# Sign Regulations in St. Peters, Missouri

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

- **Jurisdiction:** St. Peters, Missouri (MO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/missouri/st-peters
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28266388#28266552)

## At a glance

St. Peters, Missouri regulates 9 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Subdivision Sign - Monuments in the Residential Districts zoning district are capped at 8 ft. tall and 50 sq. ft. per face (Sec. Residential Districts - Subdivision Signs).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts | 3 | 15 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |
| Commercial and Industrial Districts - (C-1 Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 Community Commercial, C-3 General Commercial, I-1 Light Industrial, I-2 Heavy Industrial) | 5 | 30 ft. | 100 sq. ft. face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 45 ft. | 3 times the zoning district limit | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Sign - Monument | 8 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Districts - Subdivision Signs |
| Subdivision Sign - Freestanding Pole | 15 ft. | 30 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Districts - Subdivision Signs |
| Home-Based Work Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Residential Districts - Home-Based Work |

### Commercial and Industrial Districts - (C-1 Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 Community Commercial, C-3 General Commercial, I-1 Light Industrial, I-2 Heavy Industrial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign - C-1 Neighborhood Commercial | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and Industrial Districts - Ground Signs |
| Ground Sign - C-2 Community Commercial | 12 ft. | 50 sq. ft. face | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and Industrial Districts - Ground Signs |
| Ground Sign - C-3 General Commercial | 30 ft. | 100 sq. ft. face | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and Industrial Districts - Ground Signs |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and Industrial Districts - Wall Signs |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial and Industrial Districts - Changeable Copy Signs |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard (Off-Premises Sign) | 45 ft. | 3 times the zoning district limit | — | — | — | Restricted to specified highways and interchanges | — | Billboards (Off-Premises Signs) |

## Prohibited signs in St. Peters

- Flashing or animated signs (exceptions apply to permitted electronic signs).
- Roof signs and signs on parked vehicles used for advertising.
- Signs obstructing traffic visibility or simulating traffic signals.

## Signs exempt from permit in St. Peters

- Governmental and Institutional Signs: Traffic devices, legal notices, and public safety signs.
- Directional Signs: Not exceeding 4 sq. ft.
- Temporary Signs: For civic or religious events, within specified time limits.

## Full detail

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