# Sign Regulations in Livingston, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Livingston, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/livingston
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/LA/Livingston/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIILADECO_TIT125ZORE_CH125.25SIRE)

## At a glance

Livingston, Louisiana regulates 8 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the CN Neighborhood Commercial Corridor District (CN) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 150 sq ft, with a Min. 5 ft from right-of-way or 20 ft from edge of pavement unless pole <12 in dia and sign bottom >8.5 ft above grade setback (Sec. Sec. 125.25.010(o)(3), (k), (g), (h)). Most commercial signs in Livingston require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 Rural Residential District (R-1), R-2 Single-Family Residential District (R-2), R-3 Single-Family Residential District (R-3), R-4 Multifamily Residential District (R-4), RX Business/Residential Mixed-Use District (RX) | 5 | 15 feet | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — |
| CN Neighborhood Commercial Corridor District (CN) | 3 | 25 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| CR Regional Commercial District (CR) | 3 | 50 ft (interstate highways); 25 ft (all other arteries) | 400 sq ft per face (single side) on interstate highways; 96 sq ft per face otherwise. Total for multisided sign 800 sq ft interstate, 192 sq ft non-interstate. | — |
| ID Institutional District (ID) | 2 | 20 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| OS Open Space/Recreation District (OS) | 2 | 15 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| ML Light Industrial/Manufacturing District (ML) | 3 | 50 ft (interstate); 25 ft (other arteries) | 400 sq ft per face (interstate highways); 96 sq ft per face (all other arteries); multi-side 800 sq ft max (interstate), 192 sq ft (non-interstate) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 6 sq ft (nameplate/street address, per sign); 32 sq ft (construction site ID, see below); other types per specific exemption. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### R-1 Rural Residential District (R-1), R-2 Single-Family Residential District (R-2), R-3 Single-Family Residential District (R-3), R-4 Multifamily Residential District (R-4), RX Business/Residential Mixed-Use District (RX)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On wall of building or structure, must not extend above parapet or roofline (unless roof is >75 degrees) | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(2), (d), (k), (g) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | — | — | Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way or 20 ft from edge of roadway. May be closer with pole <12 inches diameter and bottom >8.5 feet above grade. | 1 per lot; 1 per street frontage on qualifying corner/frontage lots; 2 per single frontage lot with at least 200 feet of frontage (2nd is 50% area max, 20 ft height max, 75 ft separation from 1st). | Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way, minimum 20 ft from edge of pavement or roadway; exception allowed with pole not larger than 12 inches and at least 8.5 ft clearance above grade. | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(3), (h), (i), (b), (c), (k), (g) |
| Subdivision or Multifamily Development Entrance Sign | — | 32 sq ft (per sign) | — | — | 2 per entrance | At entrance of subdivision or multifamily development | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(5) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 6 sq ft (real estate signs on parcels <5 acres and construction identification signs per exemptions); 32 sq ft (construction identification signs) | — | — | 1 per lot (except real estate signs permitted one per street frontage on lots <5 acres, or 2 signs for parcels over 5 acres with more than 600 ft street frontage) | On lot for temporary event, sale, or as described for exemption; construction sign at project site, real estate sign on property for sale/lease | — | Sec. 125.25.010(f) |
| Nameplate/Street Address Sign (Exempt) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | On primary structure or property entrance | — | Sec. 125.25.010(e)(7) |

### CN Neighborhood Commercial Corridor District (CN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | See formula | — | — | — | On wall of principal building, facing street frontage | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(2), (k), (g) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 ft | 150 sq ft | — | Min. 5 ft from right-of-way or 20 ft from edge of pavement unless pole <12 in dia and sign bottom >8.5 ft above grade | 1 per lot, with exceptions for corner/frontage as described | Minimum 5 ft from right-of-way, or 20 ft from edge of pavement/roadway unless conditions met for closer placement. | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(3), (k), (g), (h) |
| Off-Premises/Outdoor Advertising Sign | 25 ft | 96 sq ft (single side); max 192 sq ft for multi-sided/3D sign on non-interstate arteries | — | Same as setback for buildings in zone, plus above minimum separation requirements | — | Only where expressly permitted; must observe zone/land use separation and setback requirements for buildings | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(4) |

### CR Regional Commercial District (CR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | See formula | — | — | — | On building wall facing street. | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(2), (k), (g) |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | Min. 5 ft from right-of-way or 20 ft from edge of pavement unless conditions met | 1 per lot; additional sign(s) possible on corner/double frontage as per rules | Min. 5 ft from right-of-way or 20 ft from edge of road unless bottom is at least 8.5 ft above grade and pole <12 in diameter. | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(3), (k), (h) |
| Off-Premises/Outdoor Advertising Sign | 50 ft (interstate highways); 25 ft (all other arteries) | 400 sq ft per face (single side) on interstate highways; 96 sq ft per face otherwise. Total for multisided sign 800 sq ft interstate, 192 sq ft non-interstate. | — | Build-to line/setback per zone plus separation as above. | — | Must meet distance/separation/setback requirements in code. | — | Sec. 125.25.010(o)(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Livingston

- No person shall develop, install, locate or construct any sign in any district except as expressly authorized in this section and in conformance with all other ordinances of the town. The requirements of this section shall not be varied or modified by any development approval granted under the provisions of this title.
- No sign may be erected, moved, enlarged, or substantially altered except in accordance with a zoning permit, conditional use permit, or sign permit, as appropriate.
- Signs located in a manner as to obstruct or interfere with an official traffic sign, signal, or device, or obstruct or interfere with a driver's view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic are prohibited.
- Signs encroaching upon or overhanging the public right-of-way are prohibited, except as provided elsewhere in the Code. No sign shall be attached to any utility pole, light standard, street tree, or any other public facility located within the public right-of-way.
- Signs that blink, flash, or are animated by lighting in any fashion that would cause such signs to have the appearance of traffic safety signs and lights, or municipal vehicle warnings from a distance, are prohibited.
- Vehicles and trailers are not to be used primarily as static displays, advertising a product or service, nor utilized as storage, shelter, or distribution points for commercial products or services for the general public.
- No portion of any sign or sign structure may be located within a distance of five feet from the right-of-way line or within 20 feet of the edge of pavement or roadway surface of any public street or highway, except as otherwise specified.
- Signs projecting over public walkways must meet minimum clearance limits, and signs, architectural projections, or sign structures projecting over vehicular access areas must conform to minimum height clearance requirements.
- Animated signs, except as otherwise permitted, are generally prohibited. (Animated signs permitted only in commercial and industrial zones.)
- Every sign must be kept in good condition and repair. When a sign becomes insecure, in danger of falling, or unsafe, or is unlawfully installed, erected, or maintained, the owner or user must conform or remove it within 30 days of written notice; if not complied with, the building official may remove the sign at the owner's/user's expense.
- Any sign that no longer advertises or identifies a use on the property must be covered or removed within 30 days of written notice from the building official.
- Lighting directed toward a sign must be shielded so it illuminates only the sign face and does not shine directly into a public right-of-way or residential premises.

## Signs exempt from permit in Livingston

- Official notices authorized by a court, public body, or public safety official.
- Directional, warning, or information signs authorized by federal, state, or municipal governments.
- Memorial plaques, building identification signs, and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or made of noncombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
- The flag of a government building or noncommercial institution, such as a school.
- Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate public holiday season.
- Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
- Street address signs and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed six square feet.
- Certain temporary signs, as described in section (f), such as real estate signs, construction site identification signs, temporary interior window signs (meeting size and duration limits), holiday displays, and signs for special events (meeting timing and removal requirements).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or specific sign plan is required; however, all permanent signs require either a zoning permit (as part of development) or a sign permit (if no change of use is involved), and permit applications must demonstrate compliance with all requirements of this chapter.
- Site and development plans submitted for conditional use permits or site development may be required to include proposed signs and lighting, including type, dimensions, and character, especially for commercial or institutional uses, as outlined in other parts of the zoning code.
- Application materials for conditional uses or site plan approval may require sign details, but there is no universal sign plan or master sign plan requirement for all signs or all developments.
- No variance, conditional use permit, or development approval may vary or modify the requirements of this sign section; sign standards are not subject to waivers.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 7 zoning districts in Livingston — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Livingston+LA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-livingston

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