# Sign Regulations in Randolph, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Randolph, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/randolph
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/16136851#16136851)

## At a glance

Randolph, Wisconsin regulates 31 sign types across 10 zoning districts. For Sale and To Rent Signs in the Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 8 square feet, with a Not closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot setback (Sec. §375-53B). Most commercial signs in Randolph require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District (B-1, B-2) | 6 | 20 feet | 100 square feet in B-1; 200 square feet in B-2 | — |
| Industrial District (I-1) | 6 | 20 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial) | 13 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| Adult Entertainment Overlay District (AEO) | 6 | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 7 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Planned Unit Development (Residential) | 7 | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Conservancy District | 7 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| Public District | 7 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| Agricultural District (A-1) | 7 | — | 10 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 24 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Warning Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | §375-51A(1) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against the structure | — | §375-51A(2) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §375-51A(3) |
| Rummage or Garage Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §375-51A(4) |
| Property Number Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | §375-51A(6) |
| Traffic and Parking Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On private property | — | §375-51A(10) |
| Political Sign | — | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 | One per premises | — | §375-51A(11) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within windows | — | §375-51A(12) |

### Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign | 15 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Affixed flat against the wall of the building | — | §375-53A |
| For Sale and To Rent Sign | 15 feet | 8 square feet | — | Not closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot | 1 | Attached to a building or freestanding | — | §375-53B |
| Parking Area Sign | 7 feet | 2 square feet for entrance/exit; 9 square feet for conditions of use | — | — | 1 | Designating parking area entrances or exits | — | §375-53C |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 15 feet | 12 square feet | — | Not closer than 50 feet to any other zoning lot | 2 | On the same zoning lot as the roadside stand | — | §375-53D |
| Subdivision Development Sign | 8 feet | 50 square feet | — | Located at least 50 feet from all other boundaries of the site | 2 | Observe front yard requirement of principal use | — | §375-53E |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 12 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 2 | Located at each entrance to a subdivision | — | §375-53F |
| Church Bulletin | 15 feet | 16 square feet | — | Not closer than 8 feet to any other zoning lot | 1 | On the premises | — | §375-53G |

### Planned Unit Development (Residential)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign | 15 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Affixed flat against the wall of the building | — | §375-53A |
| For Sale and To Rent Sign | 15 feet | 8 square feet | — | Not closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot | 1 | Attached to a building or freestanding | — | §375-53B |
| Parking Area Sign | 7 feet | 2 square feet for entrance/exit; 9 square feet for conditions of use | — | — | 1 | Designating parking area entrances or exits | — | §375-53C |
| Roadside Stand Sign | 15 feet | 12 square feet | — | Not closer than 50 feet to any other zoning lot | 2 | On the same zoning lot as the roadside stand | — | §375-53D |
| Subdivision Development Sign | 8 feet | 50 square feet | — | Located at least 50 feet from all other boundaries of the site | 2 | Observe front yard requirement of principal use | — | §375-53E |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 12 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 2 | Located at each entrance to a subdivision | — | §375-53F |
| Church Bulletin | 15 feet | 16 square feet | — | Not closer than 8 feet to any other zoning lot | 1 | On the premises | — | §375-53G |

## Prohibited signs in Randolph

- Signs shall not resemble, imitate or approximate the shape, size, form or color of railroad or traffic signs or devices.
- Signs, canopies and awnings shall not obstruct or interfere with the effectiveness of railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices or the safe flow of traffic.
- 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, awning or canopy shall be placed so as to obstruct or interfere with traffic visibility.
- No sign shall be erected which has any flashing, rotating or brilliant intermittent parts or lights or bare reflecting-type bulbs, except those giving public service information such as time, date, temperature, weather or similar information or where allowed by conditional use permit.
- No signs, billboards 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.
- Signs shall not be permitted on public rights-of-way, except for municipal traffic control, parking and directional signs and as otherwise specified in this chapter, or be located within five feet of a property line.
- Blanketing of signs on buildings shall not be allowed.
- No signs shall be painted on, attached to or affixed to any trees, rocks, or other similar organic or inorganic natural matter, including utility poles or apparatus.

## Signs exempt from permit in Randolph

- Warning signs, not to exceed four square feet, 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 the structure.
- Official signs, such as traffic control, parking restriction, information and notices.
- Rummage or garage sale signs, not to exceed eight square feet in area, but use of this type of sign shall be limited to 72 hours per sale.
- Signs designating entrances, exits, service areas, parking areas, restrooms and other such signs relating to functional operation of the building or premises shall be permitted without limitation other than reasonable size and necessity.
- Signs not exceeding two square feet 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.
- Political signs during an election campaign period, limited to one per premises, and subject to the Village Board's authority to regulate size, shape and placement for the public safety.
- Window signs are allowed with no permits.
- Bills, posters and banners shall be allowed with no permits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances or exceptions to these sign regulations may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals following a recommendation from the Village Board and Zoning Administrator.

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

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