# Sign Regulations in Clyman, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Clyman, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/clyman
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/27290753#27290753)

## At a glance

Clyman, Wisconsin regulates 25 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Commercial District, Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial), Industrial District zoning district are capped at 23 feet tall and 100 square feet, with a Not less than five feet from all side lot lines setback (Sec. § 440-51A(2)). Most commercial signs in Clyman require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District, Agricultural District, Public and Semipublic District, Natural Preservation District | 17 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Commercial District, Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial), Industrial District | 6 | 23 feet | 500 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 10 square feet on each face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District, Agricultural District, Public and Semipublic District, Natural Preservation District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warning Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 440-50A |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against the structure | — | § 440-50B |
| Rummage or Garage Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 440-50D |
| Political Message Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | One per premises | — | — | § 440-50K |
| Nonconforming Business Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | Over show windows or doors | — | § 440-50M |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | Temporarily located on the premises | — | § 440-50O |
| Bulletin Board | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 440-50P |
| Agricultural Sign | — | 30 square feet | — | — | — | On the agricultural premises | — | § 440-50Q |

### Commercial District, Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial), Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | 500 square feet | — | — | — | Exterior walls of buildings | — | § 440-51A(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 23 feet | 100 square feet | — | Not less than five feet from all side lot lines | — | Fastened to, suspended from or supported by structures | — | § 440-51A(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | — | — | Meet all yard requirements for the district | One per street frontage | In the ground | — | § 440-51A(3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above the roof | 300 square feet | — | Meet all yard requirements for the district | — | On the roof | — | § 440-51A(4) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of the glass area | — | — | — | Inside commercial buildings | — | § 440-51A(5) |
| Combination Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 440-51A(6) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Message Unit Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 440-57A |
| Portable Sign/Message Board | — | 10 square feet on each face | — | — | — | Not in public rights-of-way | — | § 440-57B |
| Search Light | — | — | — | Not closer than 10 feet to an adjacent property | — | Not in public right-of-way | — | § 440-57C |

## Prohibited signs in Clyman

- 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, or 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 Clyman

- 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 (interior) signs are allowed with no permits.
- Signs over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment announcing only the name and occupation of the proprietor and not to exceed two feet in height and 10 feet in length.
- House numbers or signs identifying parks or country clubs or official bulletin boards.
- Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which such signs are temporarily located.
- Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions not to exceed 16 square feet in area located on the premises.
- Agricultural signs pertaining to the products at the agricultural premises not to exceed 30 square feet in area for any one farm.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the Board of Appeals following a recommendation from the Village Board and Zoning Administrator pursuant to the standards of this chapter.

## Full detail

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