# Sign Regulations in Wilson's Mills, North Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wilson's Mills, North Carolina (NC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/north-carolina/wilsons-mills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09

## At a glance

Wilson's Mills, North Carolina regulates 25 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Bulletin Boards in the RA-40, R-30, R-20, R-10, RMH zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 48 square feet, with a Minimum setback from street right-of-way setback (Sec. Sec. 30-252(d)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RA-40, R-30, R-20, R-10, RMH | 3 | 12 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| O&I, GB, CBD, I/W | 9 | 20 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 8 feet | 32 square feet for residential projects other than multifamily; 64 square feet for multifamily projects and all nonresidential projects | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### RA-40, R-30, R-20, R-10, RMH

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Advertising | — | 16 square feet | — | — | One sign per residential lot | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(b) |
| Bulletin Board | 12 feet | 48 square feet | — | Minimum setback from street right-of-way | One sign per zoning lot | Public or religious institutions | — | Sec. 30-252(d) |
| Subdivision | 8 feet for one sign, or 6 feet each for two signs | 48 square feet for one sign, or 24 square feet each for two signs | — | — | One sign of 48 square feet, or two signs of 24 square feet each | Principal entrances of subdivision | — | Sec. 30-252(f) |

### O&I, GB, CBD, I/W

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | 8 feet | 60 square feet | — | Minimum setback from street right-of-way is 15 feet, except in CBD, which shall be five feet. | One sign per street frontage without an approved uniform sign plan | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(e)(5) |
| Monument Sign | 4 feet, or 5 feet in CBD district | 60 square feet | — | Minimum setback from street right-of-way is 15 feet, except in CBD, which shall be five feet. | One sign per street frontage without an approved uniform sign plan | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(e)(6) |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 80 square feet | — | Minimum setback from street right-of-way is 15 feet, except in CBD, which shall be five feet. | One sign per street frontage without an approved uniform sign plan | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(e)(7) |
| Canopy Sign | Shall not extend beyond the face of the canopy or awning | 20 percent of the face of the canopy or awning | — | — | — | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(c)(1) |
| Wall Sign | Shall not extend beyond parapet wall line or the roofline | 20 percent of the wall face of the building | — | — | — | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(c)(2) |
| Window Sign | Shall not extend beyond the face of the window | 25 percent of the area of the window | — | — | — | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(c)(3) |
| Projecting Sign | No higher than the ceiling of canopy | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(c)(4) |
| Identification Sign | — | 40 square feet on the face of the building wall | — | — | One wall sign | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-252(g)(2) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Operation Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per business establishment | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-253(a) |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One sign per occupant | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-253(f) |
| Home Occupation Sign | Not to exceed height of wall on which it is displayed | 3 square feet | — | — | One wall sign per dwelling where the associate occupation is actively taking place | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-253(d) |
| Construction Site Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet for residential projects other than multifamily; 64 square feet for multifamily projects and all nonresidential projects | — | — | One sign per street frontage | On-premises | — | Sec. 30-254(b) |
| Political Sign | — | 9 square feet | — | — | One sign per candidate or issue, per zoning lot | On private property with owner's permission | — | Sec. 30-254(c) |
| Public Event Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One sign per street frontage | On lot where event will take place | — | Sec. 30-254(d) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 16 square feet in residential zones, 32 square feet in nonresidential zones | — | — | One sign per street frontage | On lot available for sale or lease | — | Sec. 30-254(e) |
| Yard Sale Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One sign per site | On site where yard sale will take place | — | Sec. 30-254(g) |

## Prohibited signs in Wilson's Mills

- No sign or part thereof shall be located within a clear-vision triangle area of the lot 25 feet along the property line from the street right-of-way at intersections.
- No sign shall make use of the words 'Stop,' 'Slow,' 'Caution,' 'Danger' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as is reasonably likely to be confused with traffic directional and regulatory signs.
- No sign shall be erected so that by its location, color, nature or message is likely to be confused with or obstruct the view of traffic signals or signs, or is likely to be confused with the warning lights of an emergency or public safety vehicle.
- Except as used to display time and temperature, no sign shall contain flashing lights.
- No sign, including its attendant supports, frames, hardware, and embellishments thereto, shall be located within any public right-of-way or easement.
- No sign shall be attached, affixed or painted on any utility pole, light standard, telephone or telegraph pole, any tree, rock, or other natural object.
- Animated, rotating, or other moving or apparently moving signs shall be prohibited.
- Devices such as banners, streamers, pennants, balloons, wind-blown propellers, moored blimps, strung light bulbs, and similar installations shall be prohibited except with a temporary use permit approved by the zoning officer for special events.
- No sign shall be erected, painted or otherwise mounted on the roof of a building or above the eaves border or overhang.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wilson's Mills

- Government signs are exempt from the prohibition of being located within any public right-of-way or easement.
- Signs designated with a 'U' under a particular zone are exempt from the permitting requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- With an approved uniform sign plan, two signs may be permitted on a lot with at least 300 feet of frontage on each of two adjacent streets; or 600 feet of frontage on any one street.
- The owner of shopping centers, office park, multifamily development, or other multitenant complexes shall submit a uniform sign plan to the planning board as part of their site plan.
- No sign permit application will be accepted for such property or use until a unified sign plan is approved by the planning department.

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