# Sign Regulations in Seymour, Connecticut

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Seymour, Connecticut (CT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/connecticut/seymour
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CT/Seymour/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4BUBURE_ARTVIIDEMREBUTRCO_S4-124TRBUSOTRSI)

## At a glance

Seymour, Connecticut regulates 23 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Detached Sign)s in the Central Commercial 1 (CBD-1), General Commercial (C-2), Recreational Commercial (RC-3), Limited Industrial (LI-1), General Industrial (GI-2) zoning district are capped at 24 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a Not permitted in required side or rear yard adjacent to residential zone setback (Sec. Sec. 19.5(a), Sec. 19.2(f) (height)). Most commercial signs in Seymour require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential (R-65, R-40, R-18) | 2 | — | 2 sq ft | — |
| Multi-Family Residential (MF) | 3 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Central Commercial 1 (CBD-1), General Commercial (C-2), Recreational Commercial (RC-3), Limited Industrial (LI-1), General Industrial (GI-2) | 5 | 45 inches | 100 sq ft | — |
| Affordable Housing (AHZ) | 3 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Conservation and Energy Efficient Community (CEEC) | 1 | — | As per residential or site plan approval | — |
| Business and Office Development (BOD) | 1 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| Planned Development District (PDD) | 4 | — | 20 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use District (MD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Floodplain District (FP), Aquifer Protection District (AQ) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | Contractor: 16 sq ft; For Sale/Rent: 10 sq ft; Subdivision: 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Central Commercial 1 (CBD-1), General Commercial (C-2), Recreational Commercial (RC-3), Limited Industrial (LI-1), General Industrial (GI-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Detached Sign) | 24 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Not permitted in required side or rear yard adjacent to residential zone | 1 per principal building | On the same lot as principal building. Not allowed in required side or rear yard adjacent to a residential district. | — | Sec. 19.5(a), Sec. 19.2(f) (height) |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft; 10% of area of façade | — | — | 1 per business/service/tenant/side | On front (or second) façade | — | Sec. 19.5(a) |
| Directory or Entry Sign (Subordinate Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | As shown on an approved site plan | — | Sec. 19.5(a) |
| Sandwich Board/Sidewalk Sign | 45 inches | — | 25 inches | — | 1 per business | Directly in front of business, outside right-of-way and driveways; must not block vehicle/pedestrian sight lines or pedestrian access | — | Sec. 19.5(d), definition of Sign (sandwich) |
| Banner or Temporary Sign (Grand Opening etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | Outside of building | — | Sec. 19.5(c) |

### Planned Development District (PDD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Development Entrance) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance | At entrance(s) to development | — | Sec. 16.2.3(1) |
| Building Sign (Internal Community Use) | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building | On building for internal community use | — | Sec. 16.2.3(2) |
| Golf Course/Clubhouse Sign | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | Internal entrances to golf course/clubhouse | — | Sec. 16.2.3(3) |
| Street Name and Directional Signs | — | — | — | — | As required | As required within the development | — | Sec. 16.2.3(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Control, Directional or Street Name Sign | — | Standard size (not specified) | — | — | As needed | Within public or private right-of-way or on private property | — | Sec. 19.3(a) |
| Regulatory, No Trespassing, No Hunting, Owner Name/Address, Political, Contractor's Sign, For Sale or Rent Sign | — | Contractor: 16 sq ft; For Sale/Rent: 10 sq ft; Subdivision: 32 sq ft | — | — | Varies by sign type | On property; subdivision sign on subdivision; others on same property as use/event | — | Sec. 19.3(b)–(h) |
| Repair, Maintenance, or Copy Change | — | — | — | — | — | Existing sign location | — | Sec. 19.3(i) |
| Temporary Banner | — | — | — | — | — | As approved by Zoning Enforcement Officer | — | Sec. 19.3(j) |
| Standard Time and Temperature/Electronic Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As permitted | — | Sec. 19.3(j) |

## Prohibited signs in Seymour

- Billboards and all other signs that do not identify, advertise or otherwise directly relate to the property on which they are located, except for existing billboards as specified in Section 8.2.
- Signs within a Town or State right-of-way or other Town or State property unless otherwise permitted.
- Signs that are either within or hang over a public or private street or right-of-way, including a sidewalk.
- Signs located within ten (10) feet of a street line in such a manner as to interfere with vehicular sight distance.
- Signs otherwise located or maintained in a condition that is a hazard to pedestrians or vehicles.
- Signs that are attached to the roof of a building except as may be allowed by special permit.
- Signs that are flashing, revolving, oscillating, pulsating or otherwise animated which can be interpreted as an emergency vehicle as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
- Signs that cast unshielded light directly upon an adjacent street or property.
- Detached signs that exceed a height of twenty-four (24) feet.
- Signs of a temporary nature and bearing any type of advertising or business services that are made of a material that are staked in place are not allowed in any zoning district.
- No sign shall be erected, moved or altered without first having obtained a zoning permit, except for those signs exempt from zoning approval as specified in this section.
- Signs not expressly permitted by this section are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Seymour

- Traffic control, street name or directional signs within a public or private right-of-way or on private property; such signs shall be of a standard size and design.
- Regulatory signs such as No Hunting or No Trespassing, and the like.
- Signs bearing the name and address of the property owner.
- Political signs to be removed immediately after the election.
- Contractor's Signs: One (1) sign per contractor identifying the person or firm currently constructing or repairing a building, not to exceed sixteen (16) square feet.
- Temporary signs for public service, charity or similar events provided they are displayed for no more than thirty (30) days prior to the event and removed within seven (7) days after the event; such signs shall pertain only to the event and shall contain no commercial message.
- For Sale or Rent Signs: One sign not to exceed ten (10) square feet advertising the sale or rental of land or buildings provided it is located on the same premises or on private property with the consent of the owner.
- Subdivision Signs advertising or identifying lots for sale in an approved subdivision, limited to one sign per subdivision not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet; signs identifying each lot by developer's lot number are also permitted.
- Repair and Maintenance: Operations that do not change the height, size, location or basic character of a sign including change of copy do not require zoning approval, but may require a building permit.
- Temporary banners provided they are approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and displayed for no more than thirty (30) days.
- Standard time and temperature signs are permitted as well as electronic signs provided the changing display of an electronic sign remains for a period of at least five (5) minutes.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected, moved or altered without first having obtained a zoning permit, except for those signs exempt from zoning approval as specified. Permits are generally not required for exempted signs listed in Section 19.3.
- Subordinate signs such as directory signs or entry signs are permitted if they are shown on a Site Plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and are not otherwise prohibited.
- Signs associated with any use allowed by Special Permit or Site Plan approval are permitted. The location, number and size requirements for commercial or industrial districts as set forth below shall apply.
- Banners or temporary signs for grand openings or similar events require a Zoning Permit.
- Sandwich Board/Sidewalk Signs must be located as specified and are subject to removal during non-business hours.
- Non-conforming signs lawfully existing at the time of enactment and not conforming to current provisions are considered non-conforming; any changes to height, size, location, or basic character must be in conformance.
- Signs that do not meet the requirements of Section 19 may be permitted by Special Permit granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission upon specific findings.
- Site Plans submitted for projects must indicate the location, size, height, character, and illumination of project signs, as well as any traffic management signs (see Section 10.5.3.h).
- Any sign exceeding otherwise permitted standards or located/illuminated outside express requirements needs a Special Permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- For subordinate/directory signs and entry signs, approval on a Site Plan by the Planning and Zoning Commission is required.
- In Mixed-Use Districts or as part of project development plans, all signage must be shown on the plot plan and may be subject to modification or approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- If a Site Plan or Special Permit approval is required for a main project, associated signs will be reviewed as part of said plan.

## Full detail

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