# Sign Regulations in Draper, Utah

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

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

## At a glance

Draper, Utah regulates 32 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding/Monument Signs in the Nonresidential Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft (panel max vertical 4 ft, horizontal 10 ft) tall, 24 sq ft, and 10 ft (panel horizontal dimension) wide, with a Min 15' from back of curb setback (Sec. 9-26-070(A)(2)). Most commercial signs in Draper require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential Zones | 7 | 20 ft | No more than 250 sq ft per wall | — |
| Residential Zones | 2 | 5 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Town Center District (TC Zone) | 6 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| Freeway Frontage Zones (A, B, C, D) | 11 | 70 ft | 450 sq ft (may include electronic sign area) | — |
| CBP, CR, CI, CC, MARF | 1 | — | — | — |
| 12300 South/Draper Parkway Corridor Commercial District | 4 | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| RM1, RM2 | 1 | 48" if mounted to ground (top of sign to ground) | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | Residential: 35 ft (1/pole SF, 2/poles MF). Nonresidential: up to 3 poles at 60 ft (one can go to 80 ft >2 acres). | 4 sq ft | — |

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

### Nonresidential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | No more than 250 sq ft per wall | — | — | — | On the building wall facing public street | — | 9-26-070(A)(1) |
| Freestanding/Monument Sign | 6 ft (panel max vertical 4 ft, horizontal 10 ft) | 24 sq ft | 10 ft (panel horizontal dimension) | Min 15' from back of curb | See additional requirements | Minimum 15' back of curb, NOT within right-of-way; in landscape setting of min 240 sq ft | — | 9-26-070(A)(2) |
| Tower Sign | 20 ft | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per complex | Within landscaped area of 4 sq ft per 1 sq ft of sign area | — | 9-26-070(A)(3) |
| Informational Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft standard, 8 sq ft for shared driveways | — | — | 1 per driveway entrance | Driveway entrance | — | 9-26-070(A)(4) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multibuilding Complex Additional Signage) | 7 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | Not within 50' of a public right of way | — | 9-26-070(A)(5) |
| Awning Sign | — | 20% of total front face area of awning | — | — | — | On awning/valance; compatible with building | — | 9-26-070(A)(6) |
| Freestanding Sign (Drive-through Restaurant Lane) | 7 ft | 45 sq ft | — | Min 30' from right-of-way | 1 per drive-through lane | >30 ft from closest public right-of-way, <5 ft from drive-through lane | — | 9-26-070(A)(7) |

### Town Center District (TC Zone)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building; cannot project above roofline/eave (gable areas OK) | — | 9-26-090(A)(1) |
| Shingle Sign | 2 ft | 6 sq ft (2' x 3') | 3 ft | — | 1 per business front | Suspended from roof/walkway/porch/fascia, on or adjacent to business | — | 9-26-090(A)(2) |
| Post and Panel or Engraved Stone Monument Sign | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | 10 ft (panel horizontal dimension), posts max 2 ft wide | No minimum | 1 per street frontage | 1 per street frontage; no setback from property line, not in right-of-way | — | 9-26-090(A)(3) |
| Post and Panel or Engraved Stone Monument Sign (Redeveloped Building Option) | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | No minimum | 1 per street frontage | Building >25' from property line; no setback from property line, not in right-of-way | — | 9-26-090(A)(4) |
| A-Frame Sign | 3 ft | 9 sq ft (3' x 3') | 3 ft | — | 2 per business | Within parkstrip fronting business; must not block vehicular/pedestrian visibility | — | 9-26-090(A)(5)(b) |
| Pole Banner Sign | 5 ft (banner), pole 12 ft height | 10 sq ft (5' x 2') | 2 ft (banner) | 2'6" from right-of-way | 1 per business | Setback 2'6" from right-of-way, perpendicular to ROW; not in or projecting over ROW | — | 9-26-090(A)(5)(c) |

### Freeway Frontage Zones (A, B, C, D)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monolithic Sign (Area A) | 40 ft | 360 sq ft sign face; 200 sq ft measured around lettered copy | Ratio width:height <= 1:4.5 | — | 1 | Within 200 ft of I-15 ROW if not directly abutting I-15 | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(a) |
| Monolithic Sign (Area B) | 30 ft | 360 sq ft sign face; 200 sq ft measured around lettered copy | Ratio width:height <= 1:4.5 | — | 1 | Within 200 ft of I-15 ROW if not directly abutting I-15 | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(a) |
| Monolithic Sign (Area C) | 70 ft | 360 sq ft sign face; 200 sq ft measured around lettered copy | Ratio width:height <= 1:4.5 | — | 1 | Within 200 ft of I-15 ROW if not directly abutting I-15 | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(a) |
| Tower Sign (Area A) | 40 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(b) |
| Tower Sign (Area B) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(b) |
| Tower Sign (Area C) | 70 ft | 300 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(b) |
| Tower Sign (Area D) | 65 ft | 450 sq ft (may include electronic sign area) | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9-26-090(B)(2)(b) |
| Monument Sign (Nonfreeway Frontage) | 6 ft | Per 9-26-070(A)(2): 24 sq ft, 6 ft max height, 4 ft vertical, 10 ft horizontal | 10 ft | — | 1 | Along nonfreeway frontage | — | 9-26-090(B)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Draper

- Animated signs or signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts or visible mechanical or electrical movement of any kind.
- Signs with the optical illusion of movement or giving the illusion of motion.
- Signs with lights or illumination which flash, move, rotate, blink, flicker, or use intermittent electrical pulsations.
- Strings of light bulbs other than that needed to illuminate outdoor seating or patio areas or traditional holiday decorations during a holiday season (nonresidential uses only).
- Signs which emit or are designed to emit a sound intended to attract attention, use live or preserved animals, or create unsafe glare.
- Any sign determined to be abandoned or illegal.
- Any sign installed or erected in or projecting into or over any public or private right of way, park strips, medians, or roundabouts, except as expressly permitted.
- Signs not permanently affixed or attached to the ground or any structure except for temporary signs expressly permitted by this chapter.
- Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate installation, maintenance, or dilapidation.
- Any sign or sign structure which obstructs the view of, may be confused with, or purports to be an official traffic sign, signal, or device or creates unsafe distraction or obstructs vehicle views at entrances.
- Any sign which obstructs the free ingress to or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or other building entrance or exitway.
- Any sign with a changeable or removable text or panel feature, except where specifically allowed.
- Off-premises advertising signs or any other sign not pertinent and clearly incidental to the permitted use on the property where located, except as expressly provided for elsewhere.
- Portable signs or signs not otherwise permanently affixed to a structure, mounted to the ground, or located on one or more wheels.
- Signs for the purpose of general outdoor advertising of products or services, or signs advertising a use, service or attraction not located in the city, except as otherwise provided.
- Flags, banners, pennants or strings of pennants, wind or forced air powered signs, or other devices designed or allowed to wave, flap, or rotate with the wind except as expressly permitted.
- Banners of any size for which a temporary sign permit has not been issued according to this chapter.
- Inflatables, unless expressly permitted.
- Roof mounted signs or signs projecting above the roofline or bottom of the eaves, whichever is lower (except signs within a gable, with dormer exceptions).
- Signs of an advertising nature posted or glued directly on an exterior wall or roof or affixed by similar adhesive substance; no paper, cloth, vinyl, or other nonrigid material tacked directly except for permitted temporary signs or flags.
- Off-premises advertising signs and billboards, except for those legally existing prior to the adoption of this chapter.
- Graffiti.
- Handbills and snipe signs.
- Business signs in residential and agricultural zones, or on properties containing a residential use except as expressly permitted for an operating and licensed home occupation.
- Any sign not in compliance with this chapter or applicable provisions.
- Any sign type not expressly permitted by this chapter.
- Electronic message center signs containing video animation, flashing, or appearance of movement of any kind (note: electronic message center signs must operate in accordance with the chapter).
- Portable signs within any public or private right of way, sidewalks, park strips, medians, or roundabouts.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained with less clearance from communication lines and energized electrical power lines than prescribed by state law.
- Signs must not create a traffic hazard, resemble traffic signs, or use words normally used in traffic signage which could confuse drivers.
- No sign or group of signs may exceed one foot-candle in brightness as measured at the property line.
- Flashing, blinking, rotating lights; exposed neon or similar tube illumination (except as specifically permitted); visible bare incandescent, fluorescent, metal halide, high/low pressure sodium bulbs; and mercury vapor lights are prohibited for any sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Draper

- Official signs required or authorized by law, statute, or ordinance, including traffic control devices, building/fire code information signs, ADA compliance signs, public utility or construction warning signs, cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historical signs.
- Flags of any nation, organization of nations, state, county, city, religious group, civic group, fraternal organization, or educational institution, subject to zone and height/size restrictions.
- Holiday decorations or displays associated with any national, local, or religious holiday or celebration, subject to display period and safety requirements.
- Political signs erected prior to an election, subject to requirements.
- Signs on residential properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction, as defined in the code.
- Window signs in nonresidential zones not exceeding 25% of ground floor window area (with additional provisions for neon window signs).
- Two A-frame signs in nonresidential zones, per size/location/operation restrictions.
- A single portable sign, not to exceed 2' x 2', on private property for nonresidential uses, meeting setback and placement criteria.
- Vehicle signs in nonresidential zones when set back at least 50 feet from public or private right of way, park strips, medians, or roundabouts.
- Temporary banner signs used during street construction marking ingress/egress, only during period of impairment and for affected businesses.
- Cornerstones, commemorative tablets, and historical signs under 4 square feet in area and 4 feet in height, nonilluminated or indirectly illuminated.
- On premises street address identification signs not exceeding 2 square feet in area, one per use or building.
- Temporary banner signs for certain holiday periods as outlined in the approved list (when within allowed days, no permit is needed).
- A-frame signs (nonresidential zones, within constraints) are exempt from permit.
- Certain temporary A-frame and pole banner signs in Town Center District are exempt (see Town Center details, e.g., A-frame signs for business operating hours, within parkstrip).
- Nonresidential zone properties subject to sale, lease, rent, or auction may display a window sign (per provision) or a single freestanding sign (with limits) without permit.
- Off site residential real estate direction signs, with ownership permission and quantity/size/time/location limits.
- Portable, moveable, and/or handheld signs in certain circumstances (but restricted – see prohibitions).
- Temporary signs for special events with special event permit (and meeting criteria).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All development applications for nonresidential projects must be reviewed for a sign allowance as part of the site plan approval; this must identify location and size of all on site permanent signs.
- Nonresidential multi-tenant developments must pursue development signage approval by way of a master sign program as part of the application for site plan approval. The master sign program must identify location and size of all permanent signs and include signage theme details.
- Amendments to approved sign allowances or master sign programs must be approved by the Zoning Administrator if in compliance with the chapter; non-conforming amendments may be reviewed by the Planning Commission via a site plan amendment.
- Sign permit application may include all signs associated with a property that has received site plan/plat approval, or a master sign program associated with approved development guidelines.
- For any sign not associated with new development or for new developments without an approved sign allowance, a sign permit is required and will be reviewed based on independent sign allowances for each sign.
- Approval of a master sign program or sign allowance does not constitute approval of a sign permit; a separate application and approval for a sign permit is required prior to installation.
- Sign plans may be required as part of the site plan submission and approval process for new or amended developments involving signage.
- Variance or appeal process is available if permit is denied or revoked, via appeals and variance hearing officer as described in the ordinance.
- A sign permit is generally required for any sign unless otherwise provided by the chapter (see exemptions), and details must be submitted as prescribed.

## Full detail

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