# Sign Regulations in Homedale, Idaho

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Homedale, Idaho (ID)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/idaho/homedale
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ID/Homedale/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.60SI)

## At a glance

Homedale, Idaho regulates 23 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding On-Premises Signs in the Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 100 sq ft per display area, with a Min 10' from street right-of-way, 30' from adjoining lot line setback (Sec. 17.60.060.E). Most commercial signs in Homedale 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 | 11 | — | 20% of window surface | — |
| Residential Districts | 8 | — | 50 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts | 8 | 30 ft | 1200 sq ft | — |

## 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.030.A, 17.60.030.B |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | No more than distance of sidewalk or six feet (6') from front face of building | — | 17.60.030.D |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Prohibited except if supporting structure is screened to appear as continuation of building face. | — | 17.60.030.E |
| Portable or Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May not be placed on front/face of building or on premises except as provided in ordinance. | — | 17.60.030.F |
| Window Sign | — | 20% of window surface | — | — | — | On or in windows, visible from street or highway | — | 17.60.030.H |
| Any Sign on Fire Escape or Access Door/Window | — | — | — | — | — | Prohibited on fire escape or any door/window giving access to a fire escape. | — | 17.60.030.I |
| Sign in Public Right-of-Way | — | — | — | — | — | Prohibited, except publicly owned signs. Private property wayfinding signs allowed, no advertising permitted. | — | 17.60.030.L |
| Sign Along Interstate/Primary Highway | — | — | — | — | — | Must comply with Idaho State Transportation Department regulations. | — | 17.60.030.M |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | No less than 10' from right-of-way, must not obstruct traffic visibility at intersections (see also 17.60.070.B) | — | Premises upon which the sign is located | — | 17.60.050.A |
| Professional Name Plate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.050.B |
| Occupant Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises of occupant | — | 17.60.050.C |
| Temporary Event/Construction Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.050.D |
| Wall Sign (Nonconforming Use) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On same premises of nonconforming use | — | 17.60.050.E |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.050.F |
| Bulletin Board Sign (Institutional Use) | — | 15 sq ft | — | No less than 10' from right-of-way, must not obstruct traffic visibility at intersections (see 17.60.070.B) | — | On premises of institution (church, school, library, museum, social club, society) | — | 17.60.060.A |
| Commercial Enterprise Sign (Residential District) | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of business, advertising only business on site | — | 17.60.060.B |

### Commercial Districts, Manufacturing Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises upon which the sign is located | — | 17.60.050.A |
| Professional Name Plate | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.050.B |
| Occupant Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Premises of occupant | — | 17.60.050.C |
| Temporary Event/Construction Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 17.60.050.D |
| Wall Sign (On-Premises) | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 2 per business | On-premises, on building face | — | 17.60.060.C |
| Freestanding On-Premises Sign | 30 ft | 100 sq ft per display area | — | Min 10' from street right-of-way, 30' from adjoining lot line | 1 per building | Not closer than 10' to street right-of-way and 30' to adjoining lot line | — | 17.60.060.E |
| Off-Premises Sign (Total Location) | — | 600 sq ft (total per location) | — | — | 2 per location | — | — | 17.60.060.D |
| Off-Premises Sign (Single Sign) | 20 ft above closest elevated highway roadway (if viewed from elevated highway) | 1200 sq ft | — | Not before required setback; setback increased 0.5' per sq ft area above 50 sq ft, max setback 100' (see 17.60.070.A) | — | — | — | 17.60.060.D |

## Prohibited signs in Homedale

- Illuminated signs or lighting devices shall not emit flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving lights; must emit a light of constant intensity.
- Illuminated signs or lighting devices shall not direct beams or illumination in a way that causes glare or reflection onto public thoroughfares, highways, sidewalks, or adjacent premises, constituting a traffic hazard or nuisance.
- Signs shall not employ parts or elements that revolve, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention (except as exempted below).
- All writing, fittings, and materials used for electrically illuminated signs must comply with the local electric code.
- Projecting signs shall not extend more than the existing sidewalk width or six feet from the building face, whichever is less.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building, except where the supporting structure is screened so that the sign appears to be 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 otherwise provided in the ordinance.
- Signs or parts thereof shall not contain or consist of banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, or other similar moving devices; such devices and strings of lights shall not be used for advertising or attracting attention unless part of a sign.
- No window sign visible from any public or private street or highway shall occupy more than twenty percent of the window surface.
- No sign shall be installed, erected, or attached in any way to a fire escape or any door or window giving access to a fire escape.
- Signs shall not be placed in any public right-of-way except for publicly owned signs such as traffic control and directional signs.
- Signs along interstate and primary highways must conform to Idaho State Transportation Department regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Homedale

- The prohibition on flashing, moving, or rotating elements (17.60.030.A and B) does not apply to signs performing a public service function indicating time, temperature, stock market quotes, or similar services.
- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to governmental functions or required by any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation are excluded from the definition of 'sign' and are exempt from these regulations.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, bearing no advertising matter, are permitted on any property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- There is no indication in the provided text that a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance process is explicitly required for any sign type.

## Full detail

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