# Sign Regulations in Beacon Falls Town, Connecticut

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Beacon Falls Town, Connecticut (CT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/connecticut/beacon-falls-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33089235#33089235)

## At a glance

Beacon Falls Town, Connecticut regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Business districts zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 50 sq ft, plus 20 sq ft for each full 100 ft of lot frontage on state highway in excess of 200 ft (max 150 sq ft), with a May extend to within 10 ft of street line setback (Sec. § 380-63.5B(1)). Most commercial signs in Beacon Falls Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Main Street | 1 | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 6 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business districts | 4 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft, plus 20 sq ft for each full 100 ft of lot frontage on state highway in excess of 200 ft (max 150 sq ft) | — |
| Industrial district | 3 | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 48 in x 8 in (area: 2.67 sq ft) | — |

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

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On any lot | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(a), § 380-63.4A(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (For Sale/Rent) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On a lot where premises is for sale or rent | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(b), § 380-63.4A(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Subdivision) | — | 32 sq ft | — | May not extend within less than 10 ft of property line or street line | One per tract | On tract of land for which subdivision map has been approved | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(c), § 380-63.4B |
| Contractor/Designer Sign | — | 32 sq ft (total for all such signs) | — | May not extend within less than 10 ft of property line or street line | — | On building under construction | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(d), § 380-63.4B |
| Farm/Related Activity or Special Exception Use Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | May not extend within less than 10 ft of property line or street line | One per lot | On any lot containing a farm or related activity or special exception use | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(e), § 380-63.4B |
| Private Warning and Traffic Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On any lot | — | § 380-63.4A(1)(f), § 380-63.4A(2) |

### Business districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq ft, plus 20 sq ft for each full 100 ft of lot frontage on state highway in excess of 200 ft (max 150 sq ft) | — | May extend to within 10 ft of street line | One per lot | Attached to ground, may extend to within 10 ft of street line | — | § 380-63.5B(1) |
| Wall Sign (Primary Wall) | — | — | — | — | Total area restriction applies per wall | Attached to one wall of a building; may not project more than 15 inches (signs up to 24 sq ft may project up to 8 ft with min. 10 ft ground clearance) | — | § 380-63.5B(2)-(4) |
| Wall Sign (Other Walls) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to any other wall of building; may not project more than 15 inches (except see below) | — | § 380-63.5B(4) |
| Projecting Wall Sign (up to 24 sq ft) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to building wall; projecting | — | § 380-63.5B(3) |

### Industrial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 10 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On any lot; attached to ground | — | § 380-63.5C(1) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | Per wall; only one wall may have signage | Attached to one wall of a building | — | § 380-63.5C(2), (4) |
| Projecting Wall Sign (up to 12 sq ft) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to building wall; projecting | — | § 380-63.5C(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Beacon Falls Town

- No sign shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, extended, moved or structurally altered until an application for a certificate of zoning compliance has been approved by the Commission, unless otherwise provided.
- All signs must conform to the provisions specified in the ordinance and any additional conditions or limitations imposed by the Commission.
- All signs, except as otherwise provided, shall advertise, identify, or give publicity or notice only with respect to a use of land, buildings, or other structures actually in being on the lot where the sign is located.
- When a use has been discontinued for a continuous period of six months, all signs pertaining thereto shall be removed or otherwise eliminated.
- No sign shall be located within or hang over the right-of-way of any street, except that a sign attached to the wall of a building may project 15 inches into such right-of-way.
- No sign shall project over or hang over any sidewalk, driveway, walkway, roadway or accessway, except that signs attached to the wall of a building may project up to 15 inches provided such projection does not occur within 10 feet vertical clearance of the ground.
- No sign shall be located or maintained so as to be a hazard to traffic or pedestrians, obstruct any door, window, ventilation system, fire escape or exit, or to cause any other hazard to the public health or safety.
- No flashing signs and no revolving, waving, or other moving signs are permitted.
- All signs and billboards, awning and marquees exposed to public view permitted by other ordinances or laws shall be maintained in good repair.

## Signs exempt from permit in Beacon Falls Town

- Any flag, pennant or insignia of any governmental unit or nonprofit organization is not considered a sign.
- Any traffic or directional sign located within the right-of-way of a street when authorized by the Town of Beacon Falls or State of Connecticut is not considered a sign.
- Any illustrations, insignia or lettering which is an integral and permanent part of the architecture of a building approved under a site plan or special exception is not considered a sign.
- No application for a certificate of zoning compliance and no certificate is required for: (a) identification signs not exceeding three square feet in area, (b) real estate signs not exceeding 12 square feet in area, and (f) private warning and traffic signs, each not exceeding two square feet in area, in residential districts.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be established, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, extended, moved or structurally altered until an application for a certificate of zoning compliance has been approved by the Commission.
- All signs shall conform to any additional conditions or limitations that may be imposed by the Commission in connection with the approval of a site plan or special exception.
- The term 'sign' does not include illustrations, insignia, or lettering that is an integral and permanent part of the architecture of a building approved under a site plan or special exception.
- The Commission may, upon written application and by resolution, authorize the establishment of temporary signs for special events or for political campaign purposes.
- A sign permit may be required for installation of certain signs (public information/event signs) as issued by the Board of Selectmen (Main Street).

## Full detail

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