Earlier editions: 2026-07
Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 19.60 Subdivision Signs
Wheatland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Wheatland
Cite as: Wheatland Municipal Code Chapter 19.60 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 19.60.010. Where permitted—Size permitted.¶
A. Subdivision directional signs are permitted on any unimproved residential development site in residential districts.
B. In a single-family residential zoning district, not more than one sign per street frontage shall be permitted, provided that such sign does not exceed thirty-six square feet in area.
C. In any other residential zoning district, not more than one sign per street frontage shall be permitted provided that such sign does not exceed thirty-six square feet in area for developments up to and including four dwelling units, with two additional square feet of area for each dwelling unit over four, with a maximum sign area of one hundred square feet.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
§ 19.60.020. Number per subdivision.¶
No more than three temporary subdivision signs per subdivision are allowed.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
§ 19.60.030. Height above finished grade—Projection over right-of-way.¶
The bottom line of a subdivision sign or signs shall be at least eighteen inches but not more than ten feet above ground level immediately below. No such sign shall project into or over the existing or future public right-of-way as shown on the general plan, specific plan or tentative map.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
§ 19.60.050. Building permit required.¶
A building permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any subdivision directional sign.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
§ 19.60.060. Term of permission—Removal.¶
Subdivision signs shall be permitted for a maximum of two years beginning on the date the building permit for such sign is issued; provided, that the sign(s) must be removed at such time as the sales within the subdivision are completed.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
§ 19.60.070. Deposit and permission for removal by city.¶
The applicant for permission to erect a Subdivision Sign shall file with the planning director/building official the property owner's written consent to permit the city entrance onto the property to remove the sign or signs if the applicant has failed to do so. The applicant shall post with the planning director/building official, for each sign, a deposit of two hundred fifty dollars to cover the cost of the removal of the signs. The deposit will be refunded if the applicant removes the sign within the specified time.
(Ord. 405 § 4 (Exh. A), 2007)
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