# Sign Regulations in Siren, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Siren, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/siren
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13537051#13537051)

## At a glance

Siren, Wisconsin regulates 18 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the C-1, C-2, I-1 zoning district are capped at 20 feet tall and 36 square feet, with a Not extend into public right-of-way setback (Sec. § 595-74B(2)). Most commercial signs in Siren require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 25 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, A, W | 7 | 2 feet | 25 square feet | — |
| C-1, C-2, I-1 | 6 | 20 feet | 120 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 595-63A(1) |
| No Trespassing Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 595-63A(2) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 25 square feet | — | — | 2 | On the property being sold or leased | — | § 595-63A(3) |
| Shopping Center Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 595-63A(4) |
| Special Event Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On or off premises | — | § 595-63A(5) |
| Functional Operation Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-63A(6) |

### R-1, R-2, A, W

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonconforming Business Sign | 2 feet | — | 10 feet | — | — | Over show windows or doors | — | § 595-74A(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 25 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74A(2) |
| Name, Occupation, and Warning Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74A(3) |
| Bulletin Board | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74A(4) |
| Memorial Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed flat against a structure | — | § 595-74A(5) |
| Official Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74A(6) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74A(7) |

### C-1, C-2, I-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Exterior walls of buildings | — | § 595-74B(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet | 36 square feet | — | Not extend into public right-of-way | — | Fastened to, suspended from, or supported by structures | — | § 595-74B(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet | 60 square feet (one side), 120 square feet (all sides) | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74B(3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above roof | 120 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74B(4) |
| Window Sign | — | 25% of glass area | — | — | — | Inside commercial buildings | — | § 595-74B(5) |
| Combination Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 595-74B(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Siren

- 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 rotate in a manner or at a rate as to simulate flashing lights shall be permitted.
- No sign, billboard or other advertising media which create 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 they are located, except directional signs as herein provided, shall be permitted in any district, except as a conditional use in such districts as are hereinafter provided.
- No sign shall be erected so that any portion of the sign or its supports is attached to or interferes 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 with any moving parts, beacon lights or moving lights shall not be permitted, except that revolving signs are permitted.
- Flashing signs are prohibited.
- Bare reflecting-type bulbs of any kind are not allowed for a flashing or nonflashing sign unless they are properly shaded so as not to interfere with surrounding properties.
- Blanketing of signs shall not be allowed.
- 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 Siren

- The provisions of this section shall not apply to signs erected by national, state, county or municipal governmental agencies, including traffic and informational signs.
- Signs not exceeding six 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.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign identifying a planned shopping center grouping may be permitted with the approval of the Plan Commission, and the Commission may, in such case, modify the regulations applicable to the height, size and location of such sign consistent with the spirit and intent of the regulations.
- A sign for the purpose of designating a new building or development, for promotion of a subdivision, for announcement of a special event or for similar special informational purposes may be permitted for a limited period of time in any district with the approval of the Plan Commission.
- Drawings showing the specific design, appearance and location of the sign shall be submitted to the Plan Commission for approval.
- 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

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