# Sign Regulations in Cameron, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cameron, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/cameron
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WI/Cameron/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH34ZO_ARTVSI)

## At a glance

Cameron, Wisconsin regulates 10 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Identification Sign (Multifamily Dwelling)s in the One-family residential district (R-1), Two-family residential district (R-2), Multifamily residential district (R-3), Conservancy district (CN), Urban transitional district (UT) zoning district are capped at One story or 15 ft above curb level, whichever is lower tall and 32 sq. ft. total, with a 8 ft from any other lot setback (Sec. Sec. 34-747(1)b.).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| One-family residential district (R-1), Two-family residential district (R-2), Multifamily residential district (R-3), Conservancy district (CN), Urban transitional district (UT) | 5 | One story or 20 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 64 sq. ft. total | — |
| General commercial district (CG), Central business district (CB), Industrial district (I) | 4 | 35 ft above grade | 800 sq. ft. per sign face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### One-family residential district (R-1), Two-family residential district (R-2), Multifamily residential district (R-3), Conservancy district (CN), Urban transitional district (UT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate / Identification Sign (Single- or Two-Family Dwelling) | One story or 15 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 2 sq. ft. per dwelling unit | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit; Corner lot: 1 per street side per unit | At the dwelling or on property of dwelling unit | — | Sec. 34-747(1)a. |
| Identification Sign (Multifamily Dwelling) | One story or 15 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 32 sq. ft. total | — | 8 ft from any other lot | 1 per building per street frontage | At building; not closer than 8 ft to any other lot. Corner lot: sign allowed on each street side. | — | Sec. 34-747(1)b. |
| Identification Sign (Nonresidential Use—Churches, Cemeteries, Schools, Recreation, etc.) | One story or 20 ft above curb level, whichever is lower | 64 sq. ft. total | — | 8 ft from any other lot | 1 per building per street frontage | At building; not closer than 8 ft to any other lot. Corner lot: sign allowed on each street side. | — | Sec. 34-747(2)a-b. |
| Realty Sign (For Sale/For Rent) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | 8 ft from any other lot | 1 per lot; 2 for corner lot | On lot being advertised; not closer than 8 ft to any other lot. Corner lot: allowed on each street side. | — | Sec. 34-747(3) |
| Identification Sign (Parks, Forest Preserves, etc.) | — | — | — | — | — | Accessory structures; not subject to specific setback | — | Sec. 34-667(9) |

### General commercial district (CG), Central business district (CB), Industrial district (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign (Combined Wall and Freestanding) | 35 ft above grade | See formula | — | Freestanding sign pylons/supports: setback at least 1/4 of required building setback of district. Signs entirely within property lines. | 1 freestanding sign per lot; no explicit limit on wall signs but combined area limited as above | On the lot; wall signs may project up to 18 inches. All signs entirely within property lines. | — | Sec. 34-748(1)a-e); Sec. 34-717; Sec. 34-718 |
| Freestanding Sign (Integrated Shopping Center) | 35 ft above curb level | See formula | — | Same as other freestanding signs. | 1 additional (for integrated shopping centers) | On lot; within property lines. | — | Sec. 34-748(1)f |
| Advertising Sign (Billboard) – Freestanding | 35 ft above grade level | 800 sq. ft. per sign face | — | Freestanding sign setbacks apply. | 1 per lot; must be at least 200 ft from other similar sign structures | On lot, within property lines | — | Sec. 34-748(2)a-c |
| Directional Sign | — | 24 sq. ft. (total per facility) | — | — | — | On property served; within property lines | — | Sec. 34-723 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Signs (General: All Zones) | — | — | — | — | — | Varies, per use/need. Exempt signs usually within lot or at points of utility. | — | Sec. 34-667 |

## Prohibited signs in Cameron

- Advertising signs are prohibited in residential, conservancy and urban transitional districts.
- Signs which may be in conflict with public traffic control devices are not permitted.
- No person shall place, maintain or display any sign, signal, marking or device which is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device, emergency light, or railroad sign or signal or which attempts to disrupt the movement of traffic.
- No person shall place, maintain or display any sign which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal.
- No sign shall be placed on any wall, fence or standard facing on an adjoining lot which is in a residential district.
- No advertising sign shall be erected within 75 feet of any residential district if the sign faces such district.
- No flashing sign of any type shall be erected within 200 feet of a residential district if the sign would be visible from such district.
- No advertising sign shall be erected within 300 feet of any public park of more than five acres in area if the sign would face such park and be visible therefrom.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cameron

- Signs inside buildings which are not intended to be seen from windows.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic signs and similar regulatory devices, legal notices and warnings at railroad crossings.
- Flags or emblems of political, civic, charitable, educational or religious organizations.
- Temporary signs announcing a campaign drive or event of one of the types of organizations listed above.
- Memorial signs or tablets.
- Temporary signs denoting architect, engineer or contractor when placed on construction sites and not exceeding 64 square feet in area.
- Signs required by law or governmental order, rule or regulation having a total surface area not exceeding 64 square feet on any lot.
- Small signs displayed for the direction or convenience of the public, including signs which identify rest rooms, freight entrances or the like, having a total surface area not exceeding ten square feet on any lot.
- Accessory structures identifying a residential or industrial subdivision. The copy area of such accessory structure shall contain only the name of the subdivision.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signage for residential, nonresidential and commercial land uses to be found in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) shall be in conformance with article V of this chapter.
- For PUDs, a site development plan and final development plan, containing signage details as part of overall site plan approval, are required as part of the PUD review process.
- For mobile/manufactured home parks, an overall land use development plan delineating the street system, parking areas, concrete pads, recreational areas, public and private utility installations and any additional on-site improvements, including signs, is required as part of conditional use permit process.
- Any application for a zoning permit or for a certificate of zoning compliance shall include a plot plan accurately showing any parking or loading facilities to be provided in compliance with this division. (Signs are listed as an item to be stipulated in zoning permits where proposed.)
- The zoning administrator examines and approves all applications pertaining to the use of land, buildings or structures to determine if the application conforms with the provisions of this chapter, which includes sign regulations.

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