# Sign Regulations in Sheridan, Wyoming

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sheridan, Wyoming (WY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/sheridan
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/wy/sheridan)

## At a glance

Sheridan, Wyoming regulates 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Downtown Business District zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 50 sq. ft., with a Not on Main Street or within 200 ft of Main Street right-of-way setback (Sec. §3-14(d)). Most commercial signs in Sheridan require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | Counts toward zone sign area maximum; see individual zone. | — |
| R-O Rural Residence, R-1 Residence, R-2 Residence, R-3 Residence, R-4 Residence | 11 | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 35 sq. ft. | — |
| NC Neighborhood Commercial district, NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial district, B-1, B-2, M-1 | 5 | 20 ft | 400 sq. ft. | — |
| Downtown Business District | 7 | 8 ft | 400 sq. ft. | — |
| Planned Unit Developments (residential and mixed use areas), GD Gateway District | 1 | — | Counts toward sign area maxima based on underlying zone | — |
| Higher Education (HE), Medical Arts (MA) | 1 | — | Counts toward zone sign area maximums | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### R-O Rural Residence, R-1 Residence, R-2 Residence, R-3 Residence, R-4 Residence

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | — | 35 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Onsite | — | §3-11(a), §3-12(a) |
| Community Billboard/Institutional Sign | 6 ft (if freestanding) | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Onsite; 1 per street frontage | — | §3-12(b) |
| Home Occupation Wall Sign | — | 1 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per home occupation | On primary residence wall | — | §3-12(d) |
| Political Sign (Temporary) | — | 8 sq. ft. | — | 7 ft from back of curb or 2 ft from sidewalk | — | Residential property only; onsite | — | §3-11(f), §3-12(e) |
| Subdivision Identification Sign | 6 ft | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per entrance | At subdivision entrance; 1 per entrance | — | §3-12(h) |
| Freestanding Sign (R-3, Non-residential use) | 6 ft | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage; 2 if >300 ft | Onsite; per street frontage | — | §3-12(i) |
| Wall Sign (R-3, Non-residential use) | — | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On building/wall; per street frontage | — | §3-12(i) |
| Electronic Message Center (EMC) | — | Counts toward zone sign area maximum. | — | — | 1 per lot | Wall or freestanding, subject to approval | — | §3-11.A |

### NC Neighborhood Commercial district, NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial district, B-1, B-2, M-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Onsite; 1 per street frontage | — | §3-13(a) |
| Wall Sign | — | 400 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Building wall | — | §3-13(b), §3-13(b)(2) |
| Roof Sign | — | 400 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On or above roof | — | §3-13(b) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Onsite | — | §3-13(c) |
| Electronic Message Center (EMC) | — | Counts toward sign area maxima | — | Not within 300 ft of single-family residence unless by special approval | 1 per lot/parcel unless otherwise by master plan | Wall, roof, freestanding | — | §3-11.A(b) |

### Downtown Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per business/tenant | On building projecting outward; 8 ft min clearance above sidewalks/walkways | — | §3-14(a) |
| Wall Sign | — | 400 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On building | — | §3-14(b), §3-13(b) |
| Roof Sign | — | 400 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On roof or above roofline | — | §3-14(b), §3-13(b) |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign (Sandwich Board) | 4 ft | Each face max 2 ft wide x 4 ft high (8 sq. ft. per face); 2 faces allowed. | 2 ft | — | 1 per business | On sidewalk, within 2 ft into ROW, not within 5 ft of street furniture, not impeding pedestrian flow | — | §3-14(c) |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 50 sq. ft. | — | Not on Main Street or within 200 ft of Main Street right-of-way | 1 per street frontage (with exceptions above) | Onsite; 1 per street frontage, not on Main Street or within 200 ft of Main St ROW | — | §3-14(d) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Onsite | — | §3-14(c)(1), §3-13(c) |
| Electronic Message Center (EMC) | — | Counts toward sign area maxima | — | — | 1 per lot | On wall, freestanding as per EMC requirements | — | §3-11.A(a), §3-14 |

## Prohibited signs in Sheridan

- Signs which feature flashing or rotating lights, strobes, or strands of lights (beacon or flashing signs) are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Signs that interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic, distract or confuse motorists, are in a state of disrepair, or are otherwise potentially hazardous to the public are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited in all zoning districts, except as part of a temporary sign permit under section 3-13.
- Off-site signs or billboards advertising or identifying businesses not located on the same legal parcel or lot as the sign are prohibited in all zoning districts (with the exception for shared structural supports for freestanding signs).
- Signs on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying said signs are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Any temporary or portable sign not allowed under section 3-13 or 3-14 is prohibited in all zoning districts.
- In case of a discrepancy between these sign regulations and other applicable laws, the more restrictive requirement applies.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sheridan

- Construction signs providing information about current on-site construction projects are exempt from permit requirements if total sign area does not exceed thirty-five square feet and are displayed within seven days before construction starts and seven days after completion.
- Directional signs providing the location and directions to public places owned or operated by federal, state, or local governments or affiliated agencies are exempt from permit requirements; city council may also authorize their use for additional sites of historic, cultural, educational, or scientific interest (not to exceed five square feet in area).
- Historic markers for buildings designated as having historical significance by the city, state, or United States are exempt from permit requirements (limited to one historical plaque per street frontage).
- Informational signs that direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic on-site (such as 'no parking,' 'entrance,' 'exit,' 'restrooms,' etc ), containing no commercial messages or advertising other than business name and logo, are exempt from permit requirements (not to exceed five square feet in area and must not impede motorists' vision).
- Interior signs fully located within a building are exempt from permit requirements.
- Temporary signs in residential zoning districts on the sign owner's property, no larger than eight square feet, that are removed within ninety days after installation are exempt from permit requirements.
- Real estate signs related to sale, lease, or rental of properties not exceeding eight square feet (or twenty-five square feet and six feet in height for subdivisions with more than six lots, if used as a common sign) are exempt from permit requirements and must not be illuminated or use balloons, streamers, or pennants.
- Signs located at recreational facilities (such as municipal baseball field, ice rink, etc.) that advertise sponsoring businesses and benefactors for sporting activities are exempt from permit requirements.
- Street numbers placed for the purpose of identifying address or location are exempt from permit requirements (must meet fire code).
- Traffic signs erected in a public right-of-way by a public agency or on a private road right-of-way for controlling or directing traffic (including temporary signage for street or utility maintenance) are exempt from permit requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A scaled site or installation plan is required as part of the permit application for all signs except those exempted in section 3-11; this plan must show the exact sign location on the property or building.
- A scale drawing of the sign showing its relationship to buildings, structures, and roads in the immediate vicinity is required for permit review.
- For electronic message centers (EMCs), additional schematic drawings, building elevations or photographs, technical specifications, and a list of property owners within three hundred feet are required and must be submitted as part of the plan to the city planning division.
- EMCs in specified zoning districts require public hearing and recommendation by the planning commission, with final approval by city council, before a permit is issued.
- For all freestanding signs, engineering must be provided showing compliance with wind resistance requirements as defined in the currently adopted International Building Code.
- Electronic message centers for Higher Education (HE) or Medical Arts (MA) districts may have additional EMCs as approved as part of the master plan for the district.

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

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