# Sign Regulations in Jerome, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Jerome, Idaho regulates 27 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 100 square feet, with a 10 feet from any adjacent property setback (Sec. 17.32.050(E)(1)). Most commercial signs in Jerome require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential One (R-1), Residential Two (R-2) | 1 | — | 9 square feet | — |
| Residential Three (R-3), Residential Multi-Family | 2 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Neighborhood Business District (C-1) | 1 | 6 feet if not wall mounted | 32 square feet | — |
| General Business District (C-2), High Density Business District (C-3) | 2 | 35 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 3 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| Light Industrial (M-1), Heavy Industrial (M-2) | 2 | 35 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Business Park District (BP), Mixed Use (MU) | 1 | 35 feet, not above eave line | 200 square feet | — |
| Interstate Sign Overlay District | 4 | 85 feet | 700 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 36 inches | 350 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 100 square feet | — | 10 feet from any adjacent property | 1 per adjacent road | Facing each adjacent road | — | 17.32.050(E)(1) |
| Building Sign (Single Faced) | — | 150 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Facing each adjacent street frontage | — | 17.32.050(E)(2) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | 1 per building per adjacent street | Each adjacent street | — | 17.32.050(E)(3) |

### Interstate Sign Overlay District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| High Rise Sign (Single Business) | 85 feet | 350 square feet | — | — | 1 per parcel | — | — | 17.32.050(H)(1) |
| High Rise Sign (Two or More Businesses) | 85 feet | 700 square feet | — | — | 1 per parcel | — | — | 17.32.050(H)(1) |
| Frontage Business Identification or Product Sign | 35 feet | 200 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Per street frontage | — | 17.32.050(H)(2) |
| Building Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Facing each adjacent street frontage | — | 17.32.050(H)(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Flag (Temporary) | 12 feet | 25 square feet | — | — | 1 per 25 linear feet, max 3 per property | On private property (not in public right of way) | — | 17.32.038(A) |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | — | 75% of building frontage, but max 100 square feet total for all banners | 75% of building width or lease space width | — | Multiple allowed (see formula) | On building or lot (not in right of way) | — | 17.32.038(B) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Temporary) | 12 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | — | On site under construction | — | 17.32.038(C) |
| Open House Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 36 inches | 9 square feet | — | — | — | On site during open house | — | 17.32.038(E) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | — | 9 square feet (32 square feet for undeveloped nonresidential zones) | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On property for sale | — | 17.32.038(F) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Temporary) | 4 feet | 8 square feet | 2 feet | — | 1 per business/tenant | On private property, multi-tenant developments on interior; OK in public right of way ONLY in CBD (must be 1 foot or less from building and not impede pedestrian traffic). Not in landscaping, parking space, or vehicular travelway. | — | 17.32.038(G) |
| Special Event Sign (Temporary) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On private property (not on utility/city structures or public right of way) | — | 17.32.038(H) |
| Billboard Sign (Interstate Overlay Only) | 35 feet | 350 square feet | — | See additional requirements | — | Oriented toward traffic on Interstate 84 | — | 17.32.075(B)(C) |

## Prohibited signs in Jerome

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, locate or alter any sign contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
- All permanent signs must be constructed of high quality materials; cloth and vinyl materials are only permitted for temporary signs.
- Signs must be maintained in a neat, clean, safe and legible condition.
- Damage caused to any building or structure during sign installation, removal, or repair must be fixed within thirty days.
- No sign shall be installed near intersections so as to obstruct a clear view (between 3 and 8 feet from the ground) for drivers.
- No sign of any classification shall be installed, erected or attached to a fire escape, or door/window giving access to a fire escape.
- All signs must be securely installed to prevent unsafe movement or vibration, per city building code.
- No sign shall be placed upon a pole, tree, or other structure owned by a public utility or the city.
- No sign shall be placed in any public right of way except for city-owned signs such as traffic control and directional signs.
- No sign shall be above the top wall line of the building on which it is placed.
- Electrical features of any sign must be inspected by the state electrical inspector and the permit provided to the city before operation.
- Animated signs, electronic message displays, illuminated advertising devices or displays must contain static messages only and not have movement or the appearance of movement, including the movement or flashing of lights.
- Animated signs and electronic message displays may not be installed on nonconforming signs.
- More than one freestanding sign per road frontage is allowed only by special use permit and with a minimum of 100 feet between signs (except as otherwise noted).
- Billboard signs are only permitted in the interstate sign overlay zone.
- No sign or part thereof, except as otherwise provided for the CBD, shall hang over the public right of way and/or public easements.
- No sign may be attached to or installed on a fire escape or on doors/windows accessing a fire escape.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jerome

- Any sign erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function or as required by any statute, ordinance, or lawful regulation.
- Commemorative plaques of recognized historical societies or organizations.
- Identification emblems of religious orders or historical societies.
- Nameplate signs.
- Political signs (with additional time, location, and placement restrictions).
- Religious symbols, legal holiday or special event decorations.
- Searchlights used for temporary advertising purposes.
- Signs being manufactured, transported, or stored within the city so long as not used for advertising at the place of manufacture or storage.
- Signs located within malls, arcades, porches, patios, or similar areas where such signs are not visible from any point on the boundary of the real property.
- Signs on licensed, commercial vehicles including trailers, provided such vehicles are not used as stationary outdoor display signs.
- Signs on motor vehicles regulated by the city that provide public transportation, such as buses and taxicabs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All applications for sign permits must include a site plan and an elevation drawing (depicting location, size, dimensions, and relation to property features) as per Section 17.32.036.
- Upon request by the city, a diagram showing the location of all signs on the property and/or adjacent properties may be required with the application.
- More than one freestanding sign per road frontage may only be allowed by special use permit.
- Animated signs and electronic message displays are allowed only by special use permit and in accordance with chapter 17.60.
- Off-premises and billboard signs may only be allowed by special use permit in designated zones.
- Signs in the business park or mixed use zones are only allowed by special use permit.
- A building permit is required for the erection of any sign in the interstate sign overlay district.

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

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