# Sign Regulations in Gooding, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Gooding, Idaho regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (On-premises)s in the Commercial District, Manufacturing District zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 100 sq ft per display area, with a At least 10 ft from street right-of-way, at least 30 ft from any adjoining lot line setback (Sec. 11-13-6:E). Most commercial signs in Gooding require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Residential District | 7 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District, Manufacturing District | 5 | 30 ft | 600 sq ft (total); max 1200 sq ft per single off-premise sign | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-3:A, C |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May not project more than two feet (2') from face of building. | — | 11-13-3:D |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Permitted only if supporting structure is screened so the sign appears to be a continuation of the face of the building. | — | 11-13-3:E |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window surface | — | — | — | In window of building, visible from public or private street or highway. | — | 11-13-3:H |
| Temporary Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:D |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:F |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | At least 10 feet from right-of-way | — | On premises offered for sale/lease/rent | — | 11-13-5:A, 11-13-7:B |
| Unattached Nameplate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:B |
| Occupant Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:C |
| Temporary Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:D |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-5:F |
| Bulletin Board (Institutions) | — | 15 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from right-of-way | — | On premises of institution (place of worship, library, museum, social club, society) | — | 11-13-6:A |
| Commercial Enterprise Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises; in district zoned residential | — | 11-13-6:B |

### Commercial District, Manufacturing District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (On-premises) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On premises of business | — | 11-13-6:C |
| Freestanding Sign (On-premises) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft per display area | — | At least 10 ft from street right-of-way, at least 30 ft from any adjoining lot line | 1 per building | On premises, at least 10 ft from street right-of-way, at least 30 ft from any adjoining lot line | — | 11-13-6:E |
| Off-premises Sign (Total for Location) | 20 ft above nearest elevated highway if intended to be seen from highway | 600 sq ft (total); max 1200 sq ft per single off-premise sign | — | Not in front of required setback; must conform to zone yard/height requirements; up to 20 ft above elevated highway if viewed from highway. | 2 per location | Permitted at a single location. Must conform to yard and height regulations except for viewing from elevated highway. | — | 11-13-6:D |
| On-premises Sign (General) | — | Increase setback by 0.5 ft for every sq ft exceeding 50 sq ft, up to 100 ft setback. | — | For every sq ft over 50 sq ft in sign area, increase setback by 0.5 ft, not exceeding 100 ft total setback. | — | — | — | 11-13-7:A |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window surface | — | — | — | — | — | 11-13-3:H |

## Prohibited signs in Gooding

- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be directed or beamed upon a public thoroughfare, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises to cause glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- No sign shall employ any parts or elements which revolve, rotate, whirl, spin or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention.
- All fittings and materials in electrically illuminated signs must comply with the local electric code.
- No projecting sign shall project more than two feet from the front or face of a building.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building except where the supporting structure is screened so the sign appears to be a continuation of the face of the building.
- No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on the front of a building or on any premises except as provided in the ordinance.
- No sign or part thereof shall contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or other similar moving devices. Such devices, as well as strings of lights, shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention unless part of a sign with a special permit.
- No sign in the window of a building, visible from any public or private street or highway, shall occupy more than twenty percent of the window surface.
- No sign of any classification shall be installed, erected, or attached in any way to a fire escape or any door or window giving access to any fire escape.
- Any sign that is unsafe, in danger of falling, tattered, torn or in disrepair must be repaired or removed upon written notice from the Mayor or Chief of Police.
- No sign shall be placed in any public right of way except publicly owned signs. Official signs guiding traffic and parking on private property without advertising matter are allowed.
- Signs along interstate and primary highways must conform to Idaho State Transportation Department regulations.
- No unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device that resembles or imitates a traffic control device, attempts to direct traffic, or hides/interferes with effectiveness of traffic control devices may be placed or maintained upon or in view of any highway.
- No traffic sign or signal on any highway may bear commercial advertising.
- No part of any sign may be installed, erected, or maintained in violation of this chapter.

## Signs exempt from permit in Gooding

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to any governmental function or required by law, ordinance, or governmental regulation are not considered 'signs' under this chapter.
- Official signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property that have no advertising matter are permitted on any property.
- The posting of regular notices by public officers is exempt.
- The distribution of newspapers by regular issue is exempt.
- Merchants advertising their own business by the distribution of circulars is exempt.
- The placement, as required by law, of wood, lettered, painted, metal or electric signs over, upon or in front of business buildings, offices, houses, etc., for advertising the name or business of any person occupying same, or the goods sold therein, or the signs of real estate firms advertising the property on which said signs are located for sale or rent, is exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs may require a building permit issued by the City Building Inspector after approval of the City Council or upon a recommendation for issuance of a building permit by the Mayor and City Council (see permitted signs section).
- Special permitted signs may be allowed by special use permit issued by the Mayor and City Council.
- Any other sign not specified may be permitted upon approval and issuance of a building permit by the Mayor and Council.
- Variance or sign plan submission is not explicitly required in the ordinance text provided, but all signs must adhere to approval and permitting requirements as described.

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