# Sign Regulations in North Ogden, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** North Ogden, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/north-ogden
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://northogden.municipalcodeonline.com/book?type=plan#name=11-21:_SIGN_REGULATIONS)

## At a glance

North Ogden, Utah regulates 31 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Multi-Family Dwellings)s in the Hillside protection zones (HP-1, HP-2, HP-3), Rural residential zone (RE-20), Single-family residential zones (R-1-8, R-1-8(A), R-1-8(AG), R-1-10, R-1-12.5), Small lot residential zone (R-1-5), Residential zone (R-2), Multi-family residential zone (R-3), Multi-family residential zone (R-4), Residential City Center zone (RCC) zoning district are capped at 3 ft tall, 15 sq ft, and 5 ft wide, with a At least 5 ft from any property line setback (Sec. 11-21-5.2B1). Most commercial signs in North Ogden require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hillside protection zones (HP-1, HP-2, HP-3), Rural residential zone (RE-20), Single-family residential zones (R-1-8, R-1-8(A), R-1-8(AG), R-1-10, R-1-12.5), Small lot residential zone (R-1-5), Residential zone (R-2), Multi-family residential zone (R-3), Multi-family residential zone (R-4), Residential City Center zone (RCC) | 16 | 25 ft | Max cumulative area 64 sq ft for entire site; may be double-faced | — |
| Roylance Farms Phase II Planned Unit Development zone (PUD), Quail Ponds Planned Unit Development zone (PUD), Cold Creek Village Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 4 | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Master Planned Community Zone (MPC) | 2 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Civic Zone (C) | 1 | Not specified (verify using general regulations) | Not specified (general provisions for nonresidential) | — |
| Commercial Zones (CN, CC) | 6 | 7.5 ft (menu sign), 6 ft (pre-sale) | 200 sq ft max (may increase per formula) | — |
| Commercial Zones (CC-DT, CC-ST) | 2 | 5 ft | 200 sq ft max (may increase by formula) | — |
| Planned Manufacturing zone (MP-1) | 3 | Monument sign 10 ft, pole sign 20 ft | 200 sq ft max (may increase by formula) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 5 ft | 25% of window area | — |

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

### Hillside protection zones (HP-1, HP-2, HP-3), Rural residential zone (RE-20), Single-family residential zones (R-1-8, R-1-8(A), R-1-8(AG), R-1-10, R-1-12.5), Small lot residential zone (R-1-5), Residential zone (R-2), Multi-family residential zone (R-3), Multi-family residential zone (R-4), Residential City Center zone (RCC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Multi-Family Dwellings) | 3 ft | 15 sq ft | 5 ft | At least 5 ft from any property line | One per complex | At least 5 ft from any property line | — | 11-21-5.2B1 |
| Wall Sign (Multi-Family Dwellings) | 10 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per complex | On building wall | — | 11-21-5.2B2 |
| Permanent Subdivision Sign | 5 ft | 24 sq ft (projects <50 acres); 2 signs allowed 50+ acres | — | — | One per entrance | In landscaped area (min 4 sq ft per 1 sq ft sign area) | — | 11-21-5.3, 11-21-9 |
| Model Home Advertising Sign | 5 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | One per model home | On premises of model home | — | 11-21-10.1 |
| Model Home Flag | 25 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | On premises of model home | — | 11-21-10.5 |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Zone) | 5 ft | 4.5 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | Must be on private property, out of ROW | — | 11-21-7.7.B |
| Campaign Sign (Residential Zones) | 4.5 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | No limit | On premises | — | 11-21-7.4 (Table 2) |
| Flagpole/Flag (Residential zones, HP, RE-20, R-1, etc.) | Flagpole not higher than max building height permitted in zone | Max flag 15 sq ft, max one dimension 6 ft | Max flag dimension 6 ft | No flagpole closer to property line than its reclining length | One nongovernmental flag | On premises | — | 11-21-8 |

### Roylance Farms Phase II Planned Unit Development zone (PUD), Quail Ponds Planned Unit Development zone (PUD), Cold Creek Village Planned Unit Development (PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Subdivision Sign | 5 ft | 24 sq ft (<50 acres), 2 signs for 50+ acres | — | — | See additional requirements | In landscaped area (min 4 sq ft per 1 sq ft sign area) | — | 11-21-5.3 |
| Subdivision Advertising Sign (Temporary) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On site subdivision | — | 11-21-9 |
| Model Home Advertising Sign | 5 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | One per model home | On premises | — | 11-21-10 |
| Temporary Sign (PUD zones) | 5 ft | 4.5 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property, out of ROW | — | 11-21-7.7.B |

### Commercial Zones (CN, CC)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Commercial) | — | 200 sq ft max (may increase per formula) | — | — | — | On building wall | — | 11-21-6.2A1; 11-21-6.3A1 |
| Freestanding Commercial Sign | 5 ft (CN zone), 10 ft (monument sign CC), 20 ft (pole sign CC/MP-1) | 16 sq ft (CN zone), 75 sq ft (CC/MP-1 zone) plus up to 30 sq ft changeable copy (not to exceed 50% of sign area) | Pole sign: 6 ft width | At least 5 ft from public ROW; 30 ft from residential district | One freestanding sign per street frontage | At street frontage (number: one per street frontage) | — | 11-21-6.2A2, 11-21-6.3A2 |
| Drive-Through Menu Board Sign | 7.5 ft (menu sign), 6 ft (pre-sale) | 45 sq ft | — | 30 ft from property line; 50 ft from residential zone | Max two (menu), one presale sign | At least 30 ft from front/street side property line; At least 50 ft from residential zone | — | 11-21-6.3C3 |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial zones) | A-frame: 5 ft | A-frame: 12 sq ft per side | — | — | See additional | On business premises only, not in ROW; banners 4'x8' allowed per street frontage | — | 11-21-7.7.A, 11-21-7.10 |
| Campaign Sign (Commercial zones) | 4.5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | No limit | On premises | — | 11-21-7.4 (Table 3) |
| Political Sign (Commercial zones) | 4.5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On premises | — | 11-21-7.4 (Table 3) |

## Prohibited signs in North Ogden

- Signs not specifically authorized in the ordinance are prohibited.
- Off-premises commercial signs are prohibited, except as permitted for Temporary Signs.
- Commercial signs on trailers, boats, or motor vehicles parked continuously for more than 24 hours on a business premises are prohibited if advertising a product/service available there.
- Roof signs, or any sign projecting above the highest point of the roofline, parapet, or fascia of a building, are prohibited.
- Any sign emitting sound is prohibited, except for menu boards.
- Any sign with intermittent or flashing illumination is prohibited.
- Any sign with animation or motion, including electronic reader boards, is prohibited.
- No sign may be located in the center median, public sidewalk, or bicycle path (except governmental directional signs).
- No sign (except authorized exceptions) shall be fastened or placed in/on/over any public property or right of way.
- Off-premise temporary signs are not allowed.
- Signs may not cover more than 25% of a window, doorway, or other opening providing light, ventilation, or exit.
- Permanent signs may only be constructed with stucco, metal, thick plastic, rock/stone, or wood meeting specified thickness; no paper or cloth signs are allowed.
- No electronic message display sign may operate between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM if within 200' of a residential zone (excludes R-4).
- No electronic message display sign may operate between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM in a residential zone (excludes R-4).
- Electronic message display signs are not allowed off premises.
- Electronic message display signs may not be leased for uses that are not the primary use on the property.
- No sign may create glare or be intensely lighted at dark so as to create a nuisance or hazard to traffic, pedestrians, or neighboring properties.
- No sign may constitute a traffic hazard or block the Typical Sight Triangle at intersections.
- No sign may obstruct vision at street intersections, or be confused with or mimic traffic signs/signals.
- No part of any sign may extend across any property line.
- No sign containing obscene material per Utah State Code may be publicly displayed.
- No sign may be affixed to private property without consent of the owner or authorized agent.
- No sign may be installed on any exit door.
- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign without the required city-issued permit and/or state sign contractor license.
- It is unlawful to erect or install a sign with area or height greater than allowed in the chapter or in an unpermitted zone/site.
- Pasting or gluing of temporary signs onto any wall, parapet, fascia, vehicle, sign pole, plant, or structure is prohibited.
- Wood signs are not permitted for permanent signs in certain design standards.
- Flags: No flagpole may be higher than the maximum building height limit for the zoning district, and must be set back at least its reclining length from the property line.
- Unauthorized A-frame signs may not have electrical or battery-operated lights and may not be placed in the public right-of-way.
- No flashing, moving, or sound emitting signs are allowed for subdivision and shopping center signs under comprehensive sign plans.
- No electronic message display sign may flash or have flashing/blinking transitions or blank white transitions.

## Signs exempt from permit in North Ogden

- Interior signs not visible from outside the building are exempt from the provisions of this chapter, but must meet building and fire safety codes.
- Governmental flags and model home flags (that comply with CCNO 11-22-11F) are not considered signs and are not included in total aggregate sign area calculations.
- Window signs and laminated films are exempt from sign permit requirements, but are limited to 25% of window area.
- Signs authorized in CCNO 11-21-6A1 and CCNO 11-21-8 (including certain flagpoles/flags) are exempt from sign permit requirements.
- Sale, lease, or rent signs are exempted from total aggregate sign area calculations but must conform to respective standards.
- Political and campaign signs do not require sign permits.
- Interior signs may be placed in accordance with instructions of the fire marshal or fire chief.
- Model home flags per stated parameters are not considered signs for the purpose of aggregate sign area.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign permits are required for placement of all signs except those explicitly exempted (see CCNO 11-21-1.2.1 and general exemptions).
- A comprehensive sign plan is required for proposed or existing multi-tenant shopping centers as part of the site plan process.
- Comprehensive sign plan must include: location, size, height, illumination, landscaping, time of placement/illumination, and orientation of all proposed signs for the development (permanent or temporary).
- Minimum acreage required for comprehensive sign plan use: at least 40 acres for residential development and 10 acres for non-residential development.
- Community Signs require a community sign plan and visual representations submitted for review to the community development department before a permit can be issued.
- Future development signs require a sign permit before placement.
- On-site subdivision advertising signs in a residential zone require a building permit.
- Model home advertising signs require a land use permit process.
- For signs on a highway controlled or funded by the state/federal government, proof of approval is required with the sign permit application.

## Full detail

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