# Sign Regulations in Weston, West Virginia

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

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

## At a glance

Weston, West Virginia regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Accessory to Dwelling)s in the Single-Family Residential District, Multi-Family Residential District, Manufactured Home Neighborhood District, Parks District zoning district are capped at 3 ft. tall and 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use), with a At least the height of the sign from any public right-of-way (§ 157.149(A)) setback (Sec. § 157.153(B)(1), (D)). Most commercial signs in Weston require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Family Residential District, Multi-Family Residential District, Manufactured Home Neighborhood District, Parks District | 11 | 25 ft. | 16 sq. ft. (sum total all temporary signs per dwelling) | — |
| Mixed-Use Districts | 5 | 25 ft. | 60 sq. ft. (sum total for all temporary signs per use) | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial Districts | 4 | 25 ft. | 25 sq. ft. (sum total for all non-freestanding permanent signs per use) | — |
| General Commercial District | 4 | 25 ft. | 90 sq. ft. (sum total for all freestanding signs per use) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Single-Family Residential District, Multi-Family Residential District, Manufactured Home Neighborhood District, Parks District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | At least the height of the sign from any public right-of-way (§ 157.149(A)) | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling | Accessory to dwellings | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D) |
| Wall Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling | On wall of dwelling | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D); § 157.149(E) |
| Window Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use); window signs may not exceed 25% of the total area of all windows on each building facade | — | — | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling | On window of dwelling | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D); § 157.147(7); § 157.148(B)(3)(e) |
| Minor Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling, 2 minor signs exempt from permit | Accessory to dwellings | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D); § 157.147(5) |
| Projecting Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling | Projecting from dwelling | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D) |
| Wicket Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 4 permanent signs per dwelling | — | — | § 157.153(B)(1), (D) |
| Temporary Sign (Accessory to Dwelling) | 4 ft. | 16 sq. ft. (sum total all temporary signs per dwelling) | — | — | Maximum 10 temporary signs per dwelling | — | — | § 157.153(B)(2), (D); § 157.152 |
| Permanent Sign (Accessory to Non-Dwelling) | 3 ft. | 9 sq. ft. (sum total all signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 5 permanent signs per non-dwelling use | Accessory to non-dwellings | — | § 157.153(C)(1), (D) |

### Mixed-Use Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 10 ft. | 20 sq. ft. (sum total for all freestanding signs per use) | — | At least the height of the sign from any public right-of-way (§ 157.149(A)) | Maximum 7 permanent signs per use | On-premises for non-dwellings | — | § 157.154(C)(1), (D) |
| Wall Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 4 ft. | Up to half the size of the building | — | — | Maximum 7 permanent signs per use | Wall of building for non-dwellings | — | § 157.154(C)(1), (D) |
| Temporary Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 5 ft. | 60 sq. ft. (sum total for all temporary signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 5 temporary signs per use | — | — | § 157.154(C)(2), (D); § 157.152 |
| Window Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 4 ft. | 2 sq. ft. per 1 linear ft. of building frontage (but may not exceed 25% of window area) | — | — | Maximum 7 permanent signs per use | — | — | § 157.154(C)(1), (D); § 157.147(7); § 157.148(B)(3)(e) |
| Flag (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 25 ft. | 16 sq. ft. each | — | — | Maximum 3 flags per use | — | — | § 157.154(C)(3), (D); § 157.147(2) |

### Neighborhood Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 10 ft. | 20 sq. ft. (sum total for all freestanding signs per use) | — | At least the height of the sign from any public right-of-way (§ 157.149(A)) | Maximum 7 permanent signs per use | On-premises for non-dwellings | — | § 157.155(C)(1), (D) |
| All Other Permanent Signs (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 5 ft. | 25 sq. ft. (sum total for all non-freestanding permanent signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 7 permanent signs per use | — | — | § 157.155(C)(1), (D) |
| Temporary Sign (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 6 ft. | 2 sq. ft. (sum total all temporary signs per use) | — | — | Maximum 5 temporary signs per use | — | — | § 157.155(C)(2), (D); § 157.152 |
| Flag (Non-Dwelling Accessory) | 25 ft. | 16 sq. ft. each | — | — | Maximum 3 flags per use | — | — | § 157.155(C)(3), (D); § 157.147(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Weston

- Signs not expressly permitted under this code are prohibited.
- Signs that violate any state or federal law relating to outdoor advertising or in violation of this code are prohibited.
- Signs attached to natural vegetation are prohibited.
- Signs simulating, or which are likely to be confused with, a traffic control sign or any other sign displayed by a public authority are prohibited.
- Vehicle or trailer signs are prohibited if the vehicle or trailer is used primarily for advertising a business, product, service, or activity and is not properly licensed, inspected, or taxed, is inoperable, or if the sign alters the standard vehicle/trailer design.
- Animated signs are prohibited except where animated sign features as part of an electronic message display are expressly permitted.
- Flashing signs or other signs displaying flashing, scrolling, or intermittent lights or lights of changing intensity are prohibited, except where flashing features as part of an electronic message display are expressly permitted.
- Beacons are prohibited.
- Signs consisting of illuminated tubing or strings of lights outlining property lines, open sales areas, rooflines, doors, windows, or wall edges of any building are prohibited, except for temporary decorations not to exceed three months per year.
- Signs that emit smoke, flame, scent, mist, aerosol, liquid, or gas are prohibited.
- Signs that emit sound are prohibited.
- Neon signs are prohibited, except in windows where permitted in a district.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited, unless specifically permitted by this chapter.
- Signs erected on public land are prohibited unless approved by the Zoning Officer in writing, required by law, or permitted under state law.
- Signs on the roof surface or extending above the roof line of a building or parapet wall are prohibited.
- Any sign located in the vision triangle formed by intersecting streets or street and alley is prohibited.
- Window signs with an aggregate area exceeding 25% of the total area of a window or door or located above the first floor (unless the related use is only on that floor) are prohibited.
- Temporary signs shall not be lighted.
- Signs displaying language or illustrations likely to cause an immediate violent response are prohibited at parades or demonstrations.
- Signs which attempt to direct traffic, imitate or resemble official traffic control devices, or which hide from view/interfere with official traffic control devices are prohibited.
- Commercial advertising is prohibited on any traffic control device or street/highway signage.
- All signs must be constructed and mounted in compliance with the West Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
- All signs and components must be kept in good repair and in a safe, neat, and clean condition.

## Signs exempt from permit in Weston

- Signs required by law are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Flags up to 16 square feet are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Changing of messages on marquees and repair of an existing permitted sign are exempt from the permit requirement (except for repair of a nonconforming sign, which must comply with the code).
- Certain temporary signs are exempt from the permit requirement, subject to specified area and height limits.
- On any property with an active building permit, one temporary sign (no illumination, max 12 sq ft area) is exempt from the permit requirement.
- On any property for sale or rent, one temporary sign (max 12 sq ft area, 6 ft height) is exempt from the permit requirement.
- On dwellings, no more than four temporary signs (total area max 12 sq ft) are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Window signs are exempt from the permit requirement provided total area does not exceed 25% of the total area of all windows on each building facade.
- On any property where a new use began within the last six months, banners for not more than 15 days are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Two minor signs per use are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Pavement markings (any sign applied directly and entirely to and flush with a paved surface) are exempt from the permit requirement.
- Permanent window sign is exempt from the permit requirement if the aggregate area of all window signs on each window or door does not exceed 25% of the total area of the window or door.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required prior to the display and erection of any sign, except as provided in the code (general exemptions).
- For wall signs, the zoning permit application must include permission from the building operator/owner, the applicant's name/address, and a clear drawing of the proposed sign including dimensions and location.
- Wall signs larger than 100 square feet are subject to design review by the Board of Zoning Appeals under Section 323.03.
- All signs within HO1 and HO2 zones are subject to design review standards and approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Temporary signs require a permit except for those exempted in § 157.147.
- Appeals from the denial or granting of a sign permit are to be made to the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to the process set forth in the code.
- If the sign is part of a new construction or renovation project, the sign permit fee is included in the total project permit fee.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Weston — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Weston+WV&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-weston

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