# Sign Regulations in Cedar Hills, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cedar Hills, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/cedar-hills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Cedar Hills, Utah regulates 10 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding/Other Yard Signs in the Residential Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft (except window signs) tall, with a See description for placement options setback (Sec. 10-5-26.C.1-2, F, L). Most commercial signs in Cedar Hills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Zones | 5 | 6 ft (except window signs) | 32 sq. ft. total per unit | — |
| Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones | 4 | 30 ft | 100 sq. ft. total per lot | — |
| Public Facility Zone | 2 | 20 ft | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 3 ft | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign | — | 32 sq. ft. total per unit | — | — | — | Inside or on windows of residential building | — | 10-5-26.C.3, H.1-2 |
| Freestanding/Other Yard Sign | 6 ft (except window signs) | — | — | See description for placement options | — | Front, side, or rear yard per accessory building setbacks, or at least 3 ft from sidewalk/curb/street (whichever is furthest), 3 ft from edge of lot, 3 ft from neighboring lot | — | 10-5-26.C.1-2, F, L |
| Temporary Commercial Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq. ft. cumulative per lot | — | — | — | Residential lot | — | 10-5-26.C.4, G |
| Permanent Commercial Sign (with business use variance) | 6 ft | 6 sq. ft. additional (beyond temporary signs) per lot | — | — | — | Residential lot with business use variance | — | 10-5-26.C.4, F |
| Temporary Noncommercial Sign | 6 ft | Same as commercial sign allowances (32 sq. ft. cumulative per lot) | — | — | — | Residential lot | — | 10-5-26.C.5, Q, G |

### Commercial Zones, Industrial Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign | — | 100 sq. ft. total per lot | — | — | — | On or inside window of building or structure | — | 10-5-26.D.3, H.1-2 |
| Freestanding/Other Yard Sign | 30 ft | — | — | See description for placement options | — | Placed per front, side, rear yard setbacks of the zone, or at least 3 ft from sidewalk/curb/street (whichever is furthest), 3 ft from edge of lot, 3 ft from neighboring lot | — | 10-5-26.D.1-2, F, L |
| Commercial Sign (all types cumulative) | 30 ft | Greater of 25% of facade or 90 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On commercial or industrial lot, attached or freestanding | — | 10-5-26.D.4, F, G |
| Noncommercial Sign | 30 ft | Same as commercial signage (see above) | — | — | — | On commercial or industrial lot | — | 10-5-26.D.5, Q |

### Public Facility Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding/Other Yard Sign | 20 ft | — | — | See description for placement options | — | Placed per front, side, rear yard setbacks of the zone, or at least 3 ft from sidewalk/curb/street (whichever is furthest), 3 ft from edge of lot, 3 ft from neighboring lot. | — | 10-5-26.E.1-2, F, L |
| Marquee Digital Sign | 20 ft | — | — | — | — | PF Zone, on public school property only | — | 10-5-26.E.3 |

## Prohibited signs in Cedar Hills

- Signage is generally prohibited from being posted or left behind on public property, in any public right of way, on utility poles, historical markers, publicly owned property (including trees), and on street and traffic signs.
- All signage shall be subject to a discontinued use limitation, and must be removed no later than sixty (60) days after discontinued use.
- Signs may not be placed or maintained except as provided in this chapter and with conformity to all provisions.
- Any sign that poses a public safety hazard may be removed.
- Abandoned signs (any sign or structure that no longer correctly directs or influences a person, identifies or advertises a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, product, or activity) are prohibited.
- A-frame signs over three feet (3') in height and width are prohibited.
- Animated or flashing signs are prohibited (excluding time and temperature devices, banners, and flags).
- Balloon or inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Billboards are generally prohibited except as provided by Utah Code Annotated.
- Marquee signs are prohibited unless specifically allowed (see public facility zone and certain exceptions).
- Motion signs are prohibited.
- Pennant signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs extending more than twelve inches (12") beyond the wall are prohibited.
- Roof signs (extending above the highest portion of the roof or not lying flat on the roof) are prohibited.
- Rotating signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs (signs mounted to a tree, utility pole, or ground by nails, staples, wire frame, or similar, especially within right-of-way or on public property) are prohibited.
- Commercial signage for a sexually oriented business is prohibited off-site from the actual lawful location.
- Any signage containing obscenity, defamation, fighting words, true threats, or anything like unto it is prohibited as a matter of law.
- No permit for a sign may constitute permission to maintain a public or private nuisance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cedar Hills

- Signage dedicated for government use, including traffic signs, traffic lights, street signs, directional signs, public safety signs, and related signage, is exempt from the prohibition against signage in any public right of way.
- Temporary signage used for government purposes that is informational or related to events, elections, recreation, or other city programming may be placed on public property or in the public right of way, subject to specific size and time limits (three feet (3') in height, five feet (5') in length, posted no more than fourteen (14) days before and removed no more than one business day after the event, and not blocking right of way or causing disturbances).
- Where the city has traditionally allowed public property to be used as an open public forum, temporary noncommercial signage is allowed if handheld or personally attended, not blocking right of way or causing disturbances.
- Signage related to issues on the ballot for an upcoming election, whether a primary or general election, is deemed temporary, regardless of display duration, and is exempt from permit and fee requirements (but subject to discontinued use requirements).
- Time and temperature devices as well as banners and flags are exempted from the definition of animated or flashing sign.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All permanent signs require a permit and are subject to review by the Zoning Administrator, which may include the submission of a site plan, sign layout, sign depiction, building elevations, and other information necessary to determine compliance with design and placement requirements.
- Proposed signs that are larger or intended to remain for a longer period will require more information to assist the Zoning Administrator in determining if the sign will be safe and durable.
- If the Zoning Administrator determines that an application needs further interpretation, he may request Planning Commission review of the proposal.
- An applicant wishing to appeal the Zoning Administrator's decision may do so before the Planning Commission in an open and public meeting.
- Rules regarding variances are referenced in Utah Code Annotated section 10-9a-702.
- There is no explicit reference to a master sign plan requirement, but permanent sign permit applications may require detailed plans and information, especially for larger or long-term signs.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Cedar Hills — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Cedar+Hills+UT&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-cedar-hills

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