Tenant or Multi-Tenant Sites (B-2, B-3, Commercial, PUD) | 1 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Identification Sign | 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 1 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per unit, dwelling or business | Wall; 1 per unit, dwelling or business | — | 17.60.070, Appendix A |
| Street Address Sign | 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 1 sq ft per sign | — | — | 2 per address | Wall; 2 per address | — | 17.60.070, Appendix A |
| Public Facilities Sign (to identify office, restrooms, telephone, or similar) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 1 sq ft per sign | — | 6 ft | 2 per facility | Freestanding wall canopy; 2 per facility | — | 17.60.070, Appendix A |
| Flag, Pennant or Insignia (municipal, county, state, U.S., or business) | 27 ft (flags), 12 ft (pennants/insignia), 12 ft (wall) | 24 sq ft total for all flags, pennants, insignia | — | 6 ft | 3 | Freestanding, wall, canopy; 3 signs | — | 17.60.070, Appendix A |
| Real Estate Sign | 5 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 6 sq ft | — | 6 ft | 1 | On parcel offered for sale; Freestanding, wall, canopy | — | 17.60.080, Appendix B |
| Open House Directional Sign | 42 in (freestanding), 12 ft (on property proposed for sale) | 2 sq ft (total all faces) | — | 6 ft | 8 temporary | Freestanding, wall, canopy | — | 17.60.080, Appendix B |
| Political Sign (private property only) | 5 ft (freestanding) | 6 sq ft | — | 6 ft | 2 on private property | Freestanding on private property only | — | 17.60.080, Appendix B |
| Directional Sign | 2 ft (freestanding) | 1.5 sq ft | — | 6 ft | No limit | Freestanding | — | 17.60.080, Appendix B |

### Commercial District (B-1, B-2, B-3, Commercial, PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Commercial Banner | 8 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 30 sq ft per sign | — | 6 ft (0 ft if adjacent to Main Street) | 2 (3 if corner lot) | Wall; (3 if corner lot, otherwise 2) | — | 17.60.090, Appendix C |
| Interior Window Commercial Sign | 12 ft (wall/window) | — | — | — | 3 per business | Wall (window); 3 per business (including neon tube signs) | — | 17.60.090, Appendix C |
| Commercial Status Sign ('open', 'closed', 'hours', etc.) | 12 ft (wall) | 3 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per business | Wall (window); 1 per business | — | 17.60.090, Appendix C |
| Business Identification Sign (On Premises) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 16 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per business (2 per corner lot) | Freestanding, wall-mounted, wall-painted, mural, fascia, other canopy | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E |
| Business Identification Sign (Off Premises) | 6 ft (freestanding) | 8 sq ft | — | 6 ft | 1 per business | Freestanding, off premises | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E; 17.60.200 |
| Directory Sign for Multi-Tenant Building | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 6 sq ft (lettering may not exceed 8 in) | — | — | 1 per building | Freestanding or wall-mounted; 1 per building | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E |
| Menu Board, Theater Board, Marquee (changeable lettering) | 6 ft (freestanding and wall) | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Freestanding, wall-mounted, wall-painted, mural, fascia, canopy | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E |

### Planned Unit Development (PUD, Commercial PUD, Residential PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Identification Sign (On Premises, Commercial PUD) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 16 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per business (2 per corner lot) | Freestanding, wall-mounted, wall-painted, mural, fascia, canopy | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E |
| Directory Sign for Multi-Tenant Building with Common Entrance (Commercial PUD) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall-mounted) | 6 sq ft (lettering may not exceed 8 in) | — | — | 1 per building | Freestanding or wall-mounted; 1 per building | — | 17.60.110, Appendix E |
| Multi-Family Complex Identification Sign (Residential PUD) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 100 sq ft | — | 6 ft | 1 at each entrance | Freestanding, 1 at each entrance, on private property | — | 17.60.100, Appendix D |
| Multi-Family Unit Directory (Residential PUD) | 6 ft (freestanding), 12 ft (wall) | 16 sq ft | — | 6 ft | 1 | Freestanding, 1 per complex | — | 17.60.100, Appendix D |

## Prohibited signs in Silt

- Signs which blink or flash or are illuminated by intermittent, blinking or flashing lights or employ any stereopticon or motion picture projection or media, except as provided for signs 4 sq ft or less (with permit) or between 4 and 16 sq ft (with sign exception); strictly prohibited if 16 sq ft or larger, unless for emergency/informational purposes by government.
- Animated signs, or signs with visible moving, revolving, rotating parts; or signs giving the illusion of movement by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, or signs with electrically changing messages (except for time, temperature, and date). Exceptions are for signs 4 sq ft or less (with permit), 4-16 sq ft (with sign exception). Strictly prohibited if 16 sq ft or larger, unless used by government for emergency/information.
- Outlining of a building by means of exposed neon tubing, exposed incandescent lighting, or other exposed lighting or signs with direct lighting such as neon or other illuminated tubes on the exterior, except as approved by sign exception.
- Signs with back lit translucent backgrounds, including box signs, back lit awnings, and translucent architectural elements such as fascias, awnings, or accent strips, except as approved by sign exception.
- Signs that are structurally unsafe or constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or dilapidation; or that don't meet the town's adopted building code; or signs creating unhealthy conditions for existing trees, flowers, or shrubs.
- Roof-mounted, wall-mounted, projecting, or walk-mounted signs that extend beyond or above the eave line or parapet of a building.
- Signs that, by their shape, position, or color, interfere with or mimic any authorized traffic control device.
- Signs emitting odor or visible matter.
- Signs or menu boards emitting sound or containing sound or containing communication devices audible beyond any property line of the site on which such sign or board is located.
- Temporary entrance sign announcing the proposed development of property after installation of a permanent subdivision sign.
- Advertising signs in residential zone districts.
- Signs that are mounted, attached or painted on vehicles and/or trailers regularly located or parked near and visible from the public right-of-way on or near the premises of the business advertised, where the primary purpose is to advertise a product or service related to a business activity on the same or adjoining property.
- Any sign not specifically allowed by this chapter, whether permanent, temporary, or portable.
- Signs that do not comply with applicable federal, state, county, or other laws.

## Signs exempt from permit in Silt

- Required street number and unit designation signs for every building or group of buildings, in all zone districts (Section 17.60.060), provided they do not exceed 1 sq ft per sign and comply with other code provisions.
- Name identification signs (wall-mounted, 1 per unit/dwelling/business, 1 sq ft per sign) in all zones, illuminated or non-illuminated, according to Appendix A.
- Street address signs (wall-mounted, 2 per address, 1 sq ft per sign) in all zones, illuminated or non-illuminated, according to Appendix A.
- Public facilities signs (e.g., to identify 'office,' 'restrooms,' 'telephone,' etc.), maximum 2 per facility, 1 sq ft per sign, illuminated or non-illuminated, per Appendix A.
- Temporary decorative signs associated with national, local, or religious holidays (illuminated or non-illuminated) in all zones, per Appendix A, with no specified limit, allowed for 30 days before and after the event/holiday.
- Municipal, county, state, and U.S. flags, pennants, or insignia (max 3, 24 sq ft total area) in all zones, illuminated or non-illuminated, per Appendix A.
- Warning signs (warning of hazardous conditions), duration allowed while such conditions exist, in all zones, illuminated or non-illuminated, per Appendix A.
- Real estate signs (located on parcel offered for sale), single, non-illuminated, 6 sq ft max, in all zones, per Appendix B.
- Open house directional signs (double-faced allowed, must include real estate company name), up to 8 temporary, non-illuminated, 2 sq ft total, in all zones, per Appendix B.
- Political signs (located on private property only), up to 2, non-illuminated, 6 sq ft max, in all zones, per Appendix B, installed no sooner than 45 days before election and removed 7 days after.
- Public notice signs, no limit, non-illuminated, 6 sq ft, in all zones, per Appendix B.
- Directional signs, no limit, non-illuminated, 1.5 sq ft, in all zones, per Appendix B.
- Informational signs (No smoking, Turn Motor Off, Trash, No Trespassing, No Solicitation, Beware of Dog), no limit, non-illuminated, 2 sq ft each, in all zones, per Appendix B.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for any person to install, construct, display, erect, relocate, alter, or modify any sign unless specifically exempted (Section 17.60.040A).
- Modification of wording is allowed on properly permitted changeable copy signs (bulletin boards, marquees, menu boards, price signs) without new permit.
- Application for sign permit must be made on forms provided by the town, with sketches, plans, inventory of existing/proposed signs, and method of calculating total sign area (Section 17.60.050).
- Any application for a sign exception (variance) must be submitted to the planning and zoning commission (Section 17.60.160) and must include a complete sign permit application and a statement of requested exceptions.
- All historic sign exemption applications must be submitted to the board of adjustment (Section 17.60.190).
- Issuance of any sign permit is conditioned on all other signs on the site being in conformance with the code (Section 17.60.150A(3)).
- Any exceptions, variances, or appeals must comply with procedures outlined, including submission of plans as per Section 17.60.050.
- Special use permit process is required for most off-premises signs (Section 17.60.200B), which requires an application and compliance with additional criteria.
- No permit is required for sign types listed as exempt in Appendices A, B, and C, provided size, location, and other code requirements are met.

## Full detail

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