# Sign Regulations in Woodville, Wisconsin

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Woodville, Wisconsin (WI)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wisconsin/woodville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13920007#13920007)

## At a glance

Woodville, Wisconsin regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. For Sale and To Rent Signs in the Residential District, Conservancy District, Agricultural District, Planned Unit Development (Residential) zoning district are capped at One story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower; freestanding signs not more than 4 feet in height tall and 8 square feet, with a Not closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot setback (Sec. § 525-49B). Most commercial signs in Woodville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District, Industrial District, Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial) | 5 | 20 feet above street grade | 500 square feet | — |
| Residential District, Conservancy District, Agricultural District, Planned Unit Development (Residential) | 7 | One story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 25 square feet on each face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial District, Industrial District, Planned Unit Development (Commercial/Industrial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above street grade | 500 square feet | — | — | — | Exterior walls of buildings | — | § 525-48A(1) |
| Projecting Sign | 20 feet above street grade | — | — | Not less than 10 feet from all side lot lines | — | Fastened to, suspended from or supported by structures | — | § 525-48A(2) |
| Ground Sign | 20 feet above street grade | — | — | Must meet all yard requirements for the district | One per street frontage | Ground | — | § 525-48A(3) |
| Roof Sign | 10 feet above the roof | 300 square feet | — | — | — | Roof | — | § 525-48A(4) |
| Canopy Sign | At least 10 feet above ground level | 5 square feet | — | — | One per business | Hanging from canopies or covered walks | — | § 525-48F |

### Residential District, Conservancy District, Agricultural District, Planned Unit Development (Residential)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate and Identification Sign | One story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower | 2 square feet | — | — | One per dwelling unit | Affixed flat against the wall or on a freestanding pylon | — | § 525-49A |
| For Sale and To Rent Sign | One story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower; freestanding signs not more than 4 feet in height | 8 square feet | — | Not closer than 12 feet to any other zoning lot | One per zoning lot | Attached to building or freestanding | — | § 525-49B |
| Signs Accessory to Parking Area | 7 feet above curb level | 2 square feet for entrance/exit signs; 9 square feet for conditions of use or identity signs | — | No projection beyond property line into public way | One per entrance/exit; one per parking area | Parking area | — | § 525-49C |
| Signs Accessory to Roadside Stands | 15 feet above curb level | 12 square feet | — | Not closer than 50 feet to any other zoning lot | Two per lot | Same zoning lot as roadside stand | — | § 525-49D |
| Temporary Signs Accessory to Subdivision Developments | 8 feet above curb level | 50 square feet | — | Observe front yard requirement; located at least 50 feet from all other boundaries | Two per subdivision | Subdivision under construction | — | § 525-49E |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 12 feet above curb level | 32 square feet | — | — | Two per entrance | Entrance to subdivision | — | § 525-49F |
| Nonflashing, Illuminated Church Bulletin | One story or 15 feet above curb level, whichever is lower | 16 square feet | — | No projection beyond property line into public way | One per lot | Church premises | — | § 525-49G |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Message Unit Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Premises where activities are conducted | — | § 525-55A |
| Portable Sign/Message Board | — | 25 square feet on each face | — | — | One per street frontage; two per zoning lot | Not in public rights-of-way | — | § 525-55B |
| Searchlight | — | — | — | — | — | Not in public right-of-way | — | § 525-55C |

## Prohibited signs in Woodville

- 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.
- No signs, billboards 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.
- 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.

## Signs exempt from permit in Woodville

- 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, and rest rooms 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 message signs during an election campaign, 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.
- Bills, posters and banners.
- Real estate signs not to exceed eight square feet in area which advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which such signs are temporarily located.

## 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

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