# Sign Regulations in Mullins, South Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mullins, South Carolina (SC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/south-carolina/mullins
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/SC/Mullins/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO_ART5SIRE)

## At a glance

Mullins, South Carolina regulates 23 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Principals in the A-1, A-2, A-3 zoning district are capped at 12 ft. tall and 20 sq. ft., with a 5 ft min from property line setback (Sec. Table 3 & 4; Note (A); Sec. 5.3, Table 3/4).

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-1, A-2, A-3 | 6 | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| MH | 6 | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| AC-1 | 6 | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| C-1 | 12 | 20 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| C-2, U-1 | 13 | 24 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (for institutional and non-residential uses) | 6 | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### A-1, A-2, A-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal | 12 ft. | 20 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft min from property line | 1 per developed lot (with allowance for additional sign for lots fronting multiple streets) | At the entrance of subdivision or residential project | — | Table 3 & 4; Note (A); Sec. 5.3, Table 3/4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 12 ft. | 2 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft min from property line | 1 per developed lot | On developed lots only | — | Table 3 & 4; Notes (D),(C) |
| Building Sign (Identification) | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Building | — | Table 3 & 4 |
| Posters | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | — | Private property only, no closer than 5 ft. from street or curb | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.D |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Private property | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.F |
| Identification Temporary Sign | — | 24 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Private property | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.E |

### C-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal | 20 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | 0 ft. | 1 per developed lot, with additional per street frontage | Developed lot, 0 ft setback | — | Table 3 & 4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 20 ft. | 2 sq. ft. (greater than 2 sq. ft. counts toward principal sign area) | — | 0 ft. | 1 per lot | Developed lots | — | Table 3 & 4 |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building canopy | — | Table 3 |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Sidewalk (not to obstruct pedestrian movement) | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.A |
| Posters | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | — | 5 ft from street/curb, not on public ROW or utility/telephone pole | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.D |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Private property | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.F |

### C-2, U-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal (Option 1) | 24 ft. | 60 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 1 per lot (+1 for lots with > 200 ft frontage) | Developed lot (first 200 ft street frontage) | — | Table 3 & 4 Notes (E), (F) |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal (Option 2) | 24 ft. | 60 sq. ft. + 1 sq. ft. per 1 linear ft frontage on US Hwy 76, not to exceed 300 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | Total sign area divided as owner/applicant prefers | Lots fronting on US Hwy 76 with over 200 linear ft frontage | — | Table 3 & 4, Note (F) |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 24 ft. | 2 sq. ft. (greater than 2 sq. ft. counts toward principal sign area) | — | 5 ft. | 2 per lot | Developed lots | — | Table 3 & 4 |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On canopy | — | Table 3 |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Sidewalk; must not obstruct pedestrian movement | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.A |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per establishment or lot | — | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.C |
| Posters | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | — | Not on public ROW, not on utility/telephone poles, 5 ft from street or curb | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.D |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Private property | — | Table 3, Section 5.5.F |

## Prohibited signs in Mullins

- No sign may be erected or enlarged in the City unless it conforms to the requirements of this Article.
- All signs not expressly permitted by this ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs painted on or attached to trees, fence posts, telephone or other utility poles, stationary vehicles, or natural features.
- Signs displaying intermittent lights resembling the flashing lights customarily used in traffic signals or in police, fire, ambulance, rescue vehicles or other warning signals.
- Signs using the words 'stop', 'danger', or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in a manner that might mislead or confuse motorists.
- Signs which have been abandoned and no longer correctly direct or exhort any person, advertises a bona fide business, product, or activity conducted or product available.
- Signs which have fallen into disrepair (dilapidated), are not properly maintained, are insecure or otherwise structurally unsound, have defective parts in the support, guys and/or anchors, or which are unable to meet minimum safety requirements of the Standard Building Code.
- No sign shall be located within a vision clearance area.
- No sign shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except as specifically exempted.
- Signs are not allowed on undeveloped or vacant lots.
- Illuminated signs shall not directly shine on abutting properties.
- No illumination simulating traffic control devices or emergency vehicles shall be used.
- No lights which are intermittently switched on and off, changed in intensity or color, or otherwise displayed to create the illusion of flashing or movement shall be permitted.
- A-Frame signs, where located on sidewalks, shall not obstruct pedestrian movement.
- Banners and pennants shall not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular movement.
- Portable signs shall have no colored or flashing lights.
- Portable signs shall not be wired so as to obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or pose any potential for hindrance (e.g., exposed drop cord).
- Posters shall not be allowed on any telephone or power poles or any public right-of-way.
- Permanent and temporary identification signs must be constructed in accord with all applicable provisions of the Building Code and National Electrical Code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mullins

- Public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to post legal notices, identify public property, convey public information, convey holiday greetings, and direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Informational signs of a public agency or utility regarding its facilities.
- Church signs, in accord with state law.
- Historical signs and markers.
- Emergency signs.
- Directional signs of a temporary nature not to exceed three (3) square feet in area and 24 hours in duration for such events as yard sales, auctions, public gatherings, etc.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If the letter 'P' appears for a sign type in a column in Table 3, such sign is allowed only with prior permit approval (i.e., a sign permit is required).
- Signs designated by an 'A' in Table 3 are allowed without a permit, but must comply with the conditional requirements of Table 4.
- Lots fronting on two or more streets are allowed one additional sign for each street frontage, but signage cannot be accumulated and used on one street in excess of that allowed for lots with only one street frontage.
- Permits for painted signs will only be issued to companies engaged as sign painters.

## Full detail

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