Sidewalk Signs
The Lafayette City Council adopted a code amendment regarding sidewalk signs in the Old Town Business District.  See Ordinance 38, Series 2005 for the complete regulation.

Businesses along Public Road and Simpson Street are allowed one (1) sidewalk sign which may be located in the abutting street right-of-way.  Businesses not located within the approved area are prohibited from having sidewalk signs.  Click here to see the Designated Sidewalk Sign Area in the Lafayette Old Town Business District to see if you fall within the approved area.

Requirements
Sidewalk Signs require a permit.  Please fill out a Sign Permit Application and include a color photograph or graphical representation of your proposed sign, the  dimension of the sign, and a site plan showing its proposed location. 

Please remember the following guidelines:

• The sign shall be no greater in size than 2 ft. x 3 ft.
• Signs must be constructed of materials that present a finished appearance.  Rough cut plywood or plastic are not acceptable materials.  Painted or stained wood or metal is acceptable.
• The sign letter should be professionally painted or applied.  A yard sale or graffiti look with hand painted or painted stenciled letters is not acceptable, however, chalkboard signs shall be permitted.  Logos are encouraged.
• Dark backgrounds are preferred.
• The sign may not contain prices or dollar and cents symbols greater than six (6) inches tall.

Contact Roger Caruso in the Community Development Department at 303-665-5588 x3336 if you have any questions regarding these regulations. 

SIDEWALK SIGN MAP.PDF(37.7KB) Designated Sidewalk Sign Area for Lafayette Old Town Business District. See if your business falls within the approved sidewalk sign area.

SIDEWALK SIGN ORDINANCE.PDF(50.3KB) Review for more detailed information regarding the City's new sidewalk sign ordinance.

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION.PDF(35.6KB) Sidewalk signs require a permit. Use this application to apply for your sidewalk sign permit.