# Sign Regulations in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Breaux Bridge, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/breaux-bridge
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/la/breaux_bridge/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH23COZOORBRBR_ARTVIIIAPGEZORE_S23-7.8SI)

## At a glance

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana regulates 21 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the C-6 REES STREET ENHANCED ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT zoning district are capped at Same as monument sign general rules (up to 8 ft face, 9 ft with foundation, 10 ft with berm) tall and 80 sq ft, of which up to 32 sq ft may be changeable messaging, with a Must be within enhanced street front public servitude (20 ft from ROW) setback (Sec. Sec. 23-5.19.8, Sec. 23-7.8.6). Most commercial signs in Breaux Bridge require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 8 ft for single occupancy; 9 ft including base, 10 ft if installed on berm; 18-20 ft for MOS; 7 ft for subdivision. | Up to 150 sq ft in C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6 districts; otherwise per formula above | — |
| R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, R-4 MOBILE HOME RESIDENTIAL, R-5 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL | 4 | — | 32 sq ft | — |
| M-1 MEDICAL SERVICE, M-2 MEDICAL SERVICE, M-3 MEDICAL SERVICE, C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING, C NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIVE, C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS, C-4 SPECIAL RETAIL BUSINESS, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL | 5 | Single: 8-10 ft, MOS: up to 18 ft (on street frontage <300 ft); up to 20 ft if >300 ft. | Up to 150 sq ft in C-2, C-3, C-4. Otherwise, per formula. | — |
| Traditional Neighborhood Development District | 1 | Per general sign regulations. | Per general sign regulations, e.g., monument/wall as above. | — |
| C-6 REES STREET ENHANCED ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT | 4 | Same as monument sign general rules (up to 8 ft face, 9 ft with foundation, 10 ft with berm) | Max 150 sq ft per sign | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 150 sq ft in C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6 districts; otherwise per formula above | — | See formula for maximum area. | 1 per premises per street frontage, except multiple occupancy buildings. | On building wall. Rear identification wall sign allowed at rear door for emergency access. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(c)(d)(f); Sec. 23-7.8.5 |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft for single occupancy; 9 ft including base, 10 ft if installed on berm; 18-20 ft for MOS; 7 ft for subdivision. | 80 sq ft max (C-2, C-5, C-6, I-1, I-2); 50 sq ft max for subdivision entrance; 36 sq ft for fuel price | — | — | 1 per premises. Up to 4 allowed for multiple occupancy shopping centers per Table (by street frontage). | Ground/freestanding, outside public right-of-way. Monument signs not allowed in setback triangles that obstruct visibility at road intersections (Sec. 23-7.8.6). | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(b)(e)(g), Sec. 23-7.8.8, Sec. 23-7.8.6.3, Sec. 23-5.19.8 |
| Ground Sign | 8-10 ft single occupancy; up to 18-20 ft for MOS; 7 ft for residential as subdivision sign. | 80 sq ft (C-2, C-5, C-6, I-1, I-2 only); otherwise see monument sign restrictions. | — | — | See monument sign. | On ground/freestanding, not in vision triangle or right-of-way. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(b)(e)(g), Sec. 23-7.8.6.3 |
| Subdivision/Development/Gateway Sign | 7 ft | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per entrance. | Subdivision entrance. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.3 |
| Duplex, Apartment, and Mobile Home Park Sign | 7 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage. | On site | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.4 |
| Rear Identification Wall Sign | — | Minimum size required by fire marshal | — | — | 1 per rear door. | Rear exterior of business. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(j) |
| Canopy (Under Canopy) Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per canopy. | Under canopy in front of business. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(l) |
| Home Occupation Sign - Residential | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On dwelling or accessory building. | — | Sec. 23-4.28.4(10); also see 23-9.1 for additional home occupation rules. |

### M-1 MEDICAL SERVICE, M-2 MEDICAL SERVICE, M-3 MEDICAL SERVICE, C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING, C NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL RESTRICTIVE, C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, C-3 CENTRAL BUSINESS, C-4 SPECIAL RETAIL BUSINESS, I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, I-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 150 sq ft in C-2, C-3, C-4. Otherwise, per formula. | — | See formula. | 1 per premises per frontage; additional for multiple occupancy as specified. | Building wall. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(c,d,f), Sec. 23-7.8.5 |
| Monument Sign | Single: 8-10 ft, MOS: up to 18 ft (on street frontage <300 ft); up to 20 ft if >300 ft. | 80 sq ft (C-2, I-1, I-2); for MOS: 12 sq ft/tenant + 36 sq ft for center. | — | — | 1 per premise per street frontage (additional for large frontage/multiple occupancy). | Ground/freestanding. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(b,e,f,g), Table for multiple occupancy. |
| Canopy Sign/Under Canopy | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 per canopy. | Under canopy above walkway in front of business. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(l) |
| Temporary Signs (Banners, Grand Opening, Construction, Real Estate, Political, etc.) | — | Banner: Area determined by dimensions; Construction/Political/Real estate: 16 or 32 sq ft. | — | — | Per event as specified. | On premises. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.10/11/7 |
| Rear Identification Wall Sign | — | Minimum required by fire marshal. | — | — | 1 per rear door. | Rear exterior door. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(j) |

### C-6 REES STREET ENHANCED ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | Same as monument sign general rules (up to 8 ft face, 9 ft with foundation, 10 ft with berm) | 80 sq ft, of which up to 32 sq ft may be changeable messaging | — | Must be within enhanced street front public servitude (20 ft from ROW) | 1 per premises/frontage | Ground/freestanding, in enhanced street front public servitude. | — | Sec. 23-5.19.8, Sec. 23-7.8.6 |
| Changeable Message Sign (Monument Sign Only) | Same as monument sign. | Up to 40% of monument sign allowable area (i.e., 32 sq ft if 80 sq ft total) | — | — | — | On monument sign base. | — | Sec. 23-5.19.8; Sec. 23-7.8.14 |
| Wall Sign | — | Max 150 sq ft per sign | — | See Table 1 formula | 1 per premises/frontage (exceptions for multiple occupancy) | On building wall. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.6.2(c,d) |
| Temporary Signs (Banner, Grand Opening, Construction, Political, Real Estate) | — | Banner up to 30 ft length (see details); Political/real estate: up to 32 sq ft; Construction: up to 32 sq ft. | — | — | Per event. | On premises. | — | Sec. 23-7.8.10/11/7; Sec. 23-5.19.8 |

## Prohibited signs in Breaux Bridge

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the city, except where otherwise permitted.
- Permanent signs are prohibited in single family residential zoning districts, except as may otherwise be provided.
- Billboards and off-premise signs are prohibited in all zoning districts except C-5, Interstate 10 Commercial Corridor and Gateway Zoning District.
- Signs which flash or illuminate intermittently, and animated signs except time and temperature or public service signs, are prohibited.
- Revolving signs of the type similar to the revolving beacons or flashing lights used by police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances are prohibited in all districts.
- Signs erected or painted upon a sloping roof, fence, tree, stand pipe, fire escape, or utility pole are prohibited.
- Signs which use the word 'stop' or 'danger' prominently, or which imitate official traffic control signs, are prohibited.
- Signs emitting visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor are prohibited.
- Signs with lighting or control mechanisms that cause radio, television, or other communication interference are prohibited.
- Signs or sign structures placed upon any street or highway right-of-way, except directional signs provided by the city, are prohibited.
- Signs affixed to any fence, tree, utility pole, or traffic sign standard are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted onto a vehicle parked for the principal purpose of advertising are prohibited.
- Sandwich signs and snipe signs are prohibited.
- Tethered inflatable signs (on-site or off-site) are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Lasers, search lights, and wire signs (unless specifically allowed) are prohibited.
- All pole signs are prohibited.
- All abandoned off-premise signs are prohibited.
- Vehicle signs advertising vehicles for sale are prohibited if the vehicle is not displayed on property owned by the owner of the vehicle.
- Any sign or sign structure installed within 130 feet of the center of an intersection roundabout, except directional signs provided by the city or state, is prohibited.
- Any sign not specifically defined and allowed by the ordinance is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Breaux Bridge

- One professional nameplate for each occupant, not exceeding six square feet in area.
- One identification sign for each premise, denoting only the name, street, number, and business of an occupant in a commercial or institutional building, not exceeding six square feet.
- One bulletin board or identification sign per site for public, charitable, educational, or religious institutions, not exceeding 32 square feet.
- Legal notices and official instruments.
- Flags or insignias of governmental, religious, charitable, or fraternal organizations mounted on a single pole, up to 50 total square feet. U.S. flags in compliance with federal law are not subject to size limit.
- Decorative flags, banners, snipe, and bunting authorized by the mayor for special events.
- Holiday lights and decorations during customary periods.
- Memorial signs, tablets or cornerstones, building names and dates cut into masonry or of noncombustible materials.
- Non-advertising directional signs or symbols (not exceeding 2 sq ft) on and pertaining to a parcel of private property.
- Identification signs at entrance drives of residences, estates, farms, ranches, and plantations not exceeding 2 sq ft.
- One non-illuminated, double-faced, temporary real estate for sale sign per street frontage within defined size limits.
- Construction signs on sites with active construction and current building permit (up to 32 sq ft for non-residential, 16 sq ft for residential), to be removed before certificate of occupancy is issued.
- Political signs on private property not exceeding 32 sq ft (or 6 sq ft on residential subdivision property), with timing regulations.
- Signs on machinery or equipment identifying/advertising the product or service, not exceeding 2 sq ft per equipment piece.
- Directional and regulatory signs erected by a government agency or lawfully constituted utility.
- New business on-premise grand opening signs/streamers limited to 40 sq ft and up to 30 days with permit.
- Permitted wire signs and animation/changing image signs allowed during the grand opening period.
- Public intersection roundabout installations and designated 'gateways' exempt only with pre-approval of Planning & Zoning and Board of Aldermen.
- Vehicle signs advertising vehicle for sale, if the vehicle is on private property owned by the vehicle owner.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for all signs except where specifically exempted (see exemptions above).
- Application for a sign permit must include a site plan and elevation drawings of the proposed sign, and structural plans with details on materials, connections, and location.
- Plans must be submitted to the zoning administrator; sign permits are issued only after approval.
- Changing advertising copy or message on signs specifically designed for replaceable copy does not require a new sign permit.
- All sign permit applications must name the sign contractor and include contractor's license information if electrical work is involved.
- Signs which incorporate a mural must be specifically approved by the zoning commission.
- For variances or adjustments, application must be submitted to the board of adjustment and the applicant must appear in person at the hearing for consideration.
- All signs and supporting structures considered unsafe or hazardous must be removed immediately at the owner's expense.
- If a sign application is denied, appeals must be taken to the board of adjustment as provided by the ordinance.
- Upon transfer of property ownership, the new owner must remove or replace the existing sign(s) to bring them into conformance within six months.
- In certain zoning districts (e.g. Rees Street Enhanced Arterial Commercial District), a development plan -- including signage details -- may be required as part of the development review and permitting process.
- Non-conforming signs may not be structurally altered except to conform or in limited circumstances (repair after damage, not to increase size or height, repair costs less than 50% of value); otherwise they must be removed.
- Subdivision/development/gateway signs require application identifying a legal entity responsible for perpetual maintenance.

## Full detail

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