Sign Permits

Sign Permits

The Town of Wendell Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 12 (SIGNS CHAPTER) regulates the amount and types of signage permitted and provides detailed information on signage requirements. The purpose of these requirements are to permit signs of a commercial nature in zoning districts which 1) have appropriate land uses and; 2) regulate the size and placement of signs intended to be seen from a public-right-of-way in the interest of public safety and general welfare. Please note that non-permitted signage is strictly enforced by the Town of Wendell Code Enforcement Officer.

Types of signage permits issued:

Permanent Signage

Temporary Signage

Types of Permanent Signage Requiring a Permit:

Suspended Single Post Signs

Walls Signs

Canopy Signs

Projecting Signs

Monument Signs

Decorative Flags

Most signs also need a building permit. Generally, you are allowed one square foot of signage for each linear foot of building frontage. Please consult with Planning Department staff to see if a building permit will be required for your sign.

Application for Permanent Sign Permit

Temporary Signs Requiring a Permit:

Lighter-Than-Air Signs

Seasonal Farm Product Signs

Mobile Signs

Non-profit Community and Civic Event Signs

Banners and Pennants

Temporary signs/banners announcing a grand opening or special event are allowed for a limited time period. These temporary signs do require a temporary sign permit, which are valid for 10 days. Each business or entity is allowed up to a maximum of four (4) temporary sign permits per each calendar year.

Application for Temporary Sign Permit

Signs not Requiring a Permit:

Any sign that is required by law

Business or House Number Signs

Directional and Information Signs

Bulletin Boards

Construction Signs

Subdivision Advertising Signs

Governmental Flags, Banners, Signs and Insignias

Temporary Political Signs

Holiday Decorations and Civic Event Signs

Real Estate Signs

Realtor and Non-Realtor Open House Signs, Yard Sale Signs and Special Event Signs

Signs inside a building

Ballpark Signage

Memorial Signs & Date Blocks

Sandwich Board Signs

Traffic Control Signs on Private Property

Murals or Wall Art

Please note this is an abbreviated and general list subject to change. Review of Chapter 12 of the Wendell Unified Development Ordinance is highly recommended to obtain more details on signage requirements.