# Sign Regulations in Torrington, Wyoming

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Torrington, Wyoming (WY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/torrington
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/wy/torrington)

## At a glance

Torrington, Wyoming regulates 24 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Awning, Canopy or Marquee Signs in the I-1 light industrial district, I-2 heavy industrial district, I-P industrial park district zoning district are capped at 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation tall, 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length), and 50 ft wide, with a Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback setback (Sec. Sec. 18.104.060(H)). Most commercial signs in Torrington require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 15 sq ft | — |
| A-L agricultural district | 10 | 20 ft | 1,000 sq ft | — |
| R-S residential suburban district, R-1 single-family dwelling district, R-2 single-family dwelling district, R-3 two-family dwelling district, R-4 multiple-family dwelling district | 8 | 15 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| M-P mobile home park district | 5 | 20 ft | 20 sq ft (per sign face); max 40 sq ft total | — |
| C-S highway service district | 13 | — | 1,000 sq ft | — |
| C-1 neighborhood shopping district | 10 | 30 ft | 1 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage | — |
| C-2 general commercial district | 13 | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — |
| C-3 central business district | 13 | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof; 10 ft minimum clearance above curb/road for overhanging signs | No limitation | — |
| I-1 light industrial district, I-2 heavy industrial district, I-P industrial park district | 13 | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | — |
| F-P flood plain district | 6 | 30 ft | 1,000 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### C-2 general commercial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | No limit | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Pole Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Wall Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | No limit | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Projecting Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | 1 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Roof Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | 1 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Advertising Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft); see also 'Advertising sign' per prior sections | — | Principal structure setback required for advertising / >200 sq ft sign | — | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 30 ft | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max single sign: 400 sq ft) | — | Signs >200 sq ft and advertising signs must have principal structure setback | — | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(F) |

### C-3 central business district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof; 10 ft minimum clearance above curb/road for overhanging signs | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Ground Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Pole Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof; lower edge not less than 10 ft above curb/road crown | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Projecting Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Roof Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Bulletin Board Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |
| Business Sign | Not to exceed 30 ft above roof | No limitation | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(G) |

### I-1 light industrial district, I-2 heavy industrial district, I-P industrial park district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Pole Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Projecting Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Wall Sign | 30 ft above highest point of structure | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | On structure | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Roof Sign | 30 ft above highest point of structure | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | On structure | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | — | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |
| Construction Sign | 30 ft above structure (roof and wall signs); else no limitation | 2 sq ft/linear ft of street frontage (max 400 sq ft per sign, 50 ft max length) | 50 ft | Advertising signs must meet principal structure setback | 2 per zoning lot | On construction site | — | Sec. 18.104.060(H) |

## Prohibited signs in Torrington

- No land or building shall be used for sign purposes except within the stipulated districts listed.
- Signs in legal nonconformance shall not be enlarged, moved, lighted or reconstructed.
- No sign shall be erected, enlarged, constructed or installed without first obtaining a sign permit (unless exempted).
- All signs must comply with building codes and be constructed in a safe and substantial manner.
- No such awning, canopy, or marquee sign shall project above, below, or beyond the awning, canopy, or marquee.
- Illuminated signs must be designed to reflect or direct light away from residential dwelling districts.
- Illuminated signs visible from a residential district, and located on a lot adjacent to, in front of, or across the street from such district, shall not be illuminated between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- Lighted signs in direct view of a traffic signal shall not use red, amber, or green illumination.
- Flashing signs similar to traffic signals or emergency vehicle lights shall not be permitted.
- No sign shall block any required access way or window.
- No sign shall be attached to a tree or utility pole, on public or private property.
- Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by internal wiring or wired accessory fixtures must maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet.
- No metal ground sign shall be located within eight vertically and four feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in free air carrying more than 48 volts.
- No sign shall be maintained at any location where it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with, or be confused with any traffic or railroad sign, signal, or device.
- No sign shall interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic; all signs must conform to state laws.
- Any sign located within three feet of a driveway or within a parking area must have its lowest level at least ten feet above the curb level; no sign may project over a public right-of-way except as specifically permitted.
- No sign shall be placed in the sight triangle as defined by the ordinance.
- No sign shall project beyond the front, side, or rear building setback lines for the district unless specifically permitted.
- No flashing or moving signs are permitted in most districts unless explicitly allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Torrington

- Flags or emblems of governmental, political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations displayed on private property.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body (e.g., traffic or regulatory signs, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, other instructional or regulatory signs for health, hazards, parking, etc.).
- Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property.
- Small signs on private property for the convenience of the public, not exceeding three square feet (e.g., entrance/exit drives, parking areas, one-way drives, rest rooms, freight entrances, similar signs).
- Score boards in athletic stadiums.
- Name plate signs not exceeding two square feet in gross area accessory to a single-family or two-family dwelling (exempt from sign permit but must comply with all other regulations).
- Bulletin board signs not exceeding fifteen square feet in gross area accessory to a church, school, or public/nonprofit institution (exempt from sign permit but must comply with all other regulations).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit, with scale drawings and manner of supports, is required before any sign may be erected, enlarged, constructed, or otherwise installed, unless the sign is specifically exempted.
- All signs require submission of scale drawings and specifications to the zoning officer when applying for a sign permit.
- All signs must comply with building codes and fulfill permit requirements unless listed in the exemption section.
- Variance or special approval (e.g., for special welcome/info signs over the street) may be required in specific cases as stated in district regulations.

## Full detail

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