# Sign Regulations in Cascade, Idaho

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Cascade, Idaho, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Cascade, Idaho (ID)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/idaho/cascade
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Cascade, Idaho regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Ground-Mounted Signs in the Commercial Zone (C), Industrial Zone (I) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 90 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs), with a Must not project beyond a legal setback; not within 10 ft of other signs in right of way. setback (Sec. 2-2-10 (A)-(G)). Most commercial signs in Cascade require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zone (C), Industrial Zone (I) | 8 | 20 ft | Max total for all wall signs: 200 sq. ft. (no one sign over 90 sq. ft.) | — |
| R-II Zone, R-III Zone, RC Zone, A Zone | 1 | 4 ft | 16 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 6 ft for rigid material signs | 100 sq. ft. (general max). Rigid material: 16 sq. ft. and 6 ft height max, not fastened to ground. Wheeled (rigid) signs: 32 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zone (C), Industrial Zone (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Sign | 20 ft | 90 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — | Must not project beyond a legal setback; not within 10 ft of other signs in right of way. | 2 per street frontage | On private property, not within 10 ft of another sign within any street right of way; must maintain clear vision area for traffic/pedestrian safety; must not project beyond a legal setback | — | 2-2-10 (A)-(G) |
| Wall Sign | — | Max total for all wall signs: 200 sq. ft. (no one sign over 90 sq. ft.) | — | No projection over public property or beyond legal setback greater than allowed in Uniform Sign Code. | — | Attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, face parallel to wall, max 6 in from wall | — | 2-2-16 (A)-(E) |
| Roof Sign | Max 5 ft above the ridge line or parapet | 50 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — | — | — | On or above the roof or parapet, not to exceed 5 ft above. | — | 2-2-14 (A)-(D) |
| Marquee Sign | — | 200 sq. ft. without conditional use permit | — | — | — | On, attached to, or constructed in a marquee | — | 2-2-11 (A)-(B) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | Projection up to 3 ft or 1/3 sidewalk width | — | Fastened at one end to edge of a wall; may project up to 3 ft or 1/3 the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less | — | 2-2-13 (A) |
| Hanging Sign | — | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | — | Both outer edges attached to supporting structure above; must clear sidewalks by at least 7 ft | — | 2-2-13 (A) |
| Portable Sign | — | Sandwich board: 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 2 per lot frontage | On private property, where does not interfere with traffic visibility | — | 2-2-12, 2-2-4(C) |
| Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Part of an awning/canopy over a door, window, entrance, or outdoor service area | — | 2-2-9 |

### R-II Zone, R-III Zone, RC Zone, A Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Sign | 4 ft | 16 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — | Must not project beyond a legal setback; not within 10 ft of other signs in right of way. | 2 per street frontage | On private property, not within 10 ft of another sign within any street right of way; must maintain clear vision area for traffic/pedestrian safety; must not project beyond a legal setback | — | 2-2-10(H) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 6 ft for rigid material signs | 100 sq. ft. (general max). Rigid material: 16 sq. ft. and 6 ft height max, not fastened to ground. Wheeled (rigid) signs: 32 sq. ft. (may be doubled for multi-face signs) | — | — | — | On private property; cloth signs may project over public property/streets with permission and 20 ft min clearance; other temporary signs (not cloth) when 8 ft or more above ground may project max 6 in over public property. | — | 2-2-15 (A)-(E) |
| Portable Sign | — | Sandwich board: 16 sq. ft. per face (Section 2-2-12) | — | — | 2 per lot frontage | On private property, where not interfering with traffic visibility | — | 2-2-12, 2-2-4(C) |
| Animated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2-2-6, 2-2-2-1 |
| Beacons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2-2-8 |
| Resident Nameplate Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | 2-2-2(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Cascade

- A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained in the City only in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of this Chapter.
- All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited.
- It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign or sign structure in this jurisdiction contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter.
- No sign or sign structure shall be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained without a permit when one is required.
- Beacons are not permitted.
- Any nonconforming sign destroyed by fire, calamity, or general dilapidation to an extent of sixty percent (60%) may not be restored unless restored as a conforming sign.
- A nonconforming sign abandoned or discontinued for six (6) months or more cannot be reestablished and must comply with the current ordinance.
- Signs must not project over public property or beyond a legal setback except as permitted.
- No combustible materials other than approved plastics shall be used in the construction of electric signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cascade

- The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign only; this does not apply to theater marquees, replaceable copy signs, or electric signs.
- Painting, repainting, or cleaning of an advertising structure, or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon, does not require a permit unless a structural change is made.
- Temporary and portable signs do not require a sign permit.
- Canopy signs do not require a sign permit.
- Temporary signs such as banners, pennants, flags, or similar do not require sign permits.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The Building Official may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information with a sign permit application where such information is necessary to ensure compliance with the ordinance.
- A sign permit fee and a plan-checking fee shall be paid in accordance with the schedule established by the Council.
- Application for a sign permit must be made in writing on forms furnished by the City Clerk and may require filing of plans or information as requested by the Building Official.
- A conditional use permit (public hearing required) is required for animated signs or other uses otherwise prohibited by the ordinance but permitted with conditions.

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