# Sign Regulations in Wiggins, Mississippi

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wiggins, Mississippi (MS)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/mississippi/wiggins
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MS/Wiggins/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXALADECO_ART6SI)

## At a glance

Wiggins, Mississippi regulates 24 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the C-3 zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 160 sq ft, with a 5 ft from curb, 50 ft from side property line setback (Sec. Table 6-3; ARTICLE 6.3.2). Most commercial signs in Wiggins require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-R, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 | 4 | 10 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| R-O | 7 | 15 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| H-1 | 8 | 10 ft | 60% of awning area | — |
| C-1 | 8 | 30 ft | 160 sq ft | — |
| C-2 | 8 | 30 ft | 160 sq ft | — |
| C-3 | 9 | 50 ft | 400 sq ft | — |
| I-1 | 9 | 50 ft | 400 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 15 ft | 75 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### C-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft | 160 sq ft | — | 5 ft from curb, 50 ft from side property line | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Table 6-3; ARTICLE 6.3.2 |
| Wall Sign | — | 60% of the wall area | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Awning Sign | — | 60% of awning area | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | Permitted | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Hanging or Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Banner or Flag Sign (Temporary) | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Table 6-3; 6.4.1 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3; 6.4.2 |
| Billboard | 50 ft | 400 sq ft | — | 50 ft from curb or shoulder, 10 ft from side property | — | — | — | Table 6-3 |

### I-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft | 160 sq ft | — | 15 ft from curb, 50 ft from side property line | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Table 6-3; ARTICLE 6.3.2 |
| Wall Sign | — | 60% of the wall area | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Awning Sign | — | 60% of awning area | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window area | — | — | Permitted | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Hanging or Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3 |
| Banner or Flag Sign (Temporary) | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Table 6-3; 6.4.1 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | — | — | Table 6-3; 6.4.2 |
| Billboard | 50 ft | 400 sq ft | — | 50 ft from curb or shoulder, 10 ft from side property | — | — | — | Table 6-3 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional and Instructional Signs | 5 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | As needed | Entrance/Exit/Directional | — | 6.5.A |
| Menu Signs | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Drive-through window | — | 6.5.B |
| Name and Address Signs | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 6.5.C |
| Interior Signs | — | — | — | — | — | Inside building | — | 6.5.D |
| Real Estate Signs (Residential Zones) | 5 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 6.5.H |
| Real Estate Signs (Non-Residential Zones) | 15 ft | 75 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 6.5.H |
| Yard Sale Signs | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 6.5.I |
| Public and Semi-Public Affair/Event Signs | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | — | — | 6.5.J |

## Prohibited signs in Wiggins

- Signs shall not be erected until a sign permit has been obtained from the Planning and Building Department, unless specifically exempted in the ordinance.
- All signs, regardless of permit status, must comply with this ordinance and all building or other construction codes in effect in the city.
- Permanent signs must be professionally lettered and constructed of durable, high quality materials. Plywood, cardboard, tin, etc., are not acceptable materials.
- Signs shall not obstruct fire escapes, fire hydrants, required exits, windows, doors, or wall openings intended for ingress or egress, or interfere with openings required for ventilation.
- Signs and supporting structures shall not interfere with surface and underground facilities for water, sewage, gas, electricity or communications equipment or lines, or interfere with existing drainage.
- No sign may interfere with existing warning or instructional signs.
- Electrical signs must comply with the electrical code. Extension cords cannot be used except as allowed by code, and clearance from power lines must meet the requirements of the power company.
- Signs shall not impair visibility for motorists or pedestrians.
- No sign may be placed within, or project over, the right-of-way of any street.
- Illuminated signs must not be objectionable to surrounding areas or cause unnecessary glare toward traffic lanes.
- An attached sign shall be no higher than the highest point of the building's roof line.
- Flashing or distracting illumination is prohibited. This includes flashing lights or effects simulating flashing. (Neon under 2 sq. ft. may flash; electronic reader boards that simply change message are allowed.)
- Portable signs (i.e., designed to be transportable) are prohibited unless incorporated into a permanent sign plan approved by the Planning Commission.
- No sign shall resemble or conflict with any traffic control device, or use words/phrases such as 'stop,' 'caution,' etc., that may misdirect or confuse traffic.
- No sign shall be attached to, suspended from, or painted upon vehicles or trailers parked so as to serve as a sign (with exceptions for regularly used business vehicles and a single for sale sign under 2 sq. ft.).
- All other signs not specifically allowed by the ordinance are prohibited unless a variance is secured; variances are not allowed for signs specifically listed as prohibited.
- Prohibited signs erected after adoption of the ordinance must be removed within 7 days of notice; those already in place at time of adoption and nonconforming must be removed within 30 days of notice.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wiggins

- Noncommercial holiday signs and decorations are not regulated by this ordinance.
- Signs on products, product containers, or dispensers are not regulated by this ordinance.
- Public information and safety signs are not regulated by this ordinance.
- Any signs required by local, state, or federal law are not regulated by this ordinance.
- Building design exclusive of any commercial message is not regulated.
- Signs belonging to government entities are not regulated.
- Professionally lettered banners attached to permanent structures may be displayed up to 45 days without a permit, provided they otherwise comply with the ordinance.
- Banners with hand done lettering or attached to posts, stakes or temporary structures may be displayed for one week without a permit.
- Sandwich boards (subject to size and maintenance requirements), do not require a permit.
- Miscellaneous signs do not require a permit but are otherwise subject to ordinance, including: Directional and instructional signs (up to 8 sq ft/5 ft height), menu signs (up to 60 sq ft, not in required setbacks), name and address signs (up to 2 sq ft), interior signs (fully within premises and not on/painted on windows or doors), incidental signs (up to 2 sq ft), public notice bulletin boards (up to 32 sq ft), no trespassing/dumping signs (up to 8 sq ft), real estate signs (up to 10 sq ft/5 ft height in residential; up to 75 sq ft/15 ft in other zones), yard sale signs (up to 8 sq ft/4 ft height), public/semi-public event signs (up to 20 sq ft/10 ft height), street banners for events (timing restrictions apply), project signs required for government projects (up to 32 sq ft or as required in project plans), and political signs (subject to size/timing; over 32 sq ft requires permit).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A uniform sign plan is required for all multi-tenant commercial centers (including out-parcels) at the time of site plan approval; all tenants and owners must comply.
- The uniform sign plan shall govern sign location, materials, size, letter style, and color, and must be approved by the Planning and Building Department prior to the first sign permit for the development.
- Drawings, specifications, dimensions, and maps showing sign locations and compliance are required as part of the uniform sign plan.
- Existing multi-tenant centers are encouraged to submit a uniform sign plan and are required to do so before adding a ground-mounted common sign or additional ground-mounted signs.
- Conditional Permitted Use Permit and Site Plan is required for each billboard (C in Table 6-3).
- Signs over 160 square feet require approval of the Land Code Administrator and the Planning Commission.
- Variances may be granted for exceptions, but not for sign types specifically listed as prohibited.

## Full detail

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