# Sign Regulations in Overland, Missouri

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Overland, Missouri (MO)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/missouri/overland
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-10
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/10889219#10889219)

## At a glance

Overland, Missouri regulates 48 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Subdivision Identification Ground Signs in the Single-Family and Two-Family Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4) zoning district are capped at 8 ft max height from surrounding grade tall and 32 sq ft per face, with a Minimum 10 ft from any property line; must meet sight triangle (400.835(A)(2)(a); 400.290(F)) setback (Sec. 400.835(A)(1)(a); 400.835(A)(2)(a),(c); 400.825(F)). Most commercial signs in Overland require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Family and Two-Family Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4) | 12 | 8 ft max height from surrounding grade | 120 sq ft per face | — |
| Apartment District (R-5) and Condominium District (R-6) | 2 | 6 ft max height from surrounding grade | 32 sq ft per face | — |
| Neighborhood & General Commercial (C-1, C-2) | 15 | 32 ft max height; bottom of sign at least 10 ft above surrounding grade | 50 sq ft per face | — |
| Manufacturing District (M-1) | 9 | 32 ft; bottom ≥10 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face | — |
| Planned Development (PD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| PD-C and PD-MxD | 11 | 32 ft; bottom ≥10 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face | — |
| Planned Residential Zoning District | 2 | As per 400.835(A)(2) and 400.835(B)(2) | As per One- and Two-Family (400.835(A)) and Multi-Family (400.835(B)) standards | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | Per pole sign standards (commercial) (400.840(B)(4)) | 40 sq ft per face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Single-Family and Two-Family Residential (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Identification Ground Sign | 8 ft max height from surrounding grade | 32 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 10 ft from any property line; must meet sight triangle (400.835(A)(2)(a); 400.290(F)) | Two permanent subdivision identification signs per development; identification allowed at each entrance when multiple entrances exist | At each development entrance; allowed at each entrance where a development has access on two or more streets or more than one entrance on one street | — | 400.835(A)(1)(a); 400.835(A)(2)(a),(c); 400.825(F) |
| Church/Public/Semi-Public/Park Identification Ground Sign | 8 ft max height from surrounding grade | 32 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 10 ft from any property line; meet sight triangle (400.835(A)(2)(a); 400.290(F)) | Not more than one per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | 400.835(A)(1)(b); 400.835(A)(2)(a),(c) |
| Construction Sign (Residential) - Ground | 8 ft max height from surrounding grade | 32 sq ft per face | — | Minimum 10 ft from any property line; meet sight triangle (400.835(A)(2)(a)) | Not more than one per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | 400.835(A)(1)(c); 400.835(A)(2)(a),(c); 400.835(A)(3)(a) |
| Residential Project Construction Sign - Promotional (On-site) | — | 120 sq ft per face | — | General ground sign setback applies: 10 ft from property lines (400.835(A)(2)(a)) | One per major entrance | One per major entrance to the subdivision or project site (on-site) | — | 400.835(A)(1)(d)1; 400.835(A)(2)(d)1; 400.835(A)(3)(b)1 |
| Residential Project Construction Sign - Directional (Off-site) | — | 16 sq ft per face | — | — | Any number permitted subject to restrictions | Any number off the premises of the subdivision/project; shall not block view of any pre-existing sign from normal traffic level | — | 400.835(A)(1)(d)2; 400.835(A)(2)(d)2; 400.835(A)(3)(b)2 |
| Directional Sign (Entry/Exit) | No more than 3.5 ft above elevation of adjacent driveway at point meeting street right-of-way | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | Two per entry/exit | Two signs per entry/exit | — | 400.835(A)(1)(e); 400.835(A)(2)(e); 400.835(A)(3)(d) |
| Memorial or Tablet Sign | 6 ft max height from surrounding grade | 6 sq ft per face (unless installed by Federal/State/County/City or agencies thereof) | — | — | One | — | — | 400.835(A)(1)(f); 400.835(A)(2)(f); 400.795(B)(8) |
| Property Real Estate Sign | 6 ft max height from surrounding grade | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | One per lot frontage | On the premises; one per lot frontage | — | 400.835(A)(1)(g); 400.835(A)(2)(g); 400.835(A)(3)(c); 400.795(B)(6) |

### Neighborhood & General Commercial (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign (Primary Frontage) | — | 10% of building face area | — | — | One attached sign per building face; see also corner lot and multi-occupancy provisions | On building wall below the parapet/mansard/roof line; clearance of 10 ft above ground or pavement; shall not project above roof line | — | 400.840(A)(2); 400.840(B)(2); 400.825(F) |
| Attached Sign (Corner Lot Additional Frontage) | — | 10% of additional frontage building face area | — | — | One additional attached sign per additional street frontage | On each street frontage of a corner lot | — | 400.840(A)(2); 400.840(B)(2) |
| Ground-Mounted Sign (In lieu of Pole Sign) | 6 ft max height from surrounding grade | 40 sq ft per face | — | At least 10 ft from front property line or any street frontage; meet sight triangle (400.840(B)(3); 400.290(F)) | One per lot (substituted for the allowable pole sign) | On lot; must not obstruct visibility at entries/exits | — | 400.840(A)(3); 400.840(B)(3) |
| Pole Sign | 32 ft max height; bottom of sign at least 10 ft above surrounding grade | 50 sq ft per face | — | At least 10 ft from front property line or any street frontage; meet sight triangle (400.840(B)(3)-(4)) | One per lot | On lot; same locational requirements as ground-mounted signs | — | 400.840(A)(4); 400.840(B)(4) |
| Directory Sign (In lieu of Pole Sign) (Multiple Occupancies) | As approved by Planning and Zoning Commission | As approved by Planning and Zoning Commission | — | — | One per building/property of multiple occupancy | As approved by Planning and Zoning Commission | — | 400.840(A)(7); 400.840(B)(7); 400.840(C)(3) |
| Sandwich Board (Temporary) | — | 8 sq ft per face max | — | Maintain 5 ft clear passage between board and street curb | One per commercial property | On-site on commercial property; placed so as not to block public ways | — | 400.850(B)(3)(a)-(g) |
| Construction Sign (Commercial Use of 400.835(C)(1)) | 8 ft (by reference to 400.835(A)(2)(c)) | 32 sq ft per face (by reference to 400.835(A)(1)(c) and 400.835(C)(1)) | — | ≥10 ft from property line; meet sight triangle (400.835(A)(2)(a) by incorporation) | One per street frontage | As permitted in residential section; one per street frontage | — | 400.840(C)(1) (incorporates 400.835(C)(1)) |
| Directional Sign (Entry/Exit) (Commercial) | No more than 3.5 ft above adjacent driveway elevation at ROW | 6 sq ft per face | — | — | Two per entry/exit | Two per entry/exit | — | 400.840(A)(1) (incorporates 400.835(A)(1)(e)); 400.835(A)(2)(e); 400.840(C)(2) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Automobile/Truck Service Station – Brand Identification Sign (Pole) | Per pole sign standards (commercial) (400.840(B)(4)) | 32 sq ft per face | — | As for pole signs (≥10 ft from frontage; bottom ≥10 ft above grade; ≤32 ft high) | One per site | As regulated for pole signs (400.840(B)) | — | 400.850(A)(1)(a)1; 400.850(A)(2)(a)1; 400.840(B)(4) |
| Automobile/Truck Service Station – Brand Identification Sign (Ground) (In lieu of Pole) | 6 ft | 40 sq ft per face | — | ≥10 ft from frontage; sight triangle | One per site (in lieu of pole) | As regulated for ground-mounted signs (400.840(B)(3)) | — | 400.850(A)(1)(a)2; 400.850(A)(2)(a)2; 400.840(B)(3) |
| Automobile/Truck Service Station – Attached Brand Identification Sign | — | 10% of building face for attached sign; 32 sq ft for attached logo per frontage | — | — | One attached sign per frontage (10% rule); plus one attached logo per street frontage | On building | — | 400.850(A)(1)(a)3-4; 400.850(A)(2)(a)3; 400.840(B)(2) |
| Gasoline Price Sign (Per Pump Island) | — | 10 sq ft per face per sign | — | — | One price sign per pump island | At ends of pump islands | — | 400.850(A)(1)(b)1, (3); 400.850(A)(2)(c) |
| Gasoline Price Sign (Component of Pole Sign) | Per pole sign standards | 10 sq ft per face (component of permitted pole sign) | — | As per pole sign | One | On the permitted pole sign | — | 400.850(A)(1)(b)2, (3); 400.850(A)(3)(a) |
| Standard Outdoor Advertising Structure (Billboard) (I-170 Frontage Only; Non-Residential) | ≤50 ft from highest point of sign to surrounding grade or street level, whichever higher | Determined case-by-case by Planning and Zoning Commission | — | Front setback ≥50 ft; other distance separations as above | — | Only on property with frontage on Interstate 170; not within any Residential or Planned Residential Zoning District; if in PD or on property with a conditional use permit, must be specifically authorized on final development plan or permit approval | — | 400.850(C)(1)-(4), (8)-(9) |
| Trivision Billboard (Standards) | As per billboard | As per billboard allowance (case-by-case by P&Z when applicable) | — | As per billboard | — | Where billboards are permitted | — | 400.850(C)(5) |
| Electronic Billboard (Standards) | As per billboard | As per billboard (case-by-case by P&Z when applicable) | — | As per billboard | — | Where billboards are permitted | — | 400.850(C)(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Overland

- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Any sign erected in a location prohibited by the sign code is unlawful.
- Any sign erected in a public easement or right-of-way is prohibited.
- Any sign erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or exitway required by the Building or Fire Codes is prohibited.
- Any sign attached to any public utility pole, tree, fire hydrant, curb, sidewalk, or other surface located on public property is prohibited.
- Any sign located where it obstructs the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; or by shape, position, or color interferes with or is confused with any authorized traffic control device; or obstructs vision of the public right-of-way to a vehicle operator during ingress, egress, or travel is prohibited.
- Any sign advertising a product, service, or activity not manufactured, sold, or rendered on the premises (off-premise advertising) is prohibited except as otherwise permitted by the ordinance.
- Banners attached to buildings, pennants on poles/wires/ropes, streamers, wind-operated devices, fluttering signs, pinwheels, street banners, and A-frame or other portable signs of a like nature are prohibited except as permitted under temporary/special displays.
- Off-site or off-premises signs are prohibited except as expressly allowed by the ordinance.
- Flashing signs and electronic signs are prohibited except as specifically provided for billboards and on-premise electronic message signs.
- Portable signs not permanently affixed to the ground are prohibited except as allowed for specified temporary uses (including sandwich boards where permitted).
- Signs containing obscene, indecent, prurient, or immoral content are prohibited.
- Projecting signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Overland

- Flags of any nation, state, county, city, or other governmental unit, and flags of not-for-profit organizations.
- Temporary decorations or displays celebrating traditionally accepted patriotic, religious, or local holidays or events.
- Signs of the City of Overland and official traffic, fire, and police signs, signals, devices, and markings of the state, county, or city.
- Non-illuminated directional or informational signs of a public nature.
- Residential garage or patio sale signs not to exceed 6 square feet and located on the premises where the sale is taking place.
- Property real estate signs not exceeding 6 square feet in area on the premises advertising the sale, rental, or lease, and off-site directional real estate signs not exceeding 6 square feet to assist locating an individual property for sale (excluding residential project construction directional signs regulated elsewhere).
- One bulletin board not over 32 square feet for public, charitable, or religious institutions located on the institution’s premises.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and date of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
- Professional name plates, occupational signs, and home occupation signs not exceeding 1 square foot in area, wall-mounted and unit, adjacent to the main entrance.
- Signs erected inside a building not visible through windows.
- (Reserved item with no content).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required before commencing erection, construction, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, enlargement, extension, or moving of any sign or sign structure; a separate permit is required for each sign.
- Sign permits expire if no construction begins within 6 months or if construction is not completed within 1 year; permits may be revoked for departures from approved plans or violations.
- Outdoor advertising structures (billboards) require a specific permit and full Planning and Zoning Commission review, including submission of engineered construction plans, a site plan with required distances, and scaled representations of the sign.
- Billboard permits require a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission; City Council may review; nearby property owner protests can trigger a 3/4 Council vote requirement.
- Temporary special display signs (including banners, pennants, streamers, yard signs, real estate directional “Open House” signs, portable signs, and other temporary signs) may be approved by the Director of Public Works for up to 30 days; extensions beyond 30 days require Planning and Zoning Commission approval.
- Sandwich board signs in specified commercial districts require an annual permit from the Director of Public Works; displaying without a permit is prohibited.
- Directory signs for buildings with multiple occupancies may be approved in lieu of a pole sign and are subject to Planning and Zoning Commission review and approval for height and overall square footage.
- Industrial uses with more than one permanent building may provide additional attached or freestanding directional signs subject to Planning and Zoning Commission approval of height, location, and size.
- On-premise electronic message signs require a conditional use permit to determine appropriateness and operational standards; exceptions exist for time/temperature signs ≤8 sq ft and fuel price displays (which must be constant and steady).
- Replacement or relocation to install an electronic billboard requires approval via a conditional use permit and must meet location/design provisions; existing billboards and freestanding on-premise electronic message signs must be removed from the property beforehand.
- Variances from sign regulations may be sought before the Board of Adjustment upon showing undue hardship (not economic gain or mere inconvenience); appeals from Board decisions go to Circuit Court.
- For all signs, displaying the issued sign permit number on the sign face (or base for pole signs) is required.
- All signs must comply with applicable State right-of-way requirements and, for outdoor advertising structures, with federal and state laws and regulations.

## Full detail

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