Sign Regulations in Shawano, Wisconsin
Shawano, Wisconsin has specific sign regulations covering 19 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Business Sign, On-Premises, Auxiliary Sign, Community Information Sign. Height restrictions apply. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 1, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Shawano, Wisconsin
Sample Sign Requirements in Shawano
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sign, On-Premises | — | 50 square feet | Minimum 5 feet from front property line |
| Auxiliary Sign | — | 50 square feet | — |
| Community Information Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
19
- Business Sign, On-Premises
- Auxiliary Sign
- Community Information Sign
- Directional Sign, On-Premises
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
8
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Shawano
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Shawano vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Shawano, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Shawano, regulated sign types include Business Sign, On-Premises, Auxiliary Sign, Community Information Sign, Directional Sign, On-Premises, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Shawano vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Shawano are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Shawano has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Shawano, Wisconsin Sign Rules at a Glance
Shawano, Wisconsin regulates 19 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Business Sign, On-Premises in the All institutional uses in all districts zoning district are capped at 100 square feet, with a Minimum 5 feet from front property line setback (Sec. Figure 10-144a, Figure 10-144b).
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Shawano, Wisconsin
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Shawano (8 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential, single-family detached districts (SR-2, SR-4, SR-5, SR-6) | 10 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Residential, duplex and multifamily districts (TR-6, MR-10, MR-20, MH-8) | 10 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| All institutional uses in all districts | 15 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Rural and neighborhood districts (RH-35, NMU, PL) | 14 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Community and Urban Mixed Use Districts (CMU, UMU, PD) | 16 | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) | 14 | 12 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Industrial and business districts (BP, LI, GI, ME) | 15 | 20 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 4 feet | 35% of the individual glass area | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Shawano(sample of 3 of 8 zones)
All institutional uses in all districts
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sign, On-Premises | — | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from front property line | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a, Figure 10-144b |
| Auxiliary Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | § 10-142(2), Figure 10-144a |
| Community Information Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Private or public property, including rights-of-way | — | Unlock | § 10-142(4), Figure 10-144a |
| Directional Sign, On-Premises | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per vehicular entrance/exit | Each vehicular entrance/exit and parking area | — | Unlock | § 10-142(5), Figure 10-144a |
| Directional Sign, Off-Premises | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 2 per lot | — | — | Unlock | § 10-142(6), Figure 10-144a |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a |
| Variable Message Sign | — | — | — | — | — | No less than 100 feet from any parcel within a residential zoning district | — | Unlock | § 10-142(9), Figure 10-144a |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | Building facade | — | Unlock | § 10-143(2), Figure 10-144a |
Community and Urban Mixed Use Districts (CMU, UMU, PD)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sign, On-Premises | — | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from front property line | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a, Figure 10-144b |
| Auxiliary Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | § 10-142(2), Figure 10-144a |
| Community Information Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Private or public property, including rights-of-way | — | Unlock | § 10-142(4), Figure 10-144a |
| Directional Sign, On-Premises | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per vehicular entrance/exit | Each vehicular entrance/exit and parking area | — | Unlock | § 10-142(5), Figure 10-144a |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a |
| Variable Message Sign | — | — | — | — | — | No less than 100 feet from any parcel within a residential zoning district | — | Unlock | § 10-142(9), Figure 10-144a |
| Arm/Post Sign | 12 feet | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | § 10-143(1), Figure 10-144a |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | Building facade | — | Unlock | § 10-143(2), Figure 10-144a |
Industrial and business districts (BP, LI, GI, ME)
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sign, On-Premises | — | 200 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet from front property line | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a, Figure 10-144b |
| Auxiliary Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | § 10-142(2), Figure 10-144a |
| Community Information Sign | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Private or public property, including rights-of-way | — | Unlock | § 10-142(4), Figure 10-144a |
| Directional Sign, On-Premises | — | 8 square feet | — | — | 1 per vehicular entrance/exit | Each vehicular entrance/exit and parking area | — | Unlock | § 10-142(5), Figure 10-144a |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | Unlock | Figure 10-144a |
| Variable Message Sign | — | — | — | — | — | No less than 100 feet from any parcel within a residential zoning district | — | Unlock | § 10-142(9), Figure 10-144a |
| Arm/Post Sign | 12 feet | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | § 10-143(1), Figure 10-144a |
| Wall Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 per public right-of-way frontage | Building facade | — | Unlock | § 10-143(2), Figure 10-144a |
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Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Shawano
- No sign or advertisement shall be erected on Green Bay Street or Main Street without the approval of the Building Inspector.
- No flashing signs. 'Flashing' is defined as a variable message sign, including electronic message centers displaying text, images, and/or video, having a display that turns on and off more frequently than in three-second intervals.
Exempt Signs in Shawano
- Any flag or emblem of any nation, organization of nations, state, or city, or any religious, fraternal, or civic organization.
- Merchandise, pictures, or models of products or services incorporated in a window display.
- Works of art which in no way identify a product including wall murals.
- Scoreboards located on athletic fields.
- Building colors and outline lighting which do not convey a logo or message specific to the use therein (as determined by the Zoning Administrator).
- Traffic control and other public agency messages located within a right-of-way.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Shawano
- A signage plan, drawn to a recognizable scale, for the property shall be submitted showing the location, type, height, width, and area of the proposed sign.
- Signage for all uses in the Planned Development Zoning Districts shall be permitted per the base zoning district or as modified in the approved specific implementation plan's signage plan.
Source: ecode360 municipal code