# Sign Regulations in Chubbuck, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Chubbuck, Idaho regulates 22 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Agricultural (A), Single Family Residential (R-1), Limited Residential (R-2), Limited Residential P (R-2P), General Residential (R-3), Dense Residential (R-4) zoning district are capped at 4 ft tall, 8 feet wide x 4 feet high (32 sq ft max), and 8 ft wide, with a Must comply with setback of land use, or <6 sq ft may be within setback if not a hazard setback (Sec. 15.24.020(A)(1), Table at 15.24.020(A)(5)-(b)). Most commercial signs in Chubbuck require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural (A), Single Family Residential (R-1), Limited Residential (R-2), Limited Residential P (R-2P), General Residential (R-3), Dense Residential (R-4) | 4 | 4 ft | 8 feet wide x 4 feet high (32 sq ft max) | — |
| Limited Commercial (C-1) | 2 | 15 ft | — | — |
| General Commercial (C-2) | 2 | 30 ft (up to 60 ft if within 2000 ft of interstate ramps under criteria) | — | — |
| Industrial (I) | 1 | 30 ft (15 ft if interior and approved by Design Review Committee) | — | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD), Mixed Use Districts | 11 | 30 ft | 220 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 2 | Up to 3 ft if in setback; up to 6 ft per Sec. 1401 for rigid signs | 12 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts | 3 | 4 ft (residential uses) | Included in total signage allowance | — |
| Industrial Districts | 2 | 30 ft (12 ft wide); 15 ft/8 ft on interior | Included in total signage allowance | — |
| Non-residential zones | 1 | 6 ft (rigid temp sign) | 100 sq ft (rigid temporary signs: 32 sq ft, 6 ft high, not fastened to ground) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### Agricultural (A), Single Family Residential (R-1), Limited Residential (R-2), Limited Residential P (R-2P), General Residential (R-3), Dense Residential (R-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 4 ft | 8 feet wide x 4 feet high (32 sq ft max) | 8 ft | Must comply with setback of land use, or <6 sq ft may be within setback if not a hazard | — | On premises only; Monument signs only | — | 15.24.020(A)(1), Table at 15.24.020(A)(5)-(b) |
| Temporary Sign | No limit, but <3 ft high if in setback; otherwise, up to 6 ft per general temp sign limit | 6 sq ft | — | See above | Max 5, except political | Rear, side, or front yard setback permitted if not hazard | — | 15.24.010(C)(2), 15.24.020(A)(3)(4) |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises only | — | 15.24.020(A)(3) |
| For Sale/Lease/Rent Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | Can be within setbacks if not a hazard | — | On premises | — | 15.24.020(A)(1) |

### Planned Unit Development (PUD), Mixed Use Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-residential Uses) | 30 ft | — | 12 ft | Must comply with setbacks | — | On premises only | — | 15.24.020(A)(5) Table |
| Freestanding Sign (Mixed Use/High-Density Residential) | 15 ft | — | 8 ft | Must comply with setbacks | — | On premises only | — | 15.24.020(A)(5) Table |
| Monument Sign (Medium/Low-Density Residential) | 4 ft | — | 8 ft | — | — | On premises only | — | 15.24.020(A)(5) Table |
| Entry Monument | 15 ft (no part exceeds 6 ft in residential area entry) | 20 sq ft or 15% of street face of the monument, whichever is less | — | — | — | PUD or sub-area entrance | — | 18.20.100(E) |
| Monument Sign (PUD General) | 6 ft | Max 12 ft width, at least 12 in thick, width greater than height | 12 ft | — | — | — | — | 18.20.100(F)(2) |
| Monolith Sign | 25 ft | Max 6 ft width, 2 ft depth; min 3 ft wide, 12 in thick, 12 ft high | 6 ft | — | — | — | — | 18.20.100(F)(3) |
| Pylon Sign | 25 ft | Max 8 ft wide, min 3 ft wide, 12 in thick, at least 12 ft high | 8 ft | — | — | — | — | 18.20.100(F)(4) |
| Drive-Through Lane Sign | 7 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 2 per drive-through lane | Wall or ground; ground must resemble monument or monolith sign | — | 18.20.100(F)(9)(d) |

### Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | Per zone: C-1 15ft/8ft, C-2 30ft/12ft, subject to zone notes | — | Per zone: 8ft(C-1)/12ft(C-2) | Standard setbacks and sign separation | — | On premises, setback as required | — | 15.24.020(A)(5)-(6); 18.20.100(F) |
| Monument Sign | 4 ft (residential uses) | — | 8 ft (residential uses) | Standard setbacks | — | On premises for residential uses | — | 15.24.020(A)(5) |
| Reader Board (Electronic or Manual) | Must comply with base sign type | Included in total signage allowance | — | — | — | Allowed as part of wall, ground, or pole sign | — | 15.24.040 |

## Prohibited signs in Chubbuck

- It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign contrary to or in violation of any provision of the ordinance or code.
- Each day a sign remains out of compliance is considered a separate violation; nonconforming signs are declared nuisances.
- No sign shall be affixed in any way to any streetlight or power pole, any street or traffic control sign or to any stop sign; such signs may be removed by the city without notice or compensation.
- Signs with electric lighting that are temporary or designed to be portable are prohibited.
- Temporary signs in residential areas shall not be lighted or illuminated by spot lighting.
- All signs must be located on the property of the business or major activity it advertises. Off-site or off-premises signs are not permitted.
- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights (except signs showing time or temperature or permitted reader boards).
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall direct beams or glare onto vehicular or pedestrian ways or adjacent premises or create a safety hazard or nuisance.
- No sign shall employ parts or elements which revolve, rotate more than six revolutions per minute, whirl, spin, or use other motion to attract attention.
- No temporary sign or sign designed to be portable shall be placed on the front or face of any building or premises, except as provided in this chapter or code.
- No sign other than a temporary sign in place thirty days or less shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, or streamers, except official flags of public entities or community organizations.
- No sign shall be placed within the bounds of any public right of way except publicly owned signs. Signs for directing or guiding traffic/parking on private property without advertising content are allowed.
- Billboards are prohibited throughout the city (except existing boards under certain conditions).
- In PUD zones, the following sign types are prohibited: pole signs (except small directional/address signs), signs with moving, spinning, animated or flashing parts, electronic reader boards, inflated or balloon signs, and roof-mounted signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Chubbuck

- Official flags of public entities or community organizations are not prohibited as banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, or streamers.
- Signs placed by or at the direction of any political subdivision of Idaho or the United States government are not included in the definition of billboards and are not prohibited.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property that bear no advertising matter are permitted without restriction except to comply with this chapter and the uniform sign code.
- Temporary signs advertising the sale, lease, or rental of premises upon which the sign is located do not require a temporary sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Proposals to place or erect signs after the effective date of the ordinance that do not conform may be processed in the same manner as applications for variances under the Chubbuck land use ordinance.
- Existing nonconforming signs may be allowed to remain if, within 120 days of the effective date, they receive design review approval via an application under the Chubbuck land use ordinance.
- All permanent signs in commercial and industrial land use districts are subject to design review as outlined in the Chubbuck land use ordinance and Title 18 of the city code.
- Exceptions for sign separation distances may be granted by the Design Review Committee. Such exceptions may also limit sign height.
- Free-standing signs on the interior of non-residential developments in C-2 (General Commercial) or I (Industrial) zones require approval by the Design Review Committee.
- Entry monuments at a PUD or other entrance that exceed 15 feet in height require Design Review.
- Billboards or other non-conforming signs that wish to remain or be altered may need to go through a variance or design review process.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 10 zoning districts in Chubbuck — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Chubbuck+ID&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-chubbuck

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