# Sign Regulations in Raymond, Mississippi

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Raymond, Mississippi (MS)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/mississippi/raymond
- **Data last verified:** 2025-09-29
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xHHB4XLpMbRDgjt1wjWCSBG-NmUHmr3/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101062894407531391560&rtpof=true&sd=true)

## At a glance

Raymond, Mississippi regulates 35 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground-Mounted Identification Sign (Residential Subdivision Entrance)s in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1, R-2), Multi-Family Residential District (R-3), Planned Unit Development, Mobile Home Residential District zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 32 sq ft per face, max aggregate 64 sq ft, with a 5 ft from street ROW setback (Sec. Section 2112.01(A), 2112.02, 2112.03, Section 2105, Section 2120(8)). Most commercial signs in Raymond require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Family Residential District (R-1, R-2), Multi-Family Residential District (R-3), Planned Unit Development, Mobile Home Residential District | 10 | 6 ft | One-half sq ft (72 sq inch) | — |
| Raymond Heritage District, C-1 Commercial District, C-2 Commercial District | 4 | 6 ft | Aggregate based on building frontage, max 64 sq ft | — |
| Major Thoroughfares Commercial District (C-3), Industrial District (I-1, I-2), Commercial portions of Planned Unit Development, Central Business District (C-3) | 9 | 12 ft (C-3 CBD up to 15 ft at Hwy; Shopping Center C-1, CBD C-3: 6 ft) | Aggregate up to 125 sq ft (excluding identification sign) | — |
| Public/Quasi-Public Facilities and Utilities | 6 | 12 ft | 32 sq ft per face, total max 64 sq ft aggregate | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | Pole ≤ 40 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Single-Family Residential District (R-1, R-2), Multi-Family Residential District (R-3), Planned Unit Development, Mobile Home Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Identification Sign (Residential Subdivision Entrance) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per face, max aggregate 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street ROW | One per subdivision entrance | Subdivision entrances, at least 5 ft from ROW | — | Section 2112.01(A), 2112.02, 2112.03, Section 2105, Section 2120(8) |
| Ground-Mounted Identification Sign (Mobile Home Park) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per face, max aggregate 64 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street ROW | One per entrance | Mobile home park entrances, at least 5 ft from ROW | — | Section 2112.01(C), 2112.02, 2112.03, Section 2105, Section 2120(8) |
| Ground-Mounted or Wall Identification Sign (Multi-Family Residential) | 6 ft for ground-mounted | 32 sq ft per face, max aggregate 64 sq ft per lot | — | 5 ft from street ROW (ground-mounted) | One per street frontage | At entrance or on wall | — | Section 2112.01(B), 2112.02, 2112.03, Section 2105, Section 2120(8) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Single-Family Residence/Townhouse) | 6 ft | 9 sq ft per face, max 18 sq ft total | — | — | One per residence | On-premise | — | Section 2116.01(A), 2116.02, 2116.03(A) |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Subdivision/Multi-Family Development) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per face | — | — | One per entrance (subdivision), one per street frontage (multi-family) | On-premise | — | Section 2116.01(B), 2116.02, 2116.03(B) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (On-Premise) | 6 ft | 9 sq ft per face, max 18 sq ft total | — | — | One per lot per street frontage | On-premise | — | Section 2116.01(C), 2116.02, 2116.03(C) |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Off-Premise) | 6 ft | 4 sq ft per sign | — | Cannot be in ROW/public property | As needed, consent of owner required | On lots at street intersections | — | Section 2116.01(C), 2116.02, 2116.03(C) |
| Temporary Miscellaneous Sale Sign | 6 ft | 4 sq ft per face, max 8 sq ft per lot | — | — | As needed | On-premise or off-premise (not on public property) | — | Section 2116.01(D), 2116.02, 2116.03(D) |

### Major Thoroughfares Commercial District (C-3), Industrial District (I-1, I-2), Commercial portions of Planned Unit Development, Central Business District (C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Sign - Single Business | 12 ft (C-3 CBD up to 15 ft at Hwy; Shopping Center C-1, CBD C-3: 6 ft) | Aggregate up to 125 sq ft (excluding identification sign) | — | 5 ft from street ROW | Aggregate per building frontage | On-premise, minimum 5 ft setback from street ROW | — | Section 2114.01(A), 2114.03(A), 2114.04, 2114.05, 2105, 2108 |
| Wall Sign | — | Aggregate up to 125 sq ft | — | — | Aggregate per building frontage | On-premise, on wall | — | Section 2114.01(B), 2114.03(A), 2114.04, 2114.05, 2110 |
| Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | Aggregate sign area per linear ft of building frontage up to max allowed | — | — | Aggregate per building frontage | On-premise, attached to canopy/marquee | — | Section 2114.01(C), 2114.03(A), 2114.04, 2114.05 |
| Changeable Copy Sign (Manual) | — | Aggregate up to 125 sq ft (included with other sign types) | — | — | Aggregate per building frontage | On-premise, on wall or ground-mounted | — | Section 2114.01(E), 2114.03(A), 2114.04 |
| Changeable Copy Sign (Automatic) | — | Aggregate up to 125 sq ft (included with other sign types) | — | — | Aggregate per building frontage | On-premise, wall or ground-mounted | — | Section 2114.01(D), 2114.03(A), 2114.04 |
| Ground-Mounted Identification Sign (Multi-Tenant) | 12 ft (15 ft for C-3 area adjoining Hwy) | 50 sq ft per face per street frontage, max 125 sq ft total per lot | — | 5 ft from street ROW | One per street frontage | On-premise, visible from street | — | Section 2114.01(F), 2114.03(B), 2114.04, 2114.05, 2108 |
| Temporary Signs | 6 ft for ground-mounted temp signs | Construction sign: max 25 sq ft per face and 50 sq ft per lot; Grand opening: 25 sq ft per street frontage; Sale/New product: 25 sq ft per lot; Real estate: 25 sq ft per face, 50 sq ft per lot; Portable: One per lot, max 30 days, see Section 2118 | — | 5 ft from ROW (sale/new product) | See above | On-premise | — | Section 2117, 2118 |
| Political Sign | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | One per candidate | Private property (with consent) | — | Section 2103(G), 2117.01(E) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Governmental Sign | — | — | — | — | As needed | As required by agency | — | Section 2103(A) |
| Utility Company Marker/Warning Sign | — | — | — | — | As needed | Where required | — | Section 2103(B) |
| Traffic Directional/Parking/Delivery Sign | — | 4 sq ft per sign | — | — | As needed | On-premise, wall or ground-mounted | — | Section 2103(C) |
| Private Parking Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign | — | — | As needed | On-premise, wall or ground-mounted | — | Section 2103(D) |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | As needed | On-premise, in window | — | Section 2103(F) |
| Decal/Name/Address/Credit On Door/Window | — | ≤ 1 sq ft total per door/window | — | — | As needed | On-premise, door/window | — | Section 2103(K) |
| Flag or Emblem | Pole ≤ 40 ft | 60 sq ft | — | — | As needed | Anywhere | — | Section 2103(H) |
| Address Sign (non-residential zones) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Prominently displayed, visible from street | — | Section 2103(E) |

## Prohibited signs in Raymond

- No sign shall be constructed, erected, relocated, or expanded without a permit, except for signs specifically exempted by the ordinance.
- Signs erected on public property or street/highway right-of-way without the consent of the appropriate governmental entity are prohibited.
- Signs which may be confused with or construed as an official traffic sign, signal or other traffic control device, or which hide such a device are prohibited.
- Off-premise portable/trailer signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Signs which are structurally unsound or rendered structurally sound by guy wires or unsightly bracing; and signs that do not meet construction standards of the Standard Building Code are prohibited.
- Signs containing words or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character which could offend morals or decency are prohibited.
- Signs erected to obstruct the free and clear vision of vehicle drivers are prohibited.
- Signs placed on a vehicle or trailer parked primarily for displaying said sign, except for signs on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the normal course of business, are prohibited.
- Abandoned or obsolete signs are prohibited.
- Signs not expressly permitted by the Ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs containing or consisting of banners, posters (except allowed temporary signs), pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or similar items, except where specifically permitted as temporary signs, are prohibited.
- Signs containing or consisting of pulsating lights, strobe lights, or beacons are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs must have shading, shielding, or directional controls to prevent objectionable light intensity to motor vehicle drivers or the surrounding area.
- Signs illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights are prohibited, except those displaying public service information like time, date, temperature, weather, or news.
- No wall sign shall project above the roof line of a building.
- No ground-mounted sign may be located nearer than five (5) feet from the right-of-way of any street.
- Dimensional variances for sign height are strictly prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Raymond

- Governmental signs erected by or authorized by any Federal, State, County, or City agency, including traffic regulatory signs, historic markers, identification signs, holiday decorations, 'Yard of the Month' signs, and similar signs.
- Utility company standard markers or warning signs denoting utilities.
- Traffic directional/parking and delivery signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area (wall-mounted or ground-mounted, may be illuminated).
- 'Private Parking' warning signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area (wall-mounted or ground-mounted, may be illuminated).
- Address signs: one per street frontage for each principal use, not exceeding 0.5 square foot in residential zones/Cityhouse zones and four (4) square feet in other zones.
- Window signs (only in commercial or industrial districts, must not cover more than 20% of window area).
- Unilluminated, ground-mounted political signs (in all districts, maximum six (6) square feet per face, no more than one per candidate per premise, only on private property with owner's consent; must be removed within seven (7) days after the election ends).
- Flags or emblems of the United States, State of Mississippi, or their political subdivisions (flag must not exceed 60 square feet, pole not to exceed 40 feet in height, must follow official protocol).
- Memorial or historical plaques, cornerstones, and similar items.
- Signs not legible off the lot where situated (e.g., drive-up menu boards at fast food restaurants).
- Decals, numerals, names, addresses, hours, credit info, etc., attached to doors/windows if total area does not exceed one (1) square foot.
- Temporary signs in accordance with Sections 2116, 2117, and 2118.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The developer of an office park, shopping center, or other grouping of three or more commercial or industrial tenants on a single lot or in a subdivision must prepare a set of sign standards (private sign standards/master sign plan) for all exterior signs, to be approved by the Raymond Planning Commission and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
- Sign permits for said developments shall not be issued until the sign standards are approved and assurance received that standards will be enforced by the developer or owner. The sale, subdivision, or partition of the site after development does not exempt the project or portions of it from complying with these sign standards.
- Applications for sign permits must include drawings showing design, locations, materials, finishes, type of illumination, and other pertinent information as required by the Zoning Administrator.

## Full detail

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