# Sign Regulations in Victor, Colorado

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Victor, Colorado (CO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/colorado/victor
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CO/Victor/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH16LADECO_ART17SI)

## At a glance

Victor, Colorado regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Banner (Permanent)s in the Commercial Zone District, C-1 Zone District zoning district are capped at 10 sq ft per face and 24 inches from the building wide (Sec. Sec. 16-17-30(B), (G), (L)). Most commercial signs in Victor require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zone District, C-1 Zone District | 11 | Flagpoles on rooftops limited to 10 ft above roof | 10 sq ft per face | — |
| Residential Zone District, R-1 Zone District | 3 | — | 10 sq ft per structure | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | Greater than 6 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zone District, C-1 Zone District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the valance or side of an awning or canopy | — | Sec. 16-17-30(A) |
| Banner (Permanent) | — | 10 sq ft per face | 24 inches from the building | — | 1 per 25 ft of building frontage | On pole or building, permanently attached | — | Sec. 16-17-30(B), (G), (L) |
| Banner (Temporary) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached by ropes or other temporary means to pole or building | — | Sec. 16-17-30(L) |
| Flag | Flagpoles on rooftops limited to 10 ft above roof | — | — | — | — | Permanently installed flagpoles and mounts (not city-owned without approval) | — | Sec. 16-17-30(C) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On walls of building, flush | — | Sec. 16-17-30(H) |
| Projection Sign | — | 10 sq ft per face | 24 inches maximum projection from building | — | 1 per 25 linear feet of building frontage | Projects 90 degrees from building exterior | — | Sec. 16-17-30(G) |
| Sandwich Board | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per 25 ft of business frontage | On sidewalk adjacent to the business; written permission required for other locations | — | Sec. 16-17-30(J) |
| Neon Sign | — | 4 sq ft each | — | — | 2 per 25 linear feet | Attached inside window | — | Sec. 16-17-30(F) |

### Residential Zone District, R-1 Zone District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 10 sq ft per structure | — | — | — | On building wall, flush | — | Sec. 16-17-30(H) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | First floor windows only | — | Sec. 16-17-30(I) |
| Yard Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | In the yard area of a residential property | — | Sec. 16-17-30(K) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner (Special Event, Large) | — | Greater than 6 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 16-17-30(L) |

## Prohibited signs in Victor

- No sign shall have visible moving, revolving or rotating parts or visible mechanical movements or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, or be designed to move upon being subjected to pressure by wind; nor shall any sign have an optical illusion of movement by means of design that presents a pattern capable of reversible perspective, giving the illusion of motion or changing of copy except as allowed by this Article. (Traditional barber poles and similar three-dimensional objects excepted.)
- No sign shall have phosphorescent, reflective paint or similar materials on the sign face or sign structure.
- Signs shall meet all applicable standards of the adopted building and electric codes.
- All signs must be maintained in good, legible and safe condition. Signs in disrepair due to lack of maintenance and upkeep or that are illegible may be considered a nuisance and be abated.
- No sign may exceed 24 square feet on undeveloped property.
- Signs may not be affixed to City-owned poles or structures without City approval.
- Rooftop signage and off-premises signs are prohibited.
- No freestanding signs in the Commercial Zone District.
- No sign that contains any flashing or animated lights, gives the appearance of animation or movement or contains a message board which utilizes individual bulbs or electronic means to produce or illuminate the message.
- No sign projecting above the peak of a roof, or above the top of an awning or canopy on which it is erected, except as allowed in this Article.
- No sign causing direct glare.
- No sign which emits a sound, odor or visible matter.
- No sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other exit way.
- No sign or sign structure which obstructs the view of, may be confused with or purports to be a governmental or traffic direction or safety sign.
- No signs using the words 'stop,' 'danger' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in a manner that might reasonably mislead, confuse or distract a vehicle driver.
- No signs within the street right-of-way, except as otherwise permitted in this Code.
- No signs painted on or attached to trees, rocks, other natural features or telephone, light or utility poles.
- No beacons, search lights, black lights, phosphorescent and/or quartz crystal lighting except on a temporary basis for an approved special event.
- No signs obstructing the required windows or doors of any building, or attached to or obstructing a fire escape.
- No signs located in public rights-of-way or on public property without express permission from the City.

## Signs exempt from permit in Victor

- Traffic, directional, wayfinding, warning, emergency and informational signs authorized by any public agency, including construction signs.
- Historic words, symbols or ghost signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Murals may be permitted with approval of the City Council, following application and review.
- City may require removal of signs that are a traffic hazard or after activity, business or service ceases.
- Banners larger than six square feet or exceeding maximum time limits may be specially permitted by the City.

## Full detail

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