# Sign Regulations in Sun Valley, Idaho

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

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

## At a glance

Sun Valley, Idaho regulates 10 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Monuments in the CC, SC zoning district are capped at 10 ft. tall and 70 sq. ft. (Sec. 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2). Most commercial signs in Sun Valley require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| CC, SC | 9 | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 70 sq. ft. | — |
| RS-1, RM-1, RM-2 | 5 | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 70 sq. ft. | — |
| OS, PI, REC | 5 | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 70 sq. ft. | — |
| RA, RS-1 | 3 | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 30 sq. ft. | — |
| Right-of-way | 3 | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 70 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### CC, SC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument | 10 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per major vehicular access | Per major vehicular access to a subdivision or Commercial District | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Freestanding | 8 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per public facing facade | Per public facing facade of the building | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Building mounted | 15 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sq ft per 5 ft of frontage; 1 sign per public facing facade | Per public facing facade of the building | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Temporary | 4 ft. | 5 sq. ft. (+ up to 2 riders of 1 sq ft each) | — | — | 1 per tenant | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Hanging/projecting | 15 ft. | 15 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per commercial tenant | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 + notes |
| Banner | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 30 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage or 2 per lot | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 + notes |
| Display boxes | — | 5 sq. ft. | — | — | — | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Window signs | — | 10 sq. ft.; 15% of the window | — | — | — | Window of commercial facade | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |

### RS-1, RM-1, RM-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument | 10 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per major vehicular access | Per major vehicular access to a subdivision or Commercial District | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Freestanding | 8 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building or facility | Per building or facility | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Building mounted | 15 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sq ft per 5 ft of frontage; 1 per public facing facade | Per public facing facade of the building | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Temporary | 4 ft. | 5 sq. ft. (+ up to 2 riders of 1 sq ft each) | — | — | 1 per dwelling unit | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Banner | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 30 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per 300 ft. of frontage or 1 per lot | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 + notes |

### OS, PI, REC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument | 10 ft. | 70 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per major vehicular access | Per major vehicular access to a subdivision or Commercial District | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Freestanding | 8 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per public facing facade | Per public facing facade of the building | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Building mounted | 15 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sq ft per 5 ft of frontage; 1 sign per public facing facade | Per public facing facade of the building | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Temporary | 4 ft. | 5 sq. ft. (+ up to 2 riders of 1 sq ft each) | — | — | 1 per lot | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 |
| Banner | 16 ft. (max 25 ft. where approved over pedestrian areas) | 30 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per 100 ft. of frontage or 2 per lot | — | — | 9-3F-7: Table 9-3F-2 + notes |

## Prohibited signs in Sun Valley

- Animated mechanical or moving signs, mobile billboards, or electrical appurtenances such as revolving beacons or flashing signs are prohibited.
- Signs with reflective surfaces are prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure which is deemed unsafe by the building official is prohibited.
- Any sign or sign structure which is in violation of this article is prohibited.
- Any sign located so as to conflict with the clear and obvious appearance of public devices controlling public traffic or to impair the safety of a moving vehicle by distracting the vision of the driver is prohibited.
- Any sign which obstructs the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public street from any parking area, service drive, private driveway, or other thoroughfare is prohibited.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress/egress to or from required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway is prohibited.
- Any signs erected within the public right-of-way without an encroachment permit as required by provisions set forth in title 7 of this Code, except for governmental or utility signs and temporary signs posted for less than eight (8) hours in any twenty four (24) hour period, are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sun Valley

- All signs erected in a public right-of-way by a public agency controlling or directing traffic are exempt.
- Banners hung across public rights-of-way which comply with applicable City ordinances are exempt.
- Governmental and/or utility warning signs are exempt.
- Temporary holiday decorations are exempt.
- Flags are exempt.
- Windsocks are exempt.
- Any sign inside a building not visible from the exterior of the building is exempt.
- Sign in or upon a vehicle, provided that the vehicle is not left standing in conspicuous places and used primarily as an advertising device, is exempt.
- H-frame signs on private property as defined in chapter 1, article C, "Definitions", of this title (commonly used for real estate sales and political signs) are exempt.
- L-stake signs on private property as defined in chapter 1, article C, "Definitions", of this title (commonly used for real estate sales) are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An approved sign permit is required prior to placement and/or erection of all signs within the City except those signs that are exempt as listed in section 9-3F-5.
- All signs are subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Proposals for a second sign when a building or premises has two or more public entrances on distinct, separate vehicular or pedestrian ways may be approved by the commission.
- If a sign power source is larger than the dimension of the appurtenant sign or support structure, design review approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission is required.
- Landscaping for freestanding signs is required and may also be required for other categories of signs at commission discretion.

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

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