# Sign Regulations in Green River, Utah

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

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

## At a glance

Green River, Utah regulates 27 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Pole Sign (Outside Corridor)s in the Commercial Zone, C-1 Zone zoning district are capped at 80 ft above grade tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from all property lines setback (Sec. 10-14-6.E). Most commercial signs in Green River require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zone, C-1 Zone | 9 | 80 ft above grade | 675 sq ft per face | — |
| Industrial Zone | 5 | — | 600 sq ft or 15% of flat wall area | — |
| Residential Zone | 5 | 4 ft | 12 sq ft (each, up to 2) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### Commercial Zone, C-1 Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Allowed on single-story buildings or first level of multi-story buildings, over a doorway, window, or walkway; not on or above sloping or mansard roofs. | — | 10-14-6.A; 10-14-2 (Definitions) |
| Billboard Sign (Freeway Oriented) | 45 ft above the grade of interstate traveled way | 675 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Commercial parcels adjacent to I-70, within 150 ft of nearest freeway lane and oriented for freeway viewing. | — | 10-14-6.B |
| Pole Sign (Outside Corridor) | 80 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from all property lines | One per street frontage | Per street frontage; outside corridor only | — | 10-14-6.E |
| Pole Sign (Inside Corridor) | 50 ft above grade | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from all property lines | One per street frontage | Per street frontage; inside corridor only | — | 10-14-6.E |
| Wall Sign | — | 600 sq ft or 15% of flat wall area | — | — | 1 per business or per building elevation with exposure | Affixed parallel to the wall, not projecting above or below wall; businesses with multiple exposures allowed one per facade. | — | 10-14-6.H |
| Murals | — | 200 sq ft or 40% of wall area | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | 10-14-6.D |
| Gas Station Canopy Sign | 20 ft to top of canopy; fascia max 4 ft height | — | — | — | One per fuel type per gas island (up to 4 per station) | On canopy over gas islands, up to three sides. | — | 10-14-6.C |
| Reader Board/Changeable Copy/Electronic Message Center (Freestanding Sign) | — | — | — | — | — | On freestanding sign | — | 10-14-6.F |

### Residential Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign - Home Occupation | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One | On-premise, for home occupation with a valid business license. | — | 10-14-5.E |
| Identification Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On-premise | — | 10-14-5.F |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | One | On property for sale/lease/rent | — | 10-14-5.N |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 12 sq ft (each, up to 2) | — | — | Two per institution | On premises of public, philanthropic or religious institutions. | — | 10-14-5.A |
| Identification Sign - Option 2 | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Tablet nameplate set/cut into building masonry or noncombustible material. | — | 10-14-5.P |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 2 per institution | On premises of relevant institution | — | 10-14-5.A |
| Contractor/Construction Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line | 1 per site | On construction site | — | 10-14-5.B |
| Development Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | See sign_size_restrictions | Vacant property to be developed | — | 10-14-5.D |
| On-site Directional Sign | — | 3 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On site, must be approved by Building Official | — | 10-14-5.J |
| Point of Purchase Display | — | 3 sq ft per display | — | 20 ft from property line | — | Minimum 20 ft from property line | — | 10-14-5.K |
| Political Sign | 8 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property only, not in right of way or on public property. | — | 10-14-5.L |
| Time and Temperature Sign | 8 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 10-14-5.R |
| Vending Machine/Kiosk Sign | 8 ft | — | — | — | — | On vending machine or kiosk, on-site only | — | 10-14-6.J |

## Prohibited signs in Green River

- Any sign not expressly allowed by this chapter is prohibited.
- Flashing signs or lights are prohibited. Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source, or which includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light source is prohibited.
- Illuminated signs must not allow light to pass into adjacent properties, public right of way, or the night sky.
- Any light intended to illuminate a sign must be oriented from the top and shine down.
- It is unlawful for any person or business to maintain a vehicle on private or public property which as its primary purpose is to serve as a nonmoving sign display in all zones, except it may be conditionally permitted in the Industrial Zone.
- Signs must be maintained in a clean, safe, and attractive condition; failure to do so may result in abatement or permit revocation.

## Signs exempt from permit in Green River

- Handheld placards and other similar devices traditionally used for public protest and the exercise of free speech are exempt from sign regulations.
- Official flags of the United States, State of Utah, other states, counties, municipalities, and flags for internationally- and nationally-recognized organizations are exempt from the permit process.
- Changing the message on a permitted sign with an approved marquee, reader board, electronic message center, or replaceable copy area is exempt from permit requirements.
- Interior signs within a structure not visible by pedestrian traffic outside the structure are permit-exempt.
- Public utility signs indicating danger or serving as an aid to public safety, and which show locations for underground utilities, are permit-exempt.
- Time and temperature signs (not to exceed twelve square feet or eight feet in height) are permit-exempt.
- On-site directional and safety signs (each not exceeding three square feet per face and approved by the Building Official) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Point of purchase displays (not exceeding three square feet per display and located twenty feet from the property line) are permit-exempt.
- Bulletin board signs for public, philanthropic, or religious institutions (up to two, each not exceeding twelve square feet, when on the premises) are permit-exempt.
- Tablet nameplates of buildings indicating the name and erection date (up to one square foot if constructed properly) are permit-exempt.
- Memorial signs, plaques, or directional signs for community historical resources installed by the City are permit-exempt.
- Home occupation on-premise signs (non-illuminated, flat wall sign up to three square feet with valid business license) are permit-exempt.
- One identification sign (up to two square feet, showing only owner/occupant name and/or address) is permit-exempt.
- Real estate signs for residential and commercial sales within stated size, height, and placement criteria are permit-exempt.
- Temporary window signs and window signs (not exceeding 30% of any window or group of windows) are permit-exempt.
- Political signs that meet criteria (size, height, duration, location on private property, not in public right-of-way or public property, not hazardous to safety) are permit-exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If the zoning administrator determines that a sign application needs further interpretation, they may request planning commission review.
- If an applicant wishes to propose or retain a sign that exceeds ordinance standards, they may apply to the planning commission for a variance or special exception as outlined in section 11-15-5.
- Signs for special events sponsored by community groups or civic clubs may be permitted and require approval by the Building Official as to size, height, color, location, safety, and display period.
- Murals require a permit approved by the Building Official; application is on the same form provided for permanent signs.
- For certain freestanding signs (over twelve feet from grade to bottom or more than 100 sq ft in one single face), engineering by a licensed engineer and seal is required.

## Full detail

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