# Sign Regulations in Prince's Lake, Indiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Prince's Lake, Indiana (IN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/indiana/princes-lake
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Prince's Lake, Indiana regulates 24 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Business Group)s in the GB Districts zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 100 sq ft, with a 10 ft from street line, 100 ft from adjoining lot line setback (Sec. § 152.061(C)(6)). Most commercial signs in Prince's Lake require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 7.5 feet above finished grade (min) | 300 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 3 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| GB Districts | 7 | 25 feet | 100 sq ft | — |

## 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 | 6 feet above roof line or parapet line | — | — | — | — | Attached to exterior wall of building. | — | § 152.061(A)(4) |
| Parking Area Entrance/Exit Sign | — | 2 sq ft (for entrance/exit sign); 12 sq ft (conditions of use per 25 spaces) | — | — | 1 entrance/exit sign per entrance/exit; 1 conditions of use sign per 25 spaces | Permitted at each entrance or exit of permitted/required parking areas with >5 cars; conditions of use sign per 25 spaces. | — | § 152.061(A)(8) |
| For Sale or For Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit, etc. | — | — | § 152.061(A)(9) |
| Agricultural Product Sale Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On the premises | — | § 152.061(A)(10) |
| Construction/Development Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | § 152.061(A)(12) |
| Event Sign (Public Interest) | — | 24 sq ft (main event sign); 3 sq ft (directional signs) | — | — | 1 main sign per event site; directional signs allowed | Main sign on event site; directional signs | — | § 152.061(A)(13) |
| Real Estate Development Advertising Sign | — | 300 sq ft | — | — | 1 per subdivision | On the subdivision site | — | § 152.061(A)(14) |
| Street Sign | 7.5 feet above finished grade (min) | — | 6 x 24 inches | — | 1 per intersection | At least one at each street intersection, located on NE corner if possible, parkstrip between street/sidewalk, 6 inches from sidewalk | — | § 153.050 |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | Per dwelling unit of single family or multi-family structure | — | § 152.061(B)(1) |
| Identification Sign (Multi-family/Residential Projects) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage, or 1 per 500 ft of frontage for extended frontages | For multi-family residences and residential projects; one per street frontage, or one per 500 ft of frontage or major fraction thereof for extended frontages. | — | § 152.061(B)(2)-(4) |
| Bulletin Board/Identification Sign (Other Residential Uses) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage, or 1 per 500 ft of frontage for extended frontages | One per street frontage, or one per 500 ft of frontage for extended frontages for permitted uses other than single/multi-family residential units. | — | § 152.061(B)(3)-(4) |

### GB Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate (Residential Use) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | Per dwelling unit of single family or multi-family structure within GB District. | — | § 152.061(C)(1), § 152.061(B)(1) |
| Identification Sign (Multi-family/Residential Projects in GB) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage, or 1 per 500 ft for extended frontages | For multi-family residences and residential projects in GB; one per street frontage or 1 per 500 ft of frontage for extended frontages. | — | § 152.061(C)(1), § 152.061(B)(2)-(4) |
| Bulletin Board/Identification Sign (Other Residential Uses in GB) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage, or 1 per 500 ft for extended frontages | Other residential uses in GB; one per street frontage or per 500 ft for extended frontages. | — | § 152.061(C)(1), § 152.061(B)(3)-(4) |
| Bulletin Board/Identification Sign (Public Recreation/Community Facility/Clinic Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage or 1 per 500 ft for extended frontages | On the premises. One per street frontage or per 500 ft for extended frontages. | — | § 152.061(C)(2) |
| Advertising Signs (per formula, primary use business enterprises) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | Not specified; total area applies | Attached to building, using frontage on primary street (for corner lot, either frontage; selected frontage is the front wall for max sign area calc) | — | § 152.061(C)(3)-(4) |
| Projecting/Overhanging Sign | — | — | — | See description | — | Attached to building | — | § 152.061(C)(5) |
| Freestanding Sign (Business Group) | 25 feet | 100 sq ft | — | 10 ft from street line, 100 ft from adjoining lot line | 1 per group | Serving group of businesses, subject to stated setback requirements. | — | § 152.061(C)(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Prince's Lake

- No sign shall be erected, moved, enlarged, improved or altered nor shall any sign be established or changed in use without an improvement location permit issued by the Plan Commission or its designated representative.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, working size, shape, color or illumination it may obscure, impair, or interfere with the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic control device, signal, or sign.
- No part of any sign attached to the exterior wall of a building shall be erected to a height in excess of six feet above the roof line or parapet line of such building.
- No part of any free-standing sign shall be erected to a height greater than that specified for other structures in the district in which it is located.
- No illuminated sign shall be permitted within 50 feet of any residential district or in the GB District, unless it is so designed that it does not reflect or shine light into the district.
- No illuminated sign shall create an unduly distracting or hazardous condition to motorists or pedestrians.
- No sign shall project beyond a lot line, obstruct a driver's vision of the road, or hinder his or her passage in any way.
- No sign shall hinder or obstruct any pedestrian path.
- No exposed bulbs, neon tubing or fluorescent tubing shall be allowed, with the exception of automatic changing signs which display time, temperature or other general information and illuminated seasonal or holiday signs.
- Banners, pennants, and streamers shall not be permitted except flags and banners of the United States, the State of Indiana or any other political entity, religious or fraternal organization, or banners, pennants, and streamers permitted under a temporary sign permit.
- Portable, folding, and similar movable signs shall not be permitted, except under a commercial sign permit.
- Signs which are structurally unsafe, or are incompatible with their surroundings as determined by the Commission or its designated representatives are not permitted.
- Signs obstructing free ingress or egress from a required exit, or which prevent light or ventilation as required in local codes and ordinances are not permitted.
- Signs which by reason of size, location, content, coloring, or illumination violate municipal or state highway standards are not permitted.
- Signs, words, phrases, symbols, colors, or characteristics which may mislead, interfere with, or confuse motorists, or otherwise be injurious to public health and safety are not permitted.
- Signs erected on or attached to any sidewalk, street, or highway right-of-way, curb, curbstones, hydrant, lamppost, tree barricade, temporary walkway, telephone, telegraph, or electric light pole, other utility pole, public fence, or on a fixture of the fire alarm or police system except public information signs are not permitted.
- An advertising sign shall not be painted directly on an exterior wall of a building or structure.
- Signs which involve revolving or rotating beams of light are not permitted.

## Signs exempt from permit in Prince's Lake

- Signs established by, or by the order of any governmental agency shall be permitted.
- Flags and banners of the United States, the State of Indiana or any other political entity, religious or fraternal organization are permitted.
- Banners, pennants, and streamers permitted under a temporary sign permit are permitted.
- Portable, folding, and similar movable signs are permitted under a commercial sign permit.
- Political campaign signs announcing candidates seeking public political office are permitted on private property and do not require a permit, provided they are posted no more than 45 days prior to an election and removed within 14 days after.
- Automatic changing signs which display time, temperature, or other general information and illuminated seasonal or holiday signs may use exposed bulbs, neon, or fluorescent tubing.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected, moved, enlarged, improved or altered nor shall any sign be established or changed in use without an improvement location permit issued by the Plan Commission or its designated representative.
- Permits shall be issued in conformance with this chapter.

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