# Sign Regulations in Monticello, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Monticello, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/monticello
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/32809933#32809933)

## At a glance

Monticello, Wisconsin regulates 14 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Projected Signs in the Commercial District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 20 feet above the mean center line street grade tall and 100 square feet, with a Shall not extend more than six feet into any required yard setback (Sec. § 380-68B(2)). Most commercial signs in Monticello require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District, Agricultural District, Conservation District | 6 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| Commercial District, Industrial District | 5 | 20 feet above the mean center line street grade | 500 square feet | — |
| R-MH District | 3 | — | 20 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 25 square feet | — |

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

### Residential District, Agricultural District, Conservation District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 10 square feet | — | Ten-foot setback from the public right-of-way or lot line | One per lot unless a second business is approved by the Plan Commission | Over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment | — | § 380-68A(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises being advertised | — | § 380-68A(2) |
| Bulletin Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 380-68A(4) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against a surface | — | § 380-68A(5) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 380-68A(6) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 380-68A(7) |

### Commercial District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above the mean center line street grade | 500 square feet | — | — | — | Against the exterior walls of a building | — | § 380-68B(1) |
| Projected Sign | 20 feet above the mean center line street grade | 100 square feet | — | Shall not extend more than six feet into any required yard | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structures | — | § 380-68B(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet above the mean center line street grade | 200 square feet on one side, 400 square feet on all sides | — | Meet all yard requirements for the district | — | In compliance with yard requirements for the district | — | § 380-68B(3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above the roof | 300 square feet on all sides | — | — | — | On the roof | — | § 380-68B(4) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of the glass area of the pane | — | — | — | Inside commercial buildings | — | § 380-68B(5) |

### R-MH District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | Not within five feet of any exterior property line | One per principal entrance | At each principal entrance | — | § 380-110A |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | Not within five feet of any exterior property line | One per principal entrance | At each principal entrance | — | § 380-110B |
| Temporary Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | Not within five feet of any exterior property line | One per principal entrance | At each principal entrance | — | § 380-110C |

## Prohibited signs in Monticello

- No billboard, poster, flat pennant, streamer, outdoor display or other advertising device not meeting the requirements mentioned above and no sign employing brilliant intermittent, rotating or flashing lights which rotates in a manner or at a rate as to simulate flashing lights shall be permitted.
- No signs, billboard 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.
- No sign, billboard or other advertising media not directly related to the use of the premises on which it is located, except directional signs as herein provided, shall be permitted in any district, except as a conditional use in such districts as is hereinafter provided.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Blanketing of signs shall not be allowed.
- No sign shall be erected so that any portion of the sign or its supports attached to or interfere with the free use of any fire escape, exit, any required stairway, door, ventilator or window.
- No sign shall be erected that will interfere with, obstruct, confuse or mislead traffic.
- Signs shall not be permitted on public rights-of-way except for traffic control, parking and directional signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Monticello

- Signs not exceeding one square foot 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.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign shall exceed 10 square feet in area unless a second business is approved by the Plan Commission.
- Roof signs shall not project above the parapet line, unless approved by the Village Board, upon the recommendation of the Plan Commission.
- Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals and decisions by the Village Board may be appealed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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

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