# Sign Regulations in Stoneville, North Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Stoneville, North Carolina (NC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/north-carolina/stoneville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Stoneville, North Carolina regulates 19 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the B-1 District zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 50 square feet, with a Not less than ten feet from any public right-of-way setback (Sec. § 151.123 (B),(D)(1)). Most commercial signs in Stoneville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 18 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| B-1 District | 5 | 12 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| HB District, I-1 District | 7 | 12 feet | 100 square feet | — |

## 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 Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 151.121 (D),(E),(J) |
| Sign - Incidental, Non-Illuminated | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 151.122 (D) |
| Sign - Temporary Real Estate | — | 16 square feet | — | Not less than five feet from front property line | — | Located on property advertised | — | § 151.122 (F) |
| Sign - Permanent Subdivision Identification | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 151.122 (G) |
| Sign - Bulletin Board/Identification for Church, Institutional, Public Buildings | — | 25 square feet | — | — | One per street front, plus one per building | One per each street front, plus one per each building on premises. | — | § 151.122 (H) |
| Sign - Remote Church Name or Location | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | May be remote from church location. | — | § 151.122 (I) |
| Sign - Agricultural Products | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | Products produced on premises | — | § 151.122 (K) |
| Sign - Home Occupation/Office (at Residence) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per lot | At residence; one per lot | — | § 151.122 (L) |

### B-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 12 feet | 50 square feet | — | Not less than ten feet from any public right-of-way | One per principal use | At least ten feet from any public right-of-way. | — | § 151.123 (B),(D)(1) |
| Marquee Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Suspended Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 square feet | — | — | No more than 30 sq. ft. displayed on any one exterior building wall | Affixed to the exterior wall; extends no more than 18 inches from wall. | — | § 151.123 (D)(3) |

### HB District, I-1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | One per use | On roof | — | § 151.124 (A) |
| Ground Sign | 12 feet | 50 square feet | — | Not less than ten feet from right-of-way | One per principal use | At least ten feet from any public right-of-way. | — | § 151.124 (B); see also § 151.123 |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | No more than 50 sq. ft. displayed on any one exterior building wall | Affixed to the exterior wall; extends no more than 18 inches from wall. | — | § 151.124 (B); see also § 151.123 |
| Marquee Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.124 (B); see also § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.124 (B); see also § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Suspended Sign | — | 12 square feet per side | — | No part nearer than 2 feet to curb line | — | Shall be at least 8 feet above ground or surface overhung; shall not extend within 2 feet of curb. | — | § 151.124 (B); see also § 151.123 (D)(2) |
| Billboard | — | — | — | — | One per 300 feet of lot frontage | — | — | § 151.124 (C) |

## Prohibited signs in Stoneville

- No sign of any type shall be erected, printed, repainted, posted, reposted, placed, replaced, or hung in any district, except in compliance with these regulations.
- All signs shall be subject to the height restrictions pertaining to the district in which said signs are located.
- Illuminated signs and other sources of illumination shall be subject to the provisions of G.S. §§ 136-32.1 and 136-32.2.
- No illuminated sign shall be so designed or placed that direct or reflected light or glare constitutes a hazard or annoyance to motorists, pedestrians, or occupants of abutting property.
- No sign shall be permitted which duplicates or simulates, whether by design, shape, color or otherwise, any traffic regulatory sign or other sign placed by a governmental agency in the interest of public health safety or welfare.
- No permanent advertising signs of any nature, except signs erected for orderly traffic control, signs marking sites of historical interest and signs for other public purposes, shall be permitted within any public right-of-way.
- Signs identifying business establishments no longer in existence, products no longer being sold, and services no longer being rendered shall be removed from the premises within 180 days from the date of termination of such activities.
- No sign shall be erected, repaired, or repainted by any person until a permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator and an initial permit fee of $10 paid (unless exempted).

## Signs exempt from permit in Stoneville

- Signs erected by a governmental agency to regulate, control or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic, including signs indicating bus stops, taxi stands and similar transportation facilities, which may be illuminated, flashing or moving as required for public safety.
- Signs required by law.
- Signs which warn of hazards to life and limb, such as high voltage electrical equipment, explosives and the like; such signs may be illuminated.
- "No Trespassing" and other incidental signs, not exceeding four square feet in area and not illuminated.
- Signs erected by a governmental agency conveying information regarding a public service or the location of a public facility; such signs may be illuminated.
- Temporary real estate signs advertising a specific property for sale, lease, rent, or development, located on said property; not exceeding 16 square feet in area, not illuminated, and not placed nearer to the front property line than five feet.
- Permanent subdivision identification signs, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, indirectly illuminated or not illuminated.
- Church, institutional, and public building bulletin boards and identification signs, not exceeding 25 square feet in area; one per street front plus one per each building on premises; non-flashing illumination permitted.
- Signs identifying the name or location of a church, even if remote from the church, not exceeding six square feet in area, not illuminated, and containing no moving parts.
- Temporary advertising signs, such as used prior to elections and to advertise yard sales, provided such signs are removed within 90 days of their erection.
- Signs advertising agricultural products produced on the premises not exceeding 16 square feet in area and not illuminated.
- Signs identifying home occupations or offices located in the residence of the practitioner; one per lot not exceeding six square feet in area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit mention is made in the provided ordinance text of master sign plans, sign plans, or variance meetings as requirements for signage. However, a permit from the Zoning Administrator is required for most signs not specifically exempted.

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