# Sign Regulations in Henderson, Nevada

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Henderson, Nevada (NV)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/nevada/henderson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-07-11
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/henderson-nv/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=96#secid-96)

## At a glance

Henderson, Nevada regulates 20 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Freestanding Monument Signs in the Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-1, RS-2, RS-4, RS-6, RS-8), Medium-Density Residential (RM-10, RM-16), High-Density Multifamily Residential (RH-24, RH-36), Manufactured Home Residential (RMH) zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall and 100 sq. ft. per entrance, with a 5 ft.; cannot encroach on required sight visibility zone. setback (Sec. HMC 19.13.4.B.4, Table 19.13.4-5 and related requirements.). Most commercial signs in Henderson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-1, RS-2, RS-4, RS-6, RS-8), Medium-Density Residential (RM-10, RM-16), High-Density Multifamily Residential (RH-24, RH-36), Manufactured Home Residential (RMH) | 6 | 6 ft. | 100 sq. ft. per entrance | — |
| Regional Mixed-Use (MR), Corridor Mixed-Use (MC), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (MN) | 9 | 16 ft. (20 ft. max if one sign for all tenants, or max building height if lower); CC, CH, CT, CA: 16 or 30 ft. max as above. | 128 sq. ft. (CN, CO, MR, MC, MN); 220 sq. ft. if one sign for all tenants. For CC, CH, CT, CA: 160 sq. ft. (or up to 300 sq. ft. for all tenants). | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Office Commercial (CO) | 6 | 16 ft. (20 ft. or max bldg. height if for all tenants) | 128 sq. ft. (or 220 sq. ft. for one sign/all tenants) | — |
| Community Commercial (CC), Highway Commercial (CH), Tourist Commercial (CT), Auto-mall Commercial (CA) | 4 | 16 ft. (30 ft. max or max building height if lower) | 160 sq. ft. (300 sq. ft. if single sign all tenants). CA may allow larger pylon as in Table. | — |
| Limited Industrial (IL), General Industrial (IG), Industrial Park (IP) | 2 | 8 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — |
| Development Holding (DH), Downtown Public (DP), Public and Semipublic (PS) | 2 | 6 ft. (DH/PS), 8 ft. (DP) | 100 sq. ft. per entrance (DH/PS), 80 sq. ft. (DP) | — |
| Planned Community (PC) | 1 | Per master development plan/master sign plan | Per master development plan/master sign plan | — |
| Airport Environs Overlay District (AE) | 1 | 35 ft. unless FAA determines structure is not a hazard for greater height | As specified in underlying district | — |
| Gaming Enterprise Overlay District (G), Redevelopment Overlay District (RD), Rural Neighborhood Overlay District (RN), Sensitive Lands Overlay District (SL), Master Plan Development Overlay District (MP), Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD) | 1 | Per underlying base district or master sign plan | Per underlying base district or master sign plan | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 50 ft. (plus 5 ft. for embellishments) | 672 sq. ft. (plus up to 128 sq. ft. embellishments on one side) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Low-Density Single-Family Residential (RS-1, RS-2, RS-4, RS-6, RS-8), Medium-Density Residential (RM-10, RM-16), High-Density Multifamily Residential (RH-24, RH-36), Manufactured Home Residential (RMH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 6 ft. | 100 sq. ft. per entrance | — | Front: 15 ft.; Interior Side: 5 ft.; Corner Side: 15 ft.; Rear: 5 ft.; cannot encroach on required sight visibility zone. | 2 per roadway | At entrances or corners of intersections | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.4, Table 19.13.4-5 and related requirements. |
| Landscape Wall Sign | 4 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per major entrance | One per development site frontage at major vehicular entrance | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.5, Table 19.13.4-7 |
| Wall Sign (Nonresidential Use) | — | 0.80 sq. ft. per linear foot of tenant frontage or 50 sq. ft., whichever is less | — | — | 1 per building entrance | Building wall | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.7, Table 19.13.4-9 |
| Temporary Yard Sign Type I (Residential) | 4 ft. | 3 sq. ft. | 2 ft. | — | As long as 40 sq. ft. total not exceeded | Improved residential property | — | HMC 19.13.6.B.5.f |
| Temporary Yard Sign Type II (Residential) | 6 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | 2 ft. | — | Max 2 flags, overall 40 sq. ft. total for all temporary signs | Improved residential property | — | HMC 19.13.6.B.5.f |
| Temporary A-frame Type I Sign (Residential) | — | 4 sq. ft. per face | — | — | Subject to total area limit | Improved residential property | — | HMC 19.13.6.B.5.f |

### Regional Mixed-Use (MR), Corridor Mixed-Use (MC), Neighborhood Mixed-Use (MN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. on the border (valance) | — | — | — | On awning, at tenant frontage | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.1, Table 19.13.4-2 |
| Electronic Message Sign (EMS) | 12 ft. (if part of freestanding sign) | — | — | — | EMS prohibited within 250 ft. of another EMS | On wall or as part of freestanding sign | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.3, Table 19.13.4-4 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — | Front: 15 ft.; Interior Side: 5 ft.; Corner Side: 15 ft.; Rear: 5 ft. | 1 per 500 ft. of street frontage | Front setback: 15 ft.; cannot encroach on sight visibility zone. | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.4 and Table 19.13.4-5 |
| Pylon Sign (for >5 tenants, only) | 16 ft. (20 ft. max if one sign for all tenants, or max building height if lower); CC, CH, CT, CA: 16 or 30 ft. max as above. | 128 sq. ft. (CN, CO, MR, MC, MN); 220 sq. ft. if one sign for all tenants. For CC, CH, CT, CA: 160 sq. ft. (or up to 300 sq. ft. for all tenants). | — | Front: 15 ft.; Interior Side: 5 ft.; Corner Side: 15 ft.; Rear: 5 ft. | 1 per 250 ft. of street frontage | Front setback: 15 ft.; cannot encroach on sight visibility zone. | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.4, Table 19.13.4-6 |
| Projecting Sign | May not exceed roof/parapet line | 12 sq. ft. | — | See sign_size_restrictions | 1 per public entrance | 1 per ground-level public entrance, 1 per second-level entrance (if exterior walkway) | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.6, Table 19.13.4-8 |
| Wall Sign | — | Calculated by tenant linear frontage * area ratio from Table 19.13.4-10 | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | On building wall, not above parapet or more than 12" out from wall | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.7, Table 19.13.4-9, 10 |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window/glass door system | — | — | No limit | Applied to window/glass door | — | HMC 19.13.4.8, Table 19.13.4-11 |
| Temporary Signs (Banners, Yard, A-Frame, etc.) | A-frame: not specified; Banner: affixed to tenant space; others: 8 ft. maximum for freestanding temporary signs | Per individual sign: Banners max 36 sq. ft., A-frame signs 9 sq. ft./face | — | Setbacks of at least 15 ft. for freestanding signs | One temporary banner per tenant unless otherwise approved | Tenant frontage, not in required visibility zones or right-of-way | — | HMC 19.13.6.B |

### Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Office Commercial (CO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. on border (valance) | — | — | — | On awning/canopy facing public | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.1, Table 19.13.4-2 |
| Blade Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Perpendicular to building/corner | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.2, Table 19.13.4-3 |
| Electronic Message Sign (EMS) | 12 ft. (if part of freestanding sign) | — | — | — | — | Wall or part of freestanding sign | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.3, Table 19.13.4-4 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — | Front: 15 ft.; Side: 5 ft.; Corner: 15 ft.; Rear: 5 ft. | 1 per 250 ft of street frontage | Front yard setback: 15 ft.; cannot encroach on sight visibility zone | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.4, Table 19.13.4-5 |
| Pylon Sign (if >5 tenants) | 16 ft. (20 ft. or max bldg. height if for all tenants) | 128 sq. ft. (or 220 sq. ft. for one sign/all tenants) | — | Front: 15 ft.; Side: 5 ft.; Corner: 15 ft.; Rear: 5 ft. | 1 per 250 ft. frontage | 15 ft. setback; 100 ft. from other pylon on same site, 40 ft. from adjacent site | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.4, Table 19.13.4-6 |
| Wall Sign | — | Tenant frontage × area ratio, see table | — | — | 1 per tenant entrance | On building wall | — | HMC 19.13.4.B.7, Table 19.13.4-10 |

## Prohibited signs in Henderson

- Stuffed or inflated objects or other attention-getting devices used as signs.
- Any sign animated by any means, including fixed aerial displays, balloons, pennants, spinners, including strings of flags, streamers, tubes, feather flags/banners, or other devices affected by the movement of the air or other atmospheric or mechanical means.
- Commercial sign walkers or spinners.
- Roof-mounted signs and signs mounted on a structure on the roof or projecting above a parapet.
- Signs within, on, or projecting over public property including rights-of-way except as approved as part of an event permit or as permitted banner signs on specific light poles.
- Any sign attached to any public utility pole, structure, street light, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, statue, memorial, or other location on public property, except as approved as part of an event permit or permitted banner sign.
- Signs in any location that obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or which by reason of shape, color, or position interferes with or could be confused with any authorized traffic signal or device.
- Any sign which hangs over or placed upon, obstructs, blocks, or interferes with the use of any sidewalk, trail, walkway, drive aisle, street, highway, or median/divider.
- Signs in any location that would prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door, window, vent, or any exit way required by the code or Fire Department regulations.
- Any sign mounted, attached, or painted on a trailer, boat, or motor vehicle when parked, stored, or displayed conspicuously on private premises in a manner intended to attract attention for the purpose of advertising or identifying the business (exempting permanently branded vehicles in active use).
- Signs painted, attached, or mounted on fuel tanks, storage containers, and/or solid waste receptacles or their enclosures (except for required identification or warning signs, or those required by law).
- Signs in areas where a sign would cover the architectural features of a building unless otherwise approved with a Master Sign Plan.
- Signs tacked, pasted, or otherwise affixed to the walls of any building, barn or shed, accessory structure, or on trees, poles, posts, fences, ladders, or other structures.
- Painted-on wall signs, except those painted on exterior walls of buildings included in a master sign plan approved by the Commission or Council.
- Signs that flash, blink, or emit a varying intensity of light or color, or make or emit any sound, or emit smoke or vapors.
- Any sign in which the sign body or any portion rotates, moves up and down, or any other type of action involving a change in position by any means (except barber poles and clocks within stated limits).
- Signs that could be confused with emergency vehicle lights or interfere with, obstruct, or mislead traffic.
- Strings of lights used as a commercial sign.
- Any sign placed on property without the consent of the property owner, including City property or right-of-way, without City approval.
- Any other signs not specifically allowed by the provisions of the Chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Henderson

- Signs, postings, notices or similar signs placed, installed, or required by law by a city, county, state, or federal governmental agency in carrying out its responsibility to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
- Numerals and letters identifying an address from the street to facilitate emergency response, compliant with City requirements.
- Emergency and warning signs necessary to warn of dangerous and hazardous conditions and that aid public safety or civil defense.
- Traffic signs erected and maintained by an authorized public agency.
- Signs required to be displayed by any applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
- Signs directing the public to points of interest.
- Signs showing the location of public facilities.
- Numerals and letters identifying an address, suite number, or hours of operation.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master sign plan is required for: (A) proposals seeking modifications to sign regulations; (B) non-restricted or limited gaming establishments; (C) any nonresidential development with 50,000 square feet or more of cumulative gross floor area; (D) any residential development seeking signage that exceeds applicable standards; (E) any nonresidential development with a cumulative gross site area of 10 acres or more; (F) developments whose signage is required by Commission or Council action to coordinate with surrounding area or with an approved site/design review plan; (G) any other development or circumstance expressly subject to a master sign plan.
- A proposal seeking to use distinctive wall sign materials/design area ratios or wall sign area ratios for sites without freestanding signs must be accompanied by an approved master sign plan.
- Painted-on wall signs are only allowed if included in a master sign plan approved by the Commission or Council.
- Any sign type allowed may be established on any lot within the zone, subject to a Sign Permit in compliance with Title 15.
- Proposals seeking modifications to the sign regulations of the Chapter may apply for a master sign plan in compliance with Section 19.25.
- For modifications from any regulation for a freestanding sign, the modification must be accompanied by a forfeiture of other signage allowance.
- Variances to sign standards require public hearing before the Commission according to variance procedures.

## Full detail

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