# Sign Regulations in Crosby, Minnesota

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Crosby, Minnesota (MN)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Crosby, Minnesota regulates 15 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Area Identification Signs in the R-1, R-2, R-3 zoning district are capped at 10 ft above grade tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from side lot lines; must meet structure setbacks from OHWM of public waters (75 ft); not within delineated Type 3,4,5 wetland. setback (Sec. § 154.277, § 154.279(D), § 154.280(C), § 154.279(F)(1)). Most commercial signs in Crosby require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3 | 7 | 10 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — |
| B-1, B-2 | 13 | 35 ft from road grade | 200 sq ft per direction of visibility | — |
| I | 13 | 35 ft from road grade | 200 sq ft per direction of visibility | — |
| P | 5 | 10 ft above grade | — | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 1 | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total for all signage per lot) | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts | 1 | 25 ft above grade | 128 sq ft per face per sign | — |
| Industrial Zoning Districts | 1 | 25 ft above grade | 128 sq ft per face per sign | — |
| Public Zoning Districts | 4 | 10 ft above grade | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### R-1, R-2, R-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Area Identification Sign | 10 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; must meet structure setbacks from OHWM of public waters (75 ft); not within delineated Type 3,4,5 wetland. | One per entrance | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(D), § 154.280(C), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Construction Sign | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total for all signage per lot) | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; see general for wetlands/water/lakes. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(C), § 154.278(E), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Government Sign | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total) | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; see general for wetlands/water/lakes. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(C), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Home Occupation Sign | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total for all signage per lot) | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; see general for wetlands/water/lakes. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(C), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Informational Sign | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total for all signage per lot) | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; see general for wetlands/water/lakes. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(C), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Political Sign | 10 ft above grade | 4 sq ft per lot (total for all signage per lot) | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; see general for wetlands/water/lakes. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.282, § 154.279(C), § 154.279(F)(1) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within window/structure | — | § 154.277, § 154.283 |

### B-1, B-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Area Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | One per entrance | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(D), § 154.280(C) |
| Business Identification Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277 |
| Construction Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.278(E) |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277 |
| Off-premises Sign | 35 ft from road grade | 200 sq ft per direction of visibility | — | As above | — | Not within 600 ft of another off-premises sign; not within 300 ft of intersection; lake setbacks: 75 ft (general), 100 ft (rec), 150 ft (natural); not within 500 ft of park, school, church, or private residence. | — | § 154.277, § 154.284(A-F) |
| Wall Sign | Top of sign not to exceed 25 ft above finished grade or 10 ft above the height of structure, whichever is less | — | — | See general | — | Building wall facing public roadway | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(E, F(3), G) |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft above grade | 128 sq ft per face per sign | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; must meet structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft) | Two per parcel | On-site | — | § 154.279(B, F(2)), § 154.280(A) |

### I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Area Identification Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | One per entrance | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(D), § 154.280(C) |
| Business Identification Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277 |
| Construction Sign | — | — | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft); see general for wetlands. | — | — | — | § 154.277, § 154.278(E) |
| Government Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.277 |
| Off-premises Sign | 35 ft from road grade | 200 sq ft per direction of visibility | — | — | — | Not within 600 ft of another off-premises sign; not within 300 ft of intersection; lake setbacks: 75 ft (general), 100 ft (rec), 150 ft (natural); not within 500 ft of park, school, church, or private residence. | — | § 154.277, § 154.284(A-F) |
| Wall Sign | Top of sign not to exceed 25 ft above finished grade or 10 ft above the height of structure, whichever is less | — | — | — | — | Building wall facing public roadway | — | § 154.277, § 154.279(E, F(3), G) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within window/structure | — | § 154.277, § 154.283 |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 ft above grade | 128 sq ft per face per sign | — | 10 ft from side lot lines; must meet structure setbacks from OHWM (75 ft) | Two per parcel | On-site | — | § 154.279(B, F(2)), § 154.280(A) |

## Prohibited signs in Crosby

- No sign shall be erected or maintained which purports to be or resembles an official traffic-control device, sign, or signal, or railroad sign or signal, or which hides from view or interferes in any material degree with the effectiveness of any traffic-control device, sign, or signal, or railroad sign or signal, or which obstructs or interferes with the driver’s view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic on a public or private road from a distance of 500 feet away, not including private residential nameplate signs.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which prominently displays the word 'stop' or 'danger'.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on any right-of-way, except as otherwise provided by law or allowed by the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, as outlined in state law, or the City Council.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on private land without the consent of the owner or person with legal authority.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which has flashing or moving lights.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained which is structurally unsafe, in disrepair, or is abandoned.
- No sign shall be placed closer than ten feet from side lot lines in all districts.
- No sign shall be placed within a delineated Type 3, 4, or 5 wetland.

## Signs exempt from permit in Crosby

- Window signs may be placed within a structure or building in all zoning districts without a construction permit.
- Government signs are allowed in all zoning districts.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Conditional use permits are required for certain types of signs in designated districts as indicated in the district chart.
- No provision is made in this ordinance text for a master sign plan or required variance meeting for all zones, but conditional use permitting applies as indicated by 'C' in the district chart.

## Full detail

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