# Sign Regulations in Long Beach, Indiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Long Beach, Indiana (IN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/indiana/long-beach
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Long Beach, Indiana regulates 12 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Sign (Event/General)s in the Residential District zoning district are capped at 4 ft (if on post) tall and 9 sq ft, with a Not to extend on/over right-of-way or obstruct sight lines. setback (Sec. § 154.118(G)(2), (G)(4), (G)(5), (G)(6)). Most commercial signs in Long Beach 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 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Residential District | 7 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Business District | 2 | — | 20 sq ft per side | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Street Sign (Governmental) | — | — | — | — | — | At the intersection of all streets in a subdivision. | — | § 153.38 STREET SIGNS |
| Governmental/Regulatory or Informational Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Town right-of-way or town property as determined by governmental need. | — | § 154.118(B), § 70.06, § 71.06, § 154.118(I) |
| Temporary Banner (Non-commercial) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.118(C)(2) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name Plate or Blade Sign | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 per residence | On-premise only, not above first floor, must not extend over public property or block sight lines or control devices. | — | § 154.118(D) |
| Temporary Sign (For Sale/Lease) | — | 4 sq ft | — | Height of sign or post must not exceed 4 ft above ground. | 1 per zoning lot | On-premise only (may not extend or be placed on/over right-of-way) | — | § 154.118(G)(1), (G)(4), (G)(5), (G)(6) |
| Temporary Sign (Event/General) | 4 ft (if on post) | 9 sq ft | — | Not to extend on/over right-of-way or obstruct sight lines. | 1 per zoning lot | On-premise (may NOT be placed in right-of-way except as below) | — | § 154.118(G)(2), (G)(4), (G)(5), (G)(6) |
| Temporary Sign (Election) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.118(G)(3), (K) |
| Temporary Sign (Right-of-Way Event Direction) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Town right-of-way (not on paved portion of roadway) | — | § 154.118(H)(2) |
| Freestanding Bulletin Board (Town Only) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 15 ft from pavement edge of right-of-way (can reduce to 10 ft per Town Council approval) | 1 per main use per frontage (up to 6 total at 6 locations for business/town direction) | Town of Long Beach Administrative Buildings, parks, Community Center, Country Club, similar uses (not for private residences) | — | § 154.118(E)(1)(a) |
| Wall Sign (Town Buildings Only) | — | 10 sq ft | — | — | 1 per main building | Attached to outside face of main building, Town administrative/community buildings only. | — | § 154.118(E)(1)(b) |

### Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Business Use, On-Premise Flat) | — | Max 0.4 sq ft per linear foot of building frontage or 38 sq ft (whichever is smaller) | — | May not project over or be placed on right-of-way. Not installed above first floor. | One per frontage (front and rear, with separate calculations allowed) | Attached to the building in which occupant is located. Permitted on any side, but no corner sign allowed. Not to extend over public sidewalk or right-of-way. | — | § 154.118(F)(1)-(2) |
| Sandwich Board / Portable Sign | — | 20 sq ft per side | — | — | 1 | May be placed on public sidewalk adjacent/adjoins business during regular business hours only. | — | § 154.118(F)(2)(i) |

## Prohibited signs in Long Beach

- No signs shall be permitted except as otherwise provided under this section or other applicable law.
- No other types of signs or other forms of advertising structures of any type or configuration shall be permitted other than those expressly allowed.
- Signs shall not be designed, erected, altered, reconstructed, moved, or maintained in whole or part, except in accordance with the provisions of this section.
- No sign may extend over public property or be erected so as to obstruct street sight lines or traffic control lights, signals at intersections or railroad crossings.
- No sign visible from sight lines along a street shall contain words such as 'stop', 'go', 'slow', or in any way resemble a street or traffic sign or highway traffic sign.
- No blinking, flashing, rotating, or animated sign shall be permitted that are visible from the exterior of a building or other structure.
- Projecting signs shall not be permitted for business signs.
- No sign shall be attached to any tree or shrub.
- No sign shall be installed above the first floor level.
- No sign shall be erected which are freestanding, projecting, on poles, on the ground, above marquees, on top of buildings, or in any other form or manner, except as specified elsewhere in this chapter.
- No residential or business sign may be placed on any street pavement, parking lot, sidewalk, public utility easement or alleyway in the Town of Long Beach, except as otherwise provided.
- No outdoor sign may be placed on Long Beach Town property without the express and written permission of the Town or a designated agency/commission.
- No commercial business advertising sign including outdoor advertising, on-premise advertising or other business sign is permitted in the residential district, except for designated bulletin boards.
- No temporary sign may be affixed to a utility pole, tree, shrub, vehicle or the like.
- The maximum number of temporary signs on a zoning lot shall be one.

## Signs exempt from permit in Long Beach

- Signs placed or erected by a governmental agency for the purposes of showing street names or traffic directions or regulations or for other governmental purposes are exempted from regulations.
- Signs indicating temporary hazards are exempt from placement restrictions.
- Building permit and variance notice signs are exempt from placement restrictions.
- Regulatory and informational signs posted by the Town Marshal including parking, speed, traffic control, and any special event authorized by the Town Council are exempt.
- A sign posted on town property by an agency or commission entity of the town is exempt.
- Nothing in the ordinance shall be construed to limit any other remedies at law or equity.
- No provision shall be interpreted or enforced in contravention with applicable federal and state laws regarding election signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A non-commercial temporary banner must be approved by the Long Beach Town Council prior to installation.
- A reduction in the required setback for a Town of Long Beach bulletin board (from 15 feet to 10 feet) requires approval of a special exception by the Town Council.
- Placement of signs on town property requires express and written permission of the Town of Long Beach or a designated agency/commission.

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