# Sign Regulations in Worland, Wyoming

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

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

## At a glance

Worland, Wyoming regulates 29 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Permitted Nonresidential Uses)s in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 10 ft from public right-of-way, 5 ft from side lot line setback (Sec. Sec. 18A-12.A.3). Most commercial signs in Worland require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts | 4 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial districts, Industrial districts | 14 | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | — | 64 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Signs not requiring permits (except banner, painted and window signs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 18A-12.A.1 |
| Development Identification Sign | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage; each location | — | Sec. 18A-12.A.2 |
| Freestanding Sign (Permitted Nonresidential Uses) | 6 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 10 ft from public right-of-way, 5 ft from side lot line | 1 per permitted use | — | — | Sec. 18A-12.A.3 |
| Wall Sign (Permitted Nonresidential Uses) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per permitted use | Attached to building | — | Sec. 18A-12.A.3 |

### Commercial districts, Industrial districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | Included in wall sign maximum area calculation | — | — | — | Affixed flat against awning | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.2, 18A-12.B.11 |
| Canopy Sign | — | Included in wall sign maximum area calculation | — | — | — | Affixed/applied to canopy exterior surface | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.3, 18A-12.B.11 |
| Development Identification Sign | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.4 |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | 5 ft from curb lines | 1 per street frontage | Setback at least 5 ft from curb lines | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.6 |
| Portable Sign (in public right-of-way) | — | — | — | — | — | Public right-of-way, with obstruction permit | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.7 |
| Projecting Sign | — | Included in wall sign maximum area calculation | — | — | — | Projects from and supported by wall, building, or structure | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.8, 18A-12.B.11 |
| Off Premises Sign | 16 ft | 96 sq ft | — | Minimum clearance: 8 ft. Minimum spacing: 300 ft from next off-premises sign (same side of state highway), 500 ft from park/playground/cemetery. | — | Not on premises being advertised | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.9 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Inside window, visible from outside | — | Sec. 18A-12.B.10 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 18A-8.K |
| Political Sign | — | 6 sq ft (residential), 32 sq ft (commercial/industrial) | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 18A-8.H |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (residential), 32 sq ft (commercial or industrial) | — | — | — | Placed on property for sale/rent/lease | — | Sec. 18A-8.J |
| Private Directional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property, for traffic/pedestrian direction | — | Sec. 18A-8.I |
| Memorial or Commemorative Plaque | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On building | — | Sec. 18A-8.D |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to dwelling | — | Sec. 18A-8.E |
| Portable Sign (on private property) | — | — | — | — | — | Located entirely upon private property | — | Sec.18A-8.G |
| Temporary Sign (Special Event) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 18A-8.L |

## Prohibited signs in Worland

- It is unlawful for any person to erect, place, or maintain a sign except in accordance with the ordinance.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Any sign or structure constituting a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate design, construction, repair or maintenance is prohibited.
- Any sign which obstructs the view of an official traffic sign, signal or device; creates an unsafe distraction for a motor vehicle operator, or obstructs the view of vehicles entering a public roadway is prohibited.
- Externally illuminated signs where light or glare extends beyond the sign face are prohibited.
- Nongovernmental signs placed in or projecting over public right-of-way are prohibited, except for wall and awning signs and portable signs authorized by a right-of-way obstruction permit.
- Obscene signs, as defined in the ordinance, are prohibited.
- Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals are prohibited.
- Signs between 3.5 feet and 10 feet in height or supporting structures greater than 8 inches in diameter that are situated within the site triangle are prohibited.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts, or apparent visible movement by electrical, electronic, or mechanical means are prohibited, except for time/temperature signs and electronic message display signs.
- Temporary signs displayed more than 45 days, or that remain displayed seven days or longer after the conclusion of the advertised event, are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Worland

- Banner signs are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Flags are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Government signs are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Memorial or commemorative plaques attached to a building and not exceeding four square feet in area are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Nameplates of two square feet or less are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Painted signs are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Portable signs located entirely upon private property are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Political signs six square feet or less in area are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Private traffic directional signs no larger than six square feet in area, used solely to guide or direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic onto, off or within a private parking lot, are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Real estate signs six square feet or less in area when placed on residential property, or 32 square feet or less on commercial or industrial property, are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Temporary construction signs 64 square feet or less in area are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Temporary signs 32 square feet or less in area used in conjunction with special events are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- Window signs are exempt from permit requirements but must conform with all other requirements.
- No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign or for a change of sign copy.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No provision in the provided text requires a master sign plan, sign plan, or prescribes a required variance meeting specifically for sign plans.
- Appeals and variances may be filed with the Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission in accordance with city code, but no routine or general sign plan submission is required for permits.

## Full detail

Complete sign requirements for Worland, including every field PermitPal tracks for each sign type, are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Worland+WY&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-worland

---

PermitPal — AI sign code research. Full HTML page: https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/worland