# Sign Regulations in New Martinsville, West Virginia

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

- **Jurisdiction:** New Martinsville, West Virginia (WV)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/west-virginia/new-martinsville
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-07
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newmartinsville/latest/newmartinsville_wv/0-0-0-12862)

## At a glance

New Martinsville, West Virginia regulates 19 sign types across 1 zoning district. Exempt Sign - Directional at junction (2 sq ft or less)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 2 sq ft or less (Sec. § 1731.14(i)). Most commercial signs in New Martinsville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | — | 2 sq ft or less | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Sign - On-premise business/residence (within 250 ft) | — | — | — | — | — | On land belonging to the owner or lessee, not more than 250 feet from the place of business or residence | — | § 1731.14(a) |
| Exempt Sign - On-premise farm products/services (farm property) | — | — | — | — | — | On a farm, by the owner or lessee of such farm | — | § 1731.14(b) |
| Exempt Sign - Real estate for sale or rent (on-premise) | — | — | — | — | — | Upon the real property that is for sale or rent | — | § 1731.14(c) |
| Exempt Sign - Danger/precautionary (on-premise) | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises to which the warning or precaution relates | — | § 1731.14(e) |
| Exempt Sign - Highway condition/danger warnings (city) | — | — | — | — | — | On or along highways as applicable for safety warnings | — | § 1731.14(e) |
| Exempt Sign - Directional at junction (2 sq ft or less) | — | 2 sq ft or less | — | — | — | Placed at a junction of two or more streets, roads, or highways | — | § 1731.14(i) |
| Exempt Sign - Nameplate (owner/lessee/occupant) | — | — | — | — | — | Upon the property | — | § 1731.14(j) |
| Exempt Sign - Painted on farm building (≥100 ft from highway centerline) | — | — | — | Building must be at least 100 feet from the center of any highway | — | Painted on a barn, stable, or other permanent farm building | — | § 1731.14(o) |

## Prohibited signs in New Martinsville

- Any advertisement or advertising structure prohibited under this article is not permitted by any zoning board, commission, public officer or agency, nor by the City.
- Any advertisement or advertising structure prohibited by any other public board, officer or agency in the lawful exercise of its powers is not permitted by the City.
- Any advertisement, advertising sign or advertising structure constructed, erected, operated, used, maintained, posted or displayed in violation of this article is unlawful (a public and private nuisance) and subject to immediate removal, obliteration or abatement by the City.

## Signs exempt from permit in New Martinsville

- On-premise business or residence signs by the owner or lessee on their land, within 250 feet of the place of business or residence, relating solely to merchandise, services or entertainment furnished at that place.
- On-premise farm signs by the owner or lessee, relating solely to farm products, merchandise, services or entertainment sold, produced, manufactured or furnished on the farm.
- Real property signs posted or displayed by or with authority of the owner stating the property is for sale or rent.
- Official notices or advertisements posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public or court officer in the performance of official duties, or by trustees under deeds of trust, deeds of assignment or similar instruments.
- Danger or precautionary signs relating to the premises where located; signs warning of highway conditions or dangers erected or authorized by the city; forest fire warning signs under authority of the state conservation department; and signs, notices or symbols erected by the United States government under the direction of the United States Forestry Service.
- Signs relating solely to a historic place or shrine.
- Notices of any railroad, bridge, ferry or other transportation or transmission company necessary for the direction or safety of the public.
- Signs, notices or symbols for the information of aviators about location, direction, landings, and conditions affecting aviation safety, erected or authorized by the city.
- Directional signs or notices two square feet or less, placed at a junction of streets, roads or highways, denoting only the distance or direction of a residence or place of business.
- Property signs or notices giving the name of the owner, lessee or occupant of the premises.
- Historical markers erected by duly constituted public authorities.
- Highway markers and signs erected or caused to be erected by the city or the state road commission.
- Signs erected upon property warning the public against hunting, fishing or trespassing.
- Signs erected by Red Cross authorities relating to Red Cross emergency stations.
- Signs painted on a barn, stable or other permanent farm building at least 100 feet from the center of any highway.
- Signs erected by West Virginia firms, persons or corporations advertising natural scenic caverns located in the state.
- All above exemptions apply to all provisions of this chapter except those in subsections (b), (c) and (d) of Section 1731.09.

## Full detail

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