# Sign Regulations in Pageland, South Carolina

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pageland, South Carolina (SC)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/south-carolina/pageland
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/SC/Pageland/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXAZO_ART6SIRE)

## At a glance

Pageland, South Carolina regulates 25 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Principals in the R-8, R-6, GR zoning district are capped at 12 ft tall and 20 sq ft, with a 5 ft from property line setback (Sec. Table 3, Table 4, Table 4 Note A, Table 4 Note C).

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-8, R-6, GR | 9 | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| RC | 4 | 12 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| NC | 12 | 12 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| CC | 9 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| GC | 6 | 24 ft | 60 sq ft; for lots over 200 ft on SC 151 Bypass, 1 sq ft per foot of street frontage, max 300 sq ft | — |
| LI, BI | 4 | 24 ft | 60 sq ft; for lots over 200 ft on SC 151 Bypass, 1 sq ft per foot of street frontage, max 300 sq ft | — |
| INS | 3 | 12 ft | 36 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### R-8, R-6, GR

| 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 from property line | 1 per developed lot; 1 additional for each extra street frontage | Entrance to subdivision or residential project (identification use only), must be 5 ft setback from property line. | — | Table 3, Table 4, Table 4 Note A, Table 4 Note C |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 12 ft | 2 sq ft without counting toward max area; area over 2 sq ft counts against principal freestanding sign area | — | 5 ft from property line | 1 | On developed lot | — | Table 3, Table 4, Table 4 Note D |
| Building Sign - Identification | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On building | — | Table 3, Table 4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Political | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street/curb | — | On private property, not closer than 5 ft from street or curb, not on utility poles | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (F), Sec. 6-6 |
| Freestanding Sign - Poster | — | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street/curb | — | On private property, not on telephone/power poles or public right-of-way, not closer than 5 ft from street/curb | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (D) |
| Freestanding Sign - Identification (Temporary) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | — | Work under construction or subdivision entrance | — | Sec. 6-5 (E) |
| Freestanding Sign - Banner | — | — | — | — | — | On private property | — | Table 3 |
| Building Sign - Canopy/Marquee/Projecting/Wall/Window | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Table 3 |

### NC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal | 12 ft | 24 sq ft | — | 5 ft from property line | 1 | One per developed lot | — | Table 3, Table 4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 12 ft | 2 sq ft (over 2 sq ft counts against principal max area) | — | 5 ft from property line | 1 | On developed lot | — | Table 4 |
| Building Sign - Identification | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On building | — | Table 3, Table 4 |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board Sign) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On sidewalk or private property; must not obstruct pedestrian movement | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (A) |
| Portable Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On private property | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (C) |
| Poster | — | 6 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street/curb | — | On private property, not on public utility poles or right-of-way, min. 5 ft from street/curb | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (D) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft from street/curb | — | On private property, min. 5 ft from street/curb, not on utility pole or public right-of-way | — | Table 3, Sec. 6-5 (F) |
| Building Sign - Wall | — | 25% of wall area | — | — | 1 | On building wall | — | Table 3, Table 4 |

### CC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Principal | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | 0 ft | 1 | On developed lot where front yard setback > 30 ft | — | Table 3, Table 4, Table 3 Note 4 |
| Freestanding Sign - Incidental | 20 ft | 2 sq ft (over counts against principal) | — | 0 ft | 1 | On developed lot | — | Table 3, Table 4 |
| Building Sign - Identification | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| Building Sign - Wall | — | 25% of wall area | — | — | — | On building wall | — | Table 3, Table 4 |
| Building Sign - Canopy | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| Building Sign - Marquee | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| Building Sign - Projecting | — | — | — | — | — | On building | — | Table 3 |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Table 3 |

## Prohibited signs in Pageland

- No sign may be erected or enlarged in the Town 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 utility poles, stationary vehicles, or natural features are prohibited.
- Signs displaying intermittent lights resembling the flashing lights used in traffic signals or emergency vehicles, or signs using words, symbols, or characters that might mislead or confuse motorists are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs, which no longer correctly direct or advertise a bona fide business, product, or activity, are prohibited.
- Signs in disrepair, not properly maintained, insecure, structurally unsound, with defective parts, or unable to meet minimum safety requirements are prohibited.
- No sign shall be located within a vision clearance area.
- Permanent and temporary identification signs must comply with International Building Code and National Electrical Code and be constructed of durable all-weather materials.
- Images, logos, graphics on permanent signs or buildings must be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner; permits for painted signs only issued to companies engaged as sign painters.
- 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, change in intensity or color, or create the illusion of flashing/movement are permitted.
- No sign shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, except for specified exemptions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pageland

- 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 are allowed in the public right-of-way.
- Informational signs of a public agency or utility regarding its facilities are allowed in the public right-of-way.
- Church signs are allowed in the public right-of-way, in accord with state law.
- Historical signs and markers are allowed in the public right-of-way.
- Emergency signs are allowed in the public right-of-way.
- Directional signs of a temporary nature not to exceed 3 square feet in area and 24 hours in duration for such events as yard sales, auctions, public gatherings, etc., are allowed in the public right-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permits are required for any sign marked with a 'P' (Sign Permit Required) in Table 3.
- No indication of a required master sign plan or formal sign plan submission process is specified in this ordinance excerpt.
- Signs must conform to both the general ordinance and any special conditions referenced in the tables or footnotes (e.g., compliance with conditional requirements in Table 4).

## Full detail

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