Signs in R-1, R-1-15, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E districts.
Gulfport Code of Ordinances § 9-89
in effectSec. 9-89. - Signs in R-1, R-1-15, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E districts.
(a) Permitted signs: The following signs are permitted in R-1, R-1-15, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-1-5, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E districts:
(1) Freestanding, except that after adoption of this revised subsection, off-premises outdoor advertising signs shall not be permitted in R-1, R-1-15, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-1-5, R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-E districts;
(2) Home occupation;
(3) Subdivision identification;
(4) Wall;
(5) Nameplate;
(6) Real estate;
(7) Construction;
(8) Political.
(b) Nameplates: For each single-family home or duplex house, one (1) nameplate not exceeding a combined area of two (2) square feet for each occupancy. Such nameplate shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this article.
(c) Home occupation sign: One (1) on-premise sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in area shall be permitted. Such sign shall be mounted flat against the building and shall display only the name of the permitted home occupation.
(d) Subdivision identification signs: Signs which identify residential neighborhoods shall be affixed to a wall or placed within a landscaped area as a freestanding sign at the entrance street. Signs which identify multifamily residential developments shall be placed in a landscaped area as a freestanding sign at the main entrance to the complex or as a wall sign affixed to the vertical surface of the building. Such sign and sign structure shall be subject to the following provisions:
(1) Sign height. Such sign or sign structure shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
(2) Sign area. Signs shall be limited to one (1) square foot of area per dwelling unit within the development up to a maximum of fifty (50) square feet.
(3) Letter height. Signs within residential developments which are affixed to masonry walls or the surface of buildings shall consist of letters not to exceed eighteen (18) inches in height and shall be affixed parallel to said wall or building surface.
(e) Real estate signs. One (1) real estate sign on any lot or parcel, provided such sign is located entirely within the property to which the sign applies, is not directly illuminated, does not exceed six (6) square feet in area, and is removed within seven (7) days after the sale, rental, or lease has been accomplished.
(f) Churches, public and private schools, clubs, golf courses, parks and other recreation uses, public buildings, cemeteries, utilities and other similar uses: Such signs shall be permitted one (1) on-premises sign per public street frontage, which sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Such sign shall be affixed to a wall or placed within a landscaped area or planter as a freestanding sign.
(g) Minimum setbacks: Signs permitted in R-1, R-1-15, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E districts shall not be erected within ten (10) feet of any property line.
(h) Illumination: Signs permitted in this subsection may be indirectly illuminated.
(Ord. No. 1764, § 4.1, 3-17-87; Ord. No. 2065, § 1, 11-5-96; Ord. No. 2518, § 4, 2-6-07; Ord. No. 2566, § 4, 11-6-07)
Source: City of Gulfport, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/gulfport/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH9PLDE_ARTIVSI_S9-89SI15107.5DIFetched: 11/1/2026