# Sign Regulations in Avoca, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Avoca, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/avoca
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WI/Avoca/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH106ZO_ARTVSUDIRE_DIV3SI)

## At a glance

Avoca, Wisconsin regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet above sidewalk or 15 feet above driveway/alley tall and 100 square feet per premises, with a No part less than 10 feet from all side lot lines setback (Sec. Sec. 106-702 (2)). Most commercial signs in Avoca require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts, R-1, R-2 | 7 | 2 feet | 8 square feet | — |
| Agricultural Districts, AP | 7 | — | 15 square feet | — |
| R-4 Mobile Home District | 6 | — | 8 square feet | — |
| Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts | 6 | 20 feet above mean centerline street grade | 400 square feet per premises | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### Residential Districts, R-1, R-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign Over Nonconforming Business Entrance | 2 feet | — | 10 feet | — | — | Over show windows or doors of nonconforming business establishments | — | Sec. 106-701 (1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises being advertised (sale, rental, lease), temporarily located | — | Sec. 106-701 (2) |
| Name/Home Occupation/Professional Office/Warning Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises of the residence or professional office | — | Sec. 106-701 (3) |
| Bulletin Board Sign (Public/Charitable/Religious Institution) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises of public, charitable, or religious institution | — | Sec. 106-701 (5) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Cut into masonry or constructed of metal and affixed flat against a structure | — | Sec. 106-701 (6) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Varies; used for traffic control, parking restrictions, information, notices | — | Sec. 106-701 (7) |
| Temporary Sign/Banner (With Plan Commission Authorization) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 106-701 (8) |

### Agricultural Districts, AP

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Farm Sign | — | 15 square feet | — | — | — | On premises; states name of farm, owner, or commodities produced | — | Sec. 106-701 (4) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises being advertised (sale, rental, lease), temporarily located | — | Sec. 106-701 (2) |
| Name/Home Occupation/Professional Office/Warning Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | Sec. 106-701 (3) |
| Bulletin Board Sign (Public/Charitable/Religious Institution) | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises of public, charitable, or religious institution | — | Sec. 106-701 (5) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Cut into masonry or constructed of metal and affixed flat against a structure | — | Sec. 106-701 (6) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Varies; used for traffic control, parking restrictions, information, notices | — | Sec. 106-701 (7) |
| Temporary Sign/Banner (With Plan Commission Authorization) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 106-701 (8) |

### Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above mean centerline street grade | 400 square feet per premises | — | — | — | Placed against exterior wall of building | — | Sec. 106-702 (1) |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet above sidewalk or 15 feet above driveway/alley | 100 square feet per premises | — | No part less than 10 feet from all side lot lines | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structure | — | Sec. 106-702 (2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet above mean centerline street grade | 100 square feet total advertising area | — | Must meet all yard requirements of the district | — | — | — | Sec. 106-702 (3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above the roof | 300 square feet on all sides per premises | — | Must meet all yard requirements of the district | — | On roof of structure | — | Sec. 106-702 (4) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of window glass area | — | — | — | Placed only on the inside of commercial buildings | — | Sec. 106-702 (5) |
| Combination Sign Types | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 106-702 (6) |

## Prohibited signs in Avoca

- Flashing, moving or apparent moving signs are not permitted within the village, except for time and temperature and changeable copy displays.
- No sign shall be placed on a tree.
- Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices.
- Signs shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices.
- Signs shall not be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, and no sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Signs shall not be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.

## Signs exempt from permit in Avoca

- Signs for time and temperature and changeable copy displays are exempt from the prohibition on flashing or moving signs.
- Lawfully existing signs at the time of the adoption or amendment of the ordinance may be continued as nonconforming uses or structures, subject to other applicable provisions.
- Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information and notices, are exempted in all zones.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Temporary signs or banners require authorization by the plan commission (as per residential/agricultural districts).
- No specific reference to general master sign plan or sign plan approval required for all signs; however, a zoning permit is required for most actions involving signs unless specifically excepted under section 106-701.

## 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 Avoca — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Avoca+WI&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-avoca

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