# Sign Regulations in Gillett, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Gillett, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/gillett
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-01
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/35099227#35099227)

## At a glance

Gillett, Wisconsin regulates 8 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Home Occupation Signs in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 12 square feet, with a Not closer than 10 feet to any property line or driveway setback (Sec. § 22-6B(1)). Most commercial signs in Gillett require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 3 | 6 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential areas | 1 | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Commercial District | 2 | 8 feet above sidewalk | 100 square feet | — |
| Industrial District | 1 | 15 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Future Development Districts | 1 | 6 feet | 25 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 4 feet | 12 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to any property line or driveway | 1 | Ground or freestanding sign | — | § 22-6B(1) |
| Multifamily, Apartment Complex, and Mobile Home Park Identification Sign | 6 feet | 36 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to any property line, right-of-way, or driveway | 1 | Ground sign | — | § 22-6B(2) |
| Subdivision/Neighborhood Identification Sign | 6 feet | 36 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to any property line, right-of-way, or driveway | 1 per vehicular access point | Ground sign | — | § 22-6B(4) |

### Nonresidential areas

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | 5 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum of 10 feet from any abutting property line, road right-of-way, or driveway | 2 per project or development | On premises where construction is occurring | — | § 22-5B |

### Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | 8 feet above sidewalk | — | — | — | 1 per lot | Attached to building | — | § 22-6C(1) |
| Freestanding Sign | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — | Not closer than 10 feet to any property line or driveway | 1 per lot | Externally illuminated | — | § 22-6C(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Gillett

- Abandoned signs.
- Roof signs, except those associated with special civic and social events.
- Signs that are attached or otherwise affixed to trees or other living vegetation.
- Signs that imitate, interfere with, obstruct the view of, or can be confused with any authorized traffic control sign, signal, or other device.
- Signs containing reflective elements which sparkle or twinkle in the sunlight.
- Banners, pennants, streamers, balloons and other gas-filled figures, except as a permitted temporary sign.
- Portable signs except as a permitted temporary sign.
- Signs attached to, erected, or maintained on any standpipe, exterior stairway, fire escape, tower, or balcony so as to interfere with the use thereof.
- Signs erected at or near the intersection of any streets in such manner as to obstruct free and clear vision thereof, or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, they may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other device.
- Signs which make use of the words, 'STOP,' 'LOOK,' 'DANGER,' or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- Signs erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct any exit, any window opening necessary for required light or ventilation, or which prevents free passage from one part of a roof to another.
- Signs entirely supported by a parapet wall.
- Signs, cards, banners, pictures, handbills, sign posters, advertising, or notice of any kind, on any curb, street walk, public thoroughfare surface, fence, board, barrel, box, case, railing, pole, post, bridge, tree, barricade, material, bridge fender, dock, pile, building or structure of any kind on public ground or public waterways within the City of Gillett, except as approved by the Common Council.
- Neon tubing exposed to view and not covered with an opaque cover of Plexiglas or other similar material.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, erect, or maintain any attraction device or sign which contains a beacon of any type.

## Signs exempt from permit in Gillett

- Civic event temporary signs.
- Construction signs.
- Election and campaign signs.
- Garage sale signs.
- Government signs.
- Neon signs in specific establishments.
- Noncommercial flags.
- Noncommercial signs.
- Personal messages.
- Real estate signs.
- Temporary nonilluminated window signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Landscaping may be required at the discretion of the Planning Committee.
- Subdivision/neighborhood identification signs require Planning Committee and Common Council approval.
- Landscaping shall be required around the base of the sign at the discretion of the Planning Committee.
- The Planning Committee may authorize variances from the terms of this chapter.

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

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