Sign Code Matrix
City of Greenfield Sign Code Matrix Summary/Guidelines
Sign Type |
Allowable Area |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Illumination |
Maximum |
Time |
Permit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Awning |
10% |
0 |
Exterior |
No |
2 |
- |
Yes |
Banner * |
24 sq. ft |
0 |
- |
No |
1 |
30 days; |
Yes |
Billboard |
- |
- |
Prohibited |
- | - |
- |
- |
Changeable/ |
24 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
10 ft. |
Yes |
1 |
- |
Yes |
Church/School |
32 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
As approved | 1 |
30 Days |
Yes |
Church/School (Permanent |
32 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
Yes | 1 | - | Yes |
Construction - Commercial |
32 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
8 ft. |
No | 1 | Within 30 days of completion |
Yes |
Construction - Residential |
6 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
No | 1 | Within 30 days pf completion |
No |
Directional | 6 sq. ft. |
0 | 4 ft. |
Yes | 2 | - | No |
Election | - | - | As Per Chapter 12, Wisconsin Statue |
- | - | - | - |
Expressway | - | - | Prohibited | - | - | - | - |
Marquees | - | - | Prohibited | - | - | - | - |
Monument/ Freestanding |
30% gross allowable sign area (max 96 sq. ft.) |
5-10 ft. |
10 ft. |
Yes | 1 (2 for corner lot) |
- |
Yes |
Overhanging (R-O-W) |
- | - | Prohibited | - | - | - | Yes |
Portable/ Distracting |
- | - | Prohibited | - | - | - | - |
Projecting | 100 sq. ft. |
0 | Height of Roof |
Yes | 1 | - | Yes |
Real Estate- Nonresidential |
12 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
No | 1 | 7 Days after Sale | Yes |
Real Estate - Residential |
6 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
No | 1 |
7 Days after Sale |
No |
Roof | - |
- | Prohibited | - | - | - | - |
Seasonal/ Temporary |
24 sq. ft. |
5 ft. |
6 ft. |
No | 1 |
30 days;
4/year |
Yes |
Vehicle | - | - | Prohibited | - | - | - | - |
Wall ** |
Up to 100 sq. ft. |
Building Wall |
Height of Wall |
Yes | 1 |
- | Yes |
Window (Temporary) |
25% total net glazed window area |
n/a | - | No | - |
14 Days |
No |
Window (Permanent) |
25% total net glazed
window area |
n/a | - | Yes | - | - | Yes |
*Not permitted on sites with changeable copy signs.
**See ordinance narrative for specific details.
Greenfield Municipal Code - Chapter 19 - Sign Code
**See ordinance narrative for specific details.
Greenfield Municipal Code - Chapter 19 - Sign Code
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