# Sign Regulations in Hammond, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hammond, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/hammond
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-14
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://hammond.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/20240624_UDC.pdf#page=194)

## At a glance

Hammond, Louisiana regulates 23 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Off-Premise Signs in the Commercial business district (C-N, C-H); Industrial districts (I-L, I-H) zoning district are capped at 45 feet tall and 300 square feet, with a At least 20 feet from the public right-of-way setback (Sec. 13.1.9). Most commercial signs in Hammond require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential zones (RS-11, RS-8, RM-2, RS-5, RM-3, RS-11.A) | 11 | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — |
| Mixed Use Neighborhood and Mixed Use Commercial districts (MX-N and MX-C) | 13 | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — |
| Commercial business district (MX-CBD) | 2 | 15 feet | — | — |
| Commercial business district (C-N, C-H); Industrial districts (I-L, I-H) | 6 | 65 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 7 feet | 5 square feet | Yes |

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

### Residential zones (RS-11, RS-8, RM-2, RS-5, RM-3, RS-11.A)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 5 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | No | 13.1.8A(1)(a) |
| Public Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Right-of-way | No | 13.1.8A(1)(b) |
| Apartment Identification Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 13.1.8A(1)(d) |
| Temporary Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Real Estate Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Construction Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Garage and Yard Sale Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Political Campaign Sign | 10 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |

### Mixed Use Neighborhood and Mixed Use Commercial districts (MX-N and MX-C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | 5 feet | 2 square feet | — | — | — | — | No | 13.1.8A(1)(a) |
| Temporary Sign | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Real Estate Sign | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Garage and Yard Sale Sign | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Political Campaign Sign | 15 feet | 10 square feet | — | — | — | On the property affected | No | 13.1.8A(1)(e) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | — | — | — | One per commercial building per street frontage | One per commercial building per street frontage | — | 13.1.8B(1)(g) |
| Pole Sign | 15 feet | — | — | — | One per commercial building per street frontage | One per commercial building per street frontage | — | 13.1.8B(1)(g) |

### Commercial business district (C-N, C-H); Industrial districts (I-L, I-H)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 65 feet | — | — | — | One per commercial building per street frontage | One per commercial building per street frontage | — | 13.1.8D(1)(e) |
| Pole Sign | 65 feet | — | — | — | One per commercial building per street frontage | One per commercial building per street frontage | — | 13.1.8D(1)(e) |
| Off-Premise Sign | 45 feet | 300 square feet | — | At least 20 feet from the public right-of-way | — | — | — | 13.1.9 |
| Billboard | 45 feet | 300 square feet | — | At least 20 feet from the public right-of-way | — | — | — | 13.1.9 |
| Mobile Sign | 4 feet | — | — | At least 10 feet from the public right-of-way | One per business | Set back at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way | — | 13.1.8D(1)(c) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | At least 10 feet from the public right-of-way | — | Set back at least 10 feet from the public right-of-way | — | 13.1.8D(1)(d) |

## Prohibited signs in Hammond

- Signs which by reason of their size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination, may be confused with traffic control signs or signals, or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle, or which hide from view any traffic or street sign, signal or device.
- Signs employing confusing motion; which employ motion in such a manner as to obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic, or a traffic signal, device or sign.
- Signs with flashing, blinking, or traveling lights, regardless of wattage, which are located within twenty (20) feet from the edge of the street pavement. Signs or devices which utilize intense flashing lights, spotlights, floodlights or any type of light which may impair vision, cause excessive glare, or otherwise interfere with any driver's operation of a motor vehicle.
- Signs which bear the words 'Stop,' 'Go Slow,' 'Caution,' 'Danger,' or similar words which may be confused with traffic signs.
- Signs which contain certain words, statements, or pictures which would be considered obscene, indecent, or immoral by local community standards.
- Any signs or supports, other than those signs and supports required by governmental authority, or for which special permission has been obtained from the city, which are located on or across public right-of-way (including public parks and property) or that may impair visibility at intersections.
- Signs which are considered unsafe or abandoned.
- Balloons and gas filled objects which are of an unusual nature or size (in which case special permission to use such objects shall be obtained from the building official).
- All off-premise signs, except those equally permitted by the city prior to the date of this subsection.
- Billboards and off-premise signs not meeting the requirements of Section 13.1.9.
- Signs which do not comply with the sign restrictions applicable to the zoning district in which such signs are located.
- Signs not meeting the city's building or electrical codes.
- Any mobile signs or temporarily allowed portable sign located within ten (10) feet of public right-of-way or within ten (10) feet of the edge of the street pavement, whichever is greater.
- Snipe signs.
- Portable, skid-mounted and trailer signs, except those allowed as temporary signs.
- Rooftop signs which are directly above or on top of the roof or parapet of a building.
- Signs over any utility easement.
- Pole or freestanding signs that exceed the number (per property or building) allowed by this article.
- Search lights.
- No sign shall be placed within the sight triangles for driveways and streets defined in Appendix C nor shall signs be erected in the public right of way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hammond

- Public signs relating to traffic, warning, or informational purposes.
- Indoor signs or window signs (inside or out).
- On-premise signs attached to any commercial or industrial building where such buildings are not located within the Hammond Historical District or in residentially zoned districts, and are not prohibited or rooftop signs.
- Political campaign signs that are on privately owned property and are within size limitations allowed in that district.
- Real estate sale signs, temporary construction signs, garage and yard sale signs on private property and within size limitations allowed.
- Flags of any governmental entity that are set back from the right-of-way at least twenty (20) feet. (Must be permitted if used for commercial promotion.)
- Fuel pump pricing signs that are attached to an approved pole sign, on gas pumps, or attached to overhead canopy structures.
- Menu boards for drive-thru food establishments.
- Private traffic direction signs located off of the public right-of-way and not exceeding five (5) square feet in area per sign.
- Non-illuminated home occupation signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.

## Full detail

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