Sign Permits
General Information
- A zoning permit is required for most signs. Sign permits can be applied for online through ePlace.
General Standards
- Duluth’s sign regulations are a part of the City of Duluth’s Unified Development Chapter (UDC). The regulations (Sec. 50-27) can be found online at https://duluthmn.gov/planning-development/land-use-zoning-and-applications/zoning-regulations/.
- Definitions for terms used can be found at in Article 6 in the link above. Most of the definitions pertaining to signs are preceded with the word “sign.” For example, “Sign, Wall” is where you’ll find the definition of wall sign.
- The maximum allowed area for all wall signs is calculated at: 2 X Length of Wall. See Sec. 50-27.3.B for details about how to calculate sign area for all sign types.
- Certain types of signs (wall, pole, etc.) are allowed in certain zone districts (R-2, MU-N, etc.) based on the use of the property (residential, commercial, etc.). Consult Table 50-27-4 to see if the proposed sign is allowed at the property. Maps showing the zoning of property in Duluth can be found at: https://duluthmn.gov/planning-development/land-use-zoning-and-applications/.
- Pole or ground mounted structure signs over 6 feet tall and projecting signs will be subject to a building code review and require stamped engineered plans. Standard wall mounted signs are not subject to building code reviews and do not require structural engineering.