# Sign Regulations in Fairfield, Utah

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

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

## At a glance

Fairfield, Utah regulates 11 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Banner Signs in the Non-Residential Zones zoning district are capped at 3 feet tall, 18 square feet, and 6 feet wide (Sec. Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8). Most commercial signs in Fairfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential Zones | 3 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Non-Residential Zones | 7 | 7 feet | 39 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On property for sale or rent | — | Section 10.21.10.A.1 |
| Governmental Traffic/Street Name/Information Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Placed by a governmental agency | — | Section 10.21.10.A.2 |
| Political Campaign Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.10.A.3 |

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On property for sale or lease | — | Section 10.21.10.A.1; Section 10.21.20 |
| Name Plate | — | — | — | — | — | Indicating the existence of an office or a professional person, and a home occupation | — | Section 10.21.20 |
| Temporary Sign (72 Hours) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.20 (Exception) |

### Non-Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign | 3 feet | 18 square feet | 6 feet | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Construction Sign | 4 feet | 32 square feet | 8 feet | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Flat or Wall Sign | 7 feet | 39 square feet | — | — | 1 per business location | One sign per business location | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Monument Sign | 6 feet | 39 square feet | — | — | 1 per 500' frontage | One sign per 500' of frontage | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Name Plate | 2 feet | 6 square feet | 3 feet | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Real Estate Sign | 3 feet | 18 square feet | 6 feet | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.30, Table 6.8.8 |
| Directional Sign (Over 39 sq ft) | — | > 39 square feet (as approved) | — | — | — | — | — | Section 10.21.30.B |

## Prohibited signs in Fairfield

- Signs containing statements, words, or pictures which are obscene or vulgar are prohibited.
- Signs placed in a manner that would create a safety hazard are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fairfield

- Temporary real estate signs that advertise the sale or rental of the property on which such signs are located, provided no sign is larger than thirty-two (32) square feet in area nor closer than six hundred sixty (660) feet to another such sign on the lot.
- Traffic, street name, and information signs placed by a governmental agency.
- Political campaign signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign plan and design must be included in the master site plan for non-residential zones.

## Full detail

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