# Sign Regulations in Marmet, West Virginia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Marmet, West Virginia (WV)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/west-virginia/marmet
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Marmet, West Virginia regulates 18 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Ground Pole Sign - Real Estate/Subdivisions in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 24 sq ft (Sec. 1723.05(a)(1)C). Most commercial signs in Marmet require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 16 | 40 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| Adults Only Establishment | 2 | — | 30 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Pole Sign - Name Plate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises | — | 1723.05(a)(1)A |
| Ground Pole Sign - Real Estate/Subdivision | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per major entrance | At each major entrance to property | — | 1723.05(a)(1)C |
| Wall Sign - Real Estate/Subdivision | 6 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per major entrance | At each major entrance to property | — | 1723.05(a)(1)C |
| Portable Sign (A-Frame, T-Frame, etc) | — | 12 sq ft per face, 24 sq ft total | — | Not closer than 15 ft from any street, intersection, or corner | Maximum 2 per place of business | On-premises, not obstructing public right-of-way, not closer than 15 ft from street/intersection/corner | — | 1723.06(e) |
| Directional Sign (House of Divine Worship) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per establishment | Entirely on private property, not in public right-of-way | — | 1723.06(f) |
| Directional and Identification Sign (House of Worship, Government, Historic, Parks) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building area | On own metal ground pole, on site | — | 1723.06(g) |
| Banner, Pennant, Spinner, Streamer (Charitable/Non-Profit) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | 1 per place of business | Entirely on private property; cannot be placed over public right-of-way | — | 1723.06(c) |
| Banner, Pennant, Spinner, Streamer (Profit Event) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | 1 per place of business | Entirely on private property; cannot be placed over public right-of-way | — | 1723.06(d) |

### Adults Only Establishment

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Flat and mounted to the wall of the establishment | — | 725.08(e)-(j) |
| Wall Sign (Time/Temperature/Date Option) | — | — | — | — | 1 | Flat and mounted to the wall of the establishment | — | 725.08(i) |

## Prohibited signs in Marmet

- Signs that incorporate any manner of flashing or moving lights, except theater marquees with flashing, low intensity, yellow lights and temperature signs may be permitted by permit only.
- String lights or any unshielded light visible by the public from a public street used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes, other than Christmas decorations.
- Any exterior sign with any visible moving part, visible revolving parts, or visible mechanical movement achieved by electronic or mechanical means or by the acts of normal wind currents.
- Any sign which obstructs or detracts from the visibility of any traffic sign or traffic control device on public streets and roads, by reason of the size, location, color or illumination.
- Any sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe.
- Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard or safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance or abandonment.
- Any sign or sign structure which is not kept in good repair.
- Any sign or sign structure which is capable of causing electrical shock to persons likely to come in contact with it.
- Signs which make use of words such as “Stop,” “Look,” “Danger,” “Yield,” or similar words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to imply the need or requirement of stopping or the existence of danger.
- Ground pole signs that extend or are built over public property.
- Temporary window feature signs using more than 30% of a window in a commercial business.
- Wall signs painted on buildings.
- Signs that incorporate darkened silhouettes of a human body and/or are vulgar in appearance.
- No unauthorized traffic control device or sign that imitates or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or that attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or hides from view/interferes with effectiveness of official traffic device, may be placed or maintained upon or in view of any street or highway.
- No commercial advertising on any traffic control device on any street or highway.
- No person or Adults Only Establishment shall erect, structurally alter or relocate any sign to advertise or promote any Adults Only Establishment without first obtaining a Certificate of Compliance.
- No sign promoting an Adults Only Establishment shall have lights or animated parts that incorporate flashing or moving lights or any other visible moving or revolving part, except for a sign indicating time, temperature or date.
- No sign promoting an Adults Only Establishment shall project more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall.
- No Adults Only Establishment shall erect or display any portable or movable sign on the Premises.
- No more than one sign advertising or promoting an Adults Only Establishment on the Premises.

## Signs exempt from permit in Marmet

- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, or warnings at railroad crossings, are not subject to the provisions of this article.
- For Sale or For Rent signs not larger than four (4) square feet in area advertising only the property upon which they are located, signs in taxicabs and buses, and identification signs painted or affixed to moving vehicles do not require a building permit.
- Banners, pennants, spinners, and streamers for charitable, non-profit public benefit may be allowed for up to thirty (30) days at the discretion of the Mayor and City Council.
- Directional signs for houses of divine worship (within one year of establishment), governmental buildings, historical areas, and public park areas are permitted under certain limitations with application and approval.
- Signs required upon front and rear of passenger vans and school buses used for transportation of children per state code.
- Signs on private property adjacent to a street or highway giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs are permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Before any sign or other structure is permitted to be erected in the City, the Mayor shall examine the proposed sign and location to ensure conformance with this article.
- Before a building permit is issued for any new sign, the applicant must pay a required fee.
- Application for banners, pennants, spinners and streamers promoted for profit events and/or enterprises must include plans showing the size, height and location, and the plan must be submitted with the fee.
- Portable signs, folding signs, “A” frame signs, “T” shaped or any other similar free-standing signs require a monthly permit with plans, and must display the permit number and date of issue.
- Directional signs for houses of divine worship, governmental buildings, historical areas, and public park areas require an application, including a diagram of the proposed sign, to be submitted to the City Clerk for approval, and must conform to additional regulations as determined by the Mayor.
- For Adults Only Establishment: The application for sign approval shall include an accurate scaled sketch or drawing of the proposed sign, its proposed location, and the content of the proposed sign.
- After sign installation for Adults Only Establishments, a certification letter must be provided, and inspection and Certificate of Compliance is required.
- Appeals regarding removal orders for off-premises advertising signs and billboards may be made to City Council.
- Banners, pennants, spinners, streamers, and portable/folding/A-frame signs etc. require permit application (with plans) to the City Clerk and specific approval from Mayor and/or City Council for certain uses.

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