# Sign Regulations in Naugatuck, Connecticut

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Naugatuck, Connecticut (CT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/connecticut/naugatuck
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-31
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ct/naugatuck/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH3AD_ARTIISI)

## At a glance

Naugatuck, Connecticut regulates 7 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district must be set back Horizontal projection ≤5 ft beyond building face; vertical clearance ≥10 ft above sidewalk. (Sec. Sec. 3-16 (definition); Sec. 3-27(a)-(b); Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3-26(a)-(c)). Most commercial signs in Naugatuck require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | — | — |
| Residence R-45 district (R-45); Residence R-30 district (R-30); Residence R-15 district (R-15); Residence R-8 district (R-8); Residence RA-1 district (RA-1); Residence RA-2 district (RA-2); Residence RO-1 district (RO-1); Business district #1 (B-1); Business district #2 (B-2); Business district #3 (B-3); Business district #4 (B-4); Industrial district #1 (I-1); Industrial district #2 (I-2); Planned development district (PDD); Regional shopping center district (RSC); Flood plain districts (A1-A30, B, Floodway) | 7 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flush-mounted ≤10 in projection) - Permit Exempt | — | — | — | — | — | Parallel to and against the face of a wall. | — | Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3-26(b)-(e) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Horizontal projection ≤5 ft beyond building face; vertical clearance ≥10 ft above sidewalk. | — | Attached to and projects from a building or structure; may overhang a public street or public passway subject to restrictions. | — | Sec. 3-16 (definition); Sec. 3-27(a)-(b); Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3-26(a)-(c) |
| Ground Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Supported from the ground and not attached to any part of a building or structure. | — | Sec. 3-16 (definition); Sec. 3-26(a)-(c); Sec. 3-19–3-22 |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Supported on the roof of a building or structure. | — | Sec. 3-16 (definition); Sec. 3-26(a)-(c); Sec. 3-19 |
| Canopy | — | — | — | Must not extend beyond curbline. | — | Attached to a building; may overhang sidewalk subject to restrictions. | — | Sec. 3-27(c); Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3-26(c) |
| Temporary Banner/Cloth Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As approved by the building inspector for the place of business. | — | Sec. 3-26(d) |
| Electrical Sign (Illuminated Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | Any allowed sign type employing electrical components. | — | Sec. 3-26(b); Sec. 3-19–3-22 |

### Residence R-45 district (R-45); Residence R-30 district (R-30); Residence R-15 district (R-15); Residence R-8 district (R-8); Residence RA-1 district (RA-1); Residence RA-2 district (RA-2); Residence RO-1 district (RO-1); Business district #1 (B-1); Business district #2 (B-2); Business district #3 (B-3); Business district #4 (B-4); Industrial district #1 (I-1); Industrial district #2 (I-2); Planned development district (PDD); Regional shopping center district (RSC); Flood plain districts (A1-A30, B, Floodway)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Flush-mounted ≤10 in projection) - Permit Exempt | — | — | — | — | — | Parallel to and against the face of a wall. | — | Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3-26(b)-(e); Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Horizontal projection ≤5 ft beyond building face; vertical clearance ≥10 ft above sidewalk. | — | Attached to and projects from a building or structure; may overhang a public street or public passway subject to restrictions. | — | Sec. 3-16; Sec. 3-27(a)-(b); Sec. 3-19–3-22; Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Ground Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Supported from the ground and not attached to any part of a building or structure. | — | Sec. 3-16; Sec. 3-26(a)-(c); Sec. 3-19–3-22; Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Supported on the roof of a building or structure. | — | Sec. 3-16; Sec. 3-26(a)-(c); Sec. 3-19; Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Canopy | — | — | — | Must not extend beyond curbline. | — | Attached to a building; may overhang sidewalk subject to restrictions. | — | Sec. 3-27(c); Sec. 3-19–3-22; Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Temporary Banner/Cloth Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As approved by the building inspector for the place of business. | — | Sec. 3-26(d); Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |
| Electrical Sign (Illuminated Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | Any allowed sign type employing electrical components. | — | Sec. 3-26(b); Sec. 3-19–3-22; Sec. 3.4; Sec. 21.1 |

## Prohibited signs in Naugatuck

- No advertising, posting, pasting, painting, marking, or placing any advertisement on private property without the property owner's consent.
- No advertising, posting, pasting, painting, marking, or attaching any advertisement or notice on public property (including streets, walks, trees, posts, rails, walls, buildings or other structures) without prior permission from the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
- No sign, bulletin, canopy, or advertising device may extend in front of an established building line without first obtaining a permit.
- No sign, bulletin, canopy, or device may be erected contrary to any provisions of the borough's zoning regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Naugatuck

- Signs (bulletins, canopies, or devices) existing on June 5, 1956 are not affected by this article except they must comply with maintenance requirements.
- A wall sign that is parallel to and against the face of a wall, extends no more than 10 inches from the wall, and has no illuminated or sign use on any part except its front/face is exempt from the permit requirement.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No Master Sign Plan or comprehensive sign plan requirement is stated in the provided text.
- A permit is required for any sign/canopy/advertising device that extends in front of an established building line; permit applications must include plans showing dimensions, materials, construction method, and location relative to the building/structure and property lines.
- Permission from the Board of Mayor and Burgesses is required for any advertisement or notice placed on public property.
- Relief/appeal mechanisms: the Building Inspector may modify provisions in cases of manifest injustice (except for encroachments beyond the street line), and decisions/orders may be appealed to the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.
- All permitted signs must comply with Section 43 of the zoning regulations (referenced but not provided here).

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