Miscellaneous signs.
Tupelo Code of Ordinances § 3-89
in effectSec. 3-89. - Miscellaneous signs.
The following types of signs are allowed in all zones, in addition to any other allowable permanent signs, subject to the restrictions shown below:
(1) Directional and instructional signs. Signs which provide directions and instructions for the general public, including entrance and exit signs, provided such signs do not exceed eight (8) square feet in size or five (5) feet in height.
(2) Menu signs. Signs at drive-through windows or restaurants or other food service establishments, provided that such signs shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in size and shall not be located in any front yard.
(3) Name and address signs. Name and address signs mounted on buildings or mailboxes, provided such signs do not exceed two (2) square feet in size.
(4) Interior signs. Signs completely within the premises of any building, provided such signs are not attached to or painted on windows or exterior doors of the structure.
(5) Window signs. Window signs, whether painted on or attached to windows of a structure, provided the total area of any such signs does not exceed thirty (30) percent of the window area in any single window.
(6) Incidental signs. Signs such as credit card, rest room, public telephone and other such signs displayed primarily for the convenience or information of the general public, provided such signs are securely attached to a building or other permanent structure and do not exceed four (4) square feet in size.
(7) Public notice bulletin boards. Signs and bulletin boards that provide general information to the public concerning affairs of general interest to the community as a whole, provided such signs do not exceed twenty (20) square feet in size.
(8) No trespassing/dumping signs. Signs posting private property against trespassing or dumping or for other lawful reasons, provided such signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet in size.
(9) Home occupation signs. Signs which identify home occupations approved by the city pursuant to the zoning ordinance, provided such signs comply with all regulations of the zoning ordinance.
(10) Gasoline price signs. Signs advertising the price of gasoline, provided such signs shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in size.
(11) Setbacks. No miscellaneous sign shall extend within or over any street right-of-way, or be located within fifteen (15) feet of any curbline or street edge.
(12) Permits not required. Miscellaneous signs shall not be subject to the permit requirements of this article.
(Ord. of 11-15-88, § 5.4)
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH3AD_ARTIISICO_DIV4PESI_S3-89MISIFetched: 11/1/2026