# Sign Regulations in Mauldin, South Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mauldin, South Carolina (SC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/south-carolina/mauldin
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/SC/Mauldin/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH30PARE_S30-6VIRUREFAOBSI)

## At a glance

Mauldin, South Carolina regulates 22 sign types across 16 zoning districts. Temporary A-Frame Sign (Sandwich Board)s in the UVD, Urban Village District zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall, 6 sq ft per sign face, and 2 ft wide (Sec. Sec. 5:15.7.B.5). Most commercial signs in Mauldin require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (16 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District: R-20, Residential District: R-15, Residential District: R-12 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential District: R-10, Residential District: R-8, Residential District: R-6 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Medium Density Mixed Use District (R-M1) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Multi-Family District (RM) | 1 | — | — | — |
| CRD, Central Redevelopment District | 1 | — | — | — |
| C-1, Light Commercial District | 1 | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| C-2, General Commercial District | 1 | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| S-1, Trades and Commercial Services District | 1 | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| I-1, Industrial District | 1 | 90 ft (building height limit); Advertising signs >25 ft in height: min 30 ft from right-of-way | — | — |
| P-D, Planned Development District (PD-R, PD-C) | 1 | — | — | — |
| POD, Planned Office District | 1 | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| O-D, Office District | 1 | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| AP, Airport Protective Area (Utility Runway Visual Approach Zone, Runway Larger Than Utility Visual Approach Zone, Precision Instrument Approach Zone, Transitional Zone, Heliport Transitional Zone, Horizontal Zone, Conical Zone, Zone I, Zone II, Zone III) | 1 | Refer to detailed zone limitations: e.g., Utility Visual Approach - 20:1 slope, Precision Instrument - 50:1 up to 10,000 ft then 40:1 up to 40,000 ft, etc. | — | — |
| UVD, Urban Village District | 14 | 16 ft | 150 sq ft (unless oriented to interstate, then see Sec. 6:4) | — |
| Residential-Office (R-O) District | 1 | 35 ft (building height limit) | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 16 zones)

### C-1, Light Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signs | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — | Front: 25 ft from right-of-way (reducible to 10 ft with certain features); Side: 25 ft on corner lots/adjacent to residential, otherwise none; Rear: 20 ft; Merchandise on display: 15 ft from street right-of-way | — | All outside merchandise/setbacks: merchandise must be at least 15 ft from street right-of-way; commercial bldgs and accessory structures behind lead building line or in side/rear yards. | — | Sec. 5:7.4, 5:7.5 |

### C-2, General Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signs | 45 ft (building height limit) | — | — | Front: 35 ft (can reduce to 10 ft with certain features); Side: 25 ft on corner/adjacent to residential; Rear: 20 ft; Merchandise/signs: 15 ft from street right-of-way/property lines | — | Merchandise must be at least 15 ft from street right-of-way; gas station canopies: 15 ft min setback. Accessory structures in side/rear yard and behind building line. | — | Sec. 5:8.4, 5:8.5 |

### UVD, Urban Village District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 15% of corresponding façade | — | — | — | Above display windows/entryways; upper story wall signs allowed in window only if no ground-floor presence (max 25% of each window). | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.1.a-b, Sec. 6:4.1.16 |
| Crown Sign | — | 25% of uppermost story façade (see note) | — | — | 1 per façade | Exterior façade of topmost story | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.1.b |
| Hanging Sign / Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Below second floor windowsill; may encroach into right-of-way | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.1.c |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of each window | — | — | — | On interior of windows/doors facing public | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.3 |
| Temporary A-Frame Sign (Sandwich Board) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per sign face | 2 ft | — | — | In front of business entry only; not at corners or in front of other businesses; not obstructing route | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.5 |
| Directional Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property only | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.6 |
| Light Pole Banner Sign | — | 12 sq ft per banner | — | — | 1 per light pole (2 identical may be placed) | On light poles; structure must support top and bottom; below light arm/fixture | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.7 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 16 ft | 150 sq ft (unless oriented to interstate, then see Sec. 6:4) | — | — | — | Only permitted when setback/substantial separation warrants monument sign. | — | Sec. 5:15.7.B.9 |

## Prohibited signs in Mauldin

- Signs not specifically permitted in the Urban Village District are prohibited unless included in an approved Signage Plan in accordance with Section 6:4.1.16 of the Mauldin Zoning Ordinance.
- Signs listed as prohibited in Section 6:4.1.6 of the Mauldin Zoning Ordinance are also prohibited in the Urban Village District.
- Cabinet signs illuminated through internal lighting are prohibited (except as provided for reverse channel letter signage or back-lighting for reverse/halo effect).
- Flags erected for commercial purposes shall be prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mauldin

- Wall signs, crown signs, hanging signs, projecting signs, and permanent banner signs are permitted in the Urban Village District.
- Awning and canopy signs are permitted within the Urban Village District.
- Window signs, restaurant menu signs, temporary A-frame signs, directional signs, and light pole banner signs are permitted within the Urban Village District.
- Other signs such as marquee signs, freestanding monument signs, tenant directory signs, wayfinding pedestrian kiosks, and murals may be permitted and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Flags bearing the official design or insignia of a government, educational institution, church, fraternal, or corporate organization are permissible.
- Ornamental flags are permissible.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signage in the Urban Village District must comply with Section 6:4 Signs of the Mauldin Zoning Ordinance.
- Where an applicant desires greater creativity in signage beyond what is permitted, a Signage Plan may be submitted in accordance with Section 6:4.1.16 of the Mauldin Zoning Ordinance.
- Signs not specifically identified among permitted signs may be allowed if included in an approved Signage Plan.
- A Signage Plan allows for creativity in the placement and design of signs and may include signs of different sizes, types, location, placement and height from those enumerated in the sign ordinance.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 16 zoning districts in Mauldin — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Mauldin+SC&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-mauldin

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