# Sign Regulations in Goodview, Minnesota

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Goodview, Minnesota (MN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/minnesota/goodview
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Goodview, Minnesota regulates 9 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Billboard Signs in the C-1 Zoning District, C-1R Zoning District, M-1 Zoning District, M-2 Zoning District zoning district are capped at 35 ft (from grade to top) tall and 672 sq ft per side, with a 25 ft front, 15 ft side setback (Sec. § 151.07 (B)). Most commercial signs in Goodview require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| D-1 Single-Family Dwelling District | 3 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| D-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling District, D-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling District | 2 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Zoning District, C-1R Zoning District, M-1 Zoning District, M-2 Zoning District | 6 | 35 ft (to top of sign) | 672 sq ft | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### D-1 Single-Family Dwelling District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Occupant Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On home | — | § 151.04 (A) |
| Business Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to the structure on the premise | — | § 151.04 (B) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per entrance | Entrance to residential subdivision | — | § 151.04 (C) |

### D-2 Multiple-Family Dwelling District, D-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Occupant Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On dwelling | — | § 151.05 (A) |
| Business Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to the structure upon the premise | — | § 151.05 (B) |

### C-1 Zoning District, C-1R Zoning District, M-1 Zoning District, M-2 Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 672 sq ft | — | — | — | Affixed to the building wall | — | § 151.06 (A)(1) |
| Pole Sign | 35 ft (to top of sign) | 144 sq ft | — | — | — | Mounted atop a pole(s) | — | § 151.06 (A)(2) |
| Ground Level Sign (At Driveway/Intersection) | 3 ft | — | — | — | — | Ground level at intersection or driveway exit | — | § 151.06 (B) |
| Billboard Sign | 35 ft (from grade to top) | 672 sq ft per side | — | 25 ft front, 15 ft side | No billboards within 1,500 ft of each other (same side); 300 ft (opposite sides) | — | — | § 151.07 (B) |
| Dynamic Display Sign (On-premises) | — | 50% of actual copy and graphic area of the sign | — | — | Only one dynamic display per entity/business | — | — | § 151.07 (C)(1-11) |
| Dynamic Display Sign (Off-premises/Billboard) | — | 100% of actual copy and graphic area of the sign | — | — | Only one dynamic display sign per entity/business | — | — | § 151.07 (C) |

## Prohibited signs in Goodview

- No signs shall be erected, replaced or maintained anywhere in the city without first obtaining a sign permit, except as otherwise exempted in this chapter.
- No sign shall be illuminated to a degree of brightness that is greater than necessary for clear and adequate visibility.
- The light from any illuminated sign or from any light source, including the interior of a building, shall be so shaded, shielded, or directed that the light intensity or brightness shall not adversely affect surrounding or facing residential districts or adversely affect safe vision of operators of vehicles moving on public or private roads, highways, or parking areas.
- No sign shall be of such intensity or brilliance that it interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, device or signal.
- Electrical devices and wiring for illuminated signs shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the State of Minnesota Electrical Code.
- Signs may not be maintained in unsafe or insecure condition, or in violation of the provisions of the chapter; such signs may be subject to removal by city order.
- Flashing or rotating signs may not resemble lighted traffic controls or emergency vehicles or interfere with the motoring public in any way.
- Dynamic displays must be designed and equipped to freeze the device in one position if a malfunction occurs; must be equipped with a means to immediately discontinue the display if it malfunctions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Goodview

- Signs affixed to a building within a C-1, C-1R, M-1 or M-2 zoning district which do not exceed 32 square feet in area.
- Off-site church and school signs not exceeding four square feet in area.
- On-site directional signs exclusively for traffic control purposes not exceeding four square feet; these must conform to the Uniform Traffic Control Devices Manual.
- Inside signs in C-1, C-1R, M-1 and M-2 zoning districts placed on the interior of a window or door with a glass panel shall not exceed 50% of the window or door panel area.
- Political signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area, permitted on private property only with property owner consent, and to be removed no later than seven days following the election.
- Temporary construction signs in all zoning districts not exceeding 32 square feet in area and to be removed no later than 30 days following completion of the work.
- Signs offering property for sale or lease not exceeding 32 square feet and to be removed no later than 30 days following completion of the sale or lease.
- Special event signs or banners permitted for periods not exceeding 45 days.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign permits are issued without a formal application to the City Zoning Administrator; there is no mention of a master sign plan or required variance meetings for all signs.
- Permit approval is generally required for signs unless specifically exempted; permits and accompanying fees must be submitted with an application.
- Some sign types in residential zones require City Council approval (e.g., business signs in D-1, D-2, D-3 districts), but this is not a general plan/variance requirement across all zones.
- No specific requirement for a 'master sign plan' is indicated anywhere in this ordinance text.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Goodview — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Goodview+MN&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-goodview

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