# Sign Regulations in Bastrop, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bastrop, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/bastrop
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/LA/Bastrop/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH4ALBE_S4-15.1REDISIFEALSY)

## At a glance

Bastrop, Louisiana regulates 4 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 32 feet for pylon signs; 8 feet for monument signs tall and 16 square feet in residential districts; 50 square feet per face in other districts, with a No portion may extend over public right-of-way; 15 feet from interior side lot line setback (Sec. Sec. 14.2.2 Freestanding Signs A. Generally 1-10). Most commercial signs in Bastrop 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 | 4 | 35 feet; 50 feet if not visible at 35 feet | 72 square feet for minor signs; 250 square feet for major signs; 450 square feet for jumbo signs | — |
| Main Street District (C-MS-3) | 1 | Cannot extend above parapet wall or roof line | Not to exceed 60% of total allowable area for all signs | — |
| Residential District | 1 | 32 feet for pylon signs; 8 feet for monument signs | 16 square feet for nonresidential uses | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign | Cannot extend above parapet wall or roof line | Not to exceed 60% of total allowable area for all signs | — | — | More than one allowed if total surface area is not exceeded | Attached to building | — | Sec. 14.2.1 Building Signs A. Generally 2-6 |
| Freestanding Sign | 32 feet for pylon signs; 8 feet for monument signs | 16 square feet in residential districts; 50 square feet per face in other districts | — | No portion may extend over public right-of-way; 15 feet from interior side lot line | One per single occupancy; Two for corner or multiple-frontage lots | Not allowed in Main Street District (C-MS-3) | — | Sec. 14.2.2 Freestanding Signs A. Generally 1-10 |
| Billboard | 35 feet; 50 feet if not visible at 35 feet | 72 square feet for minor signs; 250 square feet for major signs; 450 square feet for jumbo signs | — | 25 feet off right-of-way | One per allowed location | Not allowed in residential districts or Main Street District (C-MS-3) | — | Sec. 14.2.3 Off-Premises Signs A. Billboards 1-7 |
| Historic Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 14.2.4 Historic Signs A-B |

### Main Street District (C-MS-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign | Cannot extend above parapet wall or roof line | Not to exceed 60% of total allowable area for all signs | — | — | More than one allowed if total surface area is not exceeded | Attached to building | — | Sec. 14.2.1 Building Signs A. Generally 2-6 |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 32 feet for pylon signs; 8 feet for monument signs | 16 square feet for nonresidential uses | — | No portion may extend over public right-of-way; 15 feet from interior side lot line | One per nonresidential use | Allowed for nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 14.2.2 Freestanding Signs A. Generally 1-10 |

## Prohibited signs in Bastrop

- Portable signs, excluding those specifically exempted above, but including signs painted on or displayed on vehicles or trailers usually parked in public places primarily for displays.
- Roof signs.
- Windblown signs, including banners, pennants, streamers, spinners, blimps, and gas balloons, unless specifically exempted above.
- Any sign or device set into motion by mechanical, electrical, or other means.
- Any flashing sign or device displaying flashing or intermittent lights or lights of changing degrees or intensity.
- Any mechanized or electronic changeable copy sign that flashes, scrolls or is otherwise displayed for less than 30 seconds at one time.
- Any sign which is a copy or imitation of an official sign, or which purports to have official status.
- Any sign that is attached to the roof of a building that projects above the parapet wall or apex of the roof to which it is attached.
- Any off-premises sign not expressly permitted by this article.
- Any sign placed in the right-of-way, other than those erected by a governmental agency.
- Any sign attached to utility poles, trees or plants.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bastrop

- Signs erected by or on behalf of or pursuant to the authorization of a governmental body or agency.
- Flags, pennants, or insignia of any governmental or nonprofit organization, when not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device.
- Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property that do not exceed four square feet in size each and that bear no advertising message or logo.
- Small outdoor signs integral to vehicle-oriented sales and service uses, directed to persons who have already entered the premises.
- Directory signs (attached or freestanding) that are not visible from the street, provided that no more than one sign per customer entrance is allowed, up to a maximum of 16 square feet in area.
- Hanging signs located below a canopy or awning that do not exceed 18 inches in height or five square feet in area, provided there is no more than one such sign per customer entrance and the sign maintains a clear height of eight feet above the ground.
- Sandwich board signs that do not exceed 42 inches in height or six square feet in area per side, provided there is no more than one such sign per business.
- On-premise banner signs limited to one per building, or in the case of a multi-tenant development, one per storefront, provided that the banner’s area is no larger than 25 square feet in area.
- Temporary signs indicating special events, such as a fair, carnival, festival, grand opening, sale, or similar non-permanent activity to be conducted within the City of Bastrop.
- Signs containing the message that the real estate on which the sign is located is for sale, lease, or rent, together with information identifying the owner or agent.
- One on-premises construction project sign, not to exceed 16 square feet in size in a residential district, or 32 square feet in size in all other districts.
- Signs not exceeding four square feet in size that are customarily associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature.
- Yard Sale signs located on-site and not exceeding four square feet in area, not used in connection with any continuous commercial activity.
- Yard Sale signs, located off-site from the property where such activity is to occur, shall be permitted outside of public rights-of-way.
- Political signs are permitted in all districts. Signs shall not exceed nine square feet in aggregate area per lot.
- Displays, including lighting, erected in connection with the observance of holidays.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A common sign plan shall be filed with the Administrator for all sites occupied by more than one tenant.
- After the filing of a common sign plan, all tenant signs shall meet the requirements of the plan.

## Full detail

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