# Sign Regulations in Glendive, Montana

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Glendive, Montana (MT)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/montana/glendive
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Glendive, Montana regulates 17 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Neighborhood/Tract Identification Signs in the Single-Family Residential Zones zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a Minimum 5 feet behind all property lines setback (Sec. 11-4-2(B)(1)(f)). Most commercial signs in Glendive require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single-Family Residential Zones | 3 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Multi-Family Residential Zones | 3 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Agricultural Districts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Residential Professional And Neighborhood Commercial Limited | 1 | 8 feet (if detached) | 32 square feet | — |
| General Commercial Districts, Central Commercial Districts, Highway Commercial Districts, Light Industrial Districts, Heavy Industrial Districts | 3 | 75 feet above centerline of adjacent roadway | 200 square feet | — |
| Church, School, And Other Institutional Use | 2 | 5 feet | 32 square feet per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 feet (if detached) | 32 square feet aggregate area | — |

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

### Single-Family Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 per residential use | On private property, not on public property | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(a), (d), (e) |
| Neighborhood/Tract Identification Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet behind all property lines | 2 per tract entrance | Minimum 5 feet behind all property lines, at tract entrance | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(f) |
| Temporary Sign (e.g. For Sale or For Rent) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per residential use | On private property | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(g) |

### Multi-Family Residential Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Identification Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | On private property, not on public property | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(b), (d), (e) |
| Neighborhood/Tract Identification Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | Minimum 5 feet behind all property lines | 2 per tract entrance | Minimum 5 feet behind all property lines, at tract entrance | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(f) |
| Temporary Sign (e.g. For Sale or For Rent) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 per use | On private property | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(g) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Governmental Identification Sign/Bulletin Board | — | — | — | — | — | Subject to zoning coordinator approval | — | 11-4-2(B)(1)(c) |
| Banner (Public Service Message) | — | — | — | — | — | On or over public property (as authorized) | — | 11-4-2(B)(6)(a) |
| Directional or Instructional Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Entirely on subject property | — | 11-4-2(B)(6)(b) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | 11-4-2(B)(6)(c) |
| Political or Campaign Sign | 6 feet (if detached) | 32 square feet aggregate area | — | — | — | Not within or over public right of way; not on utility poles, public signs, bridges, or hydrants | — | 11-4-2(B)(6)(d) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 sq ft (residential), 12 sq ft (commercial) | — | — | 1 | Located entirely within property to which sign applies | — | 11-4-2(B)(6)(e) |

## Prohibited signs in Glendive

- No signs shall be permitted which are animated by means of flashing, scintillating, blinking or traveling lights or any other means not providing constant illumination (except public service information signs and some electronic message centers).
- No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on a public right of way which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the purpose of advertisement or directing people to a business or activity. (This does not prohibit vehicle graphics or company vehicle signs.)
- No swinging signs are permitted. (Signs installed on an arm or spar, that is not, in addition, permanently fastened to an adjacent wall or upright pole.)
- Signs which, due to their size, location, movement, content, coloring or method of illumination, may be confused with or construed as a traffic control sign, signal or device, or the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle, or which hide any traffic or street sign/signal/device, are prohibited.
- No sign, outdoor commercial advertising device, or lighting device constituting a nuisance to an adjacent district or creating hazardous or unsafe driving conditions for motorists because of lighting glare, focus, animation or flashing shall be erected or continued in operation.

## Signs exempt from permit in Glendive

- Directional or instructional signs that provide direction or instruction, are entirely on the property to which they pertain, do not exceed four (4) square feet in area, and do not cause visual obstructions to traffic.
- Garage sale signs not exceeding four (4) square feet in area.
- Political or campaign signs that comply with time, location, and size restrictions.
- Real estate signs: One per lot/parcel, not directly illuminated, within property boundaries, meeting size limits, and removed within seven days of sale/rental/lease.
- Banners on or over public property authorized by city council for up to ten days, displaying only public service messages (with sponsor identification under limited conditions and indemnity/insurance if required by city).

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

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