# Sign Regulations in Lexington, Nebraska

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lexington, Nebraska (NE)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/nebraska/lexington
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ne/lexington/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILADEOR_CH109SI)

## At a glance

Lexington, Nebraska regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Single-Family/Mobile Home Identification or Home Occupation)s in the Residential areas zoning district are capped at 10 ft. tall and 2 sq. ft., with a 15 ft. from front, side, and rear setback (Sec. Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Residential identification and/or identification of a home occupation in a single-family house or mobile home). Most commercial signs in Lexington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential areas | 11 | 15 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — |
| C-3 highway commercial district (C-3) | 1 | Not to exceed building height in C-3 | 300 sq. ft. per face | — |
| Commercial areas, Industrial areas | 10 | 60 ft. | 300 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Per Table; generally 10 ft. | Per Table, usually 32–64 sq. ft., unless otherwise listed | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single-Family/Mobile Home Identification or Home Occupation) | 10 ft. | 2 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. from front, side, and rear | 1 | On the building | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Residential identification and/or identification of a home occupation in a single-family house or mobile home |
| Wall Sign (Duplex/2-family Identification or Home Occupation) | 10 ft. | 2 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. from front, side, rear | 1 per dwelling unit | On the building | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Duplex (2-family) house |
| Wall Sign (Apartment Complex or Mobile Home Park ID, 3-12 units) | 10 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 per complex | On the building | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Apartment complex or mobile home park identification sign, 3-12 units |
| Wall Sign (Apartment Complex or Mobile Home Park ID, over 12 units) | 10 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 per entrance, max 2 per parcel | On the building | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Apartment complex or mobile home park identification sign, over 12 units |
| Freestanding Sign (Cemetery Identification) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. from front, side, rear | 1 per entrance | At entrance | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Cemetery identification |
| Wall Sign (Private Schools, Worship, Clubs, etc.) | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 2 | On building or as freestanding (see type) | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Private schools, houses of worship, meeting halls, private clubs or other similar uses |
| Freestanding Sign (Private Schools, Worship, Clubs, etc.) | 15 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 freestanding (of 2 total) | On property | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Private schools, houses of worship, meeting halls, private clubs or other similar uses |
| Temporary Sign (Not-for-Profit Fundraising Event) | 10 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. front, side, rear | 1 | On property | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Not-for-profit fundraising events |

### Commercial areas, Industrial areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Single or Double Tenant Site) | 60 ft. | 300 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 per site | On lot, 15 ft. setback from all sides | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Commercial or industrial use, single or double tenant site; see also Sec. 109-6(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial/Industrial Complex, Primary) | 60 ft. | 300 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 | On lot, 15 ft. setbacks | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Commercial or industrial complex, more than 2 tenants |
| Freestanding Sign (Commercial/Industrial Complex, Secondary) | 20 ft. | 40 sq. ft. | — | 15 ft. | 1 per entrance, max 2 per parcel | Entrance points, 15 ft. setbacks | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Commercial or industrial complex, more than 2 tenants |
| Wall Sign (Single or Double Tenant Site) | 20 ft. | 300 sq. ft. | — | N/A | 1 per tenant | On storefront of tenant identified by the sign | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Commercial or industrial use, single or double tenant site; see also wall sign requirements, Sec. 109-6(2) |
| Wall Sign (Commercial/Industrial Complex, Tenant) | 20 ft. | 300 sq. ft. | — | N/A | 1 per tenant with direct access | Storefront of the tenant identified by the sign | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: Commercial or industrial complex, more than 2 tenants; Sec. 109-6(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 150 sq. ft. | — | N/A | 1 projecting/site | Building mounted, projects at least 12 in. from wall | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table; Sec. 109-6(3) |
| Awning Sign | — | 80 sq. ft. | — | N/A | 1 per business | On awning | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table; Sec. 109-6(8) |
| Roof Sign | 6 ft. above roof | 80 sq. ft. | — | 3 ft. from edge of wall | 1 per building | Mounted on building roof | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table; Sec. 109-6(5) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Miscellaneous – e.g., banners, pennants, flags, streamers, inflatable displays, etc.) | Per Table; generally 10 ft. | Per Table, usually 32–64 sq. ft., unless otherwise listed | — | At least 3 ft. from right-of-way | Up to 3 at any time | Must be set back at least 3 ft. from the public right-of-way | — | Sec. 109-7 |
| On Site Directional Sign | — | 5 sq. ft. | — | Per administrative approval | Per administrative approval | As approved administratively | — | Sec. 109-6(1), Table: On site directional sign |

## Prohibited signs in Lexington

- Abandoned signs are not allowed.
- Snipe signs or signs attached to trees, telephone poles, streetlights, or placed on any public property or public right-of-way are not allowed.
- Signs placed on vehicles or trailers that are parked and/or located for the primary purpose of displaying that sign are not allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lexington

- Holiday or special events signs are exempt.
- Nameplates of two square feet or less are exempt.
- Temporary signs for a period not to exceed three months announcing a campaign are exempt.
- Public signs or notices are exempt.
- Sign face changes of legally conforming signs are exempt.
- Community banners or light pole signs are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applicants who wish to erect new permanent or temporary signs, or those seeking to significantly modify (exceeds costs of 50 percent or more than the replacement cost of the original sign) existing signs must obtain a sign permit from the City of Lexington prior to installation/modification of the signs.
- A variance may be sought from the board of adjustment for the construction of a sign, permanent or temporary, which does not comply with the requirements established in this chapter.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Lexington — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lexington+NE&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lexington

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