# Sign Regulations in Rome Town, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rome Town, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/rome-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/33913599#33913599)

## At a glance

Rome Town, Wisconsin regulates 11 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the B-1 and B-2 Districts zoning district are capped at 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less tall and 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs, with a No closer than the total height of the sign to the side or rear lot line; minimum 5 feet to any lot line setback (Sec. § 360-126C(3)). Most commercial signs in Rome Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R-1, R-IC, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, LD) | 3 | — | 16 square feet | — |
| RTC District | 4 | 20 feet | 48 square feet | — |
| B-1 and B-2 Districts | 5 | 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less | 300 square feet | — |
| PSP District | 1 | 10 feet unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission | 10 square feet unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission | — |
| SP District | 5 | 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less | 300 square feet | — |
| Agricultural Districts (A-1, A-2) | 3 | 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less | 300 square feet | — |
| CV and FR Districts | 1 | 10 feet unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission | 10 square feet unless otherwise approved by the Plan Commission | — |
| Gateway Overlay District | 3 | 9 feet | 80 square feet total for all permanent signs per business | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 50 square feet per side, 100 square feet total | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### RTC District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | 48 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126B(1)-(4) |
| Ground Sign | 9 feet | 48 square feet | — | — | — | Ensure a clear vision triangle/clearance area | — | § 360-126B(1)-(4) |
| Monument Sign | 9 feet | 48 square feet | — | — | — | Ensure a clear vision triangle/clearance area | — | § 360-126B(1)-(4) |
| Hanging Sign | No higher than the directly adjacent porch/building soffit | 48 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126B(1)-(4) |

### B-1 and B-2 Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126C(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | No closer than the total height of the sign to the side or rear lot line; minimum 5 feet to any lot line | — | — | — | § 360-126C(3) |
| Monument Sign | 9 feet | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | No closer than the total height of the sign to the side or rear lot line; minimum 5 feet to any lot line | — | — | — | § 360-126C(3) |
| Billboard | 20 feet | 300 square feet | — | No closer than 5 feet to the right-of-way | — | Within 10 feet of the right-of-way | — | § 360-126C(2)-(4) |
| Mobile or Portable Sign | — | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | No closer than the total height of the sign to the side or rear lot line; minimum 5 feet to any lot line | — | — | — | § 360-126C(2)-(4) |

### SP District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126E(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet or 6 feet above the height of the building, whichever is less | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126E(3) |
| Monument Sign | 9 feet | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126E(3) |
| Billboard | 20 feet | 300 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126E(2)-(3) |
| Mobile or Portable Sign | — | 40 square feet for single tenant signs; 60 square feet for multi-tenant signs | — | — | — | — | — | § 360-126E(2)-(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Rome Town

- Signs that resemble any official marker erected by a governmental agency.
- Signs that contain or are composed of pennants, ribbons, streamers, or spinners.
- Inflatable or tethered-type balloon signs.
- Roof signs and roof-mounted signs.
- Signs containing or composed of any animated part.
- Signs that are illuminated with radiating, revolving, intermittent or flashing lights, or are illuminated in such a manner as to shine or reflect into any residence or onto any highway.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rome Town

- Signs established by, or by order of, any governmental agency, including plaques and markers identifying buildings or properties on federal, state or local historic registers.
- Directional signs located entirely on the property to which they pertain, not exceeding four feet in height and two square feet in area.
- Flags that do not contain a commercial message.
- Address numerals, nameplate and identification signs not exceeding four square foot in area.
- Incidental and auxiliary signs located entirely on the property to which they pertain and not containing a commercial message visible off of the property.
- Name and activities/services identification signs for church, school, hospital, sanitarium, club, library or similar institutional uses, not to exceed 32 square feet in area and may be illuminated but not flashing.
- Public notices or warnings required by a valid and applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance, or court order.
- Neighborhood watch signs and related government authorized signs located within a public right-of-way.
- Memorial signs and tablets displayed on public property or in cemeteries.
- Signs indicating personal property protections located entirely on the property in which they pertain and not exceeding greater than two square feet in area.
- Point-of-sale signs located within 10 feet of the building entrance, or outside ordering area.
- Community message boards for display of information of temporary interest to the general community regarding upcoming events or activities.
- Signs or letters carved into a building that are an integral part of the building.
- Decorations, buntings or pennants exhibited to commemorate national, state or local holidays.
- Government-related and quasi-government-related off-premises wayfinding and directional signs to give sufficient public notice of the location of governmental facilities and individual destinations, unincorporated areas, and nonprofit facilities.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permanent sign designs in the RTC District shall require approval by the Plan Commission.
- Signs in the PSP District are permitted only upon approval of the Plan Commission.
- Signs providing directions or information about natural, historic, scientific features are permitted upon approval of the Plan Commission.

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

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