# Sign Regulations in Broussard, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Broussard, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/broussard
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/LA/Broussard/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH50SI)

## At a glance

Broussard, Louisiana regulates 24 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Temporary Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Varies: 6 ft typical; 8 ft for political; 2 ft for warning; 10 ft for subdivision/marketing tall and Varies by sign type; typical: 16 sq ft (fairs/festivals), 12 sq ft (sale/menu/roadside), 6 sq ft (garage/yard), 40 sq ft (political), 12 sq ft (non-commercial), with a Typically at least 10 ft from lot/property line setback (Sec. Sec. 50-4; Sec. 50-6; Sec. 50-7). Most commercial signs in Broussard require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | Primary: 10 ft; Secondary: 5 ft | Primary entrance: 40 sq ft; Secondary: 20 sq ft | — |
| Residential District | 9 | Primary: 10 ft; Secondary: 5 ft | Primary: 40 sq ft; Secondary: 20 sq ft | — |
| Commercial District | 5 | 45 ft | 150 sq ft per side | — |
| Industrial District | 5 | 45 ft | 150 sq ft per side | — |
| Commercial District fronting Highway 90 | 4 | 100 ft | 150 sq ft per side | — |
| Shopping Center | 6 | 100 ft | 320 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | Proportional (see formula), no stated absolute maximum except for cases outlined elsewhere. | — | — | 1 per lot | On-premises; see zone specifics for location and yards. | — | Sec. 50-3(a); Sec. 50-6(a), Sec. 50-8 |
| Wall Sign | — | 20% of building facade | — | — | 1 per frontage per business; +1 per 50ft of additional frontage over 100ft | On facade of principal use; tenants: 1 wall sign per business per frontage; additional sign per 50ft beyond 100ft frontage. | — | Sec. 50-6(b); Sec. 50-8 |
| Awning or Canopy Sign | — | Combined with wall signs not to exceed 20% facade | — | — | — | Attached to canopy/awning, on building facade | — | Sec. 50-6(b)(2) |
| Under Canopy Sign | — | 6 square feet per face | — | — | 1 per principal entrance | Attached to underside of canopy/awning, minimum 8ft above walkway, 1ft from canopy edge | — | Sec. 50-6(b)(3) |
| Projecting/Blade Sign | — | 20 square feet | 8 feet in length | — | 1 per leased area/principal use | Attached perpendicular to building face | — | Sec. 50-6(b)(4) |
| Temporary Sign | Varies: 6 ft typical; 8 ft for political; 2 ft for warning; 10 ft for subdivision/marketing | Varies by sign type; typical: 16 sq ft (fairs/festivals), 12 sq ft (sale/menu/roadside), 6 sq ft (garage/yard), 40 sq ft (political), 12 sq ft (non-commercial) | — | Typically at least 10 ft from lot/property line | Varies by sign type | Varies by type; typically on-site, set back at least 10 ft from lot line, not in ROW | — | Sec. 50-4; Sec. 50-6; Sec. 50-7 |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign (Permanent) | Primary: 10 ft; Secondary: 5 ft | Primary entrance: 40 sq ft; Secondary: 20 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from property line | 2 per entrance (1 per side) | Each side of entrance to subdivision/complex; not within sight triangle or public ROW | — | Sec. 50-4(8) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate/Identification Sign | — | One- and two-family: 2 sq ft per dwelling; Multi-family: 6 sq ft per building | — | — | 1 per dwelling, 1 per building | On dwelling, yard, or building | — | Sec. 50-4(7) |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign (Permanent) | Primary: 10 ft; Secondary: 5 ft | Primary: 40 sq ft; Secondary: 20 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from lot line; not within sight triangle | 2 per entrance | At each entrance; see details | — | Sec. 50-4(8) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premises (2 if corner) | On premises; 1 per premises (2 on corner lots) | — | Sec. 50-4(16) |
| Contractor's Sign | 6 ft | 9 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from lot line | 1 per yard abutting street | Each yard abutting street | — | Sec. 50-4(10) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from lot line | 1 per yard abutting street | Each yard abutting street | — | Sec. 50-4(11) |
| Warning Sign | 2 ft | 2 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from lot line (freestanding signs) | 1 per yard abutting street | On fence, gate, or freestanding in yard abutting street | — | Sec. 50-4(12) |
| Political Sign | 8 ft | 40 sq ft per face | — | — | — | Any district, not in ROW or on fences/trees/poles | — | Sec. 50-4(13) |
| Temporary Non-commercial Sign | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — | At least 10 ft from lot line or ROW | 1 per yard abutting street | Freestanding, not less than 10 ft from lot line/ROW | — | Sec. 50-4(14) |

### Shopping Center

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Shopping Center Sign (Monument) | 40 ft | 320 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage per out parcel | 1 per street frontage on business site or out parcel | — | Sec. 50-7(a) |
| Pole Sign (Option) | 100 ft | — | — | — | — | Adjacent to ROW of Highway 90 within 1,000 ft | — | Sec. 50-7(a) Exception |
| Wall Sign | — | 20% of facade | — | — | As per wall sign rules per tenant | Front facade of tenant business; may also be on properly integrated architectural side or alternate side with city approval | — | Sec. 50-7(b), (c) |
| Projecting Sign (Tenant) | — | — | Project up to 48 in. | — | — | On tenant facade, over private property | — | Sec. 50-7(b) |
| Under Canopy Sign (Tenant) | — | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | 1 per principal entrance | Under canopy at principal entrance | — | Sec. 50-7(b) |
| Detached Entry Sign (for Shopping Centers with multiple entrances) | — | — | — | At least 20 ft from property line; not in easement or interfering with utilities | 1 per property line abutting ROW + 1 per additional road frontage (if entryways >300 ft apart) | At shopping center entryways | — | Sec. 50-7(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Broussard

- No sign, other than exempt signs, shall be constructed, erected, created or altered (except for copy change) without first obtaining a sign permit from the city.
- Signs in violation of this chapter shall be removed immediately upon notice from the city; damage or defacement resulting from such prohibited placement must be repaired or corrected by the responsible party.
- Signs that advertise an activity that is illegal under local, state, or federal laws or regulations are prohibited.
- Signs illuminated by or containing flashing, intermittent, rotating or moving lights are prohibited, except for readerboards, digital billboards, mall marquees, integrated businesses notices, or to show time and temperature.
- Signs may not be erected or maintained that obstruct any fire escape, means of egress or ventilation, or prevent free passage on the roof, or be attached in any manner to a fire escape.
- Signs that impair safety or visibility, cause confusion of vehicular traffic, or create a traffic hazard due to size, location, content, color, or illumination are prohibited.
- No sign, noise emission, revolving beam, or beacon of light shall be erected where it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Billboard signs are prohibited except as specifically authorized in the chapter and as limited by R.S 48.461.
- Any signs attached to a traffic device, light pole, or utility pole are prohibited, except for banners, signs, or holiday decorations installed by governmental agencies.
- Placing signs, fliers, bills, posters, or any such object on or affixed to sidewalks, curbs, public rights-of-way, or any publicly owned building or structure is prohibited.
- Abandoned, neglected, or dilapidated signs are prohibited and must be removed or brought into compliance; abandoned signs must be removed within 60 days from date of discontinuance.
- Provocative signs, including lewd, vulgar, inflammatory or sexually explicit language, diagrams, graphics, or photos, are prohibited on all sizes and varieties of signs.
- No person shall stick or post any political advertisement, poster, sign, handbill, or place card of any description upon any building, vehicle, tree, post, fence, billboard, or any government or private property of another individual without the permission of the occupant or owner.
- All other signs not expressly permitted or regulated are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Broussard

- Official traffic, informational, or business directional signs erected and maintained by the city, parish, state, federal government, or their agencies.
- Informational signs or displays maintained by a government body or public utility, including traffic or parking regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings of hazards, and similar displays.
- Street address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by a government order or regulation, provided content and size do not exceed what is allowed by such order or regulation.
- Historical markers, memorial signs/plaques, building names, dated markers cut into masonry or constructed of metal (bronze, stainless steel, etc.) or emblems from government, religious, or nonprofit organizations, not exceeding six square feet.
- On-premises directional signs for the public, identifying parking areas, fire zones, entrances/exits, etc., not exceeding six square feet per face and four feet in height.
- Mailboxes and neighborhood delivery cluster box units displaying only names, addresses, and user information.
- Nameplates and identification signs as follows: (a) for one- and two-family dwellings, not more than one nameplate, not exceeding two square feet in area, per dwelling unit; (b) for multi-family dwellings, one identification sign not exceeding six square feet.
- Permanent subdivision entrance signs (with further restrictions based on the size/nature of subdivision), containing only the subdivision or complex name and logo.
- On-site marketing signs within a subdivision or at entrances, within size/number/duration restrictions.
- Contractor's signs on residential lots, within size, location, and duration limitations.
- Garage and yard sale signs, within size, location, and duration limitations.
- Warning signs (e.g., 'No trespassing', 'Beware of Dog'), not larger than two square feet and within location/height restrictions.
- Political and election campaign signs, provided compliance with size, illumination, timing, and placement restrictions.
- Signs for patriotic, religious, ideological, or other noncommercial expressive purposes within size, height, and location restrictions.
- Permanent directional signs for buildings, not exceeding four square feet per face and three feet in height, with other listed limitations.
- Real estate signs advertising sale, lease, or rental, within limits for size, number, duration, and location.
- Temporary signs placed for five weeks in a calendar year without city approval, provided in accordance with specific detailed limitations for fairs, festivals, roadside stands, directional signs, sale signs, and grand opening/closing events.
- Temporary non-illuminated window signs not exceeding 25 percent of the window surface.
- Holiday decorations or displays, including lighting.
- Gasoline station informational signs on pumps.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit must be obtained from the city prior to the installation, structural alteration, repair, reconstruction or refacing of a sign (Sec. 50-3).
- A sign permit application must include: applicant’s contact information, property location, a scale drawing of the sign, a site plan showing exact position and measurements, and owner’s written consent if the applicant is not the owner.
- The planning/zoning commission may issue sign permits upon determination of compliance and can grant recognition of prior existing nonconforming rights if the property owner applies and provides evidence (Sec. 50-10).
- If a sign is not constructed within six months of the permit issuance, a new permit is required.
- All nonconforming signs must be registered with, and recognized by, the planning/zoning commission by application and evidence (Sec. 50-10).
- The city council may grant administrative variances from the sign standards for substantial hardship, but not for life, health, safety, or sight lines, or in violation of law (Sec. 50-12).

## Full detail

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