# Sign Regulations in Tremonton, Utah

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Tremonton, Utah (UT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/utah/tremonton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://zoningpoint.com/utah/box-elder-county/tremonton/)

## At a glance

Tremonton, Utah regulates 27 sign types across 11 zoning districts. On Premise Pole Sign - East of 1650 Wests in the Commercial Highway (CH) zoning district are capped at 36 ft tall and 200 sq ft (Sec. 1.27.040 Table, 1.27.010, 1.27.015, Note 5). Most commercial signs in Tremonton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (11 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Downtown (CD) | 10 | 36 ft | 120 sq ft (130 sq ft with Gateway incorporated) | — |
| Commercial Highway (CH) | 12 | 90 ft | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — |
| Commercial Neighborhood (CN) | 7 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial General (CG) | 11 | 36 ft | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — |
| Light Manufacturing District (MD), General Manufacturing District (MG), Manufacturing Distribution Business District (MD-B) | 11 | 36 ft | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — |
| Residential | 7 | 36 ft (pole); 8 ft (monument) | 100 sq ft | — |
| Public Facilities (PF) | 6 | 36 ft (pole); 6 ft (monument) | 32 sq ft | — |
| Mixed Use (MU) | 11 | 36 ft | 45 sq ft (55 sq ft with Gateway) | — |
| Sexually Oriented Business Overlay (SOB4) | 1 | — | 18 sq ft | — |
| Schools & City Parks | 3 | 36 ft (pole); 6 ft (monument) | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 15 ft (pole) | 300 sq in | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 11 zones)

### Commercial Highway (CH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On Premise Pole Sign - East of 1650 West | 36 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table, 1.27.010, 1.27.015, Note 5 |
| On Premise Pole Sign - West of 1650 West | 90 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table, Note 5 |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Pole Free Standing Sign | 36 ft (East of 1650 West), 90 ft (West of 1650 West) | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table, Notes 5 & 7 |
| On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft (90 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 7 |
| Electronic Message Display - On Premise Sign | 36 ft (pole); 6 ft (monument) | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Suspended Sign - On Premise | — | 20 sq ft | — | May extend 4 ft from face of building | 1 per building or space | Suspended from building | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 3 |

### Commercial General (CG)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On Premise Pole Sign | 36 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Pole Free Standing Sign | 36 ft | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 7 |
| On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft (90 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 7 |
| Electronic Message Display - On Premise Sign | 36 ft (pole); 6 ft (monument) | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Canopy/Awning | — | — | — | 6 ft from building, 2 ft from back of curb | 1 per building or space | Building face | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Suspended Sign - On Premise | — | 16 sq ft | — | May extend 4 ft from face of building | 1 per building or space | Suspended from building | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 3 |

### Light Manufacturing District (MD), General Manufacturing District (MG), Manufacturing Distribution Business District (MD-B)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On Premise Pole Sign | 36 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Pole Free Standing Sign | 36 ft | 240 sq ft (250 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 7 |
| On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Multi-Tenant On Premise Monument Sign | 6 ft | 80 sq ft (90 sq ft with Gateway) | — | — | See Additional Requirements | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 7 |
| Electronic Message Display - On Premise Sign | 36 ft (pole); 6 ft (monument) | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Suspended Sign - On Premise | — | 16 sq ft | — | May extend 6 ft from face of building | 1 per building or space | Suspended from building | — | 1.27.040 Table |
| Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk | — | 1.27.040 Table & Note 3 |
| Gateway Sign | 6 ft | 16 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Stand alone | — | 1.27.040 Table, Note 8 |

## Prohibited signs in Tremonton

- No sign may be erected, maintained, or altered without a Permit, except as specifically exempted.
- All signs must comply with the National Electrical Code, International Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance, and all other City Ordinances, as well as any applicable State or Federal rules.
- Sign types not specifically allowed in the Chapter are prohibited.
- No sign may project over a property line, except wall/suspended/canopy/awning/sidewalk signs meeting minimum clearance.
- Signs must not interfere with utility equipment or public/private utilities. Clearance from overhead utility lines must meet utility provider standards.
- No sign except official traffic/public signs may be erected within one foot of street property lines or within any public way, unless specifically authorized.
- No sign or structure may obstruct visibility at street intersections, or be placed where it can be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign may interfere with or restrict access to windows, fire escapes, or required exits.
- All signs shall be maintained in good condition. Failure to maintain is a violation.
- Sign owners must remove signs upon vacating premises or business discontinuance. Signs for discontinued uses must be removed within 30 days.
- The following signs are always prohibited: Roof signs; signs on public property, in park strips, or clear vision areas of intersections (unless otherwise specified); signs imitating traffic signs with certain words; portable signs for permanent use; signs with sound-emitting devices; billboards/off-premise signs; other off-premise signs (banners, flyers, etc. not on the business premise); rotating signs; flashing/animated signs; snipe/bandit signs; marquee signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Tremonton

- Public signs required or authorized by law, including safety signs, traffic signs, City gateway signs, and signs for civic information, may be any type, and are exempt from permit requirements.
- Private traffic directional signs (up to 4 sq ft, max 6 ft pole height, not illuminated, no advertising) do not require a sign permit.
- Name plates in all zoning districts (up to 48 sq in, occupant name/address only; no business ID in residential zones) are exempt.
- Real estate signs: Temporary, non-illuminated, on-premise for residential (up to 16 sq ft and 6 ft high; restrictions apply) and for industrial/agricultural/commercial (up to 64 sq ft, 15 ft high; restrictions apply) are exempt from permit.
- Informative signs up to 300 sq in related to permitted use (e.g., 'no smoking', 'rest room', 'vacancy') do not require a permit; flashing 'open' signs are allowed.
- Window signs (non-illuminated or internally illuminated) not exceeding 25% of total window area at ground level and 25% of total allowable sign area; temporary event posters in windows are fully exempt from limitations.
- Flags bearing official designs (nation, state, municipality, educational institution, etc.) are exempt from sign permit requirements.
- Tremonton City gateway signs welcoming visitors (any sign type) are exempt from sign permit requirements.
- Community event signs: Up to one sign at two locations, size and duration limitations, subject to traffic safety rules, do not require a sign permit.
- Sponsored recreation advertising (non-illuminated banners at City parks approved by Recreation Director) is exempt.
- Identification signs (non/indirectly/internally illuminated, up to 4 sq ft, projected less than 23 inches, 1 per use/building, up to 6 ft for pole sign) are exempt.
- Temporary signs: Cannot cover permanent signs (except for business change), no off-premise except as defined, political signs as permitted, time/location limits apply; exempt from permit.
- Apartment house identification signs (for complexes 5+ units, 1 sign, wall/monument type, up to 32 sq ft) are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Sign Permit application must include a site plan and colored graphics as described in Section 1.27.020.
- The Zoning Administrator may require additional materials for the Sign Permit application if necessary to evaluate the proposal.
- A Sign Permit may be submitted for approval concurrently with a Building Permit, but approval is not guaranteed and the risk is on the applicant.
- Development Review Committee may approve a sign permit as part of a Site Plan permit application.
- There is no explicit reference to a required Master Sign Plan or variance meeting in this ordinance section.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 11 zoning districts in Tremonton — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Tremonton+UT&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-tremonton

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