Westminster, Colorado Sign Code & Sign Permit Guide
Wall, monument, and freestanding sign limits for Westminster by zoning district — cited to the exact code section, with the sign permit process. Every number is checked against the published code text before it ships.
All base zones (category matrix)
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Ch. 11 regulates by sign CATEGORY (Table 11-11-8-1), and the cards show the full category matrix — so every base zone maps here. PUD/SPD parcels defer to their approved PDP/ODP (see the warning).
Single smallest rectangle — least favorable: Sign area = the smallest rectangle enclosing all letters/components, INCLUDING interior voids. There is no 8-line / continuous-perimeter option and no per-letter multi-rectangle option here. Do not use the 8-line rule in Westminster.
Wall signs / channel letters
§11-11-10 · Table 11-11-10-1| Channel letters / painted | Greater of 30 sf or 25% of wall area (MSP 20%) |
|---|---|
| Channel letters — cap | 300 sf if wall ≤3,000 sf, 400 sf if larger (COM/OTC/IFA). ERD 200/400 · MSP 150 flat |
| Cabinet / panel / box | Greater of 30 sf or 15% of wall area, capped 150 sf (100 sf in Downtown/Westminster Station SPD) |
| Max length | 75% of building / storefront frontage |
| Number | 1 per storefront; single-entry building 2 on front facade, 4 total; end-cap tenant up to 3 |
| What 'wall area' means | First-floor facade rectangle (full width × first-floor height), viewed from the street — the % is of the ground-floor facade |
Base-zone numbers. PUD parcels follow their Comprehensive Plan designation; SPD/PUD limits can be overridden by the approved PDP/ODP — confirm for the specific parcel.
Freestanding / monument
§11-11-9 · Table 11-11-9-1| Max area (by site size) | 60 sf if site <2 ac · 100 sf if 2–10 ac · 150 sf if >10 ac (commercial). Residential 32 sf |
|---|---|
| Max height (by sign area) | 6 ft if <32 sf · 8 ft if 32–60 sf · up to 25 ft if >60 sf (commercial). Residential 6 ft |
| Near residential | No monument over 8 ft within 175 ft of any residential district or development |
| Front setback | 10 ft min if sign <8 ft tall or <60 sf; 15–25 ft if taller/larger |
| Base | Monument base must be ≥ 2/3 the width of the widest part of the sign face |
| Digital | Up to 40% of sign area (or 30 sf, whichever greater) in commercial categories |
Post signs are an alternative in RMI/OTC only (not COM/MSP/ERD/IFA): 12–32 sf, 6–8 ft. A frontage may have a monument OR a post sign, not both.
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Height, setback, area, count, and lighting limits for All base zones (category matrix) — cited to the code section, ready to quote from.
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City of Westminster Community Development / Planning — 303-658-2400
Westminster sign code FAQ
What is the sign code for Westminster, Colorado?
Westminster's sign regulations are set by §11-11 Sign Regulations · Municode, and vary by zoning district. Sightline tracks 1 verified zone family for Westminster below, each with wall, freestanding, and other sign-type limits cited to the exact section.
Do I need a permit for a sign in Westminster?
In nearly every Colorado municipality, including Westminster, permanent signs — wall signs, channel letters, cabinets, monument signs — require a sign permit. Westminster's permit process is linked below. Always confirm with the authority having jurisdiction before finalizing a design.
Look up an exact address in Westminster
Get the live zoning district and the sign limits that apply to a specific parcel, with a frontage calculator and a permit-ready citation.
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