# Sign Regulations in Hazelwood, Missouri

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hazelwood, Missouri (MO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/missouri/hazelwood
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-22
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/27778643#27778643)

## At a glance

Hazelwood, Missouri regulates 9 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the Residential Zoning Districts - (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6) zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 24 square feet, with a Not less than 10 feet from the right-of-way setback (Sec. Section 510.070(A)(3)). Most commercial signs in Hazelwood require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zoning Districts - (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6) | 6 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Non-Residential Properties - (C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2) | 6 | 30 feet | 250 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Zoning Districts - (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Street Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All properties in Residential Zoning Districts | — | Section 510.070(A)(1) |
| Directional Sign | 3.5 feet (ground/fence), 6 feet (wall) | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Institutional or non-residential uses in Residential Zoning Districts | — | Section 510.070(A)(2) |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 24 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the right-of-way | One per frontage | Non-residential use properties with active construction permit | — | Section 510.070(A)(3) |
| Temporary Ground Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Not within 10 feet of the right-of-way | Two per property | All properties in Residential Zoning Districts | — | Section 510.070(A)(1) |
| Flag Sign | 15 feet | 15 square feet | — | — | One per property | All properties in Residential Zoning Districts | — | Section 510.070(A)(2) |
| Monument Sign | 4 feet, up to 8 feet with setback | 50 square feet | — | Not closer than 5 feet to front property line | One per principal entry street | Principal entry streets of subdivisions or developments | — | Section 510.070(B)(1) |

### Non-Residential Properties - (C-1, C-2, C-3, I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Street Address Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All non-residential properties | — | Section 510.080(A)(1)(a) |
| Directional Sign | 3.5 feet (ground/fence), 6 feet (wall) | 2 square feet | — | — | — | All non-residential properties | — | Section 510.080(A)(1)(b) |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 24 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from the right-of-way | One per frontage | Properties with active construction permit | — | Section 510.080(A)(1)(c) |
| Wall Sign | — | 250 square feet | — | — | One per building, additional for corner lots, highway frontage, rear entrance, multi-tenant buildings | Face mounted on building wall | — | Section 510.080(A)(2) |
| Monument Sign | 4 feet, up to 8 feet with setback | 20 square feet (single tenant), 30 square feet (double tenant), 50 square feet (complexes) | — | Not closer than 5 feet to front property line | One per lot | Principal entry streets | — | Section 510.080(A)(5) |
| Pylon or Flag Sign | 30 feet | 120 square feet, 200 square feet (interstate) | — | — | One per lot, one per street frontage for corner lots | Commercial zoning districts | — | Section 510.080(A)(6) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Message Center (EMC) | — | — | — | — | One per lot | Permitted freestanding or wall sign per lot | — | Section 510.090 |

## Prohibited signs in Hazelwood

- Animated or flashing signs.
- Any sign placed in a public easement or right-of-way, including those attached to objects within such easement or right-of-way such as utility poles, trees, and hydrants, except as specifically provided in this Section.
- Any sign that prevents free ingress to or egress from any door or window, or any other exit way required by the Building or Fire Codes of the City.
- Any sign that obstructs the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device.
- Any sign that could interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic signal, sign or other traffic control device.
- Any sign that obstructs vision of the public right-of-way to a vehicle operator during ingress to, egress from, or while traveling on the public right-of-way.
- Any sign affixed on wires or ropes, streamers, wind-operated devices, pinwheels, banners, 'A' frames, or other temporary or portable signs of like nature, or other similar contraptions or techniques, except those that are permitted as temporary signs.
- Signs placed or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the primary purpose is to be used as a sign and not as an operable vehicle.
- Obscene signs.
- Any form of outline lighting sign that utilizes exposed neon tubing, LED roping, fluorescent lighting, or other lighting device.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hazelwood

- Government signs, such as official traffic, fire and police signs, signals and devices, and markings of the State, County, or City.
- Signs that are required by law, rule, or regulation.
- Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from the outside, and are located greater than three (3) feet from the window.
- Signs less than two (2) square feet in size that cannot be seen from the nearest right-of-way, provided such signs are not installed, constructed or maintained in a manner that renders them a danger to public safety.

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