# Sign Regulations in Mount Jackson, Virginia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mount Jackson, Virginia (VA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/virginia/mount-jackson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/VA/Mount_Jackson/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH18BU_ARTIILI_DIV2SPPR_S18-90WASIBI)

## At a glance

Mount Jackson, Virginia regulates 11 sign types across 6 zoning districts. A-Frame / Sandwich Board Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 6 square feet per side (Sec. Sec. 66-41(c)(8), (e)(15)a.8(ii)). Most commercial signs in Mount Jackson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 4 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| Residential zoning district, R-1, R-2, R-3 | 2 | — | No signage allowed | — |
| B-1 district | 1 | — | Max for all businesses in building: 100 square feet (aggregate) | — |
| B-2 district | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business zoned properties | 1 | — | — | — |
| I-2 district, Industrial district | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the building, not on the roof | — | Sec. 66-41(b)-(d) |
| Freestanding Sign / Monument Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not in public right-of-way; not in roof location. | — | Sec. 66-41(b)-(e) |
| A-Frame / Sandwich Board Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet per side | — | — | One per mobile restaurant | On the property; may not block passageways | — | Sec. 66-41(c)(8), (e)(15)a.8(ii) |
| Minor Signs | — | Not exceeding that specified for minor signs (typically 4 sq ft or less) | — | — | 3 per street frontage per parcel | — | — | Sec. 66-41(c)(2) |
| Temporary Signs | — | 4 square feet or less (general exemption) | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 66-41(c)(5) |
| Movie Theater Display Sign | — | 48 square feet | — | — | — | Flat against a wall | — | Sec. 66-41(c)(6) |
| For Sale or Lease Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | One sign per street frontage per property actively offered for sale or lease | — | Sec. 66-41(c)(9) |

### Residential zoning district, R-1, R-2, R-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Sign (Home Occupation) | — | — | — | — | One per home occupation | — | — | Sec. 66-41(e)(10) |
| Short-Term Rental Sign (R-1, R-2, R-3) | — | No signage allowed | — | — | Zero permitted | Not permitted anywhere on property | — | Sec. 66-41(e)(17)f |

### B-1 district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All Signs (Aggregate Calculation) | — | Max for all businesses in building: 100 square feet (aggregate) | — | — | — | On property, per general placement restrictions | — | Sec. 66-41(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Mount Jackson

- Signs not expressly permitted as being allowed under this article, by specific requirements in another portion of this chapter, or otherwise expressly allowed by the town are prohibited.
- Flashing signs or signs lighted in a varying degree in either intensity or color, including strobe lights.
- Signs with moving, revolving or rotating parts, optical illusions or other apparent movement, except for permitted movement of text for electronic message board signs, time, temperature, and date signs, and barber poles.
- Off-premises signs.
- Inflatable signs, moored balloons, or other floating signs that are tethered to a structure or the ground.
- Signs or parts of a sign located anywhere on the roof of a building.
- Signs illuminated with sodium halide lights; and any illuminated sign that emits excessive levels of light in the opinion of the zoning administrator.
- Abandoned sign structures.
- Changeable copy signs, except as specifically permitted by this ordinance for portable signs, electronic message board signs and as otherwise provided.
- Any signs, including posters and handbills, affixed to any structures, trees or other natural vegetation, rocks or poles.
- Any sign that may be confused with or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign or signal, or obstruct the sight-distance triangle at any road intersection, or extend into the public right-of-way or otherwise create a distraction for drivers.
- Portable signs, including those on wheels, except A-frame/sandwich boards complying with the provisions of this section.
- Signs that prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, fire escape, or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to any other part or otherwise adversely affect safety or are in violation of any building code or other applicable law.
- Signs that emit smoke, visible vapors, particles, normally detectable sound or odor, including open flames used to attract public attention.
- Mirrors or mirror devices on, in, or as part of a sign.
- Signs placed, affixed or painted on a motor vehicle or trailer parked with the primary purpose of providing signage, and not used in the normal conduct of business.
- Signs located in the public right-of-way, unless approved and erected by the Virginia Department of Transportation or the town.
- Billboards, mobile billboards or signs of a similar size.
- Any sign representing or depicting specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas or sexually oriented goods. Any sign containing obscene text or pictures as defined by the Virginia Code.
- Signs advertising activities or products that are illegal under federal, state, town, or county law.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mount Jackson

- Signs erected by a governmental body or required by law, including official traffic signs or sign structures, provisional warning signs or sign structures, and temporary signs indicating danger.
- Minor signs as defined by this chapter not exceeding three total signs per street frontage per parcel.
- Change of message of an approved sign.
- Painting, repainting, cleaning and other normal maintenance and repair of signs or sign structures, unless a structural change is made.
- Temporary signs four square feet or smaller, including real estate signs, contractor signs, and special event signs.
- Movie theater display that is erected flat against a wall and does not exceed 48 square feet in area.
- A sign displayed on a truck, bus or other vehicle, while in use in the normal course of business with the exception of mobile billboards that are prohibited.
- Flags of the United States of America, Commonwealth of Virginia, Town of Mount Jackson or other flags displayed for non-commercial purposes.
- Any property actively offered for sale or lease may display one sign per street frontage in addition to those otherwise allowed by this chapter, limited to a maximum area of 12 square feet in all zoning districts. Such signs shall be removed when the property is no longer offered for sale or lease and shall not be banner type signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit (zoning permit) is required for erection, construction, posting, alteration, or relocation of any sign unless specifically exempted.
- Permit applications must include drawings and/or specifications detailing location, construction, materials, illumination, fastening, and sign content.
- No references to a master sign plan or sign variance process are found in the provided text; only zoning permit approval is specified.
- Structural and safety features and electrical systems must meet applicable codes and inspection requirements in addition to permit approval.

## 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 6 zoning districts in Mount Jackson — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Mount+Jackson+VA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-mount-jackson

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