# Sign Regulations in Rigby, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Rigby, Idaho regulates 21 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Off-Premises Sign (Group Location)s in the Commercial District, Manufacturing District, Industrial District zoning district are capped at 20 ft above nearest roadway if meant for elevated highway view tall and Total for two signs: 600 sq ft. Max single sign: 1,200 sq ft, with a may be up to 20 ft above roadway if near elevated highway; cannot be in front of setback line setback (Sec. 10-12-6 D). Most commercial signs in Rigby require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | Max 20% of window surface | — |
| Residential District | 10 | — | 50 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial District, Manufacturing District, Industrial District | 7 | 30 ft | Total for two signs: 600 sq ft. Max single sign: 1,200 sq ft | — |
| Downtown Business District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | All zones; not to cause glare/reflection on thoroughfares or adjacent premises | — | 10-12-3 A, C |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | From face of building not more than 2', except Downtown Business District allows 4' | — | 10-12-3 D |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On roof, only if sign structure is screened so sign appears to be a continuation of building face | — | 10-12-3 E |
| Window Sign | — | Max 20% of window surface | — | — | — | Window, visible from public/private street or highway | — | 10-12-3 H |
| General Sign Construction Requirements | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-12-3 I, J, K |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | Not less than 10' from right-of-way | — | Premises for sale/lease | — | 10-12-5 A |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On premises | — | 10-12-5 B |
| Occupant Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Identifies occupant | — | 10-12-5 C |
| Temporary Sign | — | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Announcing public or institutional event/erection/builders/etc. | — | 10-12-5 D |
| Wall Sign (Nonconforming Use) | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On-premises of nonconforming use | — | 10-12-5 E |
| Institutional Bulletin Board | — | 15 sq. ft. | — | Not less than 10' from right-of-way; not within 10' of side/rear lot line | — | On premises of places of worship, libraries, museums, social clubs, societies | — | 10-12-6 A |
| Residential Identification Sign | — | Up to 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per principal use | Identifies residential use of lot; on premises | — | 10-12-9 |
| Accessory Commercial Use Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per accessory use | Identifies accessory commercial use; on premises | — | 10-12-9 |

### Commercial District, Manufacturing District, Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 100 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On-premises, single business | — | 10-12-6 C |
| Off-Premises Sign (Group Location) | 20 ft above nearest roadway if meant for elevated highway view | Total for two signs: 600 sq ft. Max single sign: 1,200 sq ft | — | Same as district yard/height; special: may be up to 20 ft above roadway if near elevated highway; cannot be in front of setback line | 2 per group location | Permitted at a single location in the district | — | 10-12-6 D |
| Off-Premises Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On wall | — | 10-12-6 D |
| Freestanding On-Premises Sign | 30 ft | 100 sq ft per display area | — | 10 ft from ROW, 30 ft from adjoining lot line | 1 per building | No closer than 10' from any street right-of-way line and 30' from any adjoining lot line | — | 10-12-6 E |
| Temporary Sign | — | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Announcing public/institutional event/erection/builders/etc. | — | 10-12-5 D |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Premises for sale/lease | — | 10-12-5 A, 10-12-9 |
| Institutional Bulletin Board (Commercial/Manufacturing/Industrial) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises of qualifying institutions | — | 10-12-6 A |

## Prohibited signs in Rigby

- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall emit flashing, intermittent, rotating, or moving light or lights; illumination must be of constant intensity.
- No illuminated sign or lighting device shall be placed or directed to permit glare or reflection that may constitute a traffic hazard or nuisance on a public thoroughfare, highway, sidewalk, or adjacent premises.
- No sign shall employ any parts or elements that revolve, rotate, whirl, spin, or otherwise make use of motion to attract attention (with the exception of public service function signs indicating time, temperature, stock market quotations, or similar services).
- All wiring, fittings, and materials used in operation of electrically illuminated signs must comply with the local electrical code.
- No projecting sign shall be erected or maintained more than two feet from the face of a building (or four feet in the Downtown Business District).
- Projecting signs are generally not encouraged except in the Downtown Business District.
- No sign shall be placed on the roof of any building, except for signs with supporting structures screened as a continuation of the building's 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 for advertising or attention-attracting purposes. Strings of lights are also prohibited when not part of a sign.
- No window sign visible from any public or private street or highway shall occupy more than 20% of window surface.
- No sign of any classification shall be installed, erected, or attached to a fire escape or any door or window giving access to a fire escape.
- All signs must be plainly marked with the name of the person, firm, or corporation responsible for maintenance.
- Unsafe or dangerously positioned signs must be repaired or removed by the owner or maintainer upon written notice from the Administrator.
- No sign shall be placed in any public right of way except publicly owned signs (e.g., traffic-control and directional signs).
- Signs along interstate and primary highways must conform to Idaho State Transportation Department regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rigby

- Signs erected and maintained pursuant to and in discharge of any governmental function, or required by any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation, are excluded from the definition of 'sign' for this chapter.
- Publicly owned signs such as traffic-control signs and directional signs are permitted in public right of way.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic and parking on private property, provided they bear no advertising matter, are permitted.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs exceeding specific requirements for special permitted signs (Section 10-12-6) require specific approval of the Planning Commission via variance or other administrative action.
- There is no explicit mention of a 'master sign plan' or similar sign plan document requirement in the provided text; variances and administrative actions are the general method for approving exceptions.

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

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