# Sign Regulations in Belle Chasse, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Belle Chasse, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/belle-chasse
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wgVtbExwGSR4_YH2tg6I9ZKiirW7gJn4/view?usp=sharing)

## At a glance

Belle Chasse, Louisiana regulates 22 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Advertising Sign Structure (C-1 Method)s in the Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) zoning district are capped at Each advertising sign ≤ 300 sq ft and Structure length ≤ 55 ft wide, with a Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). setback (Sec. Section IV.8.B.(3)). Most commercial signs in Belle Chasse require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rural or Agricultural District (A-1), Single-Family Residential District (R-1A), Single-Family Residential District (R-1AA), Single-Family Residential District (R-1B), Single-Family Residential District (R-1BB), Single-Family Residential District (R-1C), Two-Family Residential District (R-2), Multiple-Family Residential District (RM-1), Multiple-Family Residential District (RM-2), Mobile Home Park District (MH), Medical Service District (M) | 9 | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) | 13 | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | Single sign surface ≤ 300 sq ft | — |
| Rural or Agricultural District (A-2), General Commercial District (C-2), Flood Plain District (FP) | 13 | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Park District (I-1), Light Industrial District (I-2), Heavy Industrial District (I-3) | 14 | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | Each advertising sign ≤ 300 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | Detached sign height ≤ 40 ft (ground to top of sign) | 6 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Signs (Aggregate Limit) | — | Single sign surface ≤ 300 sq ft | — | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | No explicit number limit; subject to aggregate area limits. | On building or lot. | — | Section IV.8.B.(2) |
| Advertising Sign Structure (C-1 Method) | — | Each advertising sign ≤ 300 sq ft | Structure length ≤ 55 ft | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | Per structure: ≤2 signs per facing; number of structures per frontage per formula. | On the lot; must not be within 50 ft of an adjoining residential district if designed to face into such district. | — | Section IV.8.B.(3) |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign (Center Name/Hours) | — | — | — | ≥ 1/4 of required front yard setback from street/highway ROW. | One per street frontage | Incidental or freestanding identification sign for each street frontage. | — | Section IV.8.B.(4) |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On the land or building to which it pertains. | — | Section IV.8.B.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(1)) |
| Real Estate Sign (Sale or Lease) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Explicitly allowed at front property line; otherwise general setbacks per E.(4). | One | May be at front property line. | — | Section IV.8.B.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(2)) |
| Temporary Subdivision Development Sign | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — | — | Not specified; per street entrance. | At dedicated street entrances. | — | Section IV.8.B.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(3)) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Engineer/Architect/Contractor) | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On construction site. | — | Section IV.8.B.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(4)) |
| Institutional Identification Sign (Church/School/Hospital/Library/Farm/Park/Clinic) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | One | On institution site. | — | Section IV.8.B.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(5)) |

### Rural or Agricultural District (A-2), General Commercial District (C-2), Flood Plain District (FP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Signs (Aggregate Limit) | — | — | — | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | No explicit number limit; subject to aggregate area limit. | On lot. | — | Section IV.8.C.(2) |
| Advertising Sign Structure (A-2/C-2/FP Method) | — | No specific per-sign area cap in this section | Structure length ≤ 55 ft | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | Per structure: ≤2 signs per facing; number of structures per frontage per formula. | Must not be within 50 ft of an adjoining residential district if designed to face into such district. | — | Section IV.8.C.(3) |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign (Center Name/Hours) | — | — | — | ≥ 1/4 of required front yard setback from street/highway ROW. | One per street frontage | Incidental or freestanding identification sign for each street frontage. | — | Section IV.8.C.(4) |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On the land or building. | — | Section IV.8.C.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(1)) |
| Real Estate Sign (Sale or Lease) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Explicitly allowed at front property line; otherwise general setbacks per E.(4). | One | May be at front property line. | — | Section IV.8.C.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(2)) |
| Temporary Subdivision Development Sign | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — | — | Not specified; per street entrance. | At dedicated street entrances. | — | Section IV.8.C.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(3)) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Engineer/Architect/Contractor) | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On construction site. | — | Section IV.8.C.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(4)) |
| Institutional Identification Sign (Church/School/Hospital/Library/Farm/Park/Clinic) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | One | On institution site. | — | Section IV.8.C.(1) (incorporates Section IV.8.A.(5)) |

### Industrial Park District (I-1), Light Industrial District (I-2), Heavy Industrial District (I-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Signs (Aggregate Limit) | — | — | — | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | No explicit number limit; subject to aggregate area limit. | On building or lot. | — | Section IV.8.D.(2) |
| Advertising Sign Structure - Option 1 (C-1 Method) | — | Each advertising sign ≤ 300 sq ft | Structure length ≤ 55 ft | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | Per structure: ≤2 signs per facing; number of structures per frontage per formula. | Must not be within 50 ft of adjoining residential district if designed to face into such district. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits all signs in C-1; see Section IV.8.B.(3)) |
| Advertising Sign Structure - Option 2 (A-2/C-2/FP Method) | — | No specific per-sign area cap in this method | Structure length ≤ 55 ft | Subject to general setbacks and E.(4). | Per structure: ≤2 signs per facing; number of structures per frontage per formula. | Must not be within 50 ft of adjoining residential district if designed to face into such district. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits all signs in A-2/C-2/FP; see Section IV.8.C.(3)) |
| Shopping Center Identification Sign (Center Name/Hours) | — | — | — | ≥ 1/4 of required front yard setback. | One per street frontage | Incidental or freestanding identification sign for each street frontage (if a coordinated shopping center exists in the industrial district). | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits all signs in C-1/C-2/FP; see Section IV.8.B.(4) and IV.8.C.(4)) |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One | On the land or building. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits A-1/A-2/R/M signs; see Section IV.8.A.(1)) |
| Real Estate Sign (Sale or Lease) | — | 32 sq ft | — | Explicitly allowed at front property line; otherwise general setbacks per E.(4). | One | May be at front property line. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits A-1/A-2/R/M signs; see Section IV.8.A.(2)) |
| Temporary Subdivision Development Sign | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 60 sq ft | — | — | Not specified; per street entrance. | At dedicated street entrances. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits A-1/A-2/R/M signs; see Section IV.8.A.(3)) |
| Construction Identification Sign (Engineer/Architect/Contractor) | Between 2 ft and 15 ft above ground | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On construction site. | — | Section IV.8.D.(1) (permits A-1/A-2/R/M signs; see Section IV.8.A.(4)) |

## Prohibited signs in Belle Chasse

- Attaching any sign to a standpipe or fire escape, or erecting a sign that blocks free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, is prohibited.
- Erecting signs that obstruct clear vision at street intersections or interfere with traffic sight lines or traffic control devices is prohibited; if a sign is within the direct line of vision of a traffic control device, flashing or intermittent red, green, or amber illumination is prohibited.
- Projecting signs may not extend beyond the property line or over public property, and must be at least 10 feet above the sidewalk.
- Wall signs may not extend more than 15 inches over public property.
- Lighting devices attached to signs may not extend more than 6 feet over public property and the lowest part must be at least 15 feet above finished grade.
- Business and advertising signs must observe the same setback and side yard limitations as buildings; placing such signs in required setback areas closer than one-fourth of the required front yard setback to the right-of-way is prohibited, except as expressly allowed.
- Detached sign height greater than 40 feet is prohibited.
- For signs within 50 feet of and facing a residential zone lot line, direct rays of light into adjoining residential districts are prohibited; flashing or intermittent illumination is prohibited where the sign faces directly into and is nearer than 300 feet to dwellings in a residential district.
- Advertising devices on wheels or placed on the ground are prohibited unless approved by the Safety Engineer and the Permit Office.
- Legally existing nonconforming business or outdoor advertising signs may not be altered or changed in overall dimensions except to conform to the ordinance; if damaged more than 75% of current replacement value, they may not be rebuilt except as allowed for involuntary damage to an accessory nonconforming use.

## Signs exempt from permit in Belle Chasse

- Official, traffic, and street signs are exempt from the provisions of the sign regulations in this section.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or general sign plan requirement is identified in the provided text.
- Directional or informational signs of a public or quasi-public nature (up to 6 sq ft) are permitted in any district only upon approval of the Zoning Administrator; illumination must be non-flashing, uncolored, and confined to the face.
- Temporary signs indicating an event of public interest may be erected in any zone on a 30-day non-renewable permit upon approval of the Zoning Administrator.
- Advertising devices on wheels or placed on the ground require approval by the Safety Engineer and the Permit Office.
- The Board of Zoning Adjustment may approve applications for business signs or advertising structures that do not conform to district provisions if the location, size, or addition would not be inconsistent with the character of the area (variance relief).

## Full detail

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