# Sign Regulations in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Oconto Falls, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/oconto-falls
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-01
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/9809442#9809442)

## At a glance

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin regulates 18 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Commercial District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 100 sq ft, with a Not less than 10 ft from all side lot lines setback (Sec. § 398-1C(2)). Most commercial signs in Oconto Falls require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residence District, Agricultural District, Conservancy District | 8 | 2 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District, Industrial District | 9 | 50 ft | 300 sq ft on one side, 1000 sq ft on all sides | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residence District, Agricultural District, Conservancy District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | 2 ft | 20 sq ft | 10 ft | — | — | Over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment | — | § 398-1B(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises being advertised | — | § 398-1B(2) |
| Name, Occupation, and Warning Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises | — | § 398-1B(3) |
| Bulletin Board | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On the premises of public, charitable, or religious institutions | — | § 398-1B(4) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed against a structure | — | § 398-1B(5) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Customary locations | — | § 398-1B(6) |
| Temporary Sign or Banner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 398-1B(7) |
| Accessory Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 398-1B(8) |

### Commercial District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 ft | 200 sq ft | — | — | — | Against the exterior walls of buildings | — | § 398-1C(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | Not less than 10 ft from all side lot lines | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structures | — | § 398-1C(2) |
| Ground Sign | 50 ft | 300 sq ft on one side, 1000 sq ft on all sides | — | — | — | Meets all yard requirements for the district | — | § 398-1C(3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 ft above the roof | 200 sq ft on all sides | — | — | — | On the roof | — | § 398-1C(4) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Inside commercial buildings | — | § 398-1C(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial District | — | § 398-1C(6) |
| Freestanding Identification Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | One per center or park | Shopping center or industrial park | — | § 398-1C(12) |
| Directional Ground Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | § 398-1C(13) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Sign Regulations | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 398-1D |

## Prohibited signs in Oconto Falls

- No sign shall be located, erected, moved, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, converted, or structurally altered without a zoning compliance permit and without being in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
- No sign shall be erected at any location where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, traffic signal or other traffic device.
- No sign shall make use of the word 'Stop,' 'Look,' 'Danger' or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No sign shall be illuminated by intermittent, rotating or flashing lights.
- Any sign so erected, constructed or maintained as to obstruct or be attached to any fire escape, window, door or opening used as means of ingress and egress, or for fire-fighting purposes, or placed so as to interfere with any opening required for legal ventilation is prohibited.
- Signs shall not resemble, imitate, or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices.
- Signs shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals, or devices.
- No sign shall be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to in any manner deface or destroy any sign, poster, billboard or notice of any kind whatsoever.

## Signs exempt from permit in Oconto Falls

- Signs over show windows or doors of a nonconforming business establishment announcing only the name and occupation of the proprietor.
- 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, occupation and warning signs not to exceed two square feet located on the premises.
- Bulletin boards for public, charitable or religious institutions not to exceed eight square feet in area located on the premises.
- Memorial signs, tablets, name of building, and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of metal and affixed against a structure.
- Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restrictions, information and notices.
- Temporary signs or banners when authorized by the Planning Commission.
- Signs as an accessory use of a conditional use permit upon review and recommendation to the Common Council by the Planning Commission.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for any zoning compliance permit shall be accompanied by a map showing the location, size and shape of any proposed signs.

## Full detail

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