# Sign Regulations in Richfield, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Richfield, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/richfield
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-30
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://hosting.civiclinq.com/richfield/books/city-code/17.17.040)

## At a glance

Richfield, Utah regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Pole Sign (Parcel Frontage ≥ 100 ft)s in the Downtown (D), Commercial – Shopping (C-S), Commercial – General (C-G), Manufacturing and Distributing (M-D), Industrial (M-G) zoning district are capped at 25 ft above natural or finished grade (whichever is higher). For properties within 1,250 ft of an I-70 Interchange: 25 ft above the finished grade of the highest point of the closest Freeway Interchange. tall and 100 sq ft per sign face, with a ≥ 3 ft from any property line/ROW/utility easement; ≥ 5 ft from side/rear property lines; maintain Clear View requirements. setback (Sec. Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Area, Location, Illumination); 17.17.220(J)(1)-(4); 17.17.040). Most commercial signs in Richfield require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | Max 3 ft | Within the max dimensions of associated Freestanding or Wall sign; and ≤ 50% of Sign Face Area when internally illuminated (Electronic Message Center) | — |
| Downtown (D), Commercial – Shopping (C-S), Commercial – General (C-G), Manufacturing and Distributing (M-D), Industrial (M-G) | 12 | 25 ft above natural or finished grade (whichever is higher). For properties within 1,250 ft of an I-70 Interchange: 25 ft above the finished grade of the highest point of the closest Freeway Interchange. | 100 sq ft per sign face | — |
| Rural Residential Districts (RR-5, RR-1), Single-Family Residential Districts (R1-25, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6), Multiple Residential Districts (RM-11, RM-24) | 6 | Max Sign Face Height/Structure Height: 6 ft | Max Sign Face Area: 32 sq ft | — |
| Hospital Overlay Zone | 1 | ≤ 8 ft | 48 sq ft + 1 sq ft per each 30 ft over 80; max 84 sq ft (see additional requirements for Table alternative) | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A-Frame (Sandwich Board) Sign | — | Sign face no larger than 4 ft high x 4 ft wide (per definition) | — | — | One per 100 linear feet of frontage | Private property only; not in public right-of-way. | — | 17.17.210(B)(1) (definition), 17.17.220(A) |
| Banner Sign | — | ≤ 20% of wall area | — | — | Not specifically limited; subject to combined area cap with wall signs on same wall | Attached parallel to main building wall. | — | 17.17.220(D) |
| Directional Sign | Max 3 ft | Max 6 sq ft | — | — | One per City-approved drive approach | At City-approved drive approaches; max one per approved drive approach. | — | 17.17.220(H) |
| Changeable Copy Sign (for Freestanding or Wall Signs) | — | Within the max dimensions of associated Freestanding or Wall sign; and ≤ 50% of Sign Face Area when internally illuminated (Electronic Message Center) | — | — | — | As part of Freestanding Pole/Monument or Wall sign. | — | 17.17.220(G); 17.17.250(B)(4)-(5) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Must not extend into ROW or across property line | — | Attached to building wall. | — | 17.17.220(X) |
| Marquee Sign | — | ≤ 50% of marquee area | — | — | — | On a marquee approved by the Building Official. | — | 17.17.220(P) |
| Portable Reader Board Sign | — | — | — | Must not be in Clear View Area | — | — | — | 17.17.220(V) |

### Downtown (D), Commercial – Shopping (C-S), Commercial – General (C-G), Manufacturing and Distributing (M-D), Industrial (M-G)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Pole Sign (Parcel Frontage ≥ 100 ft) | 25 ft above natural or finished grade (whichever is higher). For properties within 1,250 ft of an I-70 Interchange: 25 ft above the finished grade of the highest point of the closest Freeway Interchange. | 100 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥ 3 ft from any property line/ROW/utility easement; ≥ 5 ft from side/rear property lines; maintain Clear View requirements. | One per associated street frontage if parcel frontage ≥ 100 ft. Commission may allow additional per Sign Location rules. | One pole sign may be allowed on each associated street frontage; located near midpoint of lot frontage as feasible. | — | Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Area, Location, Illumination); 17.17.220(J)(1)-(4); 17.17.040 |
| Freestanding Pole Sign - Additional Sign (Frontage > 300 ft) | Same as Freestanding Pole Sign | 100 sq ft per sign face | — | As above | Additional one (1) pole sign permitted when frontage > 300 ft (max total 3 pole signs) | As above; one additional allowed if frontage > 300 ft. | — | 17.17.220(J)(2)(a); Table 20-1; 17.17.040 |
| Freestanding Monument Sign (Parcel Frontage ≥ 80 ft) | 8 ft above natural or finished grade (whichever is higher) | 48 sq ft + 1 sq ft per each 30 ft over 80; max 84 sq ft (see additional requirements for Table alternative up to 100 sq ft) | — | ≥ 10 ft from public ROW; maintain Clear View Area restrictions | One per associated street frontage; and one per separate building/pad in a City-approved commercial complex | One monument sign may be allowed on each associated street frontage; mounted directly to ground. | — | Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Area, Location, Illumination); 17.17.220(J)(1)-(3),(5); 17.17.040 |
| Wall Sign | No higher than eave line or top of parapet wall of building, or 20 ft, whichever is lower | Per formula above; and total wall sign area per building ≤ 100 sq ft (Table 20-1) | — | Must not extend over property line or into ROW/utility easement | One per wall; max two per building; combined with awning signs: no more than two total per building | Must meet location requirements of associated building wall. | — | Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Projection, Illumination); 17.17.220(AC); 17.17.040 |
| Secondary Wall Sign | — | Max dimensions: 24 inches x 12 ft (per sign) | Max width 12 ft | — | Max 4 per side on up to 2 sides of building | Attached/painted on exterior building wall. | — | Table 20-1 (Secondary Wall notes); 17.17.220(AB) |
| Canopy Sign | No higher than the canopy; canopy fascia may not exceed 4 ft in height; minimum clearance 13.5 ft | ≤ 50% of area of each canopy face | — | Maintain minimum clearances (13.5 ft) | One per canopy side; max two per canopy | On canopy; must meet canopy location requirements. | — | Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Area, Projection, Illumination); 17.17.220(F); 17.17.040 |
| Awning Sign | No higher than top of awning, or 15 ft, whichever is lower | ≤ 50% of each awning face | — | Maintain minimum clearance of awning/canopy no less than 8 ft above grade over pedestrian ways; 13 ft over an alley/driveway | One per building wall; max two per building; combined with wall signs ≤ two total | On awning; must meet building location requirements. | — | Table 20-1 (Number, Height, Area, Projection, Illumination); 17.17.040 |
| Wind Sail Banner / Double-Sided Vertical Sign | Max 10 ft in Downtown (D) Zone; general non-residential: no explicit height cap other than product specs | — | ≤ 2 ft wide | Must avoid Clear View Area | ≤ 2 per business (general non-residential); ≤ 1 per business in Downtown | Next to building; stationary (especially in Downtown). | — | 17.17.220(AE); Table 20-1 note (non-residential zones) |

### Rural Residential Districts (RR-5, RR-1), Single-Family Residential Districts (R1-25, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6), Multiple Residential Districts (RM-11, RM-24)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | Max Sign Face Height/Structure Height: 6 ft | Max Sign Face Area: 32 sq ft | — | — | As approved by Zoning Administrator | As approved by Zoning Administrator. | — | Table 20-1 (Temporary & Seasonal Allowed in all Residential Districts); 17.17.080(A); 17.17.140 |
| Seasonal Sign | Max Sign Face Height/Structure Height: 6 ft | Max Sign Face Area: 32 sq ft | — | — | As approved by Zoning Administrator | As approved by Zoning Administrator. | — | Table 20-1; 17.17.080(A)(1)(b)-(c) |
| Residential Nameplate / Street Address | — | Nameplate: ≤ 2 sq ft. Address numbers: ≤ 12 inches tall. | — | — | One nameplate sign per dwelling | On residence. | — | Table 20-2 (Residential Nameplates, Street Address or Combination; Address Numbers); 17.17.220(R)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign / Open House Sign | ≤ 4 ft | ≤ 6 sq ft area; ≤ 4 ft height | — | Avoid Clear View Areas | One per sales property at a single location | On property that is for sale/lease/rent or adjacent thereto; on private property only with owner’s permission. | — | 17.17.220(Y)(2); Table 20-2 (Real Estate Signs or Open House Signs) |
| Political Sign | ≤ 4 ft | ≤ 12 sq ft; ≤ 4 ft height | — | Avoid Clear View Areas | — | On private property with permission; not on public property. | — | 17.17.220(U); Table 20-2 (Political Signs) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | — | ≤ 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property (with permission). | — | 17.17.220(K) |

## Prohibited signs in Richfield

- Signs not specifically allowed by this Chapter are prohibited
- No sign may be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered except in compliance with this Chapter
- No sign may be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered unless a valid Sign Application is approved and any required Building Permit is issued
- No part of any sign may be within three feet of any road or street right-of-way or utility easement; signs must maintain required clearances from overhead/underground power lines
- No sign may interfere with fire protection/suppression equipment or obstruct any fire lane
- No sign may be located in any Clear View Area or create any traffic or pedestrian hazard
- No sign may be erected on or overhanging public property or a public right-of-way (except certain governmental/utility signs and City banners)
- No sign may extend over an adjoining property line
- No sign may interfere with or restrict access to windows, fire escapes, or required exits
- Off-premise signs, including billboards, are prohibited
- Signs placed on private property without the owner’s approval are prohibited
- Signs erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered without necessary approvals are prohibited
- Signs that emit sounds, simulate movement, pulsate, display animation, or rotate are prohibited
- Flashing or pulsating light sources on signs are prohibited
- Signs that project an image or message onto a wall or other surface are prohibited
- Any sign or text that obstructs views of motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians entering a public roadway is prohibited
- Signs that obstruct free ingress or egress from required doors, windows, fire escapes, or other required exits are prohibited
- Signs attached to fences, utility poles, trees, shrubs, rocks, or other natural objects are prohibited unless specifically allowed by law (e.g., no trespassing/no hunting) or on sports fields
- Any sign constituting a hazard to public health, welfare, or safety is prohibited
- Roof-mounted signs are prohibited
- Signs painted on or attached to vehicles parked for the purpose of advertising are prohibited
- Exposed or directly visible lighting sources on signs are prohibited from any public right-of-way or adjacent property
- Neon, rope lights, string lights, exposed bulbs or tubes outlining building rooflines or walls are prohibited, except seasonal holiday lighting
- Obscene signs are prohibited

## Signs exempt from permit in Richfield

- Interior signs are not subject to this Chapter; hand-held placards and similar devices used for public protest and non-commercial free speech are exempt
- Signs required or specifically authorized by law (including traffic control signs) are allowed
- Non-commercial speech is protected and not prevented by this Chapter
- Address numbers (street address numbers no higher than 12 inches) are exempt
- Community event posters and announcements (without advertising unrelated products/services) are exempt
- Directional signs such as “Enter” and “Exit” are exempt with limits: max two per driveway; max 4 square feet area; max 3 feet height
- Electronic time/date/temperature displays are exempt if the electronic portion does not exceed 40% of the maximum sign face area
- Flags of nations, states, counties, cities, civic, religious, or educational institutions are exempt
- One unlighted “Hours of Operation” sign per entrance up to 1 square foot is exempt
- Historic plaques identifying historic sites/buildings/structures are exempt
- Restaurant menu boxes up to 8 square feet are exempt (larger require a sign permit and count toward freestanding/wall sign allowances)
- Official government notices posted in the performance of duties are exempt
- Political signs are exempt with limits: stationary/unlighted; not erected earlier than 45 days before the election; removed within 10 days after; max 12 square feet area and 4 feet height; not in any Clear View Area
- Public necessity/safety/instruction signs installed/maintained by the City or other Federal/State agencies are exempt
- Site and building features (art, monuments, statuary, sculpture, water features) without corporate advertising, logos, insignia, or symbols are exempt
- Real estate or open house signs are exempt with limits: on or adjacent to the property; stationary/unlighted; professional/neat/maintained; removed within 30 days of sale/lease/rental; max 6 square feet area and 4 feet height; not in Clear View Area or creating hazards; only with property owner permission; one sign per property at a single location
- Religious symbols attached to places of worship are exempt
- Residential nameplates showing occupant and address up to 2 square feet, with no advertising copy, are exempt
- Seasonal decorations or displays associated with national, local, or religious celebrations are exempt, if maintained and non-hazardous
- Subdivision identification signs are exempt when approved (size/location) by the Land Use Authority at final subdivision approval
- Warning signs by government agencies, utilities, or construction companies to warn of danger/hazardous conditions are exempt
- Vehicle signs on motor vehicles or trailers operated in the normal course of business (where the vehicle’s primary purpose is not display of signs) are exempt
- Holiday signs or signs for community-hosted events do not require a permit and must be removed within 10 days after the season/holiday/event

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Sign Application is required to erect, move, reconstruct, enlarge, or structurally alter any sign; application types include Temporary (T), Seasonal (S), Permitted (P), and Conditional (C-1 or C-2)
- Building Permit approval is required for most signs per the adopted Building Code; inspections apply; permit expiration per Building Code
- Temporary (T) sign approvals are limited to 45 calendar days; Seasonal (S) sign approvals are limited to 90 calendar days; signs must be removed upon expiry
- Approval authorities: Zoning Administrator reviews and decides T, S, and P Sign Applications; Planning Commission reviews C-1 Conditional Sign Applications; City Council reviews C-2 Conditional Sign Applications
- A Sign Application may be processed concurrently or separately from other required land use applications
- Application submittals must include site plans showing property dimensions, existing/proposed uses/buildings/signs, sign locations/dimensions/colors/materials; lighting plans; structural/foundation details; total sign area calculations; and proof of a current business license
- Conditional (C-1/C-2) Sign Applications require Commission/Council review and may be approved with conditions or denied
- Signs are authorized and valid only for the approved location
- Commission may exceed certain maximum sign height/area standards on projects exceeding 2 acres or properties within 1,250 feet of an Interstate 70 interchange
- Subdivision identification signs must be approved by the Land Use Authority (size/location) at final subdivision approval

## Full detail

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