# Sign Regulations in Price, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Price, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/price
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Price, Utah regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Canopy Signs in the S-1 Residential zoning district are capped at M (Maximum building height allowed in district) tall and 35 sq ft (see also additional requirements for home occupation signs 18 in. x 24 in.), with a 1 ft from public right of way setback (Sec. 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.130.E, 18.08.140). Most commercial signs in Price require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| S-1 Residential | 7 | M (Maximum building height allowed in district) | 35 sq ft (see also additional requirements for home occupation signs 18 in. x 24 in.) | — |
| S-2 Downtown Shopping Centers | 13 | By CUP or as permitted | 100 sq ft or by CUP | — |
| S-3 Arterial State Highways | 13 | By CUP or as permitted | 200 sq ft or by CUP | — |
| Downtown Blade Sign Overlay District | 1 | — | 500 sq in (3.472 sq ft) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | Construction sign: 45 sq ft (per frontage/street) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### S-1 Residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy Sign | M (Maximum building height allowed in district) | 35 sq ft (see also additional requirements for home occupation signs 18 in. x 24 in.) | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building or lot; 1 per canopy; 1 home occupation sign per property | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.130.E, 18.08.140 |
| Fascia (Wall) Sign | May not extend above roofline | 35 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building (see combinations for more, C/A); 1 home occupation sign per property | May be attached to any wall of a building | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.140.E |
| Freestanding Sign | M (Maximum building height allowed in district) | 35 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building or lot | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.140.F |
| Low Profile Sign | M | 35 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | See combinations (C/A) | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 35 sq ft or by CUP | — | — | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 18 in. x 24 in. (432 sq in) | 18 in. | — | 1 | Window only | — | 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.130.E |
| Portable and Temporary Sign | — | 35 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |

### S-2 Downtown Shopping Centers

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign (electric) | By CUP or as permitted | 100 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Canopy Sign | — | 100 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building/lot; Option for additional with review | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Electric Reader Board | — | 100 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.B.1 |
| Fascia (Wall) Sign | Not to extend above roofline | 100 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building; Option for additional with review | May be attached to any wall of a building | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.140.E |
| Freestanding Sign | C/A or by CUP | 100 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building/lot, up to 2 if 300 ft apart | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D,F |
| Low Profile Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 18 in. x 24 in. (432 sq in) | 18 in. | — | 1 | Window only | — | 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D |
| Window/Door Sign | — | 100 sq ft or by review/CUP | — | — | 1 per building/lot; Option for additional with review | Window/Door | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.D |

### S-3 Arterial State Highways

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign (electric) | By CUP or as permitted | 200 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Canopy Sign | — | 200 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building/lot; Option for additional with review | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Electric Reader Board | — | 200 sq ft or by CUP | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.B.1 |
| Fascia (Wall) Sign | Not to extend above roofline | 200 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building; option for additional per review | May be attached to any wall of a building | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D, 18.08.140.E |
| Freestanding Sign | C/A or by CUP | 200 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | 1 per building/lot, up to 2 if 500 ft apart | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D,F |
| Low Profile Sign | — | 200 sq ft | — | 1 ft from public right of way | — | — | — | 18.08.130.A.1 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 18 in x 24 in (432 sq in) | 18 in | — | 1 | Window only | — | 18.08.130.C, 18.08.130.D |
| Window/Door Sign | — | 200 sq ft or by review/CUP | — | — | 1 per building/lot; option for additional with review | Window/Door | — | 18.08.130.A.1, 18.08.130.D |

## Prohibited signs in Price

- No sign shall be erected, raised, moved, placed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged or altered, or have the text of the sign changed except in conformity with the regulations for the use district in which it is located.
- No sign shall be placed on public property or in air space within a public right of way, except when expressly licensed by the city council.
- No sign shall overhang a street or road surface used by motorized vehicles.
- Signs are not permitted in residential districts except as expressly described in these regulations.
- No person may engage in the business of erecting, altering, relocating, constructing or maintaining signs without a valid state contractor license and a valid business license.
- All persons installing or maintaining signs near/on public right of way or property must hold the city harmless for liability and carry at least $3,000,000 in insurance.
- Signs not specifically allowed as set forth within the chapter are prohibited.
- Failure or refusal to maintain signs in a condition suitable for use may constitute a violation.
- Any revolving beacon light is prohibited for sign illumination.
- No sign may utilize an exposed incandescent lamp in excess of 15 watts unless a screen is attached.
- No sign may utilize an exposed incandescent lamp with an external reflector without a sun screen or comparable diffusion.
- All signs identifying a discontinued use on the property must be removed by the sign owner within 30 calendar days of discontinuance.
- It is unlawful to construct, erect, or maintain any streamers, banners, or signs over any public street or alley without permit from the city council.

## Signs exempt from permit in Price

- Building design, official traffic or government signs are exempt.
- The copy and message of signs are not regulated.
- Signs not intended to be viewed from a public right of way, window displays, product dispensers and point of purchase displays, scoreboards on athletic fields, flags of any nation, government or noncommercial organization, gravestones, barber poles, religious symbols, commemorative plaques, display of street numbers, or any display/construction not defined as a 'sign' in this code are exempt.
- On-premises advertising signs attached to windows or walls and clearly of a temporary nature, promoting specific sales for up to 30 days.
- Signs associated with school, church, civic, or community events and functions that are temporary for short periods of time.
- Interior signs.
- Real estate 'for sale' signs and 'for rent' signs temporarily erected on the subject property.
- Temporary election campaign signs, yard sale signs, night crawlers for sale signs, meeting announcements, etc.; but must be removed within 7 days after the event.
- Directional signs (e.g., BLM, DWR, etc.), church nameplate signs.
- Nameplate signs less than 150 square inches in size.
- Construction signs for each street of frontage of a construction project, not exceeding 45 square feet; may be erected 10 days before and must be removed 1 day after construction.
- UDOT (Utah Department of Transportation) signs.
- Banners across streets (public rights of way) with city and/or UDOT approval.
- Signs on vehicles, equipment, trailers, trains, boats, and airplanes.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If a sign is not listed as permitted and requires additional review by the zoning administrator, the use will be considered conditional and may require review by the planning and zoning commission.
- Sign permit applications may be issued administratively by the zoning administrator if all regulations are met; if not, additional review by planning and zoning commission may be required.
- Master sign plan or sign plan is not specifically mentioned in the provided text, but a sign permit is required for any new, altered, or reconstructed sign (except for exempt signs).
- Conditional uses and combined signage types (e.g., for fascia, projecting wall, marquee, windows, etc.) may require planning and zoning commission review.
- All signs erected, reconstructed, or remodeled require a sign permit issued by the city.
- For banners across streets (public rights of way), city and/or UDOT approval (permit) is required.
- Signs which are allowed as 'C' (Conditional) or require 'A with review' in the sign overlay districts table will require review, which could potentially be a meeting or approval by the planning and zoning commission.

## Full detail

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