# Sign Regulations in Hebron, Indiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hebron, Indiana (IN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/indiana/hebron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/IN/Hebron/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=MUCO_APXALAUS_ART2DETHZO_CH10COSIOR)

## At a glance

Hebron, Indiana regulates 19 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Residential)s in the Residential (Single-family) (R1), Residential (Multi-family) (R2) zoning district are capped at 5 ft. tall and 6 sq. ft., with a 2 ft. setback (Sec. Sec. 2-2-10-5, Figure 10.5A, Figure 10.5C). Most commercial signs in Hebron require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural (AG) | 5 | 40 ft. pole (max) | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential (Single-family) (R1), Residential (Multi-family) (R2) | 9 | 40 ft. pole (max) | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential (Multi-family, medium/high density) (R3) | 9 | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Mobile Home Park (MHP, RMH) | 4 | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial (C1), General Business (C2), General Business, Shopping Center (C3) | 13 | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Light Industry (I1) | 5 | 40 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — |
| Govt./Inst. | 5 | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 2 ft. x 2 ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Residential (Single-family) (R1), Residential (Multi-family) (R2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential) | 5 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | — | 2 ft. | 1 per lot | On private property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-5, Figure 10.5A, Figure 10.5C |
| Building Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | Figure 10.5A |
| Building Marker Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | Figure 10.5A, Figure 10.5D |
| Residential Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On property | — | Figure 10.5A |
| Flag | 40 ft. pole (max) | 60 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On private property | — | Figure 10.5A, note (i) |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 2 ft. x 2 ft. | — | — | 1 at a time per lot | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(1) |
| Portable Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 when allowed | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(2) |

### Residential (Multi-family, medium/high density) (R3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Residential) | 5 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | 2 ft. | 1 per 200 feet of street frontage | On private property | — | Figure 10.5C, 10.5A |
| Building Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | Figure 10.5A |
| Building Marker Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | On building | — | Figure 10.5A, Figure 10.5D |
| Residential Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On property | — | Figure 10.5A |
| Flag | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On property | — | Figure 10.5A, note (i) |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 2 ft. x 2 ft. | — | — | 1 at a time | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(1) |
| Portable Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 when allowed | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(2) |

### Commercial (C1), General Business (C2), General Business, Shopping Center (C3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | C1: 12 ft.; C2: 36 ft.; C3: 24 ft. | C1: 40 sq. ft.; C2: 160 sq. ft.; C3: 80 sq. ft. | — | C1: 2 ft.; C2: 10 ft.; C3: 5 ft. | C1: 1 per 100 ft frontage; C2: 1 per 200 ft; C3: 1 per 200 ft | On private property, min. setback applies | — | Figure 10.5A, Figure 10.5B, Figure 10.5C, 10.5E, Sec. 2-2-10-7 |
| Wall Sign | C1: Not specified, attached to wall; C2/C3: Not specified, attached to wall | By % wall area (see formula) | — | — | — | Attached parallel to exterior building wall, within 6" | — | Figure 10.5A, 10.5C, 10.5E |
| Banner | — | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 at a time | On property/building | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(3C), Figure 10.5A |
| Building Marker Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | On building face | — | Figure 10.5A, 10.5D |
| Flag | 40 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On property | — | Figure 10.5A, note (i) |
| Canopy Sign | — | 25% of vertical surface of canopy | — | — | 1 per building | On canopy | — | Figure 10.5A, 10.5D |
| Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building | Projecting from building | — | Figure 10.5A, 10.5D |
| Portable Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 at a time | On property | — | Sec. 2-2-10-13(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Hebron

- No sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained in the town except in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of the sign ordinance.
- All signs not expressly permitted by the ordinance or exempt are prohibited.
- No signs may be placed on state or town property or easements without a permit.
- All signs on commercial/industrial property must be professionally made/printed (i.e. no hand-painted signs).
- All signs must be maintained in good condition; no fraying, tears, holes, sun bleaching, water damage, dirt, paint, and so on; solid signs must be kept level.
- All signs must be solidly affixed in a way that does not allow for 'flapping' or movement, unless designed to move (such as a flag or banner).
- All portable signs with changeable copy shall not be missing letters, wheels, be rusting or having non-functioning lights.
- No sign may obstruct pedestrian or vehicle view of any walkway, motorway, parking lots, alleyways, driveways, etc.
- No sign may be erected on the public right-of-way except specified permanent or emergency signs.
- Animated signs (signs that use movement or changing lighting, including beacons and strings of lights not permanently mounted to a rigid background, inflatable signs, and tethered balloons) are prohibited unless expressly allowed.
- No sign with a commercial message legible from off the lot shall be considered incidental.
- Signs not in compliance with a plan or permit are prohibited.
- No sign requiring a permit may be installed or maintained without such a permit.
- No sign may be installed, created, erected, or maintained in a way inconsistent with any plan or permit.
- No sign may be installed, created, erected, or maintained if the sign permit has lapsed or in violation of this chapter.
- Forfeiture: Any sign placed on public property not in conformance with ordinance is forfeited and subject to removal and costs.
- No temporary sign may exceed two feet by two feet in residential zones (larger signs are considered portable and regulated as such).
- Portable signs are not permitted in residential areas for more than two four-day periods per calendar year.
- Lighted signs in residential districts may not be illuminated between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. local time.
- General: No sign shall be installed so as to exceed the applicable maximum numbers, dimensions, or encroach on any applicable minimums set forth in the tables.
- Political signs require posting a sign removal bond and are limited to display not more than 30 days prior to and 5 days following an election.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hebron

- Any public notice or warning required by valid and applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, statute or ordinance.
- Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door, not legible from more than three feet beyond the lot line.
- Works of art that do not include a commercial message.
- Holiday lights and decorations with no commercial message, but only between November 15 and January 15.
- Traffic control signs on private property, such as STOP, YIELD, and similar signs, which meet DOT standards and contain no commercial message.
- Political signs, for which a sign removal bond has been posted, from not more than 30 days prior to an election to not more than five days following the election.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for sign permits as well as for master (or common) signage plans must be submitted to the building commissioner using the appropriate application form.
- Master signage plans may be required—in referenced procedures for 'submission and review of common and master signage plans.'
- If multiple signs are proposed for a zone lot, one sign permit application and permit may include multiple signs if details are specified, or the application refers to an approved master signage plan for the lot.
- Temporary signs on private property do not require a permit if they are under two feet by two feet, are not present in excess of the time limitations, and otherwise follow temporary sign rules.
- Portable signs require a sign permit but do not require a fee in most cases.
- Post-approval amendments to approved lighting (which may include sign lighting) plans must be submitted to the plan commission for review as waivers (see outdoor lighting standards). Master plan may be a pre-requisite.
- Development plans must be submitted for approval for contingent uses or special exceptions—these must include outdoor advertising signs and outdoor artificial lighting for approval by the commission.
- In cases where a sign permit is required, a detailed drawing with dimensions, design, structure, and location of each sign must be submitted—unless these are already specified in an approved master signage plan.

## Full detail

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