Skip to main content
Loading…
This section is included in your selections.

The types of signs which are allowed within the Town of Telluride shall meet the following limitations.

3-405.A. Freestanding Signs. A freestanding sign is any sign structurally separate from the building, being supported on itself or on a standard or legs. Freestanding signs shall be limited to one (1) sign per principal use, shall not be located higher than the principal building, shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') above grade when located adjacent to a pedestrian way and larger than two (2) square feet in area. A sandwich board sign shall be allowed only if located entirely on private property. The area of one side of a sandwich board shall count towards the total signage allowed for the business an all other sections of the code shall apply.

3-405.B. Projecting Signs. A projecting sign is any sign supported by a building wall and projecting therefrom. Projecting signs shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the principal building, shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way; and shall not extend more than four feet (4') from the building wall except where such a sign is an integral part of an approved canopy or awning.

3-405.C. Wall Signs. A wall sign is any sign painted on, incorporated in or affixed to the building wall, or any sign consisting of cut out letters or devices affixed to the building wall with no background defined on the building wall. Wall signs shall not be higher than the eave line or parapet wall of the principal building, and no sign part, including cut out letters, shall project more than six inches (6") from the building wall.