# Sign Regulations in Miner, Missouri

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Miner, Missouri (MO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/missouri/miner
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/MO/Miner/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH6AN_ARTIICACO_DIV2BRSPRE_S6-55SI)

## At a glance

Miner, Missouri regulates 10 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Construction/Lease/Hire/Sale Signs in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district are capped at 36 sq ft, with a See general setback for all signs (15 feet from pavement edge or 10 feet if bottom of sign is at least 15 feet above crown of street, Sec. 44-67(1)) setback (Sec. Sec. 44-60(2)(c); Sec. 44-68). Most commercial signs in Miner require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture District (A-1) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Single-Family Residential (R-1) | 3 | — | 36 sq ft | — |
| Multiple-Family Residential (R-2) | 3 | — | 36 sq ft | — |
| General Business District (C-1), Highway Commercial District (C-2), Light Industrial District (I-1) | 3 | 20 ft | — | — |
| Manufactured Home District (M-1) | 2 | — | — | — |
| Floodplain District (F-1) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Single-Family Residential (R-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction/Lease/Hire/Sale Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | See general setback for all signs (15 feet from pavement edge or 10 feet if bottom of sign is at least 15 feet above crown of street, Sec. 44-67(1)) | One | On property being constructed, leased, hired or sold | — | Sec. 44-60(2)(c); Sec. 44-68 |
| Professional Name Plate (Attached) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence building | — | Sec. 44-60(2)(d) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Attached) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence building | — | Sec. 44-60(2)(e) |

### Multiple-Family Residential (R-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction/Lease/Hire/Sale Sign | — | 36 sq ft | — | See general setback for all signs (15 feet from pavement edge or 10 feet if bottom of sign is at least 15 feet above crown of street, Sec. 44-67(1)) | One | On property being constructed, leased, hired or sold | — | Sec. 44-61(2)(a) (by reference to R-1); Sec. 44-68 |
| Professional Name Plate (Attached) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence building | — | Sec. 44-61(2)(a) (by reference to R-1); Sec. 44-60(2)(d) |
| Home Occupation Sign (Attached) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One | On residence building | — | Sec. 44-61(2)(a) (by reference to R-1); Sec. 44-60(2)(e) |

### General Business District (C-1), Highway Commercial District (C-2), Light Industrial District (I-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Identification Sign | 20 ft | — | — | 12 feet from any right-of-way line | One per parcel | On property of service stations, parking lots or predominantly open commercial land uses | — | Sec. 44-62(2)(b); Sec. 44-67; Sec. 44-68 |
| All Other Permanent Signs (General) | — | — | — | Minimum 15 feet from pavement edge (10 feet if bottom edge at least 15 feet above crown of street). Off-premises sign base max 15 feet above grade of nearest street. | — | On commercial or industrial property | — | Sec. 44-67; Sec. 44-68 |
| Temporary Signs | — | — | — | Same as permanent signs | — | On commercial or industrial property | — | Sec. 44-68 |

## Prohibited signs in Miner

- No sign or sign lights shall be erected or maintained so that by its position, shape, wording, device, or color (red, green, yellow, or blue), it might interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, device, or emergency vehicle.
- No commercial sign regulated by this article shall make use of the words 'stop', 'look', 'yield', 'danger', or any other such words, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- All signs must be set back adequately to enable the operator of a moving vehicle on an adjacent street unrestricted view of the full road width for a minimum of 300 feet in either direction of the sign.
- Signs specifically prohibited in commercial and industrial districts are not permitted.
- Billboards shall not be located closer than 1,000 feet to each other on any one side of the street.
- No portion of any off-premises sign will extend into the required front yard or beyond an established building line.
- No off-premises sign shall be located closer than 200 feet from any major intersection or 30 feet from any other intersection.
- The base of all off-premises signs shall be no longer than 15 feet above the finished grade of the nearest street.
- No sign can extend over any public right-of-way.
- If any sign becomes hazardous to pedestrian or vehicular traffic by reason of obstruction of walkways, fire access or exit lanes, restricting sight distances, or being struck by maneuvering vehicles, the sign must be relocated, removed, or otherwise protected within 30 days of notification.
- All signs and supports shall be maintained in good repair so as to prevent rust, peeling, flaking or fading; broken panels, missing letters or peeling paint and other visual damage to a sign shall be repaired within 45 days of occurrence or within 30 days of notification.
- Permanent existing flashing signs which are non-conforming must be brought into conformity if relocated or replaced.
- All fences or walls having wire or metal prongs or spikes or cutting points or edges of any kind whatsoever shall be prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Miner

- Height limitations stipulated elsewhere in the article shall not apply to flag poles.
- Temporary signs are exempt from permit fees, though still require a permit.
- A professional's unlighted name plate not more than one square foot in area attached flat against the building is allowed.
- Unlighted signs of not more than one square foot for customary home occupations attached flat against the building are allowed.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any sign with a value greater than $100 or a sign greater than ten square feet requires a building permit.
- Temporary signs require a permit; such permits are issued for a maximum period of 21 days, with a 45-day minimum between permits at the same location.
- Placement conflicts or inability to meet standards may be addressed by petitioning the planning and zoning commission for a variance; upon approval, a conditional permit will be issued.
- Non-conforming permanent existing signs (except flashing signs) do not need to be brought into conformity unless relocated or replaced.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Miner — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Miner+MO&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-miner

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