# Sign Regulations in Harrison, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Harrison, Idaho regulates 9 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Real Estate Signs in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 6 square feet, with a Minimum 10 feet from right of way line setback (Sec. 9-6-4(A), 9-6-5(B)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 7 | — | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | 50 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet from right of way line | — | Premises being sold, leased, or rented; at least 10 feet from right of way line | — | 9-6-4(A), 9-6-5(B) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(B) |
| Occupant Sign (Name and Address) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(C) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Events or Construction) | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(D) |
| On Premises Wall Sign (Nonconforming Use) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | On the same premises of the nonconforming use | — | 9-6-4(E) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not on public right of way or utility pole | — | 9-6-4(F) |
| Bulletin Board (Church, School, Public, Religious or Educational Institution) | — | — | — | Minimum 10 feet from right of way line | — | Residential zoning districts; at least 10 feet from right of way line | — | 9-6-5(B) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 square feet (except Residential District, 6 square feet) | — | — | — | Premises being sold, leased, or rented | — | 9-6-4(A) |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(B) |
| Occupant Sign (Name and Address) | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(C) |
| Temporary Sign (Special Events or Construction) | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 9-6-4(D) |
| On Premises Wall Sign (Nonconforming Use) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | On the same premises of the nonconforming use | — | 9-6-4(E) |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Not on public right of way or utility pole | — | 9-6-4(F) |
| Off Premises Sign | — | — | — | See additional requirements | — | Behind required setback line for the appropriate zoning district | — | 9-6-5(A) |
| On Premises Sign (Setback) | — | — | — | Residential: not within 10 feet of side or rear lot line; otherwise per zone yard requirements | — | Conform with side and rear yard requirements of the district | — | 9-6-5(C) |

## Prohibited signs in Harrison

- No sign shall be illuminated by or contain flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving light or lights; illuminated signs must emit a light of constant intensity.
- No illuminated sign or device shall be placed or directed to project beams or illumination onto public thoroughfares, highways, sidewalks, adjacent premises, or 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.
- No projecting sign shall be erected or maintained from the front or face of a building more than two feet (2'); projecting signs are generally discouraged.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building unless the supporting structure is screened so the sign appears as a continuation of the building face.
- No portable or temporary sign shall be placed on the front or face 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; these devices and strings of lights may not be used for advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign.
- No window sign visible from a public or private street or highway shall occupy more than twenty percent (20%) of the window surface.
- No sign shall be attached in any form to a fire escape or any door or window giving access to a fire escape.
- No sign shall be placed in any public right of way except for publicly owned signs such as traffic control and directional signs.
- Signs along primary highways must conform to Idaho state transportation department regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Harrison

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to governmental function, or required by law, ordinance, or governmental regulation, are exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
- Signs performing a public service function indicating time, temperature, stock market quotations, or similar services are exempt from the prohibitions on illumination and motion.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The issuance of a zoning certificate by the commission is required for permitted signs.
- There is no explicit mention of a master sign plan or required variance meetings in this ordinance chapter.

## Full detail

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