# Sign Regulations in Lake Mills, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lake Mills, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/lake-mills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-01
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40612808#40612808)

## At a glance

Lake Mills, Wisconsin regulates 7 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the PB zoning district are capped at 25 feet above the elevation of the center line of nearest traveling lane of Interstate 94 tall and 100 square feet per sign face, 200 total square feet, with a Minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 25 feet from Interstate 94 right-of-way setback (Sec. § 660-123A). Most commercial signs in Lake Mills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| B1 District | 1 | 4 feet | — | — |
| Business Districts (other than B1 Downtown District) | 1 | — | 7 square feet | — |
| PB | 2 | 25 feet above the elevation of the center line of nearest traveling lane of Interstate 94 | Comply with regulations outlined in § 660-119 | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | Maximum of two temporary signs per lot | On the site of the event or property | — | § 660-120 |
| Nonconforming Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 660-125 |
| Abandoned Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 660-126 |

### B1 District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sidewalk Sign | 4 feet | — | 2 1/2 feet or 30% of sidewalk width | — | One per business | On sidewalks within the B1 District | — | § 660-121A |

### PB

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet above the elevation of the center line of nearest traveling lane of Interstate 94 | 100 square feet per sign face, 200 total square feet | — | Minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 25 feet from Interstate 94 right-of-way | One per business park, retail center or education facility | Facing Interstate 94 | — | § 660-123A |
| Wall Sign | — | Comply with regulations outlined in § 660-119 | — | — | One per tenant facing Interstate 94 | Facing Interstate 94 | — | § 660-123B |

## Prohibited signs in Lake Mills

- Intentionally remove, damage, deface, move, or obstruct any legally placed ATV/UTV route or trail sign.
- Possess any uniform ATV or UTV route or trail sign or standard unless obtained lawfully.
- No nonconforming sign shall be altered or moved to a new location without compliance.
- Abandoned signs must be removed within 120 days of closing or cessation of use.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lake Mills

- Address numerals and identification signs not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Legal notices.
- Signs established by, or by order of, any governmental agency.
- Memorial signs and tablets displayed in cemeteries.
- On-premises directional signs that bear no advertising.
- Temporary signs conforming to requirements.
- Signs less than one square foot in area.
- Temporary retailers' signs displayed inside premises or in windows for informing the public of a 'sale' or temporary offer.
- Grand opening and special events signs and banners subject to Zoning Administrator approval.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan is required for sign permit applications, showing location and dimensions of all buildings, structures, and signs on the property.
- A conditional use is required for freestanding signs facing Interstate 94.
- Sign permits are required unless specifically exempted.

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

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