# Sign Regulations in Holladay, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Holladay, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/holladay
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/holladayut/latest/holladay_ut/0-0-0-12024)

## At a glance

Holladay, Utah regulates 34 sign types across 28 zoning districts. Constructions in the Office, Research Park and Development Zone (O-R-D) zoning district are capped at 6' maximum tall and 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area (Sec. 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Construction row)). Most commercial signs in Holladay require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (28 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-0.5) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-1) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-2.5) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-5) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-10) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Forestry and Recreation Zone (FR-20) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-4) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-8) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-10) (R-1-10) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-15) (R-1-15) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-21) (R-1-21) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-43) (R-1-43) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-1-87) (R-1-87) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-2-8) (R-2-8) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-2-10) (R-2-10) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Residential Zone (R-M) (R-M) | 4 | 24' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Professional Office Zone (PO) | 8 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Office, Research Park and Development Zone (O-R-D) | 14 | 24 when freestanding | 55 sq. ft. per acre to a maximum of 220 sq. ft. | — |
| Public Use Zone (P) | 6 | 24 when freestanding | 24 sq. ft. maximum | — |
| Residential Office Zone (RO) | 7 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial Zone (NC) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Commercial Zone (C-1) | 13 | 24 when freestanding | 20% of a wall area may be covered with an awning or canopy, and 50% of an awning or canopy may be covered with graphics | — |
| Commercial Zone (C-2) | 13 | 24 when freestanding | 20% of a wall area may be covered with an awning or canopy, and 50% of an awning or canopy may be covered with graphics | — |
| Limited Use Zone (LU) | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| Regional/Mixed-Use Zone District (R/M-U) | 10 | 24' when freestanding | 800 sq. ft. per side (two-sided) | — |
| Holladay Village Sign Regulations (HV) | 12 | 24' when freestanding | Up to 100% of the area covered in semipermanent or static graphics | — |
| Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone (FCOZ) | 4 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 24 when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 28 zones)

### Office, Research Park and Development Zone (O-R-D)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction | 6' maximum | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Construction row) |
| Political | 6' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. maximum per use | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Political row) |
| Temporary | 24 when freestanding | 6 sq. ft. maximum | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Temporary row); 13.82.150(B) |
| Awning/canopy | 8' minimum above ground; 0' above building wall | 20% of a wall area may be covered with an awning or canopy; 50% of an awning or canopy may be covered with graphics | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In The O-R-D Zones table (Awning/canopy row) |
| Banner | — | May not exceed 10% of any wall area | — | — | 2 walls maximum allowed | Must be attached to the wall of the building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In The O-R-D Zones table (Banner row) |
| Directional | 2' | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Only 1 per City approved drive approach | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In The O-R-D Zones table (Directional row) |
| Monument | 8' maximum as measured from the top of curb to the property line | 1 per lot, maximum of 64 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Must be entirely located in a landscaped area and may not encroach into the public right-of-way | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In The O-R-D Zones table (Monument row) |
| Project identification (minimum of 2 acres required for project ID sign) | 20' | 55 sq. ft. per acre to a maximum of 220 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Must be entirely located in a landscaped area | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In The O-R-D Zones table (Project identification row) |

### Commercial Zone (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction | 6' maximum | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Construction row) |
| Political | 6' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. maximum per use | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Political row) |
| Temporary | 24 when freestanding | 6 sq. ft. maximum | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Temporary row); 13.82.150(B) |
| Awning/canopy | 8' minimum above ground; 0' above building wall | 20% of a wall area may be covered with an awning or canopy, and 50% of an awning or canopy may be covered with graphics | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Awning/canopy row) |
| Banners | — | May not exceed 10% of any wall area | — | — | 2 walls maximum allowed | Must be attached to the wall of the building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Banners row) |
| Blade/fin | 8' minimum above ground; 0' above building wall | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Subject to the City of Holladay Encroachment Policy | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Blade/fin row) |
| Directional | 2' | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Only 1 per City approved drive approach | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Directional row) |
| Monument | 8' maximum | 1 per lot, 32 sq. ft. plus 1 sq. ft. for every 10' of frontage over 50' to a maximum of 64 sq. ft. | — | — | — | 3' minimum setback and located in a landscaped area a minimum of 9 sq. ft. | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Monument row) |

### Commercial Zone (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction | 6' maximum | 16 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with less than 1/2 acre in area; 24 sq. ft. on a lot/parcel with 1/2 acre or larger in area | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Construction row) |
| Political | 6' when freestanding | 16 sq. ft. maximum per use | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Political row) |
| Temporary | 24 when freestanding | 6 sq. ft. maximum | — | — | — | On private property | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In All Zones table (Temporary row); 13.82.150(B) |
| Awning/canopy | 8' minimum above ground; 0' above building wall | 20% of a wall area may be covered with an awning or canopy, and 50% of an awning or canopy may be covered with graphics | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Awning/canopy row) |
| Banners | — | May not exceed 10% of any wall area | — | — | 2 walls maximum allowed | Must be attached to the wall of the building | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Banners row) |
| Blade/fin | 8' minimum above ground; 0' above building wall | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Subject to the City of Holladay Encroachment Policy | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Blade/fin row) |
| Directional | 2' | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Only 1 per City approved drive approach | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Directional row) |
| Monument | 8' maximum | 1 per lot, 32 sq. ft. plus 1 sq. ft. for every 10' of frontage over 50' to a maximum of 64 sq. ft. | — | — | — | 3' minimum setback and located in a landscaped area a minimum of 9 sq. ft. | — | 13.82.210 Signs Allowed In C-1, C-2 Zones table (Monument row) |

## Prohibited signs in Holladay

- Sign types not specifically allowed in this chapter are expressly prohibited.
- Except as provided in this title, a sign shall not be erected, raised, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered unless in conformity with the regulations specified in this chapter.
- A sign shall be prohibited unless specifically allowed by this chapter (all signs, including billboards, are prohibited except as provided herein).
- No sign shall be located on publicly owned land or inside street rights-of-way except signs required and erected by permission of an authorized public agency; signs include handbills, posters, advertisements or notices fastened/placed/posted/painted/attached in any way upon curbstones, lampposts, utility poles, hydrants, bridges, trees, rocks, sidewalks or streets.
- Electronic message boards are not permitted in the city.
- A lighted sign shall not be installed in such a manner as to annoy or interfere with the use of nearby properties.
- Signs or other advertising structures shall not be erected where, by reason of position, shape or color, they may interfere with, obstruct the view of or be confused with any authorized traffic sign or signal device, or make use of the words “Stop”, “Danger”, or other words/phrases/symbols/characters in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicle operators.
- No temporary signs are allowed except those specifically noted and regulated for real estate purposes or otherwise noted in this section.
- Temporary signs may not employ illumination, animation, flashing lights or intermittent lights.
- Signs including the poles or supporting structure relating to a product no longer available or a business that has closed or moved must be removed within thirty (30) days of such unavailability, closure or relocation.
- Any owner, upon notice, must correct unsafe/dangerous signs; if not repaired/made safe within ten (10) working days after notice, the City may abate and remove the sign at the owner’s expense.

## Signs exempt from permit in Holladay

- Legal nonconforming signs may continue to be used (subject to limitations on material alteration and repair after damage).
- A sign is exempt from building permits except for temporary signs and nameplate signs conforming to the provisions of this chapter (i.e., building permits required for all signs except temporary signs and nameplate signs that conform).
- Street banner section: holiday decorations (such as lights, wreaths, garlands, or similar decorations) attached to utility poles are not covered by the street-banner section.
- Street banner section: banners on utility poles located on local streets that provide information about localized community events (block parties, street fairs, neighborhood celebrations) and contain no commercial content are not covered by the street-banner section.

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Holladay

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All sign permits | $30 | — |

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## Full detail

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