# Sign Regulations in Enid, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Enid, Oklahoma (OK)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Enid, Oklahoma regulates 18 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Feather Flags in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall, 8 ft tall, 27 inches wide, and 27 in wide (Sec. § 11-13-11(H)(3)(a)-(b)). Most commercial signs in Enid require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 35 ft | 150 sq ft | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts | 6 | 15 ft | 6 sq ft per entry | — |
| Commercial Zoning Districts, Industrial Zoning Districts | 5 | 35 ft | 150 sq ft (see also sign area calculation rules by frontage) | — |
| Agricultural Districts | 2 | 10 ft | 48 sq ft | — |
| Planned Unit Development (PUD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Enid Downtown Overlay District | 5 | 20 ft (25 ft for Garriott Road frontages) | 32 sq ft | — |
| Historic Preservation Districts | 1 | — | — | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 ft | 150 sq ft | — | — | 1 per frontage | 1 per frontage; not within 50 ft of another sign at adjacent property/business; cannot overhang easement/right-of-way/vehicular drive | — | § 11-13-11(A); § 11-13-6; § 11-13-3(I); § 11-13-7(B) |
| Wall Sign | — | 50% wall area | — | — | — | On outside wall of building | — | § 11-13-11(D); § 11-13-6; § 11-13-3(I) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/occupancy | On building; may extend up to 8 ft from building | — | § 11-13-11(E) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window, visible from exterior | — | § 11-13-11(F); § 11-13-4(W) |
| Wind Resistant (Swinger) Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 100 linear feet of frontage | On premises | — | § 11-13-11(G) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 8 sq ft for residences; 32 sq ft on other property (unless otherwise provided); some feather flags excluded | — | — | See above | On premises; not in right-of-way/easement; must not impair sight triangle or intersection visibility | — | § 11-13-11(H) |
| Feather Flag | 8 ft | 8 ft tall, 27 inches wide | 27 in | — | See additional requirements | On premises; location per frontage/linear feet of building | — | § 11-13-11(H)(3)(a)-(b) |
| Electronic Message Center (EMC) | — | 72 sq ft | — | — | — | On freestanding sign structure | — | § 11-13-11(C) |

### Residential Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Subdivision Identification) | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 per entry | At subdivision street entry; 1 per entry | — | § 11-13-9(A)(1), (3), (5)-(6) |
| Wall Sign (Subdivision Identification) | 15 ft | — | — | — | 1 per entry | Mounted on subdivision screening wall, at street entry; 1 per entry | — | § 11-13-9(A)(1), (3), (5)-(6) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multi-family Identification) | — | — | — | — | 1 per entry | At each street entry | — | § 11-13-9(A)(2), (6) |
| Wall Sign (Multi-family Identification) | — | — | — | — | 1 per entry | At each street entry | — | § 11-13-9(A)(2), (6) |
| Wall Sign (For Lease - Multi-family) | — | 6 sq ft per entry | — | — | 1 per entry | At each street entry | — | § 11-13-9(A)(2) |
| Wall Sign (Single Family/Duplex Lot Identification) | — | 3 sq ft (lots <1 acre); 6 sq ft (lots >1 acre) | — | — | 1 per lot | On building | — | § 11-13-9(A)(4) |

### Commercial Zoning Districts, Industrial Zoning Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 35 ft | 150 sq ft (see also sign area calculation rules by frontage) | — | — | 1 per frontage | On property | — | § 11-13-9(B)(3)(a); § 11-13-11(A), (E)(2)(a) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per building/occupancy | On exterior wall/building; may extend up to 8 ft from building | — | § 11-13-9(B)(3)(b); § 11-13-11(E) |
| Wall Sign | — | 50% of exterior wall area to which attached | — | — | — | On exterior wall of building | — | § 11-13-9(B)(3)(c); § 11-13-11(D) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Window, visible from exterior | — | § 11-13-9(B)(3)(d); § 11-13-11(F) |
| Wind Resistant (Swinger) Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | 1 per 100 linear ft frontage | On premises | — | § 11-13-9(B)(3)(e); § 11-13-11(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Enid

- Signs that interfere with the flow of pedestrians on sidewalks.
- Flashing signs.
- Signs with strobes that are visible from the street.
- Pallet signs.
- New billboards.
- New off premises signs.
- Signs affixed to trees or utility poles or traffic devices.
- Vehicle signs.
- No sign shall be maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, size, shape or color, it may interfere with or be confused with any traffic control signs or signals, or may mislead or confuse traffic.
- Signs and their supporting structures shall not interfere with aboveground or underground facilities and utilities or surface/subsurface drainage.
- No sign shall be installed or erected on, over, or extending across any public right-of-way, alley, easement, or vehicular driveway, unless otherwise specified.
- No sign may be attached to any tree; only public service signs may be attached to utility poles.
- No sign shall occupy a required parking space.
- No sign shall obstruct any fire escape, window, door, or opening used for egress, or be attached to a fire escape or interfere with required ventilation openings.
- No sign shall have an overhead electrical system.
- No sign shall be placed or displayed within the public right-of-way or easement.
- No sign shall be placed so as to impair a sight triangle or visibility at intersections, streets, driveways, and alleys.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed, or maintained so as to obstruct the egress or ventilation required by law.
- Abandoned signs must be removed within 30 days of abandonment.
- Signs that do not comply with the applicable International Building Code and Electrical Code are prohibited.
- No sign shall flash, pulsate, or cause glare unless specifically permitted.
- Any prohibited sign is subject to removal and owner subject to a fine.

## Signs exempt from permit in Enid

- Official flags that meet area and height limits.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and other memorial signs or plaques made of certain materials and within size limits.
- Non-illuminated bulletin board signs not exceeding 20 square feet for public, charitable, or religious institutions on their premises.
- Signs mounted inside buildings not visible to pedestrians or motorists beyond the lot boundaries.
- Street address numerals not more than 20 square feet.
- Scoreboards in athletic facilities.
- Directional signs for public convenience within 10 square feet.
- Public use signs (traffic control, street name, utility info, etc.) erected by a public officer or for public benefit.
- No trespassing or property use regulation signs not more than 8 square feet.
- Construction signs within size limits.
- Home occupation signs or nameplates not more than four square feet attached to the building, denoting only the occupant or service.
- Vacancy signs for apartments, hotels, motels not more than 10 square feet, not flashing or glaring or animated.
- Temporary placards or posters (e.g., garage sale signs) not more than four square feet in area, max two per property.
- Temporary decoration signs.
- Menu signs at drive-through/in restaurants not designed to attract attention from the public right-of-way.
- Changing the advertising copy or message on existing changeable copy signs or billboards.
- Repainting, cleaning, or routine maintenance of signs not involving structural or size changes.
- Gas island signs within specified dimensions, max one per island.
- Sale and open house real estate and estate sale signs located on the property.
- Vance Air Force Base billboard signs within specific size/height/max overhang and contractor requirements.
- Political signs.
- A-frame signs.
- Window signs.
- Replacement of a face in a freestanding sign.
- Small gardening or crop signs designating plant or seed type.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan indicating locations of all existing and proposed signs and their dimensions on the site is required as part of a sign permit application.
- A building facade outline or photograph indicating the location of any existing or proposed signs to be attached to the building is required with the sign permit application.
- For Planned Unit Developments (PUD), signage is governed by a development plan once approved by the City Council.
- Historic Preservation Districts require sign applications to be reviewed by the Historic Preservation District Commission before a permit is issued (unless the commission does not act within 60 days).
- A variance from sign regulations is processed by the Board of Adjustment through a required meeting/hearing per § 11-3-7(B).
- If the sign ordinance is perceived as impeding economic development, cases may be brought before the City Council for review and approval, with submittal at least 15 days before the meeting.

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

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