# Sign Regulations in Delta, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Delta, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/delta
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-30
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://delta.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=ordinances#name=18.68_SIGNS)

## At a glance

Delta, Utah regulates 23 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Attached On-Premises)s in the Commercial Business (C-B), Highway Commercial (H-C) zoning district are capped at Not to exceed the size of the building (Sec. DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Attached on-premises). Most commercial signs in Delta require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 12 | — | — | — |
| A-1, R-2 | 2 | 3 ft (ground to top of sign) | 16 sq ft | — |
| A-5 | 2 | 3 ft (ground to top of sign) | 64 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Business (C-B), Highway Commercial (H-C) | 6 | — | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| Commercial Development (C-D) | 6 | — | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| I-1 | 5 | — | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| L-R-R, M-H, R-1-A, R-1-B | 2 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| P/QP | 3 | — | 300 sq ft per side | — |
| R-4, R-D, R-R | 3 | 3 ft (ground to top of sign) | 64 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permit Requirement (All Signs) | — | — | — | — | — | Applies citywide to all zones | — | DMC 18.68.040(A); DMC 18.68.110; DMC 18.68.010 |
| Flashing/Animated Illumination Restrictions | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | DMC 18.68.100(A) |
| Air Balloons/Inflatables (Temporary Use Only) | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | DMC 18.68.100(B) |
| Vehicle-Based Advertising (Cargo Containers/Trucks/Trailers) | — | — | — | — | — | On or off premises | — | DMC 18.68.100(C) |
| Posting on Public Property (Handbills/Signs) | — | — | — | — | — | Sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs, parking strips, lamp posts, hydrants, trees, shrubs, railroad trestles, utility poles/wires, lighting systems, public bridges, fountains, equipment, street or traffic signs | — | DMC 18.68.100(D) |
| Traffic Device Conflicts | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | DMC 18.68.100(E) |
| Right-of-Way Restrictions (Overhanging/Freestanding) | — | — | — | — | — | Public right-of-way | — | DMC 18.68.100(F) |
| Signs on Utility Poles, Trees, Official Signposts | — | — | — | — | — | Utility poles, street trees, traffic regulatory sign poles, street name poles | — | DMC 18.68.090 |

### Commercial Business (C-B), Highway Commercial (H-C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Attached On-Premises) | — | Not to exceed the size of the building | — | — | — | On building, on the same premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Attached on-premises |
| Freestanding Sign (Detached On-Premises) | — | 300 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On the same premises, detached | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Detached on-premises |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard/Freestanding) | — | 64 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Off-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Off-premises; DMC 18.68.080 |
| Political Sign (Attached) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On building or on-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Political sign limits under Attached |
| Political Sign (Detached/Off-Premises) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Detached on-premises or off-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-B; Zone H-C) – Political sign limits under Detached/Off-premises |
| Projecting/Overhanging Sign (Extension Over ROW) – C-B Only | — | — | — | — | — | May extend over public right-of-way (C-B only) | — | DMC 18.68.100(F) |

### Commercial Development (C-D)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Attached On-Premises) | — | Not to exceed the size of the building | — | — | — | On building, on the same premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-D) – Attached on-premises |
| Freestanding Sign (Detached On-Premises) | — | 300 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On the same premises, detached | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-D) – Detached on-premises |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard/Freestanding) | — | 300 sq ft (total) | — | — | — | Off-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-D) – Off-premises; DMC 18.68.080 (digital conversion prohibition) |
| Political Sign (Attached) | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On building or on-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-D) – Political sign limit under Attached |
| Political Sign (Detached/Off-Premises) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Detached on-premises or off-premises | — | DMC 18.68.110 (Zone C-D) – Political sign limits under Detached/Off-premises |
| Projecting/Overhanging Sign (Extension Over ROW) – C-D | — | — | — | — | — | May extend over public right-of-way | — | DMC 18.68.100(F) |

## Prohibited signs in Delta

- Any sign not specifically allowed in the sign chapter is prohibited citywide.
- Flashing, blinking, chaser-light, or moving signs that could distract motorists are prohibited; limited time/temperature or electronic message center capability with low-intensity/subtle lighting changes may be allowed.
- Hot or cold air balloons or inflatables are prohibited except where specifically allowed for temporary signs, grand openings, or special promotions.
- Use of cargo storage containers, trucks, trailers, or other vehicles conspicuously or regularly parked with advertising messages to attract attention is prohibited; the Land Use Authority or other authorized officer may require removal if used for advertising.
- Posting, painting, marking, or affixing handbills or signs on public property and objects (including sidewalks, crosswalks, curbs, parking strips, lamp posts, hydrants, trees/shrubs/stakes/guards, railroad trestles, utility poles/wires and appurtenances, lighting systems, public bridges, drinking fountains, lifesaving equipment, street or traffic signs) is prohibited.
- Signs may not be posted on street trees, traffic regulatory sign poles, or street name poles; signs may be located on utility poles only with the utility's written permission.
- No sign shall conflict with the purpose or operation of traffic control devices.
- No billboard may be converted from a traditional printed form to a digitally controlled screen form.
- No sign may be erected or maintained that exceeds the maximum allowable size for its zone.
- Signs or sign structures may not be erected so as to interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe.
- Existing nonconforming signs may not be relocated, enlarged, converted, or replaced unless brought into compliance with current provisions.

## Signs exempt from permit in Delta

- Official signs and notices and signs required by law or authorized for a public purpose.
- Nameplates and addresses for structures.
- Cornerstones and historical markers.
- Decorations of a temporary nature.
- Window displays of actual merchandise.
- Real estate 'For Sale', rental or lease signs not exceeding 6' in area, located on the premises referenced.
- Informational and directional signs with no advertising.
- Danger or warning signs of a cautionary nature.
- Traffic signs.
- Religious symbols.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is specified in the provided text.
- A sign permit is required before erecting signs; applications must include a scaled drawing with height/size/location, and freestanding signs must include engineering specs for wind loads.
- The Land Use Authority may impose minimum clearance (ground-to-sign) on a case-by-case basis where vehicular or pedestrian traffic is anticipated.
- Overhanging signs may extend over the public right-of-way only in the Central Business (C-B) and Commercial Development (C-D) districts and only upon approval.
- Appeals: Any person affected by a decision of the Code Enforcement Officer may appeal to the City Council within 30 days; a hearing is held and a decision issued.

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

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