# Sign Regulations in Fredonia, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Fredonia, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/fredonia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32550250#32550250)

## At a glance

Fredonia, Wisconsin regulates 20 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Extractive Districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet above mean center-line street grade tall and 100 square feet, with a Not less than 10 feet from all side lot lines setback (Sec. § 575-68B). Most commercial signs in Fredonia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | — | 200 square feet per face | — |
| Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Extractive Districts | 6 | 30 feet above mean center-line street grade | 500 square feet | — |
| Institutional Districts, Park Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 575-67A |
| Name and Warning Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 575-67B |
| Household Occupation and Professional Home Office Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Mounted flush against the dwelling | — | § 575-67C |
| Bulletin Board | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 575-67D |
| Rummage Sale Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way line | — | Ground signs | — | § 575-67J |
| Election Campaign Sign - Business or Industrial District | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | On private property | — | § 575-67K |
| Election Campaign Sign - Residential District | — | 20 square feet | — | — | — | On private property | — | § 575-67K |
| Municipal-owned Sign | — | 200 square feet per face | — | — | — | Any district | — | § 575-70 |

### Business Districts, Manufacturing Districts, Extractive Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above mean center-line street grade | 500 square feet | — | — | Two per premises | Against the walls of buildings | — | § 575-68A |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet above mean center-line street grade | 100 square feet | — | Not less than 10 feet from all side lot lines | Two per premises | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structures | — | § 575-68B |
| Ground Sign | 30 feet above mean center-line street grade | 100 square feet on one side, 200 square feet on all sides | — | Not less than 10 feet from any right-of-way or lot line | Two per premises | — | — | § 575-68C |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above the roof | 300 square feet on all sides | — | Meet all yard and height requirements for the district | Two per premises | On the roof | — | § 575-68D |
| Window Sign | — | 50% of the glass area of the pane | — | — | Two per premises | On the window pane | — | § 575-68E |
| Combination Sign | — | — | — | — | Two per premises | — | — | § 575-68F |

### Institutional Districts, Park Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Institutional and Park Name Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 575-69 |

## Prohibited signs in Fredonia

- No sign shall resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form, or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- No sign shall obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- 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 shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.
- Signs may be illuminated but only by non-flashing lighting.
- No sign, except those permitted in §§ 575-67 and 575-69, shall be permitted to face a residential or park district within 100 feet of such district boundary.

## Signs exempt from permit in Fredonia

- Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which said signs are temporarily located.
- Name and warning signs not to exceed two square feet located on the premises.
- Household occupation and professional home office not to exceed two square feet in area and mounted flush against the dwelling.
- Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions not to exceed 50 square feet in area 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 a structure.
- Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information, and notices.
- Temporary signs or banners when authorized by the Planning Commission for a period of not more than six months.
- Temporary signs or banners to be displayed for 45 days or less which promote community events or events sponsored by nonprofit organizations with prior approval of at least two of the three following Village officials: Village President, Village Clerk, Director of Public Works.
- Rummage sale signs used for the purpose of advertising the sale of merchandise at a private residence by at least one occupant of said residence, subject to specific regulations.
- Election campaign signs, provided that permission has been obtained from the property owner, renter or lessee, with specific area restrictions based on district type.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Temporary signs or banners require authorization by the Planning Commission.
- Institutional and park name signs require approval by the Village Board after review and recommendation by the Planning Commission.
- Nonconforming signs after a seven-year period require action by the Planning Commission to conform or be removed.
- The Zoning Administrator may forward sign permit applications to the Planning Commission.

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