# Sign Regulations in Challis, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Challis, Idaho regulates 4 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the commercial A zone zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a Minimum 18 inches from street curb setback (Sec. 10-5A-6 B, D, E, A). Most commercial signs in Challis require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| commercial A zone | 3 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| commercial B zone | 3 | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — |
| C zone | 3 | 50 ft | 40 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### commercial A zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Minimum 18 inches from street curb | — | Minimum distance from ground to bottom: 10 ft; Minimum setback: 18 inches from edge of street curb | — | 10-5A-6 B, D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Flush, No Protrusion) | — | — | 3/4 width/length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5A-6 C1, D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Protruding up to 12") | 20 ft | — | 3/4 width/length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5A-6 C2, D, E, A |

### commercial B zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — | Minimum 12 inches from street curb | — | Minimum distance from ground to bottom: 10 ft; Minimum setback: 12 inches from edge of street curb | — | 10-5B-6 B, D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Flush, No Protrusion) | — | — | width or length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5B-6 C1, D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Protruding up to 18") | 20 ft | — | width or length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5B-6 C2, D, E, A |

### C zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 50 ft | 40 sq ft | — | Minimum 12 inches from street curb | — | Minimum distance from ground to bottom: 10 ft; Minimum setback: 12 inches from edge of street curb | — | 10-5C-3 (references 10-5B-6 B), D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Flush, No Protrusion) | — | — | width or length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5C-3 (references 10-5B-6 C1), D, E, A |
| Wall Sign (Protruding up to 18") | 20 ft | — | width or length of wall | — | — | Front or side walls of buildings | — | 10-5C-3 (references 10-5B-6 C2), D, E, A |

## Prohibited signs in Challis

- No sign shall be constructed, erected or altered structurally unless a building permit has been issued.
- Signs with strobe type rotating lights that would simulate an emergency vehicle or rotating flashing signs shall be prohibited.
- Signs shall only advertise the business activity conducted on the premises on which the sign is located.

## Signs exempt from permit in Challis

- These requirements shall not apply to official traffic or highway markers or signs erected by any authorized governmental authority.

## Full detail

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