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St. George, UT Sign Regulations: Freeway-Facing Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Max height near freeway exit
50 feet
Max sign area near freeway exit
300 square feet
Qualifying distance
within 1,500 ft of exit
Excluded interchange
Exit 4
Permit required
yes, sign permit

Summary

Freestanding commercial signs within 1,500 feet of an I-15 exit can rise to 50 feet and carry up to 300 square feet of sign area, well above the citywide baseline.

(1) Signs located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of a freeway exit, excluding exit 4, and located on a designated major commercial street, shall not exceed fifty feet (50') in height. ... (3) Signs within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of a freeway exit, excluding exit 4, may have two (2) square feet of sign area per linear foot of street frontage, up to three hundred (300) square feet maximum.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-062, passed August 6, 2026).

Full Breakdown

St. George's sign code gives commercial and industrial properties near freeway interchanges the tallest and largest freestanding signs in the city. Signs within 1,500 feet of a freeway exit (excluding exit 4) on a designated major commercial street can reach 50 feet in height, versus a 10- to 30-foot cap elsewhere in the city, and can carry two square feet of sign area per linear foot of street frontage up to a 300-square-foot maximum. A sign permit from the community development department is required before installation.

Violations & Fines

Erecting or altering a sign without a permit is unlawful under section 9-13-3I; the city can require correction and pursue enforcement for noncompliant or nonconforming signs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall can a freeway-facing sign be in St. George?
Up to 50 feet if the property is within 1,500 feet of an I-15 exit (other than exit 4) and fronts a designated major commercial street; otherwise the citywide limit is 10 to 30 feet.
Does the freeway sign bonus apply anywhere near I-15?
No: it applies only within 1,500 feet of a qualifying exit, excludes exit 4, and generally requires frontage on a street the city has designated as major commercial.

Sources & Official References

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