# Sign Regulations in Coalville, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Coalville, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/coalville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/UT/Coalville/codes/Development_Code?nodeId=CH27SIRE)

## At a glance

Coalville, Utah regulates 14 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial (CC) Zone (Historic District) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 75 sq ft (single use); 100 sq ft (multiple uses), with a At least 3 ft from edge of right-of-way. setback (Sec. 27-050(A)). Most commercial signs in Coalville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial (CC) Zone (Historic District) | 8 | 20 ft | 75 sq ft (single use); 100 sq ft (multiple uses) | — |
| Highway Commercial (HC) Zone | 10 | 80 ft | 300 sq ft (single use); 1,000 sq ft (multiple uses combined in one sign) | — |
| Residential Zones | 1 | 6 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |

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

### Commercial (CC) Zone (Historic District)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 75 sq ft (single use); 100 sq ft (multiple uses) | — | At least 3 ft from edge of right-of-way. | 1 per primary vehicular access. | Adjacent to primary vehicular access; at least 3 ft setback from right-of-way. | — | 27-050(A) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 3 ft from edge of right-of-way. | 1 per primary vehicular access (max 2). | Adjacent to primary vehicular access; at least 3 ft setback from right-of-way. | — | 27-050(B) |
| Primary Wall Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On facade containing primary access. | — | 27-050(C)(2) |
| Secondary Wall Sign | — | 25 sq ft (if primary wall sign is 50 sq ft) | — | — | 1 | On different facade from primary wall sign. | — | 27-050(C)(3) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | Counts toward max 3 types allowed per use. | Perpendicular/over sidewalk or similar area from building. | — | 27-050(C)(4) |
| Suspended Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | Counts toward max 3 types allowed per use. | Suspended from building element (roof, facade, porch, overhang, etc.) | — | 27-050(C)(5) |
| Awning Sign | 8 in letter/logo height | 15% of each face; letter/logo max height 8 in | — | — | Up to 3 (1 per awning side, max 3 sides) | On valance of awning. | — | 27-050(C)(6) |
| Luminous Tube (Neon) Sign | Ground-floor elevation | 15 sq ft per sign; or 2 sq ft for one sign without permit | — | — | 2 per 25 ft of façade width; 1 per tenant exemption | Attached as wall, projecting, or suspended sign. | — | 27-050(C)(8) |

### Highway Commercial (HC) Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 80 ft | 300 sq ft (single use); 1,000 sq ft (multiple uses combined in one sign) | — | At least 3 ft from edge of right-of-way. | 1 per primary vehicular access. | Adjacent to primary vehicular access; at least 3 ft setback from right-of-way. | — | 27-050(A) and 27-050(E)(1)-(2) |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | At least 3 ft from edge of right-of-way. | 1 per primary vehicular access (max 2). | Adjacent to primary vehicular access; at least 3 ft setback from right-of-way. | — | 27-050(B) |
| Primary Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On facade containing primary access. | — | 27-050(E)(3) |
| Secondary Wall Sign | — | 50 sq ft (if primary wall sign is 100 sq ft) | — | — | 1 | On different facade from primary wall sign. | — | 27-050(E)(4) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | Counts toward max 3 types allowed per use. | Perpendicular/over sidewalk or similar area from building. | — | 27-050(C)(4) |
| Suspended Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | Counts toward max 3 types allowed per use. | Suspended from building element (roof, facade, porch, overhang, etc.) | — | 27-050(C)(5) |
| Awning Sign | 8 in letter/logo height | 15% of each face; letter/logo max height 8 in | — | — | Up to 3 (1 per awning side, max 3 sides) | On valance of awning. | — | 27-050(C)(6) |
| Gas Station Canopy Sign | 24 in letter/logo height | 25% of each side or face; letters/logos max 24 in high | — | — | Max 3 (1 per side, up to 3 sides) | Attached to sides of canopy. | — | 27-050(C)(7) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Off-Premises Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from edge of right-of-way. | 1 per direction per business. | Minimum spacing 300 ft from other off-premises signs facing same right-of-way, 100 ft from off-premises sign facing different right-of-way. | — | 27-050(F) |
| Temporary Sign | 8 ft freestanding; 15 ft if attached to building | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use | On parcel of entity; not in public right-of-way or attached to utility poles, fences, trees, etc. | — | 27-050(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Coalville

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, alter, or relocate any sign, other than exempt signs specifically described in Section 27-070, without first obtaining a sign permit.
- Electronic message signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed in the Highway Commercial (HC) Zone.
- Flashing signs (any illuminated sign on which the light is not stationary or constant in intensity and color) are prohibited.
- Roof mounted signs or signs that project above a roof edge or eave are prohibited.
- Moving signs (any sign or part of a sign that changes physical position by any movement or rotation or that gives the visual impression of movement, including strings of pennants, banners, ribbons, streamers, balloons, spinners, or other similar moving or fluttering or inflated devices) are prohibited.
- Signs imitating official traffic signs in any manner which are visible from public areas are prohibited.
- Portable signs not permanently affixed to the ground are prohibited except as allowed as an off-premises temporary sign.
- Mobile signs attached to stationary vehicles, equipment, trailers, and related devices, when used to augment signage for a business (as opposed to normal operation or parking of the vehicle or device), are prohibited.
- Signs which obstruct the vision of motorists or obstruct or detract from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on any road or street are prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public health or safety, as determined by the City, is prohibited.
- Signs on trees, utility poles, and on other public property (other than public information signs) are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited except as provided for in Section 27-050(F).
- Any sign in disrepair or for which the sign message face has been removed or destroyed, leaving only the supporting frame or other components, and the condition exists for more than ninety (90) days, is prohibited and shall be removed.
- Temporary signs: Illumination of temporary signs is prohibited.
- Signs may not encroach into a public right-of-way unless specifically allowed.
- Signs may not be attached to utility poles, fences, trees, or other similar objects.
- Signs must not impede pedestrian traffic.

## Signs exempt from permit in Coalville

- Informational signs not more than six (6) square feet in size and not more than four feet (4') in height used to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic or parking on private property (no advertising material, not in public right-of-way).
- Public signs (legal notices, identification, informational, cultural, promotional, historic or directional signs) erected by the City or authorized government entities for public purposes (may be in the public right-of-way).
- Public regulatory signs located in the city which meet all state requirements.
- Interior signs located inside any building or within an enclosed lobby and which cannot be readily seen from the exterior.
- Utility signs showing locations of underground facilities.
- Street address and identification signs with only name/occupant and address, not exceeding two (2) square feet, limited to flush mounted or window type, one per premises, not in public right-of-way.
- Customer information signs (e.g., 'credit cards accepted', prices, menus) located on or near the building and outside required setback areas, not exceeding two (2) square feet in size.
- Flags: Max 3 freestanding flagpoles, 1 flag per pole, max flag size 60 sq. ft., flagpoles up to 28', only U.S. flag may have up-lighting, painted building/surface flags allowed if in compliance.
- Window signs not exceeding 50% of window area in which it is placed; windows are considered separate if separated by 12" or more. Door windows are separate windows.
- Neon signs: 2 allowed per nonresidential use, inside any window, max 2 sq. ft. each, may not flash or animate, counted as window sign for area.
- Light pole banners: allowed in all developments, max 12 sq. ft.
- No trespassing or no dumping signs: max 16 sq. ft. for single sign or up to four signs at 4 sq. ft. each, unless more required by land use administrator.
- Plaques or nameplates not more than 2 sq. ft. and fastened to the building.
- Religious symbols, historic plaques, or insignia not exceeding 8 sq. ft., must be placed flat against the building.
- On-premises real estate signs: 1 per lot, not exceeding 6 sq. ft. and 6’ in height; 1 per street frontage for multiuse/professional office buildings or lots, up to 24 sq. ft. (32 sq. ft. if parcel over 2 acres), max 8’ height; model home signs up to 16 sq. ft., 6’ height.
- Temporary open house real estate signs: up to 6 sq. ft., 4' height, only during hours property open for inspection, not attached to trees, poles, street signs, etc., allowed in right-of-way if not disruptive.
- On-premises sign for home occupation in residential zones: 1 non-illuminated flat wall sign, 2' x 3' (6 sq. ft.), applies to use operated from single-family home.
- Political or campaign signs: permitted on private property as specified in 27-070(R) and subject to size, time, and location limits, but not permitted on public property or where they impede traffic visibility.
- Properties under development or construction: construction and marketing signs up to 20 sq. ft., 6’ in height, 1 per frontage, only during construction, must be on the parcel, not banners/flexible, not in right-of-way.
- Noncommercial opinion signs: allowed per Utah law; residential: up to 9 sq. ft./max 3’ height (can split up), nonresidential: up to 6 sq. ft./max 3’ height.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit must include a copy of plans and specifications showing materials and method of construction for the sign, including applicable supports, illumination and electrical wiring, and a colored rendering showing the sign face, colors, exposed surfaces and proposed copy, accurately represented in scale as to size, height from finish grade, and proportions.
- For applications, required materials constitute a sign plan (plans/specs/renderings) for individual sign permits.
- Section 27-050 does NOT mention a master sign plan requirement for multi-tenant or multi-building projects, but the submittal requirements under 27-020(D/E) amount to case-by-case sign plans for each sign permit requested.
- No explicit master sign plan or variance hearing process is described; however, special exceptions (variances) may be granted by City Council as described in 27-110(B) upon request by the sign owner/business.
- Properties with an approved subdivision plat, site plan, or development permit under construction are exempt for certain signs, but no general sign plan is mentioned for developments.

## Full detail

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