# Sign Regulations in Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina (NC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/north-carolina/chimney-rock-village
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina regulates 13 sign types across 11 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Non-Residential Districts (TB, CB, CF, CG, MF) zoning district are capped at 16 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 28 feet in TB; 15 feet in CB (from US 64/74A). setback (Sec. § 151.25(B)(1)(c), (c)1, (c)2, (c)3). Most commercial signs in Chimney Rock Village require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Non-Residential Districts (TB, CB, CF, CG, MF) | 6 | 16 ft | 36 sq ft | — |
| Tourist Business District (TB) | 1 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Community Business District (CB) | 1 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Community Facility District (CF) | 1 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Campground and Recreational Vehicle District (CG) | 1 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Medical Facility District (MF) | 1 | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts (LR, MR, HZ) | 3 | — | — | — |
| Low Density Residential District (LR) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Medium Density Residential District (MR) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Holding Zone District (HZ) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### Non-Residential Districts (TB, CB, CF, CG, MF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to facade of building; minimum of 8 feet above grade as measured from the lowest point on the sign | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(a) |
| Changeable Copy Sign (as part of Wall Sign or Freestanding Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | As integral part of wall sign or permitted freestanding sign | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(b) |
| Freestanding Sign | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 28 feet in TB; 15 feet in CB (from US 64/74A). | 1 per property, or 2 if conditions (not within 150 ft of each other/not visible from each other, min. 250' frontage) are met. | Set back off the adjacent right-of-way (See zone-specific setback below) | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(c), (c)1, (c)2, (c)3 |
| Temporary Sign or Banner Sign (Non-Profit Entity) | — | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(d)1 |
| Temporary or Banner Sign (All Other Entities) | — | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(d)2 |
| Temporary Portable (Mobile) Sign | — | 8 sq ft per face | 2 ft per face, 2 ft base width/depth, 4 ft face length | — | — | — | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(d)3 |

### Tourist Business District (TB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (with Conditional Use Permit) | 16 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 28 feet from adjacent right-of-way (US 64/74A). | 1 per property (unless Conditional Use allows otherwise, but must not conflict with general regulations). | As approved by Conditional Use Permit; must not interfere with parking or block/impede pedestrian walkways/traffic sight lines. | — | § 151.25(B)(1)(c)2 and (c)3, § 151.26(F) |

### Residential Districts (LR, MR, HZ)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision or Multi-Family Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 or both sides per entrance | At entrance(s) to subdivision or multi-family development. May be located on both sides of entrance. | — | § 151.25(B)(2)(a) |
| Freestanding Subdivision Identification Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 or both sides per entrance | At entrance(s) to subdivision or multi-family development. Must provide minimum 50 square feet of landscaped area at base. | — | § 151.25(B)(2)(b) |
| Subdivision or Multi-Family Identification Sign (Median) | — | — | — | 10 feet from intersection; 28 feet from highway. | 1 per median | Within median of entrance with divided median. | — | § 151.25(B)(2)(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Chimney Rock Village

- Any sign or sign structure, whether temporary or permanent, located in any public or private road or highway right-of-way, with the exception of governmental signs
- Any sign that obstructs the view of motorists entering or exiting roads or highways, or interfering with a driver's view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic
- Any sign that is located in any manner or place so as to constitute a hazard to traffic. Windblown signs, permanent or temporary moving signs, or any device used to attract attention, all or part of which is set in motion by wind, mechanical, electrical, or other means
- Animated signs or blinking signs
- Directly illuminated signs and internally lit signs
- Freestanding signs in the TB Tourist Business District unless granted a Conditional Use Permit following the guidelines outlined within this chapter
- Tethered balloons or inflated signs
- Off-premise advertising signs and off-premise directional signs
- Any non-governmental sign resembling a public safety warning sign or traffic signal
- Roof signs
- Any sign painted or displayed on a vehicle or trailer, if the vehicle or trailer is parked in a location for the primary purpose of displaying the sign, or placed in a location where the sign is not otherwise permitted, except for signs that are painted on or attached to commercial vehicles which are not parked for the primary purpose of displaying the sign
- Any sign constructed, posted, or maintained upon a tree, utility pole, or attached to a natural feature
- No person may, for the purpose of increasing or enhancing the visibility of any sign, damage, trim, or remove any trees, shrubs, or other vegetation, located within any public road or highway right-of-way
- Obedience to official signs is required; unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices resembling an official traffic control device are prohibited (§ 70.04)
- No traffic sign or signal on a street/highway shall bear any commercial advertising (§ 70.04)

## Signs exempt from permit in Chimney Rock Village

- Government signs including, but not limited to, traffic, warning, regulatory, and informational signs, including building identification, directional, and welcome signs
- A flag or insignia of any government, governmental agency, or charitable, civic, fraternal, patriotic, religious, or similar organization, provided the flag or insignia is not displayed as an advertising device
- Signs that are posted upon property to identify private parking areas, or to warn the public against trespassing or danger from animals
- Signs that give the name and address of the occupant of a building, mailboxes, and similar uses customarily associated with residential and non-residential structures
- Private, unofficial traffic signs indicating entrances or exits, parking, or the direction of traffic on the property, provided that each sign does not exceed 2 square feet in area
- Real estate signs advertising the rental, sale, or lease of the property on which the sign is located, with limitations on number, size, and placement
- Construction signs associated with the construction of residential or non-residential structures on the property, or construction of a residential subdivision, with limitations on number, size, and height
- Historic markers, monuments, or signs erected or approved by public agencies; signs denoting the location of underground utilities
- Signs posted in association with village, county, state, or federal authorities for crime prevention, public safety, and health
- Trade names and graphics which are located on newspaper, soft drink, gasoline pumps, and similar vending devices which are in active use
- Warning signs posted by utility or construction companies
- Signs on operational motor vehicles indicating the name of a business, provided the vehicle is not intended for a display of signs and is not so parked or placed as to act as a sign location
- Signs required by law, statute, or ordinance
- Decorations or displays of a temporary nature that are associated with any national, local, or religious holiday or celebration
- Window signs, neon, or other types denoting hours of operation, emergency telephone numbers, credit card acceptance information, 'open' and 'closed', and similar informational signage
- Yard sale signs located on the property at which sale is taking place, with limitations on number and frequency
- Flush mounted signs are permitted on buildings but shall not exceed 4 inches in depth as measured from the wall it is mounted
- All exempt signs must comply with the North Carolina State Building Codes

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs listed in § 151.25 require a sign permit prior to being constructed, moved, altered, placed, or repaired (does not mention a master or comprehensive sign plan requirement, but detailed site plan and elevation drawings are required for each sign application)
- Permit applications must be accompanied by complete information including site plan and elevation drawings, proposed location, setbacks, height, dimensions, square footage, type of illumination, and any other data deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator
- For certain signs (e.g. freestanding signs in the TB Tourist Business District), a Conditional Use Permit is required, which includes an application, Village Planning Board review, a public hearing, and Village Council approval
- There is no mention in the ordinance of a required 'master sign plan', 'sign plan', or similar comprehensive plan for multiple signs; each sign application appears to be considered individually unless otherwise specified through a Conditional Use Permit

## 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 11 zoning districts in Chimney Rock Village — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Chimney+Rock+Village+NC&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-chimney-rock-village

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