# Sign Regulations in Jenkins, Minnesota

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

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

## At a glance

Jenkins, Minnesota regulates 15 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Area Identification Signs in the Residential Districts (Rural Residential, Single Family Residential, Urban Residential, Residential Storage) zoning district are capped at 8 ft (measured from existing ground elevation to top of sign, including any materials raising height) tall and 32 sq. ft., with a Required setbacks for zoning district; specific to subchapter requirements. setback (Sec. § 150.056). Most commercial signs in Jenkins require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (Rural Residential, Single Family Residential, Urban Residential, Residential Storage) | 5 | 8 ft (measured from existing ground elevation to top of sign, including any materials raising height) | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts | 9 | 15 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Agriculture Districts, Forestry Districts | 4 | — | 9 sq. ft. per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Districts (Rural Residential, Single Family Residential, Urban Residential, Residential Storage)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Area Identification Sign | 8 ft (measured from existing ground elevation to top of sign, including any materials raising height) | 32 sq. ft. | — | Required setbacks for zoning district; specific to subchapter requirements. | No more than one per entrance. | Corner lot at intersection of local/collector street with collector/arterial; only on property that is part of the residential development | — | § 150.056 |
| Temporary Construction, Sale, or Rental Sign | — | 9 sq. ft. per side | — | — | — | On the premises being sold, rented, or under construction. | — | § 150.052 (A) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event, Banner, Streamer, Portable) | — | 0.5 x permanent sign area (see § 150.056 for calculation) | — | — | No more than four temporary signs at one time. | On the subject parcel | — | § 150.052 (B) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On the subject parcel | — | § 150.052 (E) |
| General Parcel Sign (Non-home occupation) | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On the parcel | — | § 150.052 (E) |

### Commercial Districts, Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Varies. 10% (or 15%) of building face as described. | — | — | Allowed sign area can be split into several signs or used for one. | On facade directly abutting and parallel to road right-of-way/publicly traveled roadway | — | § 150.054 (C) |
| Freestanding Sign (≥45 mph zone) | 15 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | Must meet setbacks (not specified) and not obstruct sight lines. | 1 per property per roadway. | On property, not causing line-of-sight or pedestrian corridor obstruction. | — | § 150.054 (D)(2), (4), (5) |
| Freestanding Sign (<45 mph zone, Single Business) | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — | Must meet setbacks (not specified) and not obstruct sight lines. | 1 per property per roadway. | On property, not causing line-of-sight or pedestrian corridor obstruction. | — | § 150.054 (D)(3), (4), (5) |
| Freestanding Sign (<45 mph zone, Multi-business Building) | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. plus 8 sq. ft. each business after first | — | Must meet setbacks and not obstruct sight lines. | 1 per property per roadway | On property, not causing line-of-sight or pedestrian corridor obstruction. | — | § 150.054 (D)(3), (4), (5) |
| Dynamic Display Sign (≥45 mph zone) | — | 100 sq. ft. | — | 100 ft from residential property | — | At least 100 feet from any property with residential structures | — | § 150.054 (H) |
| Dynamic Display Sign (<45 mph zone) | — | 64 sq. ft. | — | 100 ft from residential property | — | At least 100 feet from any property with residential structures | — | § 150.054 (H) |
| Shore Impact Zone Sign (for watercraft patrons) | 8 ft. above ground | 10 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Within the shore impact zone (not on/over public waters) | — | § 150.054 (G) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event, Banner, Streamer, Portable) | — | 0.5 x permanent sign area allowed | — | — | No more than four temporary signs at one time. | On the subject parcel | — | § 150.052 (B) |

### Agriculture Districts, Forestry Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Parcel Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On the parcel | — | § 150.052 (E) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per parcel | On the parcel | — | § 150.052 (E) |
| Temporary Construction, Sale, or Rental Sign | — | 9 sq. ft. per side | — | — | — | On the premises being sold, rented, or under construction. | — | § 150.052 (A) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event, Banner, Streamer, Portable) | — | 0.5 x permanent sign area allowed | — | — | No more than four temporary signs at one time. | On the subject parcel | — | § 150.052 (B) |

## Prohibited signs in Jenkins

- All flashing, revolving, and intermittently lighted signs, including all digital displays, and all portable signs, are prohibited, except as specifically allowed.
- Non-maintained signs or signs for discontinued businesses must be removed after notification or discontinuance.
- Residential and commercial signs may not contain elements commonly used by highway departments to alert, direct, or caution traffic, such as but not limited to octagonal stop signs or speed limit signs.
- No signs, except for official traffic signs, shall be placed on or overhang public property, except where specific permission is granted by the Planning Commission.
- Offsite signs are prohibited, except for residential or commercial directory signs.
- All signs must be professionally constructed and painted.
- There shall be no signage on accessory structures.
- The use of any portion of a tower for signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jenkins

- Signs placed by the city, county, or state to relate the laws or ordinances, or to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community are exempt from permitting.
- Temporary signs pertaining only to the construction, sale, or rental of the premises are allowed (max 9 sq ft per side, removed within 30 days of completion).
- Each parcel is allowed, for up to 14 days during any 90-day period, temporary signs for special events (banners, streamers, portable signs), provided area and number limitations are followed.
- Street identification signs and no hunting or trespassing signs are allowed without a permit.
- Temporary signs endorsing a political candidate, party, or issue during an election season are allowed without a permit (must be removed within 30 days after the election).
- Signs in residential, agriculture, and forestry districts are exempt if they are not lighted (may be reflective), are no larger than 3 sq ft (or 6 sq ft for home occupation), and only one sign per parcel.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Property owners seeking to display more signs than what are allowed or seeking allowances outside of what is allowed may obtain permission to do so with approval of a sign concept plan. The sign concept plan must include all existing and proposed signage for the entire parcel and is reviewed by the Planning Commission based on specific criteria.
- For residential districts, similar sign concept plan approval is required to exceed limitations, with mailed notification to property owners within 350 feet of the subject property.

## 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 Jenkins — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Jenkins+MN&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-jenkins

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