Eagle Mountain's Sign Regulations: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles sign regulations a little differently. In Eagle Mountain, Utah, there are 4 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Window Signs

Interior window signs advertising special promotions are exempt from Eagle Mountain's sign permit process, but they still must follow the general provisions in EMMC Chapter 17.80. The code sets no separate square-footage cap for window displays, treating them as temporary promotional signage rather than permanent identification, per EMMC 17.80.120(I).

Key details: Permit: Not required for interior window signs. Governing section: EMMC 17.80.120(I), Exempt signs. Location: Interior side of window only. Purpose limit: Special promotions, not permanent ID. Compliance: Must still meet general provisions, EMMC 17.80.060.

The planning director enforces sign rules under EMMC 17.80.150, inspecting sites and issuing verbal or written notices of violation for signs that break the general provisions. A noncompliant window sign that is not corrected can be abated and removed by the city, with the responsible party liable for removal costs the city may collect. Continued violations trigger fines under the consolidated fee schedule adopted by the city council per EMMC 17.80.150(K).

Eagle Mountain is more permissive than most cities when it comes to window signs. That said, there are still limits.

Digital Billboards

Eagle Mountain outright prohibits billboards under EMMC 17.80.130, and its code defines a billboard as any changeable-copy advertising sign not tied to the premises where it stands; only electronic message centers on school or city-owned monument signs get limited digital display allowances elsewhere in the sign chapter.

Key details: Billboards: Prohibited citywide. Governing section: EMMC 17.80.130. School monument electronic signs: Max 45 sq ft. Single-color LED brightness: 200 nits night / 5,000 day. Official city electronic signs: Off midnight-5am.

Erecting a billboard, digital or static, in Eagle Mountain is a prohibited sign under EMMC 17.80.130 and subject to removal; an unauthorized electronic display that exceeds the nighttime brightness limits of EMMC 17.80.060(D) or runs outside the permitted hours for official signs is likewise treated as a sign code violation subject to the city's administrative code enforcement process.

This is one of the stricter rules in Eagle Mountain's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Garage Sale Signs

Garage sale signs in Eagle Mountain cannot exceed four square feet, must stay on private property unless the sale is registered for right-of-way signage, and cannot go in the park strip along arterial or major collector streets, under EMMC 17.80.100(A)-(B).

Key details: Max sign size: 4 square feet. Park strip on arterials/collectors: Prohibited. Park strip on local roads: Allowed. Right-of-way registration: Required before signage. Governing section: EMMC 17.80.100(A)-(B).

A garage sale sign that exceeds four square feet, sits in the park strip of an arterial or major collector street, or is attached to a utility pole, street sign or traffic device violates EMMC 17.80.100(A)-(B); an unregistered sign placed in the public right-of-way is subject to immediate removal by the city under subsection D, with no advance warning required.

Political Signs

Political signs on private property in Eagle Mountain may be up to eight feet tall and 32 square feet per side, city property is generally off-limits outside a few designated locations, and signs placed on city property after an election must be removed within 14 days, under EMMC 17.80.120(C).

Key details: Private property max size: 8 ft tall, 32 sq ft/side. City property (general): Prohibited outside named exceptions. Park strip signs on city property: Max 3 sq ft/side. Removal deadline: 14 days post-election. Reclaim window for removed signs: 5 business days.

Political signs left on city property past the 14-day post-election removal window, posted before candidate filing opens, or placed on city property outside the designated locations are subject to removal by city staff; a sign that creates a traffic, pedestrian or sight-line hazard can be removed regardless of location, and an owner who does not reclaim a held sign within five business days of notice forfeits it to disposal.

The Bottom Line

Eagle Mountain'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 Eagle Mountain is broadly strict or permissive.

This guide is based on Eagle Mountain's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.