# Sign Regulations in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Biltmore Forest, North Carolina (NC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/north-carolina/biltmore-forest
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Real Estate Signs in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 zoning district are capped at 4 ft above ground tall and 6 sq ft, with a At least 20 ft from nearest edge of pavement; not within right-of-way setback (Sec. § 93.05(A)). Most commercial signs in Biltmore Forest require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5 | 7 | 4 ft above ground | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-4 and R-5 Zoning Districts (Business & On-Premises Signs) | 4 | 20 ft | 60 sq ft per face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Street Number Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On any lot | — | § 153.033(A) |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 ft above ground | 6 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from nearest edge of pavement; not within right-of-way | 1 per lot | At least 20 ft from nearest edge of pavement, not in right-of-way | — | § 93.05(A) |
| Construction Sign | 4 ft above ground | 6 sq ft | — | At least 20 ft from nearest edge of pavement; not within right-of-way | 1 per lot in addition to legally required signs | At least 20 ft from nearest edge of pavement, not in right-of-way | — | § 93.05(B) |
| No Trespassing Sign | 2 ft above ground | 2 sq ft | — | 10 ft from nearest edge of pavement; not in right-of-way; not within side/rear setback except as noted | No more than 1 every 50 ft; no more than 4 per parcel | At least 10 ft from pavement, not in right-of-way; may be on property line abutting nonresidential | — | § 93.05(C) |
| Political and Ideological Sign | 4 ft above ground | 4 sq ft | — | 20 ft from nearest edge of paved road; not in right-of-way | Up to 4 per property | On private property at least 20 ft from road edge; not on town property or right-of-way | — | § 93.05(D) |
| Security Company Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from nearest edge of pavement | 2 per property | At least 10 ft from pavement on public road or street | — | § 93.05(E) |
| Invisible Fencing Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from nearest edge of pavement | 2 per property | At least 10 ft from pavement on public road or street | — | § 93.05(F) |

### R-4 and R-5 Zoning Districts (Business & On-Premises Signs)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Tenant) | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 10 ft | Max 2 per lot, only one freestanding/ground sign | On any lot occupied by a business in R-4 or R-5 | — | § 93.05(H)(3) |
| Wall Sign (Single Tenant) | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | Max 2 per lot (total business id signs); see overall regulation | Front wall or wall facing street of the building | — | § 93.05(H)(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multiple Tenant Development) | 20 ft | 60 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 15 ft | One per development | On premises of multi-tenant development | — | § 93.05(H)(4) |
| Wall Sign (Individual Tenant in Multiple Tenant Development) | — | 10 sq ft per sign | — | — | 1 per tenant (up to 2 per Board discretion) | On wall of tenant space | — | § 93.05(H)(4) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Artistic Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Designated by Board; Artistic signs as approved by Board | — | § 90.22 |
| Flags for Underground Utilities | — | — | — | — | — | At location of underground utilities | — | § 93.05(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Biltmore Forest

- It is unlawful for any person to remove, mutilate, deface, destroy, or injure in any manner any road or street sign located in the town.
- No sign of any kind, including posters, advertisements, billboards, announcements and the like, shall be erected by any person in any district unless the sign type, size, and intended location comply with the sign ordinance or have prior approval from the Town Manager or Board of Commissioners.
- Signs shall not be located in the public right of way.
- Signs shall not pose a threat to public safety.
- Signs shall not unreasonably interfere with aesthetic quality of the town.
- It is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to disobey the directions of any authorized traffic sign.
- Political and ideological signs are not allowed on town property.
- No trespassing signs may not include neon, 'day-glow', or fluorescent colors.

## Signs exempt from permit in Biltmore Forest

- The ordinance is not intended to regulate the content of signs or limit the right of free speech.
- Temporary flags for underground utilities are allowed to indicate the presence and location of underground utilities.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The design or layout of signs proposed for any special use shall be presented along with the development plan as specified in § 153.008(B).
- Artistic signs may be erected giving notice of regulations, but must be of a design approved by the Board and erected at places designated by the Board.

## Full detail

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