# Sign Regulations in West Wendover, Nevada

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Wendover, Nevada (NV)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/nevada/west-wendover
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

West Wendover, Nevada regulates 8 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Off-Premises Sign (Billboard)s in the C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts zoning district are capped at 30 ft. (maximum 50 ft. with findings of topographic/vegetative need) tall and 672 sq. ft. (one face), with a At or behind building setback line. setback (Sec. 7-4-16). Most commercial signs in West Wendover require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| R-1, R-2, RMF, RMH, RC, P | 4 | 6 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — |
| C-1, M-1, M-2 | 3 | 35 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — |
| C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts | 4 | 100 ft. | 672 sq. ft. (one face) | — |

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

### R-1, R-2, RMF, RMH, RC, P

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 ft. | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7-4-5(B) |
| Directory Sign | 6 ft. | — | — | — | — | At major entrances to complexes | — | 7-4-10(A) |
| Area Identification Sign | 6 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At major entrances to neighborhoods, subdivisions, complexes | — | 7-4-10(C) |
| Home Occupation Nameplate | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per home occupation | Flush mounted to home exterior | — | 7-4-10(F) |

### C-1, M-1, M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign) | 35 ft. | — | 60% of overall height | — | — | — | — | 7-4-5(B) |
| Directory Sign | 6 ft. | — | — | — | — | At major entrances to complexes | — | 7-4-10(A) |
| Area Identification Sign | 6 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At major entrances to neighborhoods, subdivisions, complexes | — | 7-4-10(C) |

### C-2 and C-3 Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Pole Sign) | 100 ft. | — | 60% of overall height | — | — | — | — | 7-4-5(B) |
| Directory Sign | 10 ft. | — | — | — | — | At major entrances to complexes | — | 7-4-10(A) |
| Area Identification Sign | 6 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At major entrances to neighborhoods, subdivisions, complexes | — | 7-4-10(C) |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard) | 30 ft. (maximum 50 ft. with findings of topographic/vegetative need) | 672 sq. ft. (one face) | — | At or behind building setback line. | — | Set back at least to building setback line; not to extend or be placed over right of way. | — | 7-4-16 |

## Prohibited signs in West Wendover

- It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign or sign structure in this jurisdiction, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
- Private signs on public property without a lease agreement or right of way or signs attached to utility poles, streetlight standards, fences, barns, sheds or similar accessory structures are prohibited.
- Signs which constitute a hazard to traffic or pedestrians are prohibited.
- Signs located within any drainage channel are prohibited.
- Mobile signs or portable signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed.
- Signs which produce odor, smoke or flame are prohibited.
- Signs which imitate or simulate official signs, or which use lights resembling danger or warning signs are prohibited except for approved community service signs.
- Signs using strobe lights exceeding one hundred (100) watts are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Off-premises roof signs are prohibited.
- Stacked off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs having the appearance of an official traffic control device, emergency vehicle or emergency warning are prohibited.
- Any off-premises sign that would be otherwise prohibited under prohibitions for on-premises signs is also prohibited.
- No off-premises sign shall be constructed which resembles any official sign or marker erected by any governmental agency, or which by reason of position, shape, or color would conflict with the proper functioning of any traffic sign or signal.
- No off-premises sign, or part thereof, shall be located on any property without the consent of the property owner.
- No off-premises sign may be placed on or extend over the right of way line of any street or highway.
- All signs must be maintained in good repair and appearance; unsafe or unsightly signs may be declared a public nuisance and ordered abated.
- Any sign erected, altered, enlarged or relocated without a valid sign permit is a violation and subject to removal at the owner's expense and penalties.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Wendover

- Official traffic control or regulatory signs, signals or devices, street name signs, or other signs required by law are exempt.
- Changes in copy or advertising display on an existing sign which do not alter the structure, size or configuration are exempt.
- Holiday decorations are exempt.
- Safety or caution signs, legal notices, and public utility signs are exempt.
- Memorial tablets, plaques, or markers of bronze, stone, or concrete are exempt.
- "Open", "Closed", "No Trespassing", "Warning", and similar signs not exceeding four (4) square feet are exempt.
- Address numbers or plates and residential nameplates are exempt.
- Civic displays are exempt.
- Flags, emblems, or insignia of any nation, state or political subdivision not used for commercial or advertising purposes are exempt.
- Merchandising posters are exempt.
- Architectural graphics are exempt.
- Signs located within private property boundaries and not visible from a public street, sidewalk, or alley are exempt.
- Directional signs are exempt.
- Time and temperature signs are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for any sign erection, enlargement, alteration (except normal maintenance), or relocation unless specifically exempted.
- Applications for sign permits (for both on-premises and off-premises signs) require submittal of a plot plan/site plan and drawings showing existing and proposed signs, their dimensions, materials, mounting height, and structural details.
- For off-premises signs, the application must include a plan showing the position, design, size, material of the sign, and existing permanent off-premises signs on the premises, or photographs as required by the city.
- A conditional use permit is required for any sign which exceeds the allowable sign area.
- A conditional use permit is required for any new off-premises sign, and before granting such a permit, specific findings must be made by the City Council.
- Temporary off-premises directional signs require a conditional use permit.
- Special types of on-premises signs (such as directory signs, area identification signs, project sales signs, home occupation signs, provisional temporary commercial signs, etc.) have individual permit requirements, some of which may be waived by the City Clerk in limited circumstances.
- The City Council is identified as the authority for all variances, final interpretations, and appeals related to sign code applications.

## 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 West Wendover — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=West+Wendover+NV&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-west-wendover

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