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 Shingle 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
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. You may also contact the Planning Department at (919) 365-4448 for any questions.