# Sign Regulations in Brandon, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Brandon, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/brandon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/28103936#28103936)

## At a glance

Brandon, Wisconsin regulates 35 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Projecting Sign - B-1s in the B-1, B-2 and I-1 zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 40 square feet per face, with a Not less than 10 feet from side lot line setback (Sec. § 485-52C(5)). Most commercial signs in Brandon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial, Industrial and Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial) Districts | 13 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential, Conservancy and Public Districts | 9 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3 and MT | 2 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2 and I-1 | 17 | 20 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| C-1 | 2 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| P-1 | 3 | — | 12 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 5 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Commercial, Industrial and Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial) Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warning Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 485-51A(1) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against the structure | — | § 485-51A(2) |
| Rummage or Garage Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 485-51A(4) |
| Property Number Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 485-51A(6) |
| Decorative Feature Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Integral to building | — | § 485-51A(9) |
| Traffic and Parking Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property | — | § 485-51A(10) |
| Political Message Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | § 485-51A(11) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within enclosed building | — | § 485-51A(12) |

### Residential, Conservancy and Public Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonconforming Business Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Over show windows or doors | — | § 485-51B(1) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against the structure | — | § 485-51B(2) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 485-51B(3) |
| Awning or Canopy | — | — | — | — | — | Single-family dwelling unit | — | § 485-51B(4) |
| Political Message Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per premises | — | — | § 485-51B(6) |
| Rummage or Garage Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 485-51B(7) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | — | — | Temporarily located on premises | — | § 485-51B(8) |
| Bulletin Board | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 485-51B(9) |

### B-1, B-2 and I-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign - B-1 | 20 feet | 40 square feet per face | — | Not less than 10 feet from side lot line | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by building | — | § 485-52C(5) |
| Projecting Sign - B-2 | 20 feet | 60 square feet per face | — | Not less than 10 feet from side lot line | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by building | — | § 485-52C(5) |
| Projecting Sign - I-1 | 20 feet | 80 square feet per face | — | Not less than 10 feet from side lot line | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by building | — | § 485-52C(5) |
| Ground Sign - B-1 | 20 feet | 80 square feet per side | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | § 485-52C(6) |
| Ground Sign - B-2 | 20 feet | 120 square feet per side | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | § 485-52C(6) |
| Ground Sign - I-1 | 20 feet | 160 square feet per side | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | Complies with yard requirements | — | § 485-52C(6) |
| Roof Sign - B-1 | 12 feet above roof level | 80 square feet per side | — | Complies with yard and height restrictions | — | Complies with yard and height restrictions | — | § 485-52C(7) |
| Roof Sign - B-2 | 12 feet above roof level | 160 square feet per side | — | Complies with yard and height restrictions | — | Complies with yard and height restrictions | — | § 485-52C(7) |

## Prohibited signs in Brandon

- Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs or devices.
- Signs, canopies and awnings shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices or the safe flow of traffic.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign, awning or canopy shall be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.
- No sign shall be erected which has any flashing, rotating or brilliant intermittent parts or lights or bare reflecting-type bulbs, except those giving public service information.
- No signs, billboards or other advertising media which creates a hazard or dangerous distraction to vehicular traffic or a nuisance to adjoining residential property shall be permitted in any district.
- Signs shall not be permitted on public rights-of-way, except for municipal traffic control, parking and directional signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter.
- Signs shall not be located within five feet of a property line.
- No signs shall be painted on, attached to or affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic natural matter, including utility poles or apparatus.
- Blanketing of signs on buildings shall not be allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Brandon

- Warning signs not to exceed four square feet located on the premises.
- Memorial signs, tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and affixed flat against the structure.
- Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restriction, information and notices.
- Rummage or garage sale signs not to exceed eight square feet in area, but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours per sale.
- Signs designating entrances, exits, service areas, parking areas, rest rooms and other such signs relating to functional operation of the building or premises shall be permitted without limitation other than reasonable size and necessity.
- Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers or names of occupants of premises.
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with commercial promotion.
- Legal notices, identification information or directional signs erected by governmental bodies.
- Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings, except letters, trademarks, moving parts or moving lights.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, but bearing no advertising matter.
- Political message signs during an election campaign, limited to one per premises, and subject to the Village Board's authority to regulate size, shape and placement for the public safety.
- Window signs are allowed with no permits.
- Bills, posters and banners shall be allowed with no permits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals following a recommendation from the Village Board and Zoning Administrator.
- Subdivision identification signs shall only be erected after review and approval by the Zoning Administrator.
- Drawings showing the specific design, appearance and location of the sign shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for approval.

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

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