# Sign Regulations in Luray, Virginia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Luray, Virginia (VA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/virginia/luray
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-24
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/VA/Luray/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_APXAZO_ARTVIIISI)

## At a glance

Luray, Virginia regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Pole Signs in the Business and Industrial Zoning Districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 150 square feet, with a 15 feet setback (Sec. 801.5(c)(2)(b)(1)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 4 feet | 50% of window area | — |
| Residential Districts | 5 | 10 feet | 25 square feet | — |
| Business and Industrial Zoning Districts | 4 | 25 feet or the lowest part of roof, whichever is lowest | 150 square feet | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plaques or Markers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 801.5(a)(1) |
| Flag | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 801.5(a)(2) |
| Minor Sign | 4 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | Three per lot | At least ten feet away from the curb of any abutting street | — | 801.5(a)(3) |
| Temporary Sign - Residential Property | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 801.5(a)(7)(c) |
| Temporary Window Sign | — | 50% of window area | — | — | — | — | — | 801.5(a)(7)(d) |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign - Development of 20 Units or Less | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | One per major street entrance | Subdivision entrances | — | 801.5(b)(1)(b)(1) |
| Monument Sign - Development of 21 Units or More | 6 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | One per major street entrance | Subdivision entrances | — | 801.5(b)(1)(b)(2) |
| Pole Sign | 8 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | 801.5(b)(2)(a) |
| Wall Sign | 10 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | One | — | — | 801.5(b)(2)(a) |
| Institutional Bulletin Board Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 801.5(b)(2)(b) |

### Business and Industrial Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 150 square feet | — | 15 feet | Two per commercial, office, or industrial center | — | — | 801.5(c)(2)(b)(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 14 feet or the lowest point of the roof, whichever is lower | 100 square feet | — | — | Two per principal structure | Under canopy adjacent to main entry | — | 801.5(c)(2)(b)(2) |
| Wall Sign | 25 feet or the lowest part of roof, whichever is lowest | 150 square feet | — | — | Two per principal structure | — | — | 801.5(c)(2)(b)(3) |
| Awning, Canopy, or Marquee Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | Two per principal structure | — | — | 801.5(c)(2)(b)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Luray

- No person shall post any showbill, notice or advertisement upon the building, wall, fence or property of another person, without first obtaining the consent of the owner of such property.
- No person shall brand, write, mark or paint any signs, letters or characters upon the building, wall, fence or property of another person, without first obtaining the consent of the owner of such property.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to place or allow to remain over any public street, avenue, park, ridge, sidewalk, building, structure, fence, alleyway, easement, or right of way, or any other public places or public property, any awnings, fire escapes, shutters, signs, cornices, gutters, downspouts, bay windows and other appendages to buildings or property, unless the same be at least 14 feet above the street, or nine feet above such other public places or public property, and with authorization of the town manager, or their designee.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs, including signs displayed on a stationary vehicle, are prohibited.
- Changeable copy signs are prohibited, with exceptions for gas stations or movie theaters.
- Any sign which may be confused with or obstruct the view of a traffic sign or signal is prohibited.
- Animated signs, including but not limited to pennants, propellers, and discs, are prohibited.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Glaring signs or signs with light sources that constitute a traffic hazard or distraction are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs affixed to a tree, other natural vegetation, rocks, public utility poles, or public signs are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct the visibility of intersections or block any window, door, fire escape, or stairway, or any opening intended for light, air or access to any building are prohibited.
- Signs erected in or over a public right-of-way or on public land are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Luray

- Plaques or markers made of granite, bronze or a similar material are allowed without a sign permit.
- Flags up to 16 square feet in sign area are allowed without a sign permit.
- Three minor signs per lot placed at least ten feet away from the curb of any abutting street are allowed without a sign permit.
- Any sign that is not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel upon which it is located and cannot be viewed from any public right-of-way is allowed without a sign permit.
- One sign attached to an existing ground mounted sign on any lot where vehicle safety inspections are performed is allowed without a sign permit.
- Any sign erected by the town or required by law is allowed without a sign permit.
- Temporary signs on any lot for sale or rent, on property with an active building permit, on residential property, temporary window signs, and temporary signs advertising an event occurring not more than once per calendar year are allowed without a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall be erected, installed, used, altered, relocated, replaced or reconstructed until a sign permit or zoning permit has been issued.
- Applications for sign permits shall be filed by the applicant or his agent with the zoning administrator along with a nonrefundable filing fee.
- The zoning administrator shall review each application and either approve the application, reject the application, or notify the applicant of deficiencies in the application within five business days after receipt.
- Any decision made by the zoning administrator while interpreting or enforcing this article may be appealed to the board of zoning appeals.
- Upon proper application and after following the process described in chapter 703 of article VII, the town council may grant a special use permit authorizing a sign which would otherwise be prohibited by this article.

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