# Sign Regulations in Smithfield, Rhode Island

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Smithfield, Rhode Island (RI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/rhode-island/smithfield
- **Data last verified:** 2024-12-05
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://smithfieldri.mapgeo.io/datasets/properties?abuttersDistance=200&latlng=41.900753%2C-71.528558&panel=themes&themes=%5B%2299ee7ecf-2560-4ca6-b6bd-56c70ea26d99%22%5D&zoom=13)

## At a glance

Smithfield, Rhode Island regulates 8 sign types across 1 zoning district. Projecting Signs in the General zoning district are capped at 2.5 square feet (Sec. H101.2). Most commercial signs in Smithfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General | 9 | 35 feet (combustible materials), 100 feet (noncombustible materials) | Exceeding 40 square feet must be noncombustible | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Painted Nonilluminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | H101.2 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 2.5 square feet | — | — | — | — | No | H101.2 |
| Ground Sign | 35 feet (combustible materials), 100 feet (noncombustible materials) | — | — | — | — | On the ground | Yes | H109.1, H109.2 |
| Roof Sign | 24 feet (solid), 75 feet (open, Type 1 or 2), 40 feet (open, other types), 50 feet (closed, Type 1 or 2), 35 feet (closed, Type 3, 4, or 5) | — | — | — | — | On or above a roof | Yes | H110.1, H110.3, H110.4, H110.5 |
| Wall Sign | — | Exceeding 40 square feet must be noncombustible | — | — | — | Attached to exterior walls | Yes | H111.1, H111.2, H111.3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 30 square feet (requires additional supports) | — | — | — | Attached to building or structure | Yes | H112.1, H112.4 |
| Marquee Sign | 6 feet above, 1 foot below marquee | — | — | — | — | Attached to marquees | Yes | H113.1, H113.4 |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Temporary locations | Yes | H114.1 |

## Prohibited signs in Smithfield

- Signs that confuse or obstruct exit signs or traffic signs

## Signs exempt from permit in Smithfield

- Painted nonilluminated signs
- Temporary signs announcing the sale or rent of property
- Signs erected by transportation authorities
- Projecting signs not exceeding 2.5 square feet
- Changing of moveable parts of an approved sign

## Full detail

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