# Sign Regulations in Poquoson, Virginia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Poquoson, Virginia (VA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/virginia/poquoson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/VA/Poquoson/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH6AD_ARTIIISIPURI-W)

## At a glance

Poquoson, Virginia regulates 11 sign types across 1 zoning district. Projection Sign (Whole Development, Option 2)s in the Village Commercial District zoning district are capped at 10 sq ft, with a See above (at least 8' above ground, 3' from curb/edge of pavement if over right-of-way) setback (Sec. Section 11-19(a)(3), Section 11-19(f),(g), Section 11-19(e)). Most commercial signs in Poquoson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Village Commercial District | 11 | 4 ft | 20% of window area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Village Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Unified Development Area (Single Frontage) | — | — | — | Setback restrictions from street and property lines apply according to section 6(a)(1) of appendix D, but not to common property lines within the unified area. | One per unified development area | One freestanding sign is permitted per unified development area, provided the area has a minimum of 50 feet of road frontage. | — | Section 11-19(a)(1)a, Section 11-19(e), Section 11-19(h) |
| Freestanding Sign - Unified Development Area (Double Frontage) | — | — | — | Setback restrictions from street and property lines apply according to section 6(a)(1) of appendix D, but not to common property lines within the unified area. | Maximum two: one per entrance where two public road frontages with two entrances exist | One additional freestanding sign permitted for a unified development area fronting on two public roads with a separate entrance on each road. Only one freestanding sign per entrance. | — | Section 11-19(a)(1)a, Section 11-19(a)(1), Section 11-19(e), Section 11-19(h) |
| Wall Sign (Whole Development, Option 1) | — | 1 sq ft per linear foot of building face | — | — | One per development | Primary building facade; applies to whole development, not per tenant. | — | Section 11-19(a)(2), Section 11-19(e) |
| Projection Sign (Whole Development, Option 2) | — | 10 sq ft | — | See above (at least 8' above ground, 3' from curb/edge of pavement if over right-of-way) | One per development | On building, may project over right-of-way subject to clearance and location rules. | — | Section 11-19(a)(3), Section 11-19(f),(g), Section 11-19(e) |
| Window Sign (Whole Development, Option 3) | — | 20% of window area | — | — | One per development | Placed on windows on building facade; applies to whole development. | — | Section 11-19(a)(4), Section 11-19(e), |
| Wall Sign (Per Non-Residential Tenant, Option 1) | — | 1 sq ft per linear foot of building face | — | — | One per non-residential tenant | Primary building facade for tenant | — | Section 11-19(b)(1), Section 11-19(e) |
| Projection Sign (Per Non-Residential Tenant, Option 2) | — | 10 sq ft | — | See above (at least 8' above ground, 3' from curb/edge of pavement if over right-of-way) | One per non-residential tenant | On tenant's facade, may project over right-of-way subject to clearance and location rules. | — | Section 11-19(b)(2), Section 11-19(f),(g), Section 11-19(e) |
| Menu Board (Portable) | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | One at main entrance, one additional at rear entrance if present | Main entrance to restaurant; second allowed at rear entrance if present. | — | Section 11-19(d) |

## Sign plan & submission notes

- As village commercial developments lend themselves to multiple signs, a harmonious and unified signing program shall be required.
- All other sign criteria not specifically outlined in section 11-19 above shall be governed by the regulations in the City of Poquoson sign ordinance (appendix D).
- Specific sign requirements detailed in Section 11-19 supersede requirements listed in the sign ordinance (appendix D); refer to appended sign ordinance where not specified here.

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