# Sign Regulations in New Iberia, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** New Iberia, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/new-iberia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/la/new_iberia/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=APXAZO_ARTVIRESI)

## At a glance

New Iberia, Louisiana regulates 17 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Billboards - Jumbos in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 60 ft max, 30 ft min from grade tall, 800 sq ft per side, and 55 ft wide, with a 20 ft from front/rear, 10 ft from sides; see also special restrictions per use, not over R/W setback (Sec. 6.8 generally, especially 6.814, 6.815, 6.816, 6.819, 6.826, 6.832, 6.833). Most commercial signs in New Iberia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, open land) | 7 | 15 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Limited Business District (C-1) | 3 | — | 300 sq ft (single sign) | — |
| C-2 Central Business District (C-2), C-3 General Business District (C-3), C-4 Highway Commercial District (C-4) | 3 | — | — | — |
| I-1 Industrial District (I-1), I-2 Industrial District (I-2) | 2 | — | — | — |
| National Register Residential Historic District (East Main Street), Downtown Commercial Historic District | 1 | — | — | — |
| New Iberia Historic Districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 60 ft max, 30 ft min from grade | 800 sq ft per side | — |

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

### Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6, open land)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Name/Address Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On land or building it references | — | 6.401 |
| Real Estate/For Lease Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | On the property for sale or lease | — | 6.402 |
| Temporary Subdivision Development Sign | 15 ft | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | At dedicated street entrances to the development | — | 6.403 |
| Construction Sign | 15 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One | On property where building constructed | — | 6.404 |
| Institution Identification Sign (Church, School, Hospital, Library, Farm, Park, Clinic) | — | 30 sq ft | — | — | One | On property of institution | — | 6.405 |
| Directional Sign (for Institutional Uses) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | One per major thoroughfare approach | Per major thoroughfare approach, not on minor residential streets | — | 6.406 |
| Nameplate Sign for Dwelling Group | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | One per dwelling group | On property with 4 or more units | — | 6.407 |

### C-1 Limited Business District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 300 sq ft (single sign) | — | — | — | On building or lot | — | 6.501, 6.502 |
| Advertising Sign Structure | — | 300 sq ft (per advertising sign) | — | — | 1 per 100 ft frontage (+1 per add. 100 ft). | Per lot of 100 ft frontage or less: 1 structure. +1 per additional 100 ft lot frontage | — | 6.503 |
| Incidental or Freestanding Identification Sign (Coordinated Shopping Center) | — | — | — | 20 ft from front property line | One per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | 6.504 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional or Informational Sign (Public/quasipublic) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Any district (requires zoning administrator approval) | — | 6.305 |
| Temporary Public Interest Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Any zone, with zoning administrator approval | — | 6.306 |
| Billboards - Jumbo | 60 ft max, 30 ft min from grade | 800 sq ft per side | 55 ft | 20 ft from front/rear, 10 ft from sides; see also special restrictions per use, not over R/W | No stacking; 1 face/side; see billboard spacing | Not allowed in Residential, C-1, C-2; allowed on private property in permitted districts. | — | 6.8 generally, especially 6.814, 6.815, 6.816, 6.819, 6.826, 6.832, 6.833 |
| Billboards - Major | 40 ft max, 10 ft min from grade | 350 sq ft per side | 55 ft | 20 ft from front/rear, 10 ft from sides; see also special restrictions per use, not over R/W | No stacking; 1 face/side; see billboard spacing | Not allowed in Residential, C-1, C-2; allowed on private property in permitted districts. | — | 6.8 generally, especially 6.814, 6.815, 6.816, 6.819, 6.826, 6.832, 6.833 |
| Billboards - Minor | 25 ft max, 7 ft min from grade | 150 sq ft per side | 55 ft | 5 ft from front/rear, 3 ft from sides; see also special restrictions per use, not over R/W | Stacking allowed; up to 2 faces/side; see billboard spacing | Not allowed in Residential, C-1, C-2; allowed on private property in permitted districts. | — | 6.8 generally, especially 6.814, 6.815, 6.816, 6.819, 6.826, 6.832, 6.833 |
| Changeable Electronic Variable Message Sign (CEVMS) | — | — | — | — | 1 per property | One per property; may have two faces, back-to-back on same structure | — | 6.9, 6.505, 6.605 |

## Prohibited signs in New Iberia

- No sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape; and no sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or at any location where, by reason of position, it may interfere with or obstruct the view of traffic sign lines or traffic control devices.
- If located within direct line of vision of a traffic control device, no flashing or intermittent red, green or amber illumination shall be used.
- The illumination of any sign within 50 feet of and facing a residential zone lot line shall be diffused or indirect and designed to prevent direct rays of light from shining into adjoining residential districts; and in no event shall flashing or intermittent illumination be permitted where the sign faces directly into and is nearer than 300 feet to dwellings in a residential district.
- No sign with a commercial message shall be considered incidental.
- No sign shall be structurally unsafe or endanger the safety of a building, premises, or the public.
- No sign shall be constructed or erected in violation of the building code for the City of New Iberia.
- No sign shall be erected where by location, size, or addition it would be inconsistent with the character of the area or neighborhood except as approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
- All signs and billboards must be attached to or located on private property (not public property), unless city-approved.
- No sign, structure, or object (excluding certain utilities, required traffic/street signs, pre-existing trees, and low plantings) shall be erected, placed, or maintained within the required sight triangle at intersections.
- No sign or billboard may be positioned to infringe upon or extend into any easement, utility easement, or right of way.
- No revolving and/or flashing device or sign/billboard of any kind or color may be used if such may be mistaken for that of a police car, ambulance, or emergency vehicle.
- No billboard shall incorporate banners, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, festoons, strings of light bulbs, spinners, or similarly fixed or moving devices.
- No billboard or sign may contain obscene, indecent, or immoral matter.
- No billboard or sign may constitute a traffic hazard by obstructing or detracting from visibility of traffic signs or control devices.
- No billboard or sign may be capable of causing electrical shock to persons likely to come in contact with it.
- No billboard shall emit smoke, vapor, particles or odor.
- No moving or revolving lights are allowed on billboards.
- No billboard may make use of words such as 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger,' or other phrases, symbols or characters that interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No billboard with a face in excess of 400 square feet can be constructed on any state and/or federal highway within the city limits.
- Tri-face and greater (more than two sides) billboards are prohibited.
- No billboard shall have mirror-like surfaces.
- No billboard shall be located within 200 feet of any public park, Bayou Teche at highest ordinary stage, historic district, or historic site.
- No billboard in excess of 250 square feet shall be located within 200 feet of the right of way of any state legislative designated scenic by-way.
- No changing sign may include animated, flashing, full-motion video, audio or pyrotechnics or other intermittent elements.
- No changing sign may have any type of changing effect on the border of the sign that is not fully integrated with a static message display and which does not transition in accordance with changes in the main display.
- No changing sign or its malfunction may cause a glare or other condition that impairs the vision of a driver or interferes with safe operation of a vehicle.
- No sign may exceed 5,000 nits illumination during daylight or 500 nits between dusk and dawn.

## Signs exempt from permit in New Iberia

- Official traffic and street signs are exempt from the provisions of this article unless otherwise provided.
- City approved billboards for public safety, convenience and other authorized by the city do not require a permit.
- Painting, posting, or face changing of existing billboards does not require a new permit.
- Utility poles, guy wires, fire hydrants; required traffic and/or street signs; and pre-existing trees and low plantings are exempt from the sight triangle obstruction prohibition at intersections.
- Flags or emblems of any nation, organization of nations, state or city, or any fraternal, religious, or civic organizations are not considered signs.
- Merchandise, pictures, or models of products or services incorporated in a window display are not considered signs.
- Works of art which in no way identify a product are not considered signs.
- Scoreboards located on athletic fields are not considered signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applications for a billboard permit must be accompanied by a scaled site plan indicating the proposed location of the billboard, the location and size of any existing signage at the site, and colors and type of illumination, if applicable.
- Master sign plan requirements are not mentioned specifically, but a sign site plan and scaled drawings are mandatory as part of any new billboard application.
- Variance from the provisions of the district (for business or advertising signs/structures) may be approved by the Board of Zoning Adjustment when a request is made and would not be inconsistent with the area/ neighborhood character.

## 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 New Iberia — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=New+Iberia+LA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-new-iberia

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