# Sign Regulations in Riverton, Wyoming

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Riverton, Wyoming (WY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/riverton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-21
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/43810228#43810228)

## At a glance

Riverton, Wyoming regulates 13 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground Sign or Pole Sign (Federal Boulevard corridor north of Webbwood and south of Monroe, within 200 feet of centerline)s in the Commercial zoned property zoning district are capped at 40 ft tall and 200 sq ft per sign face, with a Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 setback (Sec. § 17.22.050A.1, § 17.22.060A, § 17.22.080A, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110). Most commercial signs in Riverton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial zoned property | 8 | 40 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — |
| Residential zoned property, Residential zoning districts | 5 | 4 ft | 6 sq ft per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | — | 200 sq ft per sign face (school LEDs: 50 sq ft) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial zoned property

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign or Pole Sign (Federal Boulevard corridor north of Webbwood and south of Monroe, within 200 feet of centerline) | 40 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 | — | Federal Boulevard corridor commercial property, 200 ft either side of centerline | — | § 17.22.050A.1, § 17.22.060A, § 17.22.080A, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110 |
| Ground Sign or Pole Sign (Federal Boulevard corridor south of Webbwood and north of Monroe & Main Street corridor, within 200 feet of centerline) | 30 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 | — | Federal Blvd. corridor commercial property between south of Webbwood/north of Monroe & Main Street corridor, 200 ft either side centerline | — | § 17.22.050A.2, § 17.22.060A, § 17.22.080A, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110 |
| Ground Sign or Pole Sign (All other commercially zoned property) | 20 ft | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 | — | Balance of commercially zoned property | — | § 17.22.050A.3, § 17.22.060A, § 17.22.080A, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110 |
| Wall Sign | — | 200 sq ft per sign face | — | Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 | — | On building, not specified | — | § 17.22.060A, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110 |
| LED Sign | — | 200 sq ft per sign face (except school LED signs) | — | Not within 200 ft of residential zone except for schools | — | Must be on-site business, not within 200 ft of residential zone (except for schools) | — | § 17.22.140A–D, § 17.22.110 |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 10 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Not specified (must not impede traffic flow) | — | § 17.22.160A–C |
| Inflatable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Commercial property, secured to ground or permanent structure | — | § 17.22.120A–B, § 17.22.110 (exempt from permit) |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | — | On building, support pole or between poles | — | § 17.22.020 (def.), § 17.22.060D, § 17.22.110 (exempt from permit) |

### Residential zoned property, Residential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign or Pole Sign | 4 ft | — | — | Must not encroach right-of-way/easement per §17.22.080 | — | Residential property | — | § 17.22.050B, § 17.22.100B, § 17.22.110 |
| Temporary Sign (Campaign, Lease, Sale, Rental, Construction, Home Improvement) | — | 6 sq ft per side | — | — | — | On residential property or other with owner's approval | — | § 17.22.080C, § 17.22.060D, § 17.22.190 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On or attached to dwelling (main or accessory structure) | — | § 17.22.060B, § 17.22.080C |
| Home Identification Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling | Attached to dwelling | — | § 17.22.060C, § 17.22.080C |
| Garage/Yard/Estate/Moving Sale Sign | — | 6 sq ft per side (temporary sign standard applies) | — | — | — | On private property in residential zone | — | § 17.20.050B–C, § 17.22.060D |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 10 sq ft per side | — | — | — | Not specified (must not impede traffic) | — | § 17.22.160A–C |
| Inflatable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Secured to ground or permanent structure | — | § 17.22.120A–B |
| Banner | — | — | — | — | — | On building, support pole or between poles | — | § 17.22.020 (def.), § 17.22.060D, § 17.22.110 (exempt from permit) |
| LED Sign | — | 200 sq ft per sign face (school LEDs: 50 sq ft) | — | No closer than 200 ft to residential zone (except schools) | — | On premises (messages/images must pertain to on-site business except community events); for schools, see restrictions | — | § 17.22.140A–D |

## Prohibited signs in Riverton

- Signs shall not be placed on or extend into (encroach) a right-of-way or easement as defined in the chapter, except as allowed by certain exceptions.
- Signs shall not interfere with vision at intersections.
- Signs shall not be placed on residential property except temporary signs pertaining to campaigns, property sales/lease/rental, construction, home improvement, or identification signs as specified.
- Signs shall not interfere with or block from view any governmental sign.
- Signs shall not interfere with any overhead utility line and must meet the National Electric Code and utility separation requirements.
- Signs shall not interfere with any vehicle or pedestrian traffic or line of sight.
- No sign shall resemble, by way of shape, color, or position, any governmental sign.
- Billboards shall not be installed within the city limits.
- Spot light signs and illuminated signs shall not project beams of light which interfere with vehicular traffic or adjacent property.
- Garage or yard sale and other sale signs are prohibited in city parks, on street light poles, traffic light poles, utility poles, street signs, sidewalks, fences or trees in any city or state right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Riverton

- All requirements per the International Building Code (IBC) are to be followed in addition to this chapter, except where noted or where this ordinance is more restrictive.
- The identification section (H104) of the IBC is not enforced.
- Hand carried signs and temporary signs are exempt from right-of-way prohibition under certain circumstances and in compliance with 'Obstructions of view at street intersections—Prohibited.'
- Replacement of a sign of exact size and shape, or exact support structure, is exempt from sign modification requirements.
- All signs require a building permit with exception to inflatable signs, hand held signs, carnival signs, county fair signs, banners, placard signs, political election/campaign signs, and those exemptions listed in the IBC.

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