# Sign Regulations in Silver Plume, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Silver Plume, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/silver-plume
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Silver_Plume/codes/Land_Use_Code?nodeId=DIV7VAAPBUPESIPEDE)

## At a glance

Silver Plume, Colorado regulates 15 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Identifying Occupant or Home-based Business)s in the Residential District zoning district are capped at Not above eave line or parapet wall tall and 2 square feet per dwelling unit (Sec. Section 14.2.E.1; 14.2.B; 14.5.D; 14.3). Most commercial signs in Silver Plume require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 2 | Not above eave line or parapet wall | 20 square feet on any single frontage | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | Top of sign not above eave line or parapet wall of principal building; minimum 8 feet above grade if over right-of-way | 120 sq ft maximum | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Identifying Occupant or Home-based Business) | Not above eave line or parapet wall | 2 square feet per dwelling unit | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall of dwelling | — | Section 14.2.E.1; 14.2.B; 14.5.D; 14.3 |
| Wall Sign (Identifying Institutional Use and Public Buildings) | Not above height of building | 20 square feet on any single frontage | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall of institutional/public building | — | Section 14.2.E.2; 14.2.B; 14.5.D; 14.3 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not above eave line or parapet wall of principal building | 40 square feet per sign | — | — | — | Affixed to building wall | — | Section 14.2.D.2; 14.2.B; 14.7.F; 14.5.D; 14.3 |
| Projecting Sign | Top of sign not above eave line or parapet wall of principal building; minimum 8 feet above grade if over right-of-way | 20 square feet per sign | — | — | — | Attached to and projecting from building; may extend over public right-of-way (with height restriction) | — | Section 14.2.D.1; 14.2.B; 14.5.D; 14.3 |
| Signboard | — | 6.5 square feet per sign | — | — | 1 per business | Wholly within property; not in public right-of-way | — | Section 14.2.D.3; 14.3; 14.5.D |
| Aggregate Sign Area - Buildings with <25 ft Frontage | — | Calculated individually per frontage (see formula) | — | — | — | Building walls | — | Section 14.2.C.2.a |
| Aggregate Sign Area - Buildings with 25-50 ft Frontage | — | Calculated per formula | — | — | — | Building walls | — | Section 14.2.C.2.b |
| Aggregate Sign Area - Buildings with >50 ft Frontage | — | 80 sq ft maximum | — | — | — | Building walls | — | Section 14.2.C.2.c |
| Aggregate Sign Area - Tracts with No Buildings | — | 120 sq ft maximum | — | — | — | For tracts with use but no substantial buildings | — | Section 14.2.C.2.d |
| Neon/Illuminated Open/Vacancy Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 per business | On premises of business | — | Section 14.7.F.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Silver Plume

- Structurally unsafe or hazardous signs are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs that obstruct or interfere with ingress or egress at any door, window or fire escape are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs that obstruct or interfere with traffic signs or signals, or that impair visibility in the public right-of-way are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs with flashing or fluttering lights are prohibited in all zone districts, except temporary holiday decorations.
- Illuminated signs are prohibited in all zone districts, except for external illumination directed at the sign in accordance with Section 14.5.D, one neon or similarly illuminated 'open/vacancy' sign not exceeding two square feet, or temporary holiday decorations.
- Portable signs placed on vehicles or other mobile units for the apparent purpose of advertising or directing people are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs painted on the roof of any building or structure are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Signs painted on rocks or other natural features are prohibited in all zone districts.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in all zone districts, unless the Board of Adjustment determines an off-site sign is necessary to promote the interests of the use to which it relates and it otherwise complies with regulations.
- Free-standing signs are prohibited in all zone districts within the municipal boundaries, except as otherwise provided in this Division.

## Signs exempt from permit in Silver Plume

- Governmental signs to control traffic or for other regulatory purposes, including street name signs and signs erected for public safety purposes, do not require a permit.
- Town and County public information, directional and/or identification signs approved by the Town Board of Trustees do not require a permit.
- Signs required to be posted by local, state, or federal laws or regulations do not require a permit.
- Change to advertising copy or message or routine maintenance and repair of a legally established sign that does not include structural alterations does not require a permit.
- Signs painted onto the window of a building where the business being advertised is located do not require a permit.
- Signs located inside the window of a building do not require a permit, except that any interior sign within five feet of any window shall not have flashing or moving lights that would cause glare or distraction for passing motorists.
- Temporary political campaign signs do not require a permit and must be removed within seven days after the election.
- One real estate sign located on the lot being offered for sale, rent, or lease does not require a permit and must be removed within seven days after the closing of the real estate conveyance.
- Community event and non-profit fund raising signs do not require a permit and must be removed within seven days after the event.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Sign Permit is required for the display, construction, erection, alteration, and location of signs unless otherwise provided by these Regulations.
- Modification or deviation from an approved Sign Permit is prohibited without Building Inspector approval.
- An applicant must submit a Site Plan, drawn to scale, as part of the Sign Permit Application materials.
- The Building Inspector may waive certain submittal requirements if the information is not relevant.
- The Sign Permit Decision may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment as provided in Section 7.2.
- Applications for projecting signs over public right-of-way may require insurance or bond coverage to indemnify the Town.
- There is no explicit mention of a Master Sign Plan requirement or of a required variance meeting in this ordinance.

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