# Sign Regulations in Awendaw, South Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Awendaw, South Carolina (SC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/south-carolina/awendaw
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Awendaw, South Carolina regulates 8 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Individual Business)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet (measured from ground level) tall and 32 square feet, with a 10 feet front and side setback (§ 153.282) setback (Sec. § 153.275; § 153.276; § 153.281; § 153.283). Most commercial signs in Awendaw require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zone (Planned Development) | 1 | 8 feet for ground signs, as measured from ground level. Wall or roof signs cannot extend above the peak of the roof. | 32 square feet (if smaller than 4' x 8'; that is 32 square feet maximum) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 8 feet (measured from ground level) | 64 square feet (for five tenants or more), otherwise 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zone (Planned Development)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Sign | 8 feet for ground signs, as measured from ground level. Wall or roof signs cannot extend above the peak of the roof. | 32 square feet (if smaller than 4' x 8'; that is 32 square feet maximum) | — | 10 feet front and side setback (§ 153.282) | — | Must be located in commercial zone as a planned development. | — | § 153.280; § 153.281; § 153.283 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Individual Business) | 8 feet (measured from ground level) | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet front and side setback (§ 153.282) | One ground sign per individual business | — | — | § 153.275; § 153.276; § 153.281; § 153.283 |
| Wall or Roof Sign (Individual Business) | Cannot extend above peak of the roof | 32 square feet | — | — | One wall or roof sign per individual business | — | — | § 153.275; § 153.276; § 153.281; § 153.283 |
| Ground Sign (Multi-Tenant Property) | 8 feet (measured from ground level) | 64 square feet (for five tenants or more), otherwise 32 square feet | — | 10 feet front and side setback (§ 153.282) | One ground sign per multi-tenant property | — | — | § 153.275; § 153.276; § 153.281; § 153.283 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Tenant / Per Unit) | Cannot extend above peak of the roof | 32 square feet per unit | — | — | One wall or roof sign per tenant unit | — | — | § 153.275; § 153.276; § 153.281; § 153.283 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | Must meet applicable setbacks (see § 153.282) | — | — | — | § 153.277 |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Allowed on public or private property, not to obstruct or interfere with use of property. | — | § 153.278 |
| Street Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within subdivision, as required | — | § 153.303 |

## Prohibited signs in Awendaw

- Signs imitating traffic signs are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Signs creating traffic hazards or endangering public safety are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Pennants, banners, streamers and other moving devices are prohibited.
- No signs will be placed in a manner which interferes with visibility from a road or driveway.

## Signs exempt from permit in Awendaw

- Real estate signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All sign permit applications must include a site plan drawn to scale, showing the location of the sign.
- A zoning permit is required for all temporary signs.

## Full detail

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