How Castle Rock Handles Sign Regulations: A Practical Guide

Castle Rock maintains 100 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with sign regulations. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Castle Rock falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Political Signs

In residential Castle Rock you may place one sign on your own property, no larger than 6 square feet and no more than 4 feet in height. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way or on Town-owned property at any time, and such signs are removed and disposed

Key details: Signs on own property: One allowed. Max size: 6 square feet. Max height: 4 feet. Right-of-way: Prohibited at all times. Sign Code: Title 19.

Signs in the right-of-way or on Town property are subject to removal and disposal. Oversized or off-property signs are Sign Code violations enforced by the Town.

Garage Sale Signs

Garage-sale signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way at any time in Castle Rock. Right-of-way signs, including temporary garage-sale and open-house signs, are removed and disposed of. You may post one sign, up to 6 square feet and 4 feet tall, on your own property.

Key details: Right-of-way signs: Prohibited, removed. On own property: One sign allowed. Max size: 6 square feet. Max height: 4 feet. Sign Code: Title 19.

Garage-sale signs in the right-of-way are removed and disposed of. Repeated or off-property posting is a Sign Code violation enforced by the Town.

The Bottom Line

Castle Rock's sign regulations rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Castle Rock is broadly strict or permissive.

All of the above reflects Castle Rock's municipal code as of our last review. If you need specifics on fines, exemptions, or filing requirements, the detailed ordinance pages linked above have the full breakdown.