# Sign Regulations in Scottsburg, Indiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Scottsburg, Indiana (IN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/indiana/scottsburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-23
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.cityofscottsburg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Scottsburg_UDO_10-30-23_Adoption-3.pdf#page=104)

## At a glance

Scottsburg, Indiana regulates 26 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Hanging Sign - Temporarys in the Agriculture and Rural Residential (A-1) zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 16 sq ft per sign face, with a ≥10 ft from any property line; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle setback (Sec. Table 4.9: Hanging Sign (All Districts except DHD)). Most commercial signs in Scottsburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | — | — |
| Agriculture and Rural Residential (A-1) | 13 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face (not to exceed 50% of awning area) | — |
| Low-Density Residential (R-1); Medium-Density Residential (R-2); High-Density Residential (R-3) | 5 | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — |
| Neighborhood Business (B-1); General Business (B-2) | 13 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face (not to exceed 50% of awning area) | — |
| Light Industrial (I-1); Heavy Industrial (I-2) | 13 | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face (not to exceed 50% of awning area) | — |
| Downtown Historic (DHD) | 11 | No more than 20% of sign width | 50 sq ft per sign face (not to exceed 50% of awning area) | — |
| McClain Avenue Overlay (MAO) | 7 | 5 ft (for Awning/Banner/Ground/Wall/Window temporary) | 50 sq ft per sign face (not to exceed 50% of awning area) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Agriculture and Rural Residential (A-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hanging Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from any property line; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way; outside sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Hanging Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Yard Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property line; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way; outside sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Yard Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Awning Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On awning attached to primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Awning Sign (A-1 permitted) |
| Banner Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On-site | — | Table 4.9: Banner Sign (A-1 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site, outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Ground (Monument) Sign (A-1 permitted) |
| Wall Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Wall Sign (A-1 permitted) |
| Portable Sign - Temporary | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site; outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Portable Sign (A-1 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Permanent | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Per entrance standard | At primary vehicular entrance(s) | — | Table 4.10: Ground (Monument) Sign (A-1 permitted); note 3 |

### Neighborhood Business (B-1); General Business (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hanging Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way and sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Hanging Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Yard Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way and sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Yard Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Awning Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On awning attached to primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Awning Sign (B-1, B-2 permitted) |
| Banner Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On-site | — | Table 4.9: Banner Sign (B-1, B-2 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site, outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Ground (Monument) Sign (B-1, B-2 permitted) |
| Wall Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Wall Sign (B-1, B-2 permitted) |
| Portable Sign - Temporary | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site; outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Portable Sign (B-1, B-2 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Permanent | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Per entrance standard | At primary vehicular entrance(s) | — | Table 4.10: Ground (Monument) Sign (B-1, B-2) |

### Light Industrial (I-1); Heavy Industrial (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hanging Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way and sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Hanging Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Yard Sign - Temporary | 5 ft | 16 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Counts toward the 2 temporary signs per parcel cap | On-site; outside right-of-way and sight triangle; ≥10 ft from property lines | — | Table 4.9: Yard Sign (All Districts except DHD) |
| Awning Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On awning attached to primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Awning Sign (I-1, I-2 permitted) |
| Banner Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On-site | — | Table 4.9: Banner Sign (I-1, I-2 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site, outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Ground (Monument) Sign (I-1, I-2 permitted) |
| Wall Sign - Temporary | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | — | On primary structure | — | Table 4.9: Wall Sign (I-1, I-2 permitted) |
| Portable Sign - Temporary | 6 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in sight triangle | — | On-site; outside right-of-way | — | Table 4.9: Portable Sign (I-1, I-2 permitted) |
| Ground (Monument) Sign - Permanent | 8 ft | 50 sq ft per sign face | — | ≥10 ft from property lines; not in right-of-way; not in sight triangle | Per entrance standard | At primary vehicular entrance(s) | — | Table 4.10: Ground (Monument) Sign (I-1, I-2) |

## Prohibited signs in Scottsburg

- Any sign not expressly permitted in the UDO is prohibited.
- Animated signs (flashing, blinking, fluttering, motion picture, laser, visual projection, or changing light intensity/brightness) are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Emitting signs that emit audible sound, odor, or visible matter are prohibited in all zoning districts.
- Human signs worn or held by a person are prohibited unless located outside the right-of-way and only during business hours.
- Imitation signs that emulate emergency vehicles, road equipment, or traffic signs (e.g., Stop, Slow, Caution) are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs (static or moving by electrical, mechanical, or wind power) are prohibited.
- Moving signs designed to rotate or move by electrical, mechanical, and/or wind power are prohibited.
- Obscene signs (as defined in IC 35-49-2) are prohibited.
- Pole signs (mounted on one or more freestanding poles/supports so the bottom edge is not in contact with a solid base or the ground) are prohibited.
- Roof signs (extend above the roof line or parapet, or mounted to a roof) are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs placed on vehicles or trailers parked on public or private property with the primary purpose of displaying the sign are prohibited, except when vehicles are: lawfully parked overnight during non-business hours at a driver’s residence or business; while conducting lawful business; or on a construction site in conjunction with construction operations.
- Signs are prohibited within any right-of-way unless authorized by the City, Administrator, and/or INDOT, including placement on traffic control devices, street signs, trees, utility poles, or similar locations.
- Signs are prohibited that obstruct any door, fire escape, stairway, or any opening intended to provide entry or exit from any building or structure, or that hide from view any traffic or roadway sign, signal, or device.
- Signs are prohibited that obstruct a sight clearance or that are placed within the sight triangle of any intersection or driveway.
- Signs are prohibited within 10 feet of any property line (measured from the nearest edge); signs may be in required yards but must maintain the 10-foot property line clearance.
- No sign may have blinking, flashing, rotating, revolving, or fluttering lights, nor any device that changes light intensity or brightness or gives such illusion.
- Illuminated signs shall not create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private roadways.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

## Signs exempt from permit in Scottsburg

- Address signs: Street address signs for property identification not exceeding 2 square feet in total sign structure size.
- Building or site identification signs: Names of buildings, date of erection, monumental citations, historical interest, commemorative or memorial tablets, and similar identification carved into stone, concrete, or similar material, or made of bronze, aluminum, or other permanent construction, smaller than 2 square feet in total sign structure size.
- Decorations: Temporary decorations customarily associated with a national, local, or religious holiday displayed for less than 30 consecutive days.
- Flags: Flags of any country, state, unit of local government, institution of higher learning, or similar institutional flags.
- Non-visible signs: Signs not visible from any public or private right-of-way or any adjacent parcel.
- Operational signs: Operational information such as hours of operation, restroom identification, directional, visitor parking, menus, or similar information not exceeding 2 square feet in total sign structure size.
- Political signs: Political campaign signs in accordance with IC 36-1-3-11.
- Public notice, regulatory, and safety signs: Signs erected by or on the order of a local, state, or federal law or intended to provide a public notice (e.g., rezoning, government) and regulatory or safety notices (e.g., no trespassing, directional, ingress/egress, traffic) smaller than 4 square feet in total sign structure size.
- Utility signs: Utility locations, cables, lines, and similar notices for public and private utilities smaller than 2 square feet in total sign structure size, except if determined to be a hazard by the Administrator.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan should be submitted if development plan approval is required.
- No explicit Master Sign Plan requirement is stated in the provided text.
- Temporary and permanent signs in the Downtown Historic District (DHD) require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Scottsburg Historic Review Board prior to requesting an ILP; signs in the DHD and McClain Avenue Overlay (MAO) must comply with their respective design guidelines and may require a COA.
- All signs along state-owned right-of-way must obtain required INDOT approvals and permits prior to seeking approval for an ILP.

## Full detail

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