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Loveland, CO Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

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

Key Facts

DTS district cap
25% of an architecturally distinct window
CI district cap
50% of an architecturally distinct window
RM/RS residential
Not permitted (window sign area column)
Residential window count
1 sign per window, 6 sf.
Governing section
UDC § 18.04.08.10.D, Table 18.04.08.10.B

Summary

Loveland, Colorado caps window signage under UDC Table 18.04.08.10.B: up to 25% of an architecturally distinct window in the downtown DTS district, up to 50% in the CI district, and window signs are not permitted at all in the RM/RS residential sign districts. Permanent window signs must be installed without wrinkles, bubbles or visible tape.

D. Window Signs. Window signs are allowed according to the standards in Table 18.04.08.10.B, Window Signs. ... Maximum Sign Area: DTS - 25 percent of the area of an architecturally distinct window may be covered with signs; CI - 50 percent of the area of an architecturally distinct window may be covered with signs; RM/RS - None. TABLE NOTE: 1 Solar shades that do not include a sign(s) are exempt from this table.

Full Breakdown

" That table sets coverage limits by sign district rather than a single citywide number. In the DTS (downtown) sign district, no more than 25 percent of the area of an architecturally distinct window may be covered with signage, while the CI (Community/Interstate) sign district allows coverage up to 50 percent of an architecturally distinct window. The RM and RS residential sign districts do not permit window signs under the area column of the table, and the table's "maximum number of signs" row separately caps residential premises at one sign per window with a 6-square-foot area limit in that column.

)" per the table's Other Standards row. A footnote to the table exempts solar shades that carry no sign copy from the window-sign standards entirely, so plain sun-blocking film or shades are not counted against the coverage cap. 10, Permanent Building Mounted Signs, which applies these form-and-district-based standards to wall, window, projecting and roof signs attached to buildings, in conjunction with the Division's other applicable sign standards.

Violations & Fines

Excess window coverage or unpermitted illumination is enforced as a sign code violation under UDC Chapter 18.18, Enforcement, which permits the City to issue a correction notice, assess civil penalties, and require removal or resizing of noncompliant window signage found in a district inspection or on complaint.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of my storefront window can a business sign cover in Loveland?
It depends on the sign district. In the downtown DTS district, window signage cannot cover more than 25 percent of an architecturally distinct window. In the CI (Community/Interstate) district, coverage can go up to 50 percent, per UDC Table 18.04.08.10.B.
Are window signs allowed on homes or apartments in Loveland?
The RM and RS residential sign districts do not permit window signage under the area standard in Table 18.04.08.10.B, though the table's sign-count column separately limits residential premises to one sign per window at 6 square feet.
Do solar window shades count as signs under Loveland's code?
No. A footnote to Table 18.04.08.10.B exempts solar shades that do not include any sign copy from the window-sign coverage standards, so plain shading film or shades are not counted against the district's percentage cap.

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