# Sign Regulations in Bixby, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bixby, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/bixby
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OK/Bixby/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5PUSA_CH5OF_ARTBOFINPRRI_5-5B-6PLSIPRAN)

## At a glance

Bixby, Oklahoma regulates 15 sign types across 12 zoning districts. Bulletin Boards in the Residential Estate District (RE), Residential Single-Family Districts (RS-1, RS-2, RS-2.5, RS-3, RS-4), Residential Duplex District (RD), Residential Multi-Family Districts (RM-1, RM-2, RM-3), Residential Townhouse District (RT) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 32 sq ft (Sec. 11-7B-3.B.4.a). Most commercial signs in Bixby require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (12 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG) | 3 | 20 ft | 150 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — |
| Residential Estate District (RE), Residential Single-Family Districts (RS-1, RS-2, RS-2.5, RS-3, RS-4), Residential Duplex District (RD), Residential Multi-Family Districts (RM-1, RM-2, RM-3), Residential Townhouse District (RT) | 6 | 20 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — |
| Residential Manufactured Home Park District (RMH) | 5 | 20 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — |
| Office Low Intensity District (OL), Office Medium Intensity District (OM) | 3 | 20 ft or height of building (whichever is lower) | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — |
| Shopping Center District (CS), General Commercial District (CG), Commercial High Intensity District (CH) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Science-Technology District (ST) | 4 | 30 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — |
| Industrial Research and Development District (IR) | 1 | 30 ft | — | — |
| Industrial Light District (IL), Industrial Moderate District (IM), Industrial Heavy District (IH) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Corridor Appearance District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Downtown Design Overlay District (Downtown Design District) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 2 | Ground signs: 25 ft unless behind building setback line, then up to 40 ft | 16 sq ft per establishment | — |
| Mixed Use-A District (MU-A), Mixed Use-B District (MU-B) | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 12 zones)

### Residential Estate District (RE), Residential Single-Family Districts (RS-1, RS-2, RS-2.5, RS-3, RS-4), Residential Duplex District (RD), Residential Multi-Family Districts (RM-1, RM-2, RM-3), Residential Townhouse District (RT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of educational, religious, institutional or similar use | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.a |
| Identification Sign | 20 ft | 10 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per perimeter street frontage | On each street frontage of multi-family, mobile home park, single-family subdivision, or permitted nonresidential use | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.b |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 15 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per perimeter street frontage | On each perimeter street frontage of the development | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.c |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 8 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of a lot | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.d |
| Equipment/Structure Sign | — | 14.4 sq in per equipment/structure | — | — | — | On accessory equipment or structures (e.g., satellite dish, air conditioner, fence) | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.e |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | 1 wall sign allowed | Affixed to principal or accessory structure used for home occupation | — | 11-7B-5.B.3 |

### Residential Manufactured Home Park District (RMH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board | 20 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of educational, religious, institutional or similar use | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.a |
| Identification Sign | 20 ft | 10 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per perimeter street frontage | On each perimeter street frontage of mobile home park or other permitted nonresidential use | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.b |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 15 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per perimeter street frontage | On each perimeter street frontage of the development | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.c |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 8 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of a lot | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.d |
| Equipment/Structure Sign | — | 14.4 sq in per equipment/structure | — | — | — | On accessory equipment or structures (e.g., satellite dish, air conditioner, fence) | — | 11-7B-3.B.4.e |

### Science-Technology District (ST)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | 300 sq ft | — | — | — | On each street frontage | — | 11-7E-3.B.3.b |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft | — | — | Ground signs must be set back 50 ft from R districts if visible | One per 200 ft of frontage | — | — | 11-7E-3.B.3.d-g |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 15 ft | 400 sq ft (minimum 32 sq ft) | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage | — | 11-7E-3.B.4 |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of a lot | — | 11-7E-3.B.5 |

## Prohibited signs in Bixby

- No roof, projecting, flashing (does not include time and temperature signs), animated or revolving signs are permitted for business signs accessory to principal office, commercial or industrial uses in a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
- No ground sign shall be located within 150 feet of any residential area, either within or abutting a Planned Unit Development (PUD), unless separated by an arterial street.
- Roof signs are prohibited in Office Low Intensity (OL) and Office Medium Intensity (OM) districts.
- Roof signs and portable signs are prohibited in the Science-Technology District.
- No business sign shall be located within fifty feet of any R (residential) district if visible from such district in the OL, OM, and IR districts.
- No ground sign shall be located within 50 feet of an R (residential) district if visible from such district in the OL, OM, and IR districts.
- No exterior business signs identifying the private club are permitted in the OL district.
- No signs or other advertising shall be visible from outside the lot for accessory commercial uses in multi-family residential structures.
- No window display or sign board may be used to advertise the renting of rooms to boarders in a residence.
- No signs advertising a family daycare home shall be permitted on the lot.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bixby

- Nameplates attached to the face of the wall and not exceeding 2 square feet in surface area.
- Temporary real estate and construction signs.
- Signs which are not visible from a public street.
- Signs painted on the glass surface of windows or doors, and pertaining to the business conducted therein.
- Tablets built into the wall of a building or other structure used for inscriptions, memorial tablets, or similar purposes.
- Signs of warning, directive, or instructional nature erected by a public utility, franchised transportation company, or governmental agency.
- Legal notices and street numbers.
- Election campaign signs, if erected not more than 45 days prior to an election and removed within 7 days following the election.
- Signs located within a building.
- Signs not exceeding 3 square feet of display surface area of a warning, directive, or instructional nature, including entrance, exit, and restroom signs.
- Signs attached as labels of a commodity offered for sale.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In Planned Unit Developments (PUD), an outline development plan is required at application, including a site plan showing proposed location, height, and size of any ground sign. The planning commission may also require elevations and perspective drawings.
- A mixed-use site plan is required for any project in a Mixed Use district (MU-A or MU-B), submitted for approval by planning commission and city council as part of the specific use permit application.
- A site plan is required in the Corridor Appearance District (Article G) prior to the construction or reconstruction of any structure or exterior remodeling (except as exempted), and shall include compliance with corridor appearance district development minimum standards.
- A site plan is required in the Downtown Design Overlay District to demonstrate compliance with overlay standards for new construction, remodels, and façade projects.
- The planning commission may require covenants in a PUD which provide for detailed site plan review and approval by said commission prior to the issuance of any building permits within the PUD.
- For site plan submittal requirements in the Corridor Appearance District, refer to subsection 11-9-0.E for information required in the site plan.

## Full detail

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