# Sign Regulations in Chatfield, Minnesota

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chatfield, Minnesota (MN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/minnesota/chatfield
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-20
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MN/Chatfield/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH109SI)

## At a glance

Chatfield, Minnesota regulates 5 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall, 24 square feet or 10% of the area of the front face of the building, whichever is least, and Not specified wide. Most commercial signs in Chatfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 3 | 8 feet | 24 square feet or 10% of the area of the front face of the building, whichever is least | Yes |
| Business Districts | 4 | Not specified | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Yes |
| Industrial Districts | 3 | 25 feet | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 24 square feet or 10% of the area of the front face of the building, whichever is least | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Building Sign | Not specified | 24 square feet or 10% of the area of the front face of the building, whichever is least | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Temporary Sign | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |

### Business Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | Not specified | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Building Sign | Not specified | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Window Sign | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Temporary Sign | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |

### Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Building Sign | Not specified | 15% of each building facade that faces a public street | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |
| Temporary Sign | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | — | — | On-site | Yes | — |

## Prohibited signs in Chatfield

- Illuminated signs and pylon signs are not allowed in residential districts.
- Flashing and rotating lights are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chatfield

- Changing of the display surface on a painted or printed sign only.
- A sign six square feet or less in size.
- Governmental signs which support the principal use.
- A directional sign.
- Display of a governmental or religious flag.
- Warning signs exclusively devoted to warning the public of dangerous conditions.
- Temporary signs.
- Interior signs.

## Full detail

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