# Sign Regulations in Torrey, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Torrey, Utah (UT)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Torrey, Utah regulates 4 sign types across 1 zoning district. Blade Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher. 7'-6" minimum clearance to sidewalk at sign base. tall, As provided by Wall Sign (see formula/additional)., and 44 inches. wide, with a No part over property line, right of way, or easement. setback (Sec. 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-16 (Table 1, Wall/Blade/Building), 9-3-8; Ord., 2-12-2015; amd. Ord. 8-21-4, 8-12-2021.). Most commercial signs in Torrey require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 15 feet above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher. | 10% of wall area (100-1,000 sq ft); maximum 100 sq ft for walls >= 1,000 sq ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Monument, Pylon, Ranch Gate) | 15 feet above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher. | Pylon: 0 sq ft for <50' frontage, 32 sq ft for 50-79', up to 100 sq ft for 250' frontage; Monument: 60 sq ft for 50-59', up to 100 sq ft for 150' frontage. | — | Minimum 3 feet from property line or right of way; may be in required yard. | 1 freestanding sign per lot or parcel; 1 pylon/monument per road frontage. | As approved by Planning and Zoning Commission. Minimum 3 feet from any property line, road or street right of way, or utility easement. May be in required yard setback. | — | 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-16 (Tables 1, 2, 3); Ord., 2-12-2015; amd. Ord. 8-21-4, 8-12-2021; 9-3-7; 9-3-8 |
| Wall Sign | 8 feet above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher. May not be higher than the eave or top of parapet. | 10% of wall area (100-1,000 sq ft); maximum 100 sq ft for walls >= 1,000 sq ft. | — | As per building; may not project over property line/right of way/easement. | 2 wall signs per business or 1 per business in buildings with multiple businesses. | Must be attached to the building; must meet requirements of associated building; no part over the property line/right of way/easement. | — | 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-16 (Tables 1, 4); Ord., 2-12-2015; amd. Ord. 8-21-4, 8-12-2021; 9-3-8 |
| Blade Sign | 8 feet above natural or finished grade, whichever is higher. 7'-6" minimum clearance to sidewalk at sign base. | As provided by Wall Sign (see formula/additional). | 44 inches. | No part over property line, right of way, or easement. | 1 two-sided blade sign per building side. | Mounted to building, perpendicular to flow of traffic; no projection over property line/right of way/easement. | — | 9-3-2, 9-3-3, 9-3-16 (Table 1, Wall/Blade/Building), 9-3-8; Ord., 2-12-2015; amd. Ord. 8-21-4, 8-12-2021. |
| Seasonal/Temporary Sign | Not higher than eave/top of parapet wall of building. | Per Table 4; no seasonal/temporary wall sign above eave/parapet or below wall. | — | No part within 3' of right of way or easement. | One temporary sign per lot for multiple businesses. | As approved by Planning and Zoning Commission; must meet building association requirements. | — | 9-3-16 (Table 1), 9-3-8, Ord., 2-12-2015; amd. Ord. 8-21-4, 8-12-2021. |

## Prohibited signs in Torrey

- No sign shall be erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered except in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
- No part of any sign shall be permitted within three feet (3') of any road or street right of way or utility easement and all signs must maintain necessary clearances from underground or overhead power transmission lines, as required by the electrical power provider.
- No sign, or part thereof, shall be permitted in a manner that any portion of its surface or support will interfere with the free use of fire protection appliances, including hydrants, standpipes, automatic fire sprinkler connections and similar fire protection and suppression equipment. No sign or sign structure shall obstruct any fire lane.
- No sign shall be permitted to be located in any clear view area, as defined herein, and no sign shall be permitted that creates any traffic hazard.
- All off premises signs designed or intended to direct attention to a business, product or service that is not sold, offered or existing on the property where the sign is located, including all billboards, are prohibited.
- Signs on any city owned property, except for signs maintained by the town, are prohibited.
- All signs erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered without receiving the necessary sign application approval are prohibited.
- Signs placed on private property without the approval of the owner are prohibited.
- Flashing signs or lights that contain intermittent, pulsating or flashing light sources are prohibited.
- Any text or shape that obstructs the view of motor vehicle operators, bicyclists and pedestrians entering a public roadway from any parking area, driveway, alley or other thoroughfare is prohibited.
- All signs that obstruct free ingress to or egress from required door, window, fire escape or other required exit are prohibited.
- Signs attached to any fences, utility poles, trees, shrubs, rocks or other natural objects, unless specifically included in the design, and unless specifically provided for by law, are prohibited.
- All signs constituting a hazard to public health, welfare or safety are prohibited.
- All roof mounted signs are prohibited.
- All signs painted on or attached to vehicles that are parked on the public right of way or on private premises for the purpose of advertising, unless such vehicles are currently in use for normal business operations associated with the business being advertised, are prohibited.
- All signs providing a lighting source that is exposed or directly visible from any public right of way or adjacent property are prohibited.
- Any sign, statement, symbol or picture of an obscene nature is prohibited.
- Maximum sign heights and areas cannot exceed those provided in the applicable tables.
- All signs for which a building permit is required must comply with adopted building code.
- All businesses and services advertised shall maintain necessary licenses and permits as required by the state, county and town.
- All signs must be structurally sound and maintained in good repair.
- Any sign determined to be a hazard to the public health, welfare or safety, or determined to be a nuisance due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or building code violation, must be remedied upon notice, or will be subject to removal by the town.
- All signs shall be located only at the location of the activity, business, or service connected with the message of the sign (off-premises signs are prohibited).

## Signs exempt from permit in Torrey

- Community events posters and announcements, provided they do not advertise products or services not associated with the event and are removed within 7 days after the event.
- Directional signs such as "Enter" and "Exit", with a maximum of 2 per driveway entrance, no greater than 4 square feet in area and 3 feet in height.
- Flags of any national, state, county, city, civic, religious organization or educational institution. Flagpoles must comply with height requirements.
- Historic plaques erected to identify a historic site, building, or structure.
- Holiday promotion signs: one sign per business, not exceeding 32 square feet and only during designated holiday periods. Must be removed after the holiday period ends.
- One unlighted "hours of operation" sign per entrance not larger than 1 square foot.
- Official government notices and notices posted by government officers or employees in the performance of their duties.
- Political signs that are stationary, unlighted, erected no earlier than 60 days prior to voting day, and removed within 7 days after the voting day, and not located in clear view areas.
- Public necessity signs required for safety or instructional purposes installed and maintained by government agencies.
- Public notice signs such as "No Trespassing", "No Fishing", or "No Hunting" signs posted by property owners.
- Real estate signs advertising property for sale, lease or rent within the town, with maximum 1 sign per frontage, must be stationary and unlighted, removed within 30 days of sale/lease/rental, max 6 square feet and 4 feet in height, not in clear view areas, and with property owner permission.
- Religious symbols attached to a place of religious worship.
- Residential nameplates, home occupation signs, street address signs or combinations thereof, not exceeding 2 square feet in area.
- Restaurant menu boxes up to 10 square feet for displaying menus; larger menu boxes require permit and count towards sign allotment.
- Seasonal decorations for national, local or religious celebrations, maintained in attractive condition and not constituting a fire hazard.
- Signs authorized by law or ordinance, including traffic control signals.
- Site and building features such as art, monuments, sculpture, water features, etc., without corporate advertising or branding.
- Site development and subdivision identification signs limited to 1 per entrance, stationary and unlighted, max 32 square feet and 8 feet in height, not in clear view areas, removed when project completed.
- Street address numbers no higher than 12 inches.
- Vehicle signs on vehicles or trailers operated in the normal course of business, as long as the primary purpose is not for display of signs.
- Warning signs erected by government, utility, or construction company to warn of dangerous/hazardous conditions.
- Window signs affixed to a window, no larger than the window, not projecting beyond surface, lighting fully shielded and no lighting source exposed or visible from any road, street or adjacent property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A valid sign permit application approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission is required before any sign is erected, moved, reconstructed, enlarged or structurally altered, unless the sign is identified as 'limited' or exempt.
- Planning Commission conducts initial review and gives preliminary approval of sign applications and makes recommendation to Town Council.
- Town Council provides final approval of all sign applications.
- Sign location and certain design approvals require confirmation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Seasonal/temporary sign duration is subject to approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Signs exceeding certain size thresholds (e.g., restaurant menu boxes over 10 square feet) require a permit and reduce the number of other allowed freestanding or wall signs.
- A valid building permit may be necessary per adopted building code for certain signs, in addition to the sign permit.
- Any signs not expressly allowed in Table 1 (Allowed Signs) or Table 5 (Exempt Signs) are prohibited unless a variance or special exception is granted.

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