# Sign Regulations in Farmington, Utah Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Farmington, Utah, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code. - **Jurisdiction:** Farmington, Utah (UT) - **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/farmington - **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19 ## At a glance Farmington, Utah regulates 6 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Flat)s in the Sexually Oriented Businesses zoning district are capped at 18 sq ft (Sec. 11-34-040: SIGNS: Notwithstanding anything contrary to the Farmington City sign regulations or other applicable city ordinances, the more restrictive requirements for signs shall prevail. Signs for sexually oriented businesses shall be limited as follows: A-G (Ord. 2006-41, 6-20-2006)). Most commercial signs in Farmington 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 | — | — | — | | Mixed Use Districts | 1 | — | — | — | | Sexually Oriented Businesses | 2 | — | 18 sq ft | — | ## 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General Sign Regulations | — | — | — | — | — | Within or over any street or public way | — | 8-2-060: SIGNS: The requirements of title 15 of this code shall apply to all signs within or over any street or public way. (Ord. 1991-44, 12-11-1991) | | General Sign Regulations (Zoning Signs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-21-070: SIGNS: The requirements of Farmington City sign ordinance, title 15 of this code, shall apply to this zone. (Ord. 2013-05, 4-16-2013); 11-22-070; 11-24-060 | | General Sign Regulations (Within 25 ft Perimeter or Visible from Outside Property) | — | — | — | Within 25 feet of property perimeter | — | Within 25 feet of property perimeter or intended to be viewed from outside property line | — | 11-25-070: SIGNS: All signs within twenty five feet (25') of the property perimeter or that are intended to be viewed by the general public from outside the property line will be governed by title 15 of this code. (Ord. 1988-12, 9-7-1988) | ### Mixed Use Districts | Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General Sign Regulations (Mixed Use Districts) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-18-090: SIGNS: Signs within the mixed use districts shall comply with other city sign standards and any applicable rules and regulations that apply to the mixed use districts. A signage plan must be submitted as part of the development plan review process and should be addressed in the master development guidelines submitted by an applicant. (Ord. 2008-61, 12-9-2008) | ### Sexually Oriented Businesses | Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wall Sign (Flat) | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | No more than one exterior sign | Exterior wall | — | 11-34-040: SIGNS: Notwithstanding anything contrary to the Farmington City sign regulations or other applicable city ordinances, the more restrictive requirements for signs shall prevail. Signs for sexually oriented businesses shall be limited as follows: A-G (Ord. 2006-41, 6-20-2006) | | Awning Sign | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | No more than one exterior sign | Awning (exterior) | — | 11-34-040: SIGNS: E-G (Ord. 2006-41, 6-20-2006) | ## Prohibited signs in Farmington - For sexually oriented businesses: No more than one exterior sign shall be allowed. - For sexually oriented businesses: No sign shall be allowed to exceed eighteen (18) square feet. - For sexually oriented businesses: No animation shall be permitted on or around any sign or on the exterior walls or roof of such premises. - For sexually oriented businesses: No descriptive art or designs depicting any activity related to or inferring the nature of the business shall be allowed on any sign; signs must contain alphanumeric copy only. - For sexually oriented businesses: Only flat wall signs and/or awning signs shall be permitted. - For sexually oriented businesses: Painted wall advertising shall not be allowed. - For sexually oriented businesses: Other than the signs specifically allowed by this chapter, the sexually oriented business shall not attach, construct or allow to be attached or constructed any temporary sign, banner, light or other device designed to draw attention to the business location. - Where city sign requirements and other requirements conflict, the more restrictive requirements for signs shall prevail. ## Signs exempt from permit in Farmington - City-installed truck routing and traffic control signs on streets and highways, provided they conform to the Manual Of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and applicable state code. - City council may place signs for posting water source areas if deemed necessary for the protection of the city water supply. ## Sign plan & submission notes - A signage plan must be submitted as part of the development plan review process in mixed use districts. - Signage should be addressed in the master development guidelines submitted by an applicant in mixed use districts. - Signs must comply with Title 15 (Farmington City sign ordinance), which may require a sign plan or permit depending on the nature or location of the sign. ## Full detail Complete sign requirements for Farmington, including every field PermitPal tracks for each sign type, are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Farmington+UT&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-farmington --- PermitPal — AI sign code research. 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