# Sign Regulations in Thibodaux, Louisiana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Thibodaux, Louisiana (LA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/louisiana/thibodaux
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/LA/Thibodaux/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH9FIPR_ARTVIIISTMASHCEREENSIRE)

## At a glance

Thibodaux, Louisiana regulates 21 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Signs in the C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 zoning district are capped at Min 7 ft clearance (to bottom); Max 45 ft to top tall, 400 sq ft per face, 45 ft max length; temporary embellishments +20% not to exceed one display panel on same face, and 45 ft wide (Sec. Sec. 908(B)-(G)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2 | 2 | 4 ft | As in Section 906(P): maximum 32 sq ft per sign, one additional for frontage over 100 ft | — |
| R-3, R-4, RB | 5 | 6 ft (including base) | 32 sq ft (including structure) | — |
| B-1 | 5 | 6 ft (including base) | 32 sq ft (including structure) | — |
| CBD | 5 | 6 ft (including base) | 32 sq ft (including structure) | — |
| C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 | 10 | Min 7 ft clearance (to bottom); Max 45 ft to top | 400 sq ft per face, 45 ft max length; temporary embellishments +20% not to exceed one display panel on same face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | — | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### R-3, R-4, RB

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | One per establishment | Face of building | — | Sec. 907(B)(1) |
| Canopy Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | Total of two on-site signs per non-residential establishment; see also Monument Sign | Affixed to canopy | — | Sec. 907(B)(2) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft (including base) | 32 sq ft (including structure) | — | — | See sign_size_restrictions | On-site | — | Sec. 907(B)(2) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign, one additional for frontage over 100 ft (per 906(P)) | — | — | See sign_size_restrictions | On private property | — | Sec. 906(P) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | — | 2 ft | — | One per business | On private property | — | Sec. 906(O) |

### C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Single Business) | 6 ft (including base); up to 9 ft if in building >100 ft from right-of-way and >8 businesses | 32 sq ft (including structure) | — | — | See additional_requirements | On-site, at grade | — | Sec. 907(E)(1), (3), (4) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Businesses) | 6 ft (basically); up to 9 ft for >100 ft from right-of-way and >8 businesses | 16 sq ft per business; directory sign with up to 32 sq ft per occupant on single multi-listing sign with minimum height 7 ft | — | — | See additional_requirements | On-site | — | Sec. 907(E)(2)-(3) |
| Wall Sign | — | Up to 32 sq ft; two wall signs, or three for corner/double frontage lots | — | — | Two permitted per premises, three for corner/double frontage | Face of building | — | Sec. 907(E)(1), (7), (8); (F)(b) |
| Changeable Letter Sign | — | Up to 32 sq ft, first 16 sq ft not counted to total sign area | — | — | One per premise | Integral to permanent sign structure | — | Sec. 907(E)(5) |
| Electronic Message Display Board | — | 16 sq ft (total sign structure not to exceed 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per premise | Integral to permanent, on-premise sign | — | Sec. 907(E)(6) |
| Off-Premises Outdoor Advertising Sign | Min 7 ft clearance (to bottom); Max 45 ft to top | 400 sq ft per face, 45 ft max length; temporary embellishments +20% not to exceed one display panel on same face | 45 ft | — | One, subject to spacing and location rules | On lots facing thoroughfare in C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 | — | Sec. 908(B)-(G) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign, one additional for frontage over 100 ft (per 906(P)) | — | — | See sign_size_restrictions | On private property | — | Sec. 906(P) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | — | 2 ft | — | One per business | On private property | — | Sec. 906(O) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Nameplate | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per occupant | — | — | Sec. 906(A) |
| Identification Sign (Commercial/Public/Institutional) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per premise | Commercial building or public/institutional building | — | Sec. 906(B) |
| Bulletin Board or Identification Sign (Public/Charitable/Ed./Religious) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per site | On premises of institution | — | Sec. 906(C) |
| Directional Sign (Non-Advertising) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | On parcel for entrances, exits, caution, slow, etc. | — | Sec. 906(I) |
| Identification Sign (Residential Entrance) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | — | Entrance drive of residences, estates, farms, ranches, plantations | — | Sec. 906(J) |
| Political Sign (Residential) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Residential zoned property, historic district | — | Sec. 906(K) |
| Political Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Commercial or industrial zoned property | — | Sec. 906(K) |
| Under-canopy Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | One per business | Under canopy | — | Sec. 906(N) |

## Prohibited signs in Thibodaux

- Any sign erected or painted upon a sloping roof, fence, tree, stand pipe, fire escape, utility pole, or traffic sign standard.
- Any sign which uses the word 'stop' or 'danger' prominently displayed and/or which is a copy or imitation of official traffic control signs.
- Signs which are electronic, display video, animation, or flashing, except time and temperature, unless otherwise permitted.
- Signs which emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor.
- Signs with any lighting or control mechanism which causes radio, television, or other communication interference.
- Any sign or sign structure placed upon any street or highway right-of-way, except directional signs and traffic control.
- Any sign affixed to any fence, tree, utility pole, or traffic sign standard.
- Any sign attached to or painted onto a vehicle or any movable object parked adjacent to or on a public thoroughfare for the sole purpose of advertising.
- Snipe signs.
- Window signs which identify or advertise activities, services, or products available within the building which collectively cover more than thirty (30) percent of the window glass surface area.
- Bench signs with messages.
- Portable signs.
- Streamers.
- Revolving signs.
- Permanent banners.
- Any sign which by reason of its location, position, size, shape, or color may obstruct, impair, obscure, or interfere with the view of or confuse traffic.
- Signs that contain statements, words, or pictures of an obscene, indecent, or immoral character that will offend public morals or decency.
- Erection of all on-site pylon type signs.
- Any sign or promotional product not included in this Ordinance will be considered prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Thibodaux

- One professional nameplate for each occupant not exceeding six (6) square feet in area.
- One identification sign per premise for commercial or public institutional building, not exceeding six (6) square feet.
- One bulletin board or identification sign per site for public, charitable, educational, or religious institution, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet.
- Legal notices and official instruments.
- Flags or insignias of governmental, religious, charitable, or fraternal organizations mounted on a single pole.
- Decorative flags, banners, or bunting authorized by the City Building Permit Official for citywide celebration, conventions, commemorations, fairs, and parades.
- Holiday lights and decoration during customary duration of holiday period.
- Memorial signs, tablets or cornerstones, names of buildings, date of erection put into masonry surface or constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.
- Non-advertising directional signs or symbols (e.g. entrance, exit, caution, slow, no trespassing) not exceeding four (4) square feet in area on private property.
- Identification signs at the entrance drive of residences, estates, farms, ranches, and plantations not exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
- Political signs on private property (subject to size and placement restrictions and time limits).
- Window signs which collectively cover thirty (30) percent or less of the window glass surface area.
- Directional and regulatory signs erected by government agencies or lawfully constituted utilities.
- One under-canopy sign per business not exceeding three (3) square feet in area.
- Sandwich signs no larger than two (2) feet wide by four (4) feet tall and only displayed during business hours.
- Special event 'temporary' signs (banners, product promotional signs), subject to specific limits and requirements.
- Athletic field signs at schools.
- Real estate property sale, school, spirit, religious, charitable organization or similar signs on private property at owner's discretion under provisions of the Ordinance.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unless specifically identified as an exempt sign in Section 906, all signs require a sign permit in accordance with this Ordinance.
- Business greater than 300 feet setback from the roadway must be approved by the Board of Adjustments.
- Any premise seeking a variance from the provisions, such as for alternate sign types, size, or location, must seek approval as required by the Board of Adjustments (variance meeting).
- Existing nonconforming signs must be brought into compliance or removed according to specified timelines before further sign permits are issued.

## Full detail

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