# Sign Regulations in Southington, Connecticut

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Southington, Connecticut (CT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/connecticut/southington
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-02
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://cms9files.revize.com/southingtonct/Planning%20&%20Zoning%20Dept/Zoning%20Regulations/2-Regulation%20Updates%20-%20latest%20with%20revisions%20for%20ZA%20618-%20MANDY%20FINAL%201.22.25.pdf?t=202504211005340&t=202504211005340#page=134)

## At a glance

Southington, Connecticut regulates 67 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Grand Opening Sign or Banner - Residentials in the Residential Zones (R-80, R-40, R-20/25, R-12, R-12L, R-O, R-HD) zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 12 SF sign / 30 SF banner, with a At least 20 feet from street line setback (Sec. 6.A.3.15). Most commercial signs in Southington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 23 | 24" | 64 SF | — |
| Residential Zones (R-80, R-40, R-20/25, R-12, R-12L, R-O, R-HD) | 21 | 24" | 32 SF | — |
| Business Zones (CB, B, BOZ) | 8 | 20 ft from grade | 100 SF per sign | — |
| Industrial Zones (I-1, I-2) | 9 | 20 ft | 100 SF | — |
| Executive Parks | 8 | 20 ft | 100 SF | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property Name and Address Sign | — | 1 SF | — | — | — | On property | — | 6.A.3.1 |
| Historical Building Sign | — | 1 SF | — | — | — | On historical building | — | 6.A.3.2 |
| Professional or Occupation Sign | — | 2 SF | — | — | — | On lot with permitted accessory use | — | 6.A.3.3 |
| Grand Opening Sign or Banner | — | 12 SF sign / 30 SF banner or banner flag | — | — | 1 | On-site | — | 6.A.3.15 |
| Temporary Wire Frame Sign | 24" | — | 18" | At least 12 ft from property lines | 1 per location | Private property with permission, at least 12 ft from property lines, not in ROW, not obstructing sidewalk or sight lines | — | 6.A.4.1 |
| Subdivision Sale Sign | — | 32 SF per sign | — | — | 1 per 10 lots, no more than 2 | On premises of approved subdivision | — | 6.A.5.7 |
| Permanent Subdivision Identification Sign | 6 ft | 32 SF | — | — | — | Each side of roadway at main entrance to subdivision | — | 6.A.5.8 |
| Fuel Price Sign | 10 inches per display | As per regulations | 25 inches per display | — | Up to 4 per site | At fuel site | — | 6.A.8.3 |

### Residential Zones (R-80, R-40, R-20/25, R-12, R-12L, R-O, R-HD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Property Name and Address Sign - Residential | 10 ft | 1 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line | — | 6.A.3.1 |
| Historical Building Sign - Residential | 10 ft | 1 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line, on historical building | — | 6.A.3.2 |
| Professional or Occupation Sign - Residential | 10 ft | 2 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line, on lot with accessory use | — | 6.A.3.3 |
| Residential Sale, Lease or Rental Sign | 10 ft | 4 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line, on property | — | 6.A.3.4 |
| Industrial or Commercial Sale, Lease or Rental Sign - Residential | 10 ft | 32 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line, on property | — | 6.A.3.5 |
| Farm Sign - Residential | 10 ft | 12 SF | — | At least 20 feet from street line | — | At least 20 feet back of street line | — | 6.A.3.6 |
| Grand Opening Sign or Banner - Residential | 10 ft | 12 SF sign / 30 SF banner | — | At least 20 feet from street line | 1 | At least 20 feet back of street line, on-site | — | 6.A.3.15 |
| Temporary Wire Frame Sign - Residential | 24" | — | 18" | 12 ft from property lines | 1 per location | Private property, at least 12 ft from lines, not in ROW | — | 6.A.4.1 |

### Industrial Zones (I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (<80 ft Setback) (Industrial) | — | — | — | — | Up to 3 | Attached to building, <=18 inches projection, not above roof | — | 6.A.5.1.a |
| Wall Sign (>=80 ft Setback) (Industrial) | — | — | — | — | Up to 3 | Attached, <=18 inches, not above roof | — | 6.A.5.1.b |
| Projecting Sign (Industrial) | 20 ft | — | — | — | 1 | <=4 ft projection, 9 ft clearance, not over street | — | 6.A.5.1 |
| Freestanding Sign - Standard (Industrial) | 15 ft (or roadway grade) | — | — | 10 ft from pavement | 1 | Within lines, >=10 ft pavement edge, <=20 ft from prop/street line | — | 6.A.5.2 |
| Freestanding Sign - Corner Lot (Industrial) | 10 ft | — | — | 10 ft | Up to 2 | Per access street, 75 ft from intersection | — | 6.A.5.2.f |
| Freestanding Sign - Multi-Tenant (Industrial) | 10-15 ft | 100 SF | — | 10 ft | Per ROW | Per access ROW | — | 6.A.5.2.g |
| Off-Premise Directional Sign (Industrial) | 8 ft | 8" x 36" | — | — | 1 per corner | Private prop authorized, 1 per corner | — | 6.A.5.5 |
| Temporary A-Frame Sign (B Zone) | — | — | 48" | — | 1 per business | Internal sidewalks, perpendicular, 4 ft clear, <=10 ft entrance | — | 6.A.4.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Southington

- Billboards.
- Off premises signs, except directional signs as otherwise provided for in these regulations.
- Electronic Message Boards, LED strips or similar sign borders and any other signs which revolve, rotate, flash, or involve the electronic or automatic switching of lamps or illuminated tubes, except for time and temperature signs, and signs advertising the numerical price of motor vehicle fuel providing said fuel sign: a. Does not revolve, rotate or flash, b. The numerical display shall not change more than twice in a 24-hour period, c. Shall be no greater than 10 inches in height and 25 inches in width for each type of fuel and no more than four displays of fuel at any site, d. The total sign area shall be as set forth these regulations, e. The background for the price display shall be black and the illumination for the numerical display shall be red or green, f. The NIT intensity shall be no greater than 5,000 NITS during daylight hours and 3,000 NITS during the evening hours.
- Advertising flags, banners, strings of pennants, festoons of lights, twirlers, propellers, streamers or similar devices of carnival characteristics, unless otherwise permitted as set forth for new businesses as per Section 6.A.5.4.
- Signs orientated to a road which does not legally provide access to the property, except within Executive Parks; as specifically approved by the Commission.
- As of the effective date of this regulation, any new portable trailer-mounted signs or any similar mobile billboards, not including political signs.
- Roof Signs
- Plastic cabinet signs without an opaque background.
- Pylon/Monopole signs

## Signs exempt from permit in Southington

- Traffic Control signs installed by a governmental jurisdiction or authorized in conjunction with an approved site plan provided no corporate emblems, logos or insignia shall be placed on such traffic control signs.
- Membership decals or accepted credit forms affixed to windows or doors.
- Any sign required by any Town, State or federal laws, governmental order or regulation is not subject to these regulations. For municipally owned property and/or public facilities, the Commission may approve a sign package that modifies these regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs for Special Permit uses require Special Permit approval from the Commission, including submittals with information on signage lighting, size, scale, compatibility with architectural characteristics, and renderings depicting building elevations and proposed signage locations.
- For municipally owned property and/or public facilities, the Commission may approve a sign package that modifies these regulations.
- Traffic control signs may be authorized in conjunction with an approved site plan.

## Full detail

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