# Sign Regulations in Hauser, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Hauser, Idaho regulates 27 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (25 mph, residential business)s in the Upper Watershed Zoning District, Lake Village Zoning District, Hauser Hills Zoning District zoning district are capped at 12 ft tall and 25 sq ft (Sec. 8-5-4.B.1.i; Zone Table). Most commercial signs in Hauser require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Upper Watershed Zoning District, Lake Village Zoning District, Hauser Hills Zoning District | 12 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Highway Corridor Zoning District | 11 | 40 ft | 250 sq ft | — |
| Highway 53 Corridor | 1 | 40 ft | 250 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 4 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zones | 6 | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Upper Watershed Zoning District, Lake Village Zoning District, Hauser Hills Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On dwelling | — | 8-5-4.B.1.b and 8-5-3.B.1 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-5-4.B.1.c and 8-5-3.B.2 |
| Home Occupation Wall Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall of dwelling or accessory structure | — | 8-3B-4; 8-5-4.B.1.d |
| Home Occupation Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On site | — | 8-3B-4; 8-5-4.B.1.d |
| Identification Sign (Service Use) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per service use | On parcel occupied by service use (churches, government, nonprofit, parks) | — | 8-5-4.B.1.e |
| Directional Sign (Service Use) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | Max 4 per service use | On site occupied by service use | — | 8-5-4.B.1.e |
| Monument Sign (25 mph, residential business) | 12 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Business located in residential zone, 25 mph roads | — | 8-5-4.B.1.i; Zone Table |
| Monument Sign (35 mph, residential business) | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Business located in residential zone, 35 mph roads | — | 8-5-4.B.1.j; Zone Table |

### Highway Corridor Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On dwelling | — | 8-5-3.B.1; 8-5-4.B.2.b |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-5-4.B.2.b and .2.c.(5), 8-5-3.B.2 |
| On-site Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-5-4.B.2.c.(1) |
| Awning/Wall/Ground Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 32 sq ft (if less than 10% of facade), else 10% facade area | — | — | — | On building facade facing road frontage | — | 8-5-4.B.2.c.(3) |
| Suspended Sign (Arcade) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per use/occupancy | Hung at entrance to use/occupancy from arcade | — | 8-5-4.B.2.c.(4) |
| Pole Sign (Highway 53 Frontage, 50-55 mph) | 40 ft | 250 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | Facing Highway 53, highway frontage only | — | 8-5-4.B.2.c.(6); Table |
| Monument Sign (No Highway 53 Frontage) | Refer to Table | Refer to Table, varies by road speed | — | — | 1 per parcel | Parcel in highway commercial zone without highway 53 frontage | — | 8-5-4.B.2.c.(7); Table |
| Off-premises Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per parcel | Off site | — | 8-5-4.B.2.e |

### Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | On dwelling | — | 8-5-3.B.1, 8-5-4.B.1.b |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-5-4.B.1.c, 8-5-3.B.2 |
| Home Occupation Wall Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall of dwelling/accessory | — | 8-3B-4 |
| Home Occupation Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On site | — | 8-3B-4 |
| Monument Sign (25 mph - Residential Business) | 12 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Business in residential zone, 25 mph road | — | 8-5-4.B.1.i; Table |
| Monument Sign (35 mph - Residential Business) | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Business in residential zone, 35 mph road | — | 8-5-4.B.1.j; Table |

## Prohibited signs in Hauser

- Any sign not expressly permitted shall be prohibited.
- No sign shall be placed in or over a public right of way with the exception of authorized municipal or traffic control signs.
- No sign shall be placed on a tree, cliff or other natural feature.
- No sign shall be placed on a utility pole.
- No sign shall be placed on a vehicle or trailer parked in a visible location for the primary purpose of displaying the sign.
- No sign shall be placed where it creates a traffic safety hazard by obscuring traffic control signs or signals, or obstructing vision at intersections.
- Signs that create a hazard or dangerous distraction to vehicular traffic; that may be confused with or interfere with authorized railroad or traffic signs, signals or devices; that impair the vision of drivers or pedestrians; or that otherwise interfere with traffic visibility.
- Signs that are not structurally sound or pose a hazard to people or property.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Revolving signs or signs with moving parts are prohibited.
- Signs with audible devices are prohibited.
- Signs advertising activities that are illegal are prohibited.
- Signs that are obscene as defined in Idaho Code title 18, chapter 41 are prohibited.
- Signs not specifically permitted by this title are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hauser

- No permit shall be required for placement or installation of residential nameplates.
- No permit shall be required for temporary signs, including construction, real estate, and political signs.
- No permit shall be required for window signs.
- No permit shall be required for traffic control signs or public notices.
- No permit shall be required for city signage that includes local businesses indicating directions/access/mileage to various locations within the City.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For event, nontraditional or banner signs, as part of the permit process, property owner authorization, a calendar of erection dates, and a site plan with locations shall be submitted for review and approval.
- For all Class II permits, the location, type and size of all proposed signs shall be included in applications for Class II permits. A new Class II permit will be required for any change in number, location, type and size of signs.

## 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 5 zoning districts in Hauser — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Hauser+ID&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-hauser

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