# Sign Regulations in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota (MN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/minnesota/saint-bonifacius
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota regulates 27 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the MU-BR District zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall, 32 sq ft (24 sq ft if <1 acre), and 10 ft wide, with a 10 ft to street right-of-way. Not in sight triangle. setback (Sec. § 155.05(C)(5)). Most commercial signs in Saint Bonifacius require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 and R-2 Districts | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| R-6 District | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| MU-BR District | 9 | 25 ft (18 ft if <1 acre or 20 ft if adjacent to residential or height of principal structure) | 60 sq ft (48 sq ft if <1 acre) | — |
| B-2 District | 9 | 25 ft (20 ft if <1 acre) | 120 sq ft (80 sq ft if <1 acre) | — |
| Industrial Districts (I, MU-BI) | 9 | 25 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 25 ft | 300 sq ft per facing | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### MU-BR District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Principal Structure | — | 10% of facade area per wall, max 3 walls | — | — | Max 3 | On each exterior wall/side of principal building facing a street or parcel zoned the same | — | § 155.05(C)(1) |
| Wall Sign - Leased Space | — | 10% of facade of smallest side of leased space | — | No sign closer than 2 ft to edge of leased space | 1 per tenant/entrance (max 2) | On wall/side facing street or parcel zoned the same; min 2 ft from edge of leased space | — | § 155.05(C)(2) |
| Wall Sign - Accessory Structures | — | 3% of wall area per wall (max 2 walls) | — | — | Max 2 | On each exterior wall/side of accessory building facing street or parcel zoned the same | — | § 155.05(C)(3) |
| Canopy Sign | 2 ft | — | 70% of side length to which affixed | — | Max 3 | Per side facing street or parcel of same zoning; if non-illuminated, can face differently zoned parcel | — | § 155.05(C)(4) |
| Monument Sign | 5 ft | 32 sq ft (24 sq ft if <1 acre) | 10 ft | 10 ft to street right-of-way. Not in sight triangle. | 1 per street frontage, max 2 | Not closer than 10 ft to street right-of-way or within sight triangle | — | § 155.05(C)(5) |
| Pylon Sign | 25 ft (18 ft if <1 acre or 20 ft if adjacent to residential or height of principal structure) | 48 sq ft (24 sq ft if <1 acre), digital max 24 sq ft (12 sq ft if <1 acre) | — | 10 ft to street right-of-way; Not in sight triangle if over 3 ft width | Max 1 | Not closer than 10 ft to street right-of-way, not in sight triangle if wider than 3 ft in any direction | — | § 155.05(C)(6) |
| Area Identification Sign | 6 ft | 48 sq ft (36 sq ft if <1 acre) | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk | 1 per entrance (max 1 if <1 acre) | Per development entrance; not closer than 10 ft to street right-of-way or 5 ft to sidewalk or within any sight triangle | — | § 155.05(C)(7) |
| Multi-tenant Sign | 14 ft monument, 20 ft pylon (12 ft monument, 16 ft pylon if <1 acre) | 60 sq ft (48 sq ft if <1 acre) | 10 ft (monument) | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk | 1 per street frontage, max 2 | Each street frontage; see setbacks | — | § 155.05(C)(8) |

### B-2 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Principal Structure | — | 10% of facade, digital single: 5% | — | — | 1 per wall/side, max 3 | Each exterior wall of principal structure facing street or parcel zoned the same | — | § 155.05(D)(1) |
| Wall Sign - Leased Space | — | 10% of smallest facade side | — | No sign within 2 ft of edge | 1 per tenant/entrance (max 2) | On wall/side facing street or same zoning parcel; not closer than 2 ft to the edge. | — | § 155.05(D)(2) |
| Wall Sign - Accessory Structures | — | 3% of wall area per wall (max 2 walls) | — | — | Max 2 | On wall/side of accessory structure facing street or parcel zoned the same | — | § 155.05(D)(3) |
| Canopy Sign | 2 ft | — | 70% of side length | — | Max 3 | Each side facing street/frontage/same-zoned parcel; may face different zone if not illuminated | — | § 155.05(D)(4) |
| Monument Sign | 7 ft (6 ft if <1 acre) | 60 sq ft (48 sq ft if <1 acre) | 14 ft | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not within sight triangle | 1 per street frontage, max 2 | Per street frontage, see setbacks | — | § 155.05(D)(5) |
| Pylon Sign | 25 ft (20 ft if <1 acre) | 72 sq ft (60 sq ft if <1 acre); digital portion 36 sq ft (30 sq ft if <1 acre) | — | 10 ft to street right-of-way; not in sight triangle if over 3 ft width | Max 1 | Not closer than 10 ft to street right-of-way, not in sight triangle if >3 ft width | — | § 155.05(D)(6) |
| Area Identification Sign | 8 ft (6 ft if <1 acre) | 80 sq ft (64 sq ft if <1 acre) | — | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not within sight triangle | 1 per entrance | Development entrance; see setbacks | — | § 155.05(D)(7) |
| Multi-tenant Sign | 20 ft monument, 25 ft pylon (16 ft if <1 acre) | 120 sq ft (80 sq ft if <1 acre) | 16 ft (monument) | 10 ft from street right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not within sight triangle | 1 per street frontage, max 2 | Per street frontage; see setbacks | — | § 155.05(D)(8) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 32 sq ft each (if 2); 48 sq ft (if 1 sign) | — | 10 ft from right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not in sight triangle | Max 2 | At construction site in any district, not within 10 ft of r.o.w. or 5 ft of sidewalk, nor within sight triangle | — | § 155.04(G) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - R-1 and R-2 Districts | — | 9 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not in sight triangle | Max 1 | On parcel for sale/rent, not within 10 ft of r.o.w. or 5 ft of sidewalk, nor within sight triangle | — | § 155.04(H)(3)(a) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - R-6 District | — | 18 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not in sight triangle | Max 1 | On parcel for sale/rent, not within 10 ft of r.o.w. or 5 ft of sidewalk, nor within sight triangle | — | § 155.04(H)(3)(b) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - MU-BR, B-2, Industrial | — | 36 sq ft | — | 10 ft from right-of-way, 5 ft from sidewalk, not in sight triangle | Max 1 | On parcel for sale/rent, not within 10 ft of r.o.w. or 5 ft of sidewalk, nor within sight triangle | — | § 155.04(H)(3)(c) |
| Directional Real Estate Sign | 3 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | Max 2 per tax parcel, 2 per quadrant | Off-site; not within any right of way | — | § 155.04(I) |
| Garage/Neighborhood/Estate Sale Sign | 3 ft | 5 sq ft | — | — | Max 8 per sale | Off-site and within right-of-way (but off paved surface) | — | § 155.04(J) |
| Open House Sign | 3 ft | 5 sq ft | — | — | Max 2 per open house | Off-site and within right-of-way (but off paved surface) | — | § 155.04(K) |
| Billboard Sign | 25 ft | 300 sq ft per facing | — | 10 ft to 100 ft from state trunk highway r.o.w. | — | Only on property adjacent to state trunk highways in business and industrial districts | — | § 155.04(M) |

## Prohibited signs in Saint Bonifacius

- Illuminated signs must have a shielded light source.
- Signs shall not obstruct any window, door, fire escape or opening intended to provide ingress or egress to any structure or building.
- No permanent signs other than government signs shall be erected or placed upon any public street, right-of-way or public easement or project over public property.
- Signs shall not be placed within any sight triangle (area at intersections meant to remain clear for visibility).
- The following signs are prohibited in all districts unless noted: roof signs; projecting signs (except in MU-BR District); awning signs (except in MU-BR District); digital wall signs in the MU-BR District, unless permitted in other sections or approved by City Council; off-premises signs, except for directional real estate signs, garage/neighborhood/estate sale signs or open house signs; signs painted on or attached/affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces; signs painted directly on or affixed to the wall, roof or outside of windows of a building, unless permitted by City Council; permanent signs painted on particle board, plywood or similar materials or sheets of wood, unless permitted by City Council; illuminated flashing signs, moving or rotating signs or beacons, zip flashes or similar devices; portable reader board or portable signs, except by permit; reader board signs used as a permanent sign/part of a permanent sign, unless permitted by City Council; temporary signs or banners, except as noted in this section; signs which interfere with the ability of vehicle operators or pedestrians to see traffic signs or signals, or which impede the vision of vehicle operators or pedestrians; signs, other than billboards, promoting businesses not within the city limits.
- Portable signs not otherwise permitted may not exceed 25 square feet in area and shall require a permit. No more than four permits granted per entity per year.
- All signs must be maintained in good and safe structural condition; unsafe, damaged or outdated signs must be removed or repaired within specified timeframes or may be removed by the city at owner's expense.
- No sign may be maintained, installed, erected, relocated, or modified without a permit unless specifically exempted.
- Signs not advertising a bona fide open and operating business must be removed within 30 days of discontinuance or within 10 days of city notice.

## Signs exempt from permit in Saint Bonifacius

- Signs located on the interior of a building are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs placed within a building but visible from outside through a window, glass door or other opening are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs having an area of two square feet or less are exempt from permit requirements.
- Campaign signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs which are entirely within a building and not visible from outside are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary real estate signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Address or nameplate signs on or within ten feet of structures are exempt from permit requirements.
- Directional signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- No permit is required for campaign signs posted by or for candidates for political office or in support/opposition to a referendum or other ballot question, provided they are consistent with state statute.
- No permit is required for directional real estate signs placed off-site as described in the ordinance.
- No permit is required for garage, neighborhood or estate sale signs placed off-site and within the street right-of-way as described in the ordinance.
- No permit is required for open house signs placed off-site and within the street right-of-way as described in the ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for the maintenance, installation, erection, relocation, or modification of any sign in the city, except for signs that are specifically exempted.
- Applications for sign permits require a written application, including legal description, location, construction and materials, complete description and sketch, and other information as deemed necessary by the city, along with fee payment. Review is conducted first by the Park/Planning Commission then forwarded to City Council.
- Portable signs require a permit valid for no more than 15 consecutive days; no more than four permits per year per entity.
- Yard banners (attached to in-ground posts or a fence) require a permit for up to 48 square feet per tenant/property owner for up to six months per year.
- Billboard signs require a city permit and must undergo application and review as described; applications are reviewed by Park/Planning Commission and then City Council.
- Any proposed new development or redevelopment is required to submit, as part of the site plan package, colored elevations, materials and locations of the signs, and other information the city deems necessary for review.

## Full detail

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