Maple Grove, MN Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 24-58(k)
- Max coverage
- 25% of window area
- Related rule
- § 24-59(b)(13), temporary signs
- Large lettering
- Debited against building's sign total
Summary
Permanent window signs in Maple Grove may cover no more than 25 percent of a window's total area, and temporary advertising window signs above that same 25 percent threshold are prohibited outright.
(k)Window signage. Permanent window signage shall not exceed 25 percent of the total area of the window in which displayed. Lettering used in permanent window signage exceeding 3½ inches in height shall be debited against the total number of items of signage permitted on that side of the building.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 6 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 24-58(k) limits permanent window signage to 25 percent of the total window area in which it is displayed, and lettering taller than 3½ inches counts against the total signage allowed on that side of the building. Separately, § 24-59(b)(13) flatly prohibits temporary window signs advertising goods or services if they occupy more than 25 percent of the window space of the premises. Together the two sections set the same 25 percent ceiling for both permanent and temporary window advertising citywide, enforced by the city's sign administrator.
Violations & Fines
Covering more than 25 percent of a window with permanent or temporary advertising signage violates §§ 24-58(k) and 24-59(b)(13) and can trigger a compliance order or a misdemeanor citation under § 1-13.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of my storefront window can I cover with signs in Maple Grove?
Does large window lettering count against my other signage?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Maple Grove
Compare Maple Grove to another location·View the Minnesota sign regulations overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Window Signs in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Hennepin County handle window signs.