# Sign Regulations in Newcastle, Wyoming

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Newcastle, Wyoming (WY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/newcastle
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-20
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/65723b07c1d88f60821f9fe0/t/65b19d8ce189623c340ef208/1706139040726/ZoningOrdinanceWEB_FINAL.pdf#page=86)

## At a glance

Newcastle, Wyoming regulates 19 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Bulletin Signs in the C-1, C-3 zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 24 sq ft, with a No closer than 8 feet from any Side or Rear Property Line. setback (Sec. Section 10.f.(7)). Most commercial signs in Newcastle require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 25 feet | 1,000 sq ft | Yes |
| A | 9 | 25 feet | 350 sq ft | Yes |
| R-S, R-1, R-2, R-3, M-H | 4 | 10 feet | 100 sq ft (total for two signs) | Yes |
| C-P | 8 | 25 feet | 450 sq ft | Yes |
| C-1, C-3 | 10 | 25 feet | 450 sq ft | Yes |
| C-2 | 11 | 25 feet | 450 sq ft | Yes |
| C-0 | 8 | 25 feet | 450 sq ft | Yes |
| I-1, I-2 | 11 | 25 feet | 450 sq ft | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### C-1, C-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign | — | 250 sq ft | — | — | Two per business or profession. | On the building wall. | Yes | Section 10.f.(2) |
| Free-standing Sign | 25 feet | 350 sq ft | 20 feet | — | One per individual business. | On Zone Lot for individual businesses. | Yes | Section 10.f.(3) |
| Center Identification Sign | — | 450 sq ft | — | — | Two per center or complex. | Identifying a commercial, industrial or professional center or complex. | Yes | Section 10.f.(4) |
| Bulletin Sign | 6 feet | 24 sq ft | — | No closer than 8 feet from any Side or Rear Property Line. | One per street frontage. | On the same site as the principal building. | Yes | Section 10.f.(7) |
| For Sale Sign | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per Front Line of a Zone Lot. | On the property for sale or rent. | Yes | Section 10.f.(8) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per business. | On or off the premises of the business using the sign. | Yes | Section 10.f.(9) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 feet | 64 sq ft | — | — | Two per Zone Lot. | On Zone Lot where construction or development is taking place. | Yes | Section 10.f.(10) |
| Off-premise Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As a substitute for a permitted sign on that site. | Yes | Section 10.f.(11) |

### C-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign | — | 250 sq ft | — | — | Two per business or profession. | On the building wall. | Yes | Section 10.f.(2) |
| Free-standing Sign | 25 feet | 350 sq ft | 20 feet | — | One per individual business. | On Zone Lot for individual businesses. | Yes | Section 10.f.(3) |
| Center Identification Sign | — | 450 sq ft | — | — | Two per center or complex. | Identifying a commercial, industrial or professional center or complex. | Yes | Section 10.f.(4) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | One per wall. | Attached to the wall of the building. | Yes | Section 10.f.(5) |
| Bulletin Sign | 6 feet | 24 sq ft | — | No closer than 8 feet from any Side or Rear Property Line. | One per street frontage. | On the same site as the principal building. | Yes | Section 10.f.(7) |
| For Sale Sign | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per Front Line of a Zone Lot. | On the property for sale or rent. | Yes | Section 10.f.(8) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per business. | On or off the premises of the business using the sign. | Yes | Section 10.f.(9) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 feet | 64 sq ft | — | — | Two per Zone Lot. | On Zone Lot where construction or development is taking place. | Yes | Section 10.f.(10) |

### I-1, I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard | 15 feet | 300 sq ft | — | Not nearer than 5 feet from any building unless attached. | — | Not projecting beyond Front, Side or Rear Building Line. | Yes | Section 10.f.(1) |
| Building Sign | — | 250 sq ft | — | — | Two per business or profession. | On the building wall. | Yes | Section 10.f.(2) |
| Free-standing Sign | 25 feet | 350 sq ft | 20 feet | — | One per individual business. | On Zone Lot for individual businesses. | Yes | Section 10.f.(3) |
| Center Identification Sign | — | 450 sq ft | — | — | Two per center or complex. | Identifying a commercial, industrial or professional center or complex. | Yes | Section 10.f.(4) |
| Bulletin Sign | 6 feet | 24 sq ft | — | No closer than 8 feet from any Side or Rear Property Line. | One per street frontage. | On the same site as the principal building. | Yes | Section 10.f.(7) |
| For Sale Sign | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per Front Line of a Zone Lot. | On the property for sale or rent. | Yes | Section 10.f.(8) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per business. | On or off the premises of the business using the sign. | Yes | Section 10.f.(9) |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 10 feet | 64 sq ft | — | — | Two per Zone Lot. | On Zone Lot where construction or development is taking place. | Yes | Section 10.f.(10) |

## Prohibited signs in Newcastle

- No 'revolving beacon', 'fountain' or 'flashing' signs, which are of such intensity or so located that it could detract a motorist's vision from normal, safe driving, shall be permitted in any District.
- No sign in any district shall conflict in any manner with the purpose or operation of public devices controlling public traffic.
- No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on a public right-of-way or public property, or on private property, so as to be visible from the public right-of-way, which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the basic purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property or any other premises.
- Sandwich signs shall be prohibited in all Districts.

## Signs exempt from permit in Newcastle

- Signs required by law or authorized for a public purpose.
- One (1) sign showing only name and/or address of the occupant, not exceeding two (2) square feet and mounted flat against the wall.
- Cornerstones and historical markers.
- Decorations of a temporary nature.
- Window displays of actual merchandise.
- Real estate 'For Sale', rental or lease signs, not exceeding six (6) square feet in area.
- Signs whose primary function is to be informational or directional, providing their location is approved by the Zoning Administrator.
- Danger or warning signs of a cautionary nature.
- Traffic signs.
- Religious symbols.
- Identifying signs and lettering on business doors, exterior or interior.
- Window signs in commercial districts.
- 'For Sale' and temporary construction signs without electric service are exempted from any Permits; however, they must comply with all other provisions of this Ordinance.

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

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