# Sign Regulations in Raymond Town, New Hampshire

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Raymond Town, New Hampshire (NH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/new-hampshire/raymond-town
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-28
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/13941224#13941224)

## At a glance

Raymond Town, New Hampshire regulates 17 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial 1 (C.1), Commercial 2 (C.2), Commercial 3 East (C.3E), Commercial 3 West (C.3W), Industrial Zone zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and Per 6.1.4.2.4 (i.e., in accord with total sign area rules for 101-200 ft frontage) but not to exceed 150 sq ft per side, with a 10 ft setback (Sec. §197-6.1.6). Most commercial signs in Raymond Town require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 12 ft | 16 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zone | 1 | — | 4 sq ft per side, 2 sides max | — |
| Commercial 1 (C.1), Commercial 2 (C.2), Commercial 3 East (C.3E), Commercial 3 West (C.3W), Industrial Zone | 6 | 30 ft | 300 sq ft (total all sides) | — |
| Zones A, Zones B | 1 | — | — | — |
| Rail Trail Signage (RTS) District | 1 | — | 6 sq ft | — |
| RTS Commercial Zones | 1 | — | 6 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Signage (Building/Site Signage Regulations) | — | — | — | — | — | On any lot in all zoning districts | — | §197-6.1.2, §197-6.1.2.1, §197-6.1.5, §197-6.1.8, §271A-8 |
| Non-electronic Changeable Letter Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.5 |
| Electronic Reader Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.5 |
| Temporary Sign - General | — | 4 sq ft (other temporary signs: one, with a max size of 4 sq ft, 3 days/occasion); residential real estate signs: 6 sq ft; commercial/industrial real estate: 32 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.3.10, §197-6.1.3.10.1–9 |
| Promotional Tool | 12 ft | 12 ft height × 3 ft width per tool | 3 ft | — | Up to 2 per business | Only on the lot where the activity/product/service is being offered | — | §197-6.1.3.10.10 |
| Directional Sign | — | 4 sq ft (on-site directional signs) | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.3.6 |
| Religious, Political or Noncommercial Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.3.9 |

### Residential Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permitted Sign | — | 4 sq ft per side, 2 sides max | — | — | — | On any lot in Residential Zone | — | §197-6.1.4.1, §197-6.1.7.1 |

### Commercial 1 (C.1), Commercial 2 (C.2), Commercial 3 East (C.3E), Commercial 3 West (C.3W), Industrial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Business in Multi-Unit Location) | — | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per single business | On the building, per business | — | §197-6.1.4.2.1 |
| Total Sign Surface Area (All Signs Combined) | — | 300 sq ft (total all sides) | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.4.2.2, §197-6.1.4.2.6 |
| Sign (Less Than 100 ft frontage) | — | 50 sq ft per side, two sides max | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.4.2.3 |
| Sign (Frontage 101–200 ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.4.2.4 |
| Sign (Frontage >200 ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | §197-6.1.4.2.5 |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | Per 6.1.4.2.4 (i.e., in accord with total sign area rules for 101-200 ft frontage) but not to exceed 150 sq ft per side | — | 10 ft | No more than 2 per development | — | — | §197-6.1.6 |

## Prohibited signs in Raymond Town

- No sign may be erected that is inconsistent with the ordinance.
- No sign may be permitted which has not been approved by the Board of Selectmen or exempted under this chapter.
- No lighting may be permitted to be used in any way connected with any sign (on Town property and rights-of-way).
- No sign may be permitted which is obsolete, not clear and in good repair, or not securely affixed to a substantial structure.
- Advertising devices must not obscure or physically interfere with official traffic signs, signals, or obstruct drivers' views.
- It is unlawful to affix, attach, or display any advertisement upon any object of nature, utility pole, telephone booth, or highway sign directly in such a manner that the object is used as an integral part of the sign's support.
- Motion picture and video mechanisms in conjunction with any outdoor advertising or advertising statuary are prohibited if visible on or from any public street or sidewalk.
- Signs producing noise or sounds capable of being heard are prohibited.
- Signs that emit visible smoke, vapor, particles, or odor are prohibited.
- Obstructive or confusing signs at intersections or in rights-of-way are prohibited, including those using words, phrases, symbols, or characters that may interfere with or mislead traffic.
- Signs with any lighting or control mechanisms causing radio, television, or other communication interference are prohibited.
- Flags, banners, streamers, balloons, pennants, twirling, A-type, sandwich-type, sidewalk or curb signs, blank copy signs, and unanchored signs are prohibited.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement are prohibited, except electronic message center signs.
- Outdoor advertising with any live animal or human being used as part of the display is prohibited (except religious displays).
- Any sign with obscene material is prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trees, utility poles, trailers, or unapproved supporting structures are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited except where approved.
- Flashing signs and beacons are prohibited, except for governmental highway or warning lights; signs with chasing borders and twinkling lamps are prohibited (except time/temperature or electronic message center signs).
- Signs placed on benches, bus shelters, or waste receptacles are prohibited.
- Signs in violation of the building code or electrical code are prohibited.
- Signs must be maintained and kept in good repair.
- No one may damage, trim, destroy, or remove trees or landscaping within public right-of-way or on property not under the sign owner's land use approval to enhance visibility of a sign.
- Signs or their components shall not substantially interfere with necessary view for motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists, cause confusion with traffic/governmental signs, or be considered a hazard to public safety.
- No flashing, animated, electronic reader board, or sexually descriptive or suggestive signs will be allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Raymond Town

- Yard sale signs approved by the Town are exempt from Board of Selectmen approval.
- Campaign signs for political candidacy are exempt from Board of Selectmen approval.
- Signs advertising charitable nonprofit organizations or events sponsored by them are exempt from Board of Selectmen approval.
- Signs erected by a government body, or required to be erected by a government body, are exempt.
- Signs less than four square feet of a residential nature are exempt from regulation.
- Signs erected by action of a governmental body are exempt.
- Official noncommercial signs erected by public utilities are exempt.
- Flags, pennants, etc. of any public or nonprofit body are exempt.
- Integral decorative or architectural features are exempt.
- On-site directional signs less than four square feet are exempt.
- Church bulletin boards less than 16 square feet are exempt.
- Signs painted or permanently attached to vehicles are exempt.
- Religious, political, or noncommercial signs less than 16 square feet are exempt.
- Residential real estate signs with a maximum size of six square feet are exempt from permit requirements.
- Commercial/Industrial real estate signs up to 32 square feet are exempt from permit requirements.
- Limit of one real estate sign per lot (any type) is exempt from permit requirements.
- Construction site identification signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Window signs are exempt from permit requirements.
- Displays erected in connection with holidays are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs erected in connection with elections/campaigns are exempt from permit requirements.
- Signs indicating a special event (two weeks prior, plus three days) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Other temporary signs (one, up to four square feet, three days/occasion) are exempt from permit requirements.
- Promotional tools (with specific limitations on number, size, location, security, identification) are permitted without zoning determination, site plan approval, or a sign permit as long as criteria are met.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs to be located on Town property or within Town rights-of-way must be permitted by the Board of Selectmen or its designee, except those identified as exempt; a proper application and Board approval/denial is required.
- No sign may be permitted which has not been approved by the Board of Selectmen or exempted under this chapter.
- If plans are submitted for a building permit, site plan review, or other land use approval and are of sufficient detail, the approving body determines sign compliance and issues a sign permit as part of the overall approval process.
- Signs not approved with overall site plans and not exempted may be constructed, erected, moved, enlarged, illuminated, or substantially altered only with a sign permit issued by the Code Official.
- On lots with multiple business enterprises, the Code Official may issue a permit in the name of the lot owner or agent.
- A special sign permit from the Planning Board is required for any promotional tool that does not easily fit size/dimensional criteria.
- Every approved sign must be plainly marked with the name of the person erecting and the approval number; absence of the approval number is evidence of violation.

## Full detail

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