# Sign Regulations in Plummer, Idaho

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Plummer, Idaho (ID)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/idaho/plummer
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Plummer, Idaho regulates 30 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding On-premises Signs in the C-1 zoning district are capped at 30 feet tall and 100 square feet per display area, with a Min 10 ft from street right of way, 20 ft from adjoining lot setback (Sec. 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.8). Most commercial signs in Plummer require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| A-1 | 6 | 4 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| R-1 | 7 | 4 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| R-2 | 8 | 4 feet (monument/freestanding) | 32 square feet | — |
| R-3 | 8 | 4 feet (monument/freestanding) | 32 square feet | — |
| C-1 | 19 | 30 feet | 100 square feet per display area | — |
| C-2 | 14 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| C-3 | 15 | 6 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| L-1 | 17 | 30 feet | 100 square feet per display area | — |

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

### C-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Number Sign | — | — | — | — | At least one per property | On face of building or sign visible from fronting street right of way | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.1 |
| Freestanding On-premises Sign | 30 feet | 100 square feet per display area | — | Min 10 ft from street right of way, 20 ft from adjoining lot | One per building | Not closer than 10 ft to street right of way and 20 ft to adjoining lot line | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.8 |
| Wall Mounted Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | On premises, mounted on building wall | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.9 |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | 5 ft from street right of way | — | At vehicular entrances to business; minimum 5 ft setback from street right of way | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.13 |
| Manual Changeable Copy Sign (Reader Board) | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.15 |
| Portable Sign and A-frame Sign | — | 6 square feet per side | — | — | — | Within setback area | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.16 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 1: up to 12 sq ft) | — | 12 square feet | — | 10 ft from right of way | — | Setback a minimum of 10 ft from right of way line | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.18 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 2: up to 6 sq ft) | — | 6 square feet | — | At ROW line | — | Set at right of way line | — | 8-8-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.18 |

### C-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Number Sign | — | — | — | — | At least one per property | On face of building or sign visible from fronting street right of way | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.1 |
| Freestanding Sign / Ground Mounted / Monument Sign | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — | 5 ft from property line | — | Min 5 ft from property line; landscaping required around base | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.8 |
| Wall Mounted Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | On premises, mounted on building wall | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.9 |
| Wall Painted Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | Painted directly on wall | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.10 |
| Portable Sign and A-frame Sign | — | 6 square feet per side | — | — | — | Within setback area, not on public sidewalk | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.12 |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | Announcing erection of building, architect, owner, contractor | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.13 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 1: up to 12 sq ft) | — | 12 square feet | — | 10 ft from right of way or property line | — | Setback min 10 ft from right of way line or property line | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.14 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 2: up to 6 sq ft) | — | 6 square feet | — | 5 ft from right of way or property line | — | Setback min 5 ft from right of way or property line | — | 8-10-8: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.14 |

### L-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Address Number Sign | — | — | — | — | At least one per property | On face of building or sign visible from fronting street right of way | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.1 |
| Hours of Operation Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.2 |
| Freestanding On-premises Sign | 30 feet | 100 square feet per display area | — | 10 ft from street, 20 ft from adjoining lot | One per building | Not closer than 10 ft to street right of way, not closer than 20 ft to adjoining lot line | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.8 |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 64 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.9 |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | 5 ft from street right of way | — | At vehicular entrances to business; min 5 ft from street right of way | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.14 |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Announcing erection of building, architect, owner, contractor | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.15 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 1: up to 12 sq ft) | — | 12 square feet | — | 10 ft from right of way | — | Setback min 10 ft from right of way line (street, highway or property line) | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.16 |
| Real Estate Sign (Option 2: up to 6 sq ft) | — | 6 square feet | — | At right of way line | — | Set at right of way line | — | 8-11-9: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: C.16 |

## Prohibited signs in Plummer

- No signs shall be placed in any public right of way except publicly owned signs.
- No sign imitating or resembling an official traffic or government sign or signal shall be placed on property visible from any public right of way.
- No sign shall be constructed or erected so as to create a traffic hazard.
- No sign shall emit audible sound, odor, smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights.
- It is the obligation of the owner of every sign within the city to maintain the sign in a good state of repair at all times. A sign which, due to structural weakness, design defect, or other reason, constitutes a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of any person or property, must be repaired, replaced or removed within thirty (30) days of notice from the city.
- All signs shall be constructed in accordance with applicable building and electrical codes.
- Abandoned signs or any sign which identifies or advertises an activity, business, service or event which is no longer produced, conducted, performed or sold on the premises where the sign is located is prohibited and must be removed within thirty (30) days of the use being vacated.
- No lighted sign shall create a public nuisance or utilize an exposed incandescent, metal halide, or fluorescent light bulb. (applies in C-1, C-2, C-3, L-1)
- Lighting shall be designed, located, shielded, and directed to prevent misdirected or excessive artificial light upon any adjacent public right of way, surrounding property, residential property or in motorists' vision. (C-1, C-2, C-3, L-1)
- Signs located along Highway 95 shall also conform to Idaho state transportation department regulations. (A-1, C-1, L-1)
- The reduction or turning off of sign lighting during nonoperating hours is encouraged. (C-1, C-2, L-1, C-3)

## Signs exempt from permit in Plummer

- Publicly owned signs may be placed in public right of way.
- Signs for the purpose of street identification, traffic flow, speed, or other required street signs shall be new and installed in accordance with MUTCD.
- Traffic control signs as legally required or deemed necessary shall be installed in accordance with MUTCD standards.
- Plaques, tablets, or signs of a size, design and location approved by the City Council or duly authorized representative, recognizing or acknowledging donations or contributions to any City park or public facilities therein, are allowed in parks.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Buildings over 100,000 square feet in the C-1 zone may have signs larger than those otherwise allowed provided that a master sign plan is submitted and approved as part of the special use permit process for the facility.

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

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