# Sign Regulations in Crown Point, Indiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Crown Point, Indiana (IN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/indiana/crown-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-22
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.crownpoint.in.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1216/City-of-Crown-Point-Zoning-Ordinance_ADOPTED-06072021)

## At a glance

Crown Point, Indiana regulates 26 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Bulletin Board/Informational Sign (Non-dwelling uses)s in the Residential District (R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3) and Conservation District (C-1) zoning district are capped at 6 ft above curb level tall and 50 sq ft, with a 30 ft setback from front property line; 25 ft from any other zoning lot setback (Sec. 150.88(C)(3)(a)-(e), (4)-(5)). Most commercial signs in Crown Point 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 | 3 | — | 96 sq ft | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3) and Conservation District (C-1) | 4 | 6 ft max above curb level | 50 sq ft | — |
| B-1 Business District | 6 | Bottom of sign at least 8 ft above existing sidewalk | 100 sq ft maximum | — |
| Business and Industrial/Office Districts (B-2, B-3, I-1, BP-1, OS-1) | 12 | 65 ft above curb level of nearest adjoining road | 672 sq ft (per sign) | — |
| HS-1 | 2 | — | Up to 25% of total window area of the business | — |

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

### Residential District (R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3) and Conservation District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Identification Sign - Wall (Multi-family/Non-dwelling buildings) | Not above first floor of building | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) | Directly upon the structure; within the buildable area of the zoning lot | — | 150.88(C)(1)(a)-(f) [Residential & Conservation]; 150.80.5 |
| Residential Identification Sign - Freestanding (Multi-family/Non-dwelling buildings) | 6 ft max above curb level | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) | Within the buildable area of the zoning lot | — | 150.88(C)(1)(a)-(e) |
| Temporary For Sale/For Rent/Construction Sign (Residential/C-1) | — | 16 sq ft | — | Must not be within 10 ft of another zoning lot | 1; 2 on corner lots | May be located within front yard, but not within any road right-of-way; may be mounted on the permitted structure/use | — | 150.88(C)(2)(a)-(e); 150.87.1(A)(4), (11) |
| Bulletin Board/Informational Sign (Non-dwelling uses) | 6 ft above curb level | 50 sq ft | — | 30 ft setback from front property line; 25 ft from any other zoning lot | 1 per zoning lot; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) | Not within any required yard; at least 25 ft from any other zoning lot | — | 150.88(C)(3)(a)-(e), (4)-(5) |

### B-1 Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign (B-1) | Equal to height of marquee/canopy/awning on which located | 100 sq ft maximum | — | — | Per marquee/canopy/awning; content limited to name/address (theaters may list events) | On marquees, canopies, or awnings attached to the building; location of the sign corresponds to location of the marquee/canopy/awning | — | 150.88(D)(1)(a)-(f); B-1 header (subject to Historic Preservation Commission) |
| Wall Sign (B-1) | Shall not project beyond ends, top, or bottom of the wall; shall not cover wall openings | 100 sq ft maximum | — | — | 1 per zoning lot; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) | Directly upon the building located on the zoning lot | — | 150.88(D)(2)(a)-(g) |
| Projecting/Perpendicular (Shingle/Blade) Sign (B-1) | Bottom of sign at least 8 ft above existing sidewalk | 8 sq ft per face (double-faced permitted with parallel, identical faces) | — | ≥12 inches inside from curb line; ≥8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk | 1 per business; stacking may allow 2 in multi-story context (see additional requirements) | Mounted on ground-level facade near the business entrance; corner buildings may mount at building corner and orient in any direction | — | 150.88(D)(3)(a)-(l) |
| Permanent Window Signs (B-1) | — | Up to 25% of total window area of the business | — | — | — | On/in windows of the business | — | 150.88(D)(4)(a)-(b) |
| Murals (B-1 only) | — | — | — | — | — | On building walls within B-1 District | — | 150.87.2(A)(18) |
| Temporary Advertising/Window Signs (B-1) | — | Up to 50% of the area of all windows of the building on the zoning lot | — | — | — | Must be located inside buildings in the B-1 District | — | 150.90(C)(1)(a)-(d) |

### Business and Industrial/Office Districts (B-2, B-3, I-1, BP-1, OS-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Building Wall Sign (Single-tenant building) | Shall not cover wall openings; shall not project beyond ends, top or bottom of wall | 100 sq ft maximum | — | — | 1 per zoning lot; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) | Directly upon the building located on the zoning lot | — | 150.88(E)(2)(a)-(g) |
| On-Building Wall Sign (Multi-tenant building) | Shall not cover wall openings; shall not project beyond ends, top or bottom of wall | 100 sq ft per business (cap) | — | — | 1 per zoning lot; corner lots may have 2 (one facing each street) (per business frontage rules) | Directly upon each tenant's building frontage | — | 150.88(E)(2)(a)-(g) |
| Business Identification Freestanding Sign (On-premise) | — | — | — | Per Bulk Regulations table; also must not conflict with drainage or be in easements (150.87(G)) | 1 per zoning lot | On the zoning lot for the business | — | 150.88(E)(2) [second item labeled 'Business identification freestanding signs...']; 150.88(E) following bullets |
| Development Identification Freestanding Sign | Not higher than the permitted uses or 30 ft above curb level, whichever is less | 200 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | — | At the entrance to the development (identifies commercial/industrial subdivisions, PUDs, or other development) | — | 150.88(E)(3)(bullets); 150.88(E) ‘Cont.’ (f) |
| Directional Signs (Accessory to Parking Areas) | 5 ft above curb level | 9 sq ft (per sign) | — | On-site (within property boundaries) | Per driveway/entrance + 1 per parking area (with corner lot limit) | Within the area of the zoning lot; may be free-standing | — | 150.88(E)(5)(a)-(g) |
| Billboard (Outside I-65 Corridor) (B-2, B-3 only) | 35 ft above curb level of nearest adjoining road | 300 sq ft (per sign) | — | Same as permitted uses in the district | 1 per zoning lot | Within the buildable area of the zoning lot | — | 150.88(F)(1)-(6) |
| Billboard (Within I-65 Corridor) (B-2, B-3 only) | 65 ft above curb level of nearest adjoining road | 672 sq ft (per sign) | — | 20–200 ft from I-65 right-of-way; otherwise within buildable area | 1 per zoning lot | Within the buildable area of the zoning lot; within I-65 Corridor | — | 150.88(G)(1)-(6) |
| Temporary Banner/Pennant/Feather Flag (Grand Opening only) | Max permitted height 4 ft to highest part of sign or post | 24 sq ft per sign face (banner) | — | — | 1 per permit | Banners/pennants must be securely affixed to the wall of the associated building | — | 150.90(D)(3)(a)-(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Crown Point

- No sign shall be attached to a tree, utility pole, fence, or be located in a public right-of-way.
- All signs must be located on the same zoning lot as the structure or event advertised; off-premise advertising is prohibited except billboards as specifically permitted.
- No signs may be located within a sight triangle, except for safety-related signs.
- No freestanding sign shall conflict with drainage or be located in an easement.
- LED/electronic message/digital signs are prohibited outside the B-2 and B-3 Districts; when permitted they must reduce brightness at dusk, hold messages for at least 8 seconds, not flash, rotate, or display animation, and comply with Exhibit B and INDOT standards.
- Neon is prohibited except in the B-2, B-3, I-1, OS-1, HS-1, and BP-1 Districts; when permitted, neon may only be used as an accent around the perimeter of the sign and cannot illuminate text or logos; neon may be used to outline window perimeters.
- Signs that rotate, display animation, flash, revolve, have visible moving parts, or give the appearance of movement are prohibited, except as specifically allowed for electronic message/digital signs subject to Section 150.87.
- Any sign not included under the types of signs permitted in its district is prohibited.
- Signs containing obscene, pornographic, immoral, or untruthful matter are prohibited.
- Signs that emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited, except those located on a mansard roof.
- Pennants, streamers, festoon lighting, and other attention-getting devices are prohibited, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Bare bulb illumination is prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited, except as otherwise permitted in this chapter.
- Any sign or sign structure that constitutes a hazard to public health or safety is prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited except as permitted under billboard regulations with required approvals.
- Vehicle signs are prohibited.
- Signs that are confusingly similar to, imitate, or may be mistaken for official government markers, traffic signs/signals, or railroad devices are prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure that obstructs the view of, may be confused with, or purports to be a governmental or traffic direction/safety sign is prohibited.
- Murals are prohibited except in the B-1 District with Historic Preservation Commission approval.
- No sign shall be altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated except in conformity with this chapter.
- Any sign that does not advertise a bona fide business conducted on the zoning lot or a product sold on the zoning lot is prohibited and must be removed after notice (except approved billboards).

## Signs exempt from permit in Crown Point

- Changing the advertising copy or message of a painted, plastic face, or printed sign (electric signs are excluded unless specifically designed for replaceable copy).
- Electrical maintenance, repainting, or cleaning of a sign.
- Repair of a sign.
- Placement of temporary signs on real estate for the purpose of sale or lease of that real estate, and temporary construction signs on property where construction is taking place.
- Political/election signs (subject to Section 150.90).
- Memorial signs, tablets, or monuments.
- Address numerals and signs not exceeding 1.5 square feet bearing the names of occupants of premises in residential districts.
- Governmental flags and insignia and legal notices.
- Governmental signs.
- House numbers and name plates for residential housing units identifying occupancy and address.
- Residential real estate sale/lease/rent signs.
- Garage/yard sale signs.
- Utility marker signs necessary to mark cables and lines for public and private utilities, as determined by Public Works.
- Traffic, directional, and informational signs authorized by a governmental unit.
- Informational signs such as No Dumping, No Trespassing, No Hunting, Beware of Dog, etc.
- Seasonal or holiday signs/temporary lighting in connection with holiday observances; not for advertising or product sales; display limited to 45 days.
- Flags of any country, state, unit of local government, institution of higher learning, or similar institutional flags.
- Information signs such as “open,” “business hour” signs, and “help wanted” signs not to exceed 1 square foot in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Every sign permit application must include plans drawn to scale showing: sign dimensions; wall surface dimensions (if applicable); dimensions of supporting members; maximum and minimum height; proposed location relative to lot boundaries; and a current photograph of the building face (if applicable).
- Billboards in B-2 and B-3 Districts (outside the I-65 Corridor) require approval of a special use and site development plan.
- Billboards in B-2 and B-3 Districts within the I-65 Corridor require approval of a special use and site development plan.
- Signs in the B-1 Business District are subject to review and approval by the Historic Preservation Commission; projecting sign shape and hanger/bracket supports must satisfy the Downtown Historic District Design Guidelines.
- Portable advertising signs or displays located within public right-of-way require application to and approval by the Board of Public Works and Safety.
- Portable advertising signs in the B-1 District are permitted only upon approval by the Board of Works; all temporary signs in the B-1 District must be approved by the Board of Works.
- Banners, pennants, and feather flags (only in conjunction with opening a new business) require a permit and are subject to review and approval (and potential extension) by the Planning Director.

## Full detail

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