# Sign Regulations in Pontotoc, Mississippi

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pontotoc, Mississippi (MS)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/mississippi/pontotoc
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-23
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGkTR-5S1tjDWuEEO2bhg6qjWzqEXxb_/view?usp=drive_link)

## At a glance

Pontotoc, Mississippi regulates 2 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1), Office District (O) zoning district are capped at 18 feet from surrounding grade tall, 100 square feet, and 10 feet wide (Sec. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, May 6, 2008). Most commercial signs in Pontotoc require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1), Office District (O) | 3 | 18 feet from surrounding grade | 100 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-2, C-3) | 2 | 18 feet from surrounding grade | 100 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1), Office District (O)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 18 feet from surrounding grade | 100 square feet | 10 feet | — | — | — | — | Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, May 6, 2008 |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 square feet (whichever is less) | — | — | — | On the building | — | Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, May 6, 2008 |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 square feet (whichever is less) | — | — | — | On the building | — | Zoning Ordinance sections 11.1.11, 11.2.1.3.1, 11.2.1.4.1 |

### Commercial Districts (C-2, C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 18 feet from surrounding grade | 100 square feet | 10 feet | — | — | — | — | Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, May 6, 2008 |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 square feet (whichever is less) | — | — | — | On the building | — | Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, May 6, 2008 |

## Sign plan & submission notes

- On the back of this form, please show location and size of all other sign presently located on the property and attach a drawing or picture of the proposed sign with all dimensions indicated.

## Full detail

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