# Sign Regulations in Elizabeth, North Carolina

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

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

## At a glance

Elizabeth, North Carolina regulates 8 sign types across 1 zoning district. Roof Signboard (Not Tight, Closed or Solid Surface) (Fireproof Building)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 50 feet above roof level (on fireproof buildings) tall and Surface/portions exposed to wind pressure may not exceed 30% of the area, with a At least 4 feet from front/rear wall face setback (Sec. § 153.07 (A)(6), (B)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 50 feet above roof level (on fireproof buildings) | Surface/portions exposed to wind pressure may not exceed 30% of the area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Signboard | 14 feet above level of ground | — | — | — | — | Placed upon the ground, not attached to any part of a building | — | § 153.04 (A)-(B) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed at right angles to building wall; over sidewalk | — | § 153.05 (A)-(B) |
| Illuminated Sign, Commercial | — | — | — | — | — | Extending over sidewalk beyond building line (either flat/attached to wall or projecting) | — | § 153.06 |
| Roof Signboard (Tight, Closed, or Solid Surface) | 20 feet above roof level | — | — | At least 4 feet from front/rear wall face | — | On the roof of any building | — | § 153.07 (A)(1)-(5), (B) |
| Roof Signboard (Not Tight, Closed or Solid Surface) (Fireproof Building) | 50 feet above roof level (on fireproof buildings) | Surface/portions exposed to wind pressure may not exceed 30% of the area | — | At least 4 feet from front/rear wall face | — | On the roof of any fireproof building | — | § 153.07 (A)(6), (B) |
| Roof Signboard (Not Tight, Closed or Solid Surface) (Non-fireproof Building) | 40 feet above roof level (on non-fireproof buildings) | Surface/portions exposed to wind pressure may not exceed 30% of the area | — | At least 4 feet from front/rear wall face | — | On the roof of any non-fireproof building | — | § 153.07 (A)(6), (B) |
| Wall Sign (Wall Bulletin) | — | — | — | — | — | Front, rear, or side wall of any building | — | § 153.08 |
| Concealed Weapons Prohibition Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Posted on exterior of each public entrance to municipal buildings and at City Manager's discretion for appurtenant premises and parks | — | § 153.12 |

## Prohibited signs in Elizabeth

- No signboard of any description shall be installed, erected or constructed in such manner as to obstruct any fire escape or any window or door leading thereto, nor shall any sign be attached in any form, shape or manner to a fire escape.
- No commercial sign shall be illuminated otherwise than by electricity.
- No sign shall be placed upon the roof of any building so as to prevent the passage from one part of the roof to any other part thereof, or interfere with the openings in such roof.
- No signboard that is placed upon the roof of any building shall project beyond the edge of the roof in any direction.
- No roof sign structure having a tight, closed or solid surface shall be, at any point, over 20 feet above the roof level.
- Roof sign structures (not having a tight, closed, or solid surface) may not exceed 50 feet above roof level on fireproof buildings or 40 feet on non-fireproof buildings.
- No person shall place, maintain or display upon the streets of the city or in view of any streets unauthorized signs, signals or markings which purport to be or are an imitation of or resemble official traffic-control devices.
- No person shall demolish or remove any railroad sign or signal or any inscription shield or insignia thereon or any part thereof.

## Signs exempt from permit in Elizabeth

- No generally applicable exemptions for all signs across all zones are listed in the provided text.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If any sign is installed, erected or constructed in violation of any of the terms of this chapter, the Planning Director shall notify the owner or lessee to alter such sign to comply with this chapter and to secure the necessary permit therefor, or to remove the sign.
- There is no explicit indication in the provided ordinance text of when a master sign plan, sign plan, or required variance meeting is required. However, the requirement to secure 'the necessary permit' is mentioned in the context of enforcing compliance.

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