# Sign Regulations in Snowmass Village, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Snowmass Village, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/snowmass-village
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Snowmass_Village/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=CH16ALAUSDECO_ARTIVDEEVST_DIV5SIST)

## At a glance

Snowmass Village, Colorado regulates 10 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding On-Premises Sign (Residential Subdivision / Complex Identification)s in the SF-4, SF-6, SF-15, SF-30, SF-150, EST, DU, MF/PUD, CON, OS zoning district are capped at 5 ft above highest grade elevation at base tall, 17.5 sq ft, and 7 ft wide, with a At least 10 ft from any property line. setback (Sec. Sec. 16A-4-530(d)(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(a)). Most commercial signs in Snowmass Village require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SF-4, SF-6, SF-15, SF-30, SF-150, EST, DU, MF/PUD, CON, OS | 1 | 5 ft above highest grade elevation at base | 17.5 sq ft | — |
| MF, MF/PUD, MU, MU-1, MU-2, MU/PUD, CC, CC/PUD, PUD, SPA | 7 | 7 ft maximum | 31.5 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 3 ft | 36 sq ft (3 ft high x 12 ft long) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### SF-4, SF-6, SF-15, SF-30, SF-150, EST, DU, MF/PUD, CON, OS

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding On-Premises Sign (Residential Subdivision / Complex Identification) | 5 ft above highest grade elevation at base | 17.5 sq ft | 7 ft | At least 10 ft from any property line. | One per access point per development/complex | Within a landscaped area, at least 10 ft from any property line. Cannot project into the public right-of-way or be situated near an intersection in such a way as to interfere with vehicular sight distance. | — | Sec. 16A-4-530(d)(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(a) |

### MF, MF/PUD, MU, MU-1, MU-2, MU/PUD, CC, CC/PUD, PUD, SPA

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall-Mounted On-Premises Sign | — | 6 sq ft (≤30 ft frontage); up to 25 sq ft (>30 ft frontage) | — | — | One per business frontage with an access point | On a wall; must not cover or interrupt major architectural features; not more than 6 in projection from wall; not above roofline | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(b) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | 7 ft of wording | — | One per business frontage with an access point | On awning | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(c) |
| Window Sign | — | 10% of the window area | — | — | One per business frontage with an access point | On window | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(f) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per business frontage with an access point | Projects from wall | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(1); Sec. 16A-4-540(e) |
| Hanging Sign | — | — | — | — | One per business frontage with an access point | Hangs from frontage or building | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(1), general standards |
| Freestanding On-Premises Sign | 5 ft above highest grade elevation at base | 17.5 sq ft | 7 ft | — | One per access point | Within a landscaped area, at each vehicular access point; not into public right-of-way; not near intersections interfering with vehicular sight distance. | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(2); Sec. 16A-4-540(a) |
| Joint Identification Sign | 7 ft maximum | 31.5 sq ft | 7 ft | — | One per access point | At access point; 100 ft minimum between joint identification signs; within a landscaped area; not in public right-of-way. | — | Sec. 16A-4-520(2); Sec. 16A-4-540(a) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign - Freestanding | — | 9 sq ft (freestanding) | — | — | — | On-premises | — | Sec. 16A-4-540(d) |
| Temporary Sign - Banner | 3 ft | 36 sq ft (3 ft high x 12 ft long) | 12 ft | — | — | On-premises, hung from building or supports | — | Sec. 16A-4-540(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Snowmass Village

- No signs or advertising devices of any nature shall be erected or maintained on any property except as necessary to identify the business, its address or as may be necessary or desirable to give directions, advise of rules and regulations or caution or warn of danger, and such signs as may be otherwise required by law.
- Flashing signs are strictly prohibited.
- Roof signs are strictly prohibited.
- Moving signs are strictly prohibited.
- Neon signs are strictly prohibited.
- Signs advertising home occupations are strictly prohibited.
- Mobile signs are prohibited except those that conform to the temporary sign provisions that promote a business.
- Signs that, by reason of size, location, content, coloring or manner of illumination, obstruct the vision of motorists or obstruct or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on any road or street, as determined by the Planning Director, Public Works Director and/or Chief of Police, are prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure that constitutes a hazard to public health or safety, as determined by the Building Official and/or Chief of Police, is prohibited.
- Signs on trees or public property, other than public information signs that are not part of a building structure, are prohibited.
- No sign illumination permitted within the Town that casts a red, green or blue hue.
- All sign structures must be safe and free from exposed extra bracing, angle iron, guy wires, cables, sharp metal edges, nails, or wires.
- All sign wiring must not be exposed to public view.
- No sign structure shall have any glass forming a part of the sign that is not heavy safety glass (minimum thickness one-fourth inch); if over 3 square feet, it shall be wired glass.
- Required registration for all existing and new signs with the Town.
- No freestanding on-premises sign or joint identification sign shall project into the public right-of-way unless granted a variance, or be situated near an intersection in such a manner so as to interfere with vehicular sight distance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Snowmass Village

- Construction site signs naming contractors, subcontractors, architects, and other related enterprises engaged in construction on the property (subject to specific size, height, and timing restrictions).
- Development leasing/rental signs providing only leasing or sales information during a new construction phase on the property (subject to specific size, height, and timing restrictions).
- Informational signs not more than six square feet in area used to direct automobile, pedestrian, or skier traffic, or to direct parking on private property or in designated ski areas, bearing no advertising material.
- Public signs, including legal notices, identification, informational, or directional signs erected or required by governmental bodies, or authorized by the Town for public purposes.
- Public regulatory signs located in the Town which meet all state requirements.
- Real estate signs, other than development identification signs, which advertise the sale or rental of the real estate upon which said sign is located or indicate that the property has been sold (subject to specific area, duration, and number limits).
- Garage sale or special event signs (subject to frequency, duration, and area restrictions).
- Interior signs located inside a building or within an enclosed lobby, not readily visible from outside and designed to be viewed exclusively by patrons of the use.
- Utility signs of public utility or cable companies identifying location of underground facilities.
- Street address and identification signs including only the name or professional title of the occupant and address (limited to two square feet, type, and quantity).
- Customer information signs displaying items such as 'credit cards accepted,' prices, and menus (maximum area four square feet).
- Security signs displaying the name of the security company providing service (maximum area one square foot, type, and quantity).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for any person to erect, construct, alter, or relocate any sign, except those listed as exempt signs in Section 16A-4-510(b). Routine maintenance or changing of parts that does not alter surface dimension or height or create a nonconforming sign is exempt from permitting.
- Comprehensive sign plans ('master sign plans') may be submitted for multiple businesses in a single building or building complexes on one or more unified parcels, where flexibility from the standard code is sought.
- A comprehensive sign plan application must include a detailed sign plan, accurate map/legal description, and written stipulations addressing location, size, height, color, lighting, orientation, construction material, and copy. All parties affected must join the application.
- Comprehensive sign plans are reviewed by Planning Director (staff), Planning Commission (recommendation), and Town Council (approval via ordinance after public hearing).
- Amendments to an approved comprehensive sign plan require notice to Planning Commission and recommendation to Town Council; changes may only be approved if they do not adversely affect the overall sign plan, surrounding land uses, code purposes, or confer special benefit.
- A variance from sign regulations may be requested per Section 16A-4-580; applicant must show signage cannot reasonably be installed as provided in the code due to unique physical characteristics of the property, surroundings, or unique nature of the sign; any variance is for the minimum amount necessary.
- All new and existing signs must be registered with the Town (automatic upon permit issuance for new signs).

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