# Sign Regulations in Picayune, Mississippi

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Picayune, Mississippi (MS)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MS/Picayune/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO_ARTXRESI)

## At a glance

Picayune, Mississippi regulates 29 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Ground Mounted Signs in the Office/Professional District zoning district are capped at Max 6 ft as measured from grade tall and 40 sq ft per face, max 80 sq ft total, with a 11 ft from right-of-way setback (Sec. 1008.3(2), 1008.4(2), 1008.5(2,3), 1008.7(6)). Most commercial signs in Picayune require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | — | 672 sq ft or maximum as allowed by MDOT | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, M-1 | 7 | Maximum 15 ft, minimum 2 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-1, C-3 | 3 | — | No sign > 150 sq ft; total signs per building/lot max 300 sq ft | — |
| C-2 | 3 | — | 6 sq ft per 1 ft of lot frontage | — |
| A-1, I-1, I-2 | 2 | — | 10 sq ft per linear foot of lot frontage | — |
| Office/Professional District | 8 | Max 31 in above existing grade | Enter/Exit: 216 sq in per face; Intra-site: 26 in x 15 in per face | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached flat and parallel to the exterior of wall or screening surface of a building; may project up to 15 inches over public property. | — | 1003.1, 1003.3, 1003.5, 1003.13 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building wall. | — | 1003.3, 1003.13 |
| Lighting Devices | — | — | — | — | — | Over public property. | — | 1003.3 |
| Billboard | — | 672 sq ft or maximum as allowed by MDOT | — | See 1003.4 for A-1; elsewhere not nearer than one-third of required setback or 10 ft, whichever greater. | — | Permitted only along Interstate 59 as permitted by MDOT. | — | 1002.1, 1003.11, 1003.13 |
| Digital Advertising Sign | — | 250 sq ft | — | — | — | With approval of director of planning and zoning and code enforcement. Not in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1, C-2 zones. | — | 1002.2, 1003.12, 1003.13 |
| Temporary Sign - Public Event | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1003.7 |
| Directional or Informational Sign - Public/Quasi-public | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any district on city inspection officer's approval. | — | 1003.6 |

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Sign - Name/Address | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Land or building to which the sign refers | — | 1004.1 |
| Temporary Sign - For Lease or Sale | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On building/property offered for lease/sale. | — | 1004.2 |
| Temporary Sign - Subdivision Development | Maximum 15 ft, minimum 2 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | At dedicated street entrances to new subdivision development of lots or more. | — | 1004.3 |
| Construction Identification Sign | Maximum 15 ft, minimum 2 ft above ground | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per construction | On property with construction of building. | — | 1004.4 |
| Institution Identification Sign (Church, School, etc.) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | One per institution | Attached to or on property of the institution. | — | 1004.5 |
| Directional Sign (Institutional) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per major thoroughfare approach | For church, school, hospital, sanatorium, clinic or similar use. | — | 1004.6 |
| Name Plate Sign (Dwelling Group) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling group | For dwelling group of four or more units. | — | 1004.7 |

### Office/Professional District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Main Entrance/Other Wall) | — | 40 sq ft or 0.5 sq ft per linear ft (minimum 20 sq ft) | — | — | One per main entrance/wall; more than one sign when more than one entrance | Face mounted on building wall containing main entrance/storefront; or other wall in lieu or combination. | — | 1008.3(1), 1008.4(1), 1008.5(1), 1008.6(1), 1008.7 |
| Ground Mounted Sign | Max 6 ft as measured from grade | 40 sq ft per face, max 80 sq ft total | — | 11 ft from right-of-way | One per street frontage | Ground mounted, setback 11 ft from right-of-way. | — | 1008.3(2), 1008.4(2), 1008.5(2,3), 1008.7(6) |
| Permanent Project Sign | Max 6 ft as measured from grade | 50 sq ft per face; total sign area not to exceed 200 sq ft | — | 11 ft from right-of-way | One per street frontage (for eligible projects) | Setback 11 ft from right-of-way. | — | 1008.3(3), 1008.4(3), 1008.5(4), 1008.6(3) |
| Traffic/Intra-site Directional Sign | Max 31 in above existing grade | Enter/Exit: 216 sq in per face; Intra-site: 26 in x 15 in per face | — | Min 1 ft from right-of-way | Two per vehicular entrance | Min 1 ft from right-of-way. | — | 1008.3(4), 1008.4(4), 1008.5(5), 1008.6(5) |
| Canopy Sign | — | Same as wall/ground sign (in combination) | — | — | — | On canopy. | — | 1008.3(5), 1008.4(5), 1008.5(6), 1008.6(6), 1008.7 |
| Multi-tenant Sign | — | Follows ground mounted sign: 40 sq ft per face, 80 sq ft total | — | 11 ft from right-of-way | One per street frontage | Attached to main ground sign. | — | 1008.3(2b), 1008.4(6), 1008.6(7), 1008.10(3) |
| Commemorative Wall-mounted Sign | — | 192 sq in | — | — | 1 per building/lot | Wall of building/lot. | — | 1008.3(6), 1008.4(7), 1008.5(8) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Painted or posted in window, visible from public right-of-way. | — | 1002.18, 1008.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Picayune

- No sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, and no sign of any kind shall be attached to a stand-pipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected at street intersections in a manner that obstructs free and clear vision, or at any location where its position may interfere with or obstruct the view of traffic sight lines or traffic control devices.
- No flashing or intermittent blue, red, green, or amber illumination shall be used on signs.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are not allowed in the corporate limits of the City except those permitted by the Mississippi Department of Transportation along Interstate 59.
- No digital signs are to be placed in R1, R2, R3, R4, M1, or C2 zoning districts.
- Signs which are not securely affixed to the ground, or otherwise affixed in a permanent manner to an approved supporting structure, including portable signs (including sign conversions), are prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct the free and clear vision of vehicle drivers, or in any location where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic/government sign, signal, or device, or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Flashing signs having intermittent or animated illumination or moving parts are prohibited. No signs shall have lights that imitate or resemble official emergency vehicle or traffic signals.
- Use of portable and/or flashing signs, with or without changeable copy board attached, is declared a public nuisance and prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed without first submitting a picture showing dimensions and completing an application for a permit in the planning and zoning department.

## Signs exempt from permit in Picayune

- Official, traffic, and street signs are exempt from the general sign regulations.
- Directional or informational signs of a public or quasipublic nature not exceeding six square feet in area may be permitted in any district on approval of the city inspection officer, provided any illumination is non-flashing, uncolored and confined to the face of the sign. No advertising matter whatsoever shall be permitted on signs of this type.
- Temporary signs indicating an event of public interest, such as state or local fair, local or general election, cattle or horse show, etc., may be erected on a thirty-day (30) non-renewable permit on approval of the city code enforcement officer.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be placed without first submitting a picture showing dimensions and completing an application for a permit in the planning and zoning department.
- All digital sign locations must first be approved by the director of planning and zoning and code enforcement.
- In office parks, strip plazas, shopping centers, or other grouping of five or more tenants or establishments, the developer shall prepare a set of sign standards for all exterior signs to be approved by the city's planning commission. Sign permits shall not be issued until the planning commission has approved the sign standards.
- Where the front footage of a building would allow for more than the maximum wall sign as stated, additional square footage may be allowed upon approval by the planning commission.
- The planning commission may vary maximum wall sign square footage allowed where a building frontage is less than 100 linear feet.
- Sign permits shall be issued by the building official; if the number and/or location of signs constitute a traffic hazard, nuisance, or infringement upon the rights of an adjacent property owner, permits may be withheld.
- The planning commission will review standards considering size, colors, materials, styles of lettering, appearance of any logo, type of illumination, and location before approving sign permits in projects requiring sign standards.
- Any request for a variance must be reviewed by the planning commission, based on specific findings and evidence.

## Full detail

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