# Sign Regulations in Wright, Wyoming

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wright, Wyoming (WY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/wyoming/wright
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Wright, Wyoming regulates 16 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Identification Sign for Multi-Unit Buildings in the R-2 Multi-Unit Residential District (11-3C) zoning district are capped at 6 ft tall, 60 sq ft, and 12 ft wide (Sec. 11-3C-15 A,B). Most commercial signs in Wright require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| Rural Residential District (11-3A), R-1 Single Family Residential District (11-3B), R-R Residential Estate District (11-3E), R-MH Mobile Home Residential District (11-3D), R-3 Single Family Residential District (11-3F) | 5 | — | 16 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Multi-Unit Residential District (11-3C) | 6 | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District (11-3G), C-2 Central Business District (11-3H), C-3 General Commercial District (11-3I), C-4 Highway Commercial District (11-3J) | 4 | — | 120 sq ft | — |
| PUD Planned Unit Development (11-3K) | 5 | — | 120 sq ft | — |
| O-1 Office District (11-3L) | 5 | — | 120 sq ft | — |
| I-1 Light Industrial District (11-3M) | 2 | — | 120 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Rural Residential District (11-3A), R-1 Single Family Residential District (11-3B), R-R Residential Estate District (11-3E), R-MH Mobile Home Residential District (11-3D), R-3 Single Family Residential District (11-3F)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Occupant or Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | Attached to dwelling unit, parallel to wall | — | 11-3A-12 A, 11-3B-11 A, 11-3D-11 A, 11-3E-11 A, 11-3F-14 A |
| For Rent or For Sale Sign | — | 12 sq ft (total) | — | — | — | On property for sale or rent | — | 11-3A-12 C, 11-3B-11 C, 11-3D-11 C, 11-3E-11 C, 11-3F-14 C |
| Directional Sign | — | 0.5 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-3A-12 D, 11-3B-11 D, 11-3D-11 D, 11-3E-11 D, 11-3F-14 D |
| Election Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Freestanding, residential yards | — | 11-3A-12 E, 11-3B-11 E, 11-3D-11 E, 11-3E-11 E, 11-3F-14 E |
| Yard Sale, Garage Sale, or Similar Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Freestanding, residential yards | — | 11-3A-12 F, 11-3B-11 F, 11-3D-11 F, 11-3E-11 F, 11-3F-14 F |

### R-2 Multi-Unit Residential District (11-3C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign for Multi-Unit Buildings | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | 12 ft | — | 1 per multi-unit building | On site, for buildings with 4+ units | — | 11-3C-15 A,B |
| Nameplate/Occupant or Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | Attached to dwelling unit, parallel to wall | — | 11-3C-15 C,D |
| For Rent or For Sale Sign | — | 12 sq ft (total) | — | — | — | On property for sale or rent | — | 11-3C-15 E |
| Directional Sign | — | 0.5 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-3C-15 F |
| Election Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Freestanding, residential yards | — | 11-3C-15 G |
| Yard Sale, Garage Sale, or Similar Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | Freestanding, residential yards | — | 11-3C-15 H |

### PUD Planned Unit Development (11-3K)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin or Activity Board | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 per development | — | — | 11-3K-12 A |
| Freestanding Sign | — | 120 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises, must not obstruct motorists' views at any highway, road, or street intersection. | — | 11-3K-12 B |
| Wall Sign (Commercial Building Frontage) | — | — | — | — | — | Attached flat against wall, parallel with frontage | — | 11-3K-12 D |
| Suspended Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Suspended from any commercial building | — | 11-3K-12 E |
| For Lease or For Sale Sign | — | 12 sq ft (total) | — | — | — | On property for lease or sale | — | 11-3K-12 F |

## Prohibited signs in Wright

- No person shall distribute or cause to be distributed any advertisement or any unauthorized newspaper to any business or residence whenever a sign approved and distributed by the sheriff or chief of police prohibiting such distribution is conspicuously posted on or near the entrance or front door to such premises.
- No person shall sell or offer tobacco products or electronic cigarettes through a vending machine unless the vending machine is located in areas not open to the general public, areas where persons under the age of eighteen are not permitted access, or on premises where alcoholic or malt beverages are sold and entry by persons under eighteen is prohibited.
- No person shall sell or offer tobacco products or electronic cigarettes through a self-service display except in an allowed vending machine or in a business where entry by persons under eighteen is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wright

- Signs indicating street names on all streets, public and private, with residential, commercial, or industrial uses, provided they comply with design and construction regulations.
- Signs required for vending machines or displays selling tobacco or electronic cigarettes, which inform the public of age restrictions.
- Unlighted nameplate or sign for each single-family dwelling indicating the name of the building occupant and/or home occupation in various residential zones (with a maximum area of two square feet).
- Home occupation signs attached to the dwelling unit and parallel with the wall to which they are attached.
- Unlighted signs not exceeding twelve square feet indicating the availability of dwelling unit rentals or the sale of the property at that location.
- Directional signs not exceeding one-half square foot in area in residential and certain other zones.
- Freestanding election signs not exceeding sixteen square feet may be temporarily placed in residential areas, but must be removed within seven days after the election date.
- Freestanding yard sale, garage sale or similar signs not exceeding sixteen square feet, temporarily placed in residential areas and removed within twenty-four hours after the event.
- In commercial, highway business, and industrial zones, freestanding illuminated or unlighted signs (with various restrictions such as no flashing lights, maximum area of 120 square feet, and not obstructing traffic visibility) are allowed.
- For lease or for sale signs not exceeding twelve square feet for commercial facilities or commercial space where the signs are located.
- Certain bulletin or activity boards for specific uses (such as churches or similar institutions) not exceeding eighteen square feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No references found in the provided text to master sign plans, sign plans, or requirements for a variance meeting for general signage.

## Full detail

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