# Sign Regulations in Eufaula, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Eufaula, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/eufaula
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-19

## At a glance

Eufaula, Oklahoma regulates 35 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Garage/Yard Sale Sign (General Regulations)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 4 sq ft (single-faced), 8 sq ft (double-faced), with a Must be setback from ROW setback (Sec. 12-1520.D, 8-222).

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Agriculture District | 4 | 30 ft; may exceed 30 ft to max 50 ft if setback 1 ft per extra ft over 30; up to 60 ft if within 100 ft of elevated street ROW and designed for elevated street viewing | 300 sq ft (single sign) | — |
| Residential District | 6 | 42 in | 64 sq ft | — |
| Office District | 3 | Height of principal use building or 15 ft, whichever is lower | 32 sq ft | — |
| Commercial and Industrial Districts | 7 | 20 ft; may exceed 20 ft to max 50 ft if setback 1 ft per extra ft over 20; up to 60 ft if within 100 ft of elevated street ROW and designed for elevated street viewing | 32 sq ft | — |
| CN-Commercial Neighborhood District | 2 | 20 ft | — | — |
| Planned Unit Developments (PUD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Downtown District (DT) | 2 | — | 2 ft x 3 ft (6 sq ft) | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to the face of the wall | — | 12-1510.D.1 |
| On-Site Temporary Real Estate Sign (General Regulations) | — | — | — | — | — | On the property offered for sale/rent | — | 12-1510.D.2, 8-223 |
| On-Site Temporary Construction Sign (General Regulations) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Along arterial street frontages | — | 12-1510.D.3 |
| Tablet (Historic/Dedicatory) | — | — | — | — | — | Built into wall | — | 12-1510.D.5 |
| Non-commercial signs of warning, directive, or instruction | — | — | — | — | — | As erected by public agency, franchised utility, or government | — | 12-1510.D.6 |
| Legal Notices | — | — | — | — | — | As required by law | — | 12-1510.D.7 |
| Temporary Election Campaign Sign | — | 32 sq ft (R or O zone); Not stated for other zones | — | — | — | Private property, not in ROW or public property | — | 12-1535.A, 12-1510.D.8 |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign (General Regulations) | 5 ft | 4 sq ft (single-faced), 8 sq ft (double-faced) | — | Must be setback from ROW | 1 on lot, 1 per street frontage up to 2; 2 off-site allowed (temp, with permission) | Only on the premises of the sale (private property), setback from public ROW | — | 12-1520.D, 8-222 |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board (Institutional/Educational/Religious Accessory) | 10 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On each street frontage of educational, religious, institutional, or similar use | — | 12-1520.B.1 |
| Subdivision Identification Sign (Permitted Non-residential Use) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Each street frontage of permitted non-residential use | — | 12-1520.B.2 |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Residential District) | 15 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per perimeter street frontage during construction | Each perimeter street frontage of the development | — | 12-1520.B.3 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Residential District) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Each street frontage of lot | — | 12-1520.B.4 |
| Temporary Directional Real Estate Sign | 42 in | 4 sq ft per side | — | — | One | Private property in residentially zoned districts | — | 12-1520.C |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign (Residential District) | 5 ft | 4 sq ft (single-faced), 8 sq ft (double-faced) | — | Setback from ROW | 1 per lot plus 1 per public street (max 2), plus 2 off-site with permission | Private property (lot of sale), setback from ROW | — | 12-1520.D, 8-222 |

### Commercial and Industrial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 20 ft; may exceed 20 ft to max 50 ft if setback 1 ft per extra ft over 20; up to 60 ft if within 100 ft of elevated street ROW and designed for elevated street viewing | — | — | Not in ROW; comply with 12-1505 | — | Lot in commercial/industrial use; CN district is included | — | 12-1530.B.1.a, 12-1530.B.2.a, 12-1505.F |
| Wall Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | — | — | — | — | Wall of principal building | — | 12-1530.B.2.b |
| Canopy Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to building canopy | — | 12-1530.B.2.b |
| Roof Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 12 ft above mean roof level | — | — | — | — | Roof of principal building | — | 12-1530.B.1.b, 12-1530.B.2.b |
| Projecting Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 9 ft above mean roof level | — | — | — | — | Attached, extending outward from building | — | 12-1530.B.1.c, 12-1530.B.2.b |
| Temporary Construction Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage during construction | Each street frontage during construction | — | 12-1530.B.2.d |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (Commercial/Industrial) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Each street frontage of lot | — | 12-1530.B.2.e |

## Prohibited signs in Eufaula

- No sign or portion thereof shall be permitted in the right-of-way of any street or area designated as a future street, except authorized traffic signals, signs or devices.
- No sign shall be located less than 35 feet from the intersection of the pavement of two streets or from the intersection of street pavement and a railroad track.
- No sign shall be located in such a manner as to obstruct or obscure or interfere with any traffic signal light or public warning sign.
- Signs that prevent motorists from obtaining a clear view of approaching vehicles for 500 feet along any public right-of-way are prohibited.
- No signage of any kind shall be affixed to any Utility Pole, Line, Fence, Tree, Wire, Transformer, Mailbox or similar device or structure.
- No sign containing facsimiles of traffic control devices shall be located within 100 feet of the intersection of two or more public streets.
- No revolving red or blue lights are allowed on signs.
- No sign containing light shall exceed an illumination of 70 foot candles as measured at a two-foot distance from the source of illumination.
- Permanent use of a Temporary Portable Sign is not allowed in any zoning district.
- Signs that have not been issued a sign permit by the City of Eufaula shall not be located in any zoning district, unless legally permitted under prior regulations and still compliant.
- It is unlawful to display upon any sign or other advertising structure any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
- No placards, leaflets, handbills or other similar signs shall be placed on the exterior wall or window of any building or public property in any district.
- Off-Site Advertising Signs are prohibited (except as specifically allowed via variance).
- Billboard Signs regulated by other Sections of this Code are prohibited.
- Signs erected in violation of the City's building, electrical, or sign codes, or other applicable local regulations are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs being powered by extension cords are prohibited, except for temporary fireworks stands.
- Signs erected in violation of federal or state law are prohibited.
- Portable signs and plastic arrow signs are prohibited except as allowed as temporary signage or in the Downtown District.
- Animated, flashing, rotating or revolving signs are prohibited (except conforming time and temperature or public interest electronic message signs).
- Signs on vehicles used or intended to be used as an on-premise sign are prohibited; it is prima facie evidence if a vehicle is parked on site for over 48 hours.
- Temporary Off-Site Signs including portable, portable flashing arrow signs and banners are prohibited.
- Any inflatable sign is prohibited.
- Any advertising flag is prohibited except as provided for special events.
- Obsolete signs are prohibited, unless deemed Historical by the City of Eufaula City Council.
- It is unlawful to erect or display any advertising sign on public land, street, alley or easement within the City, except on the property being offered for sale or rent, or immediately adjacent to the property (real estate signs).
- It is unlawful to place, tack, nail, staple, glue or attach any sign advertising property for sale or lease on any utility pole or structure.
- It is unlawful to erect or display any garage sale/yard sale sign on public land, street, alley or easement within the City.
- It is unlawful to attach any garage sale, yard sale, patio sale, or rummage sale sign to any utility or street lighting pole or structure within the City limits.

## Signs exempt from permit in Eufaula

- Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public safety official.
- Directional, warning or informational signs authorized by federal, state, or municipal governments.
- Memorial plaques, building identification signs and building cornerstones when cut or carved into a masonry surface or when made of noncombustible material and made an integral part of the building or structure.
- The flag of a government or noncommercial institution such as a school.
- Religious symbols and seasonal decorations within the appropriate public holiday season.
- Works of fine art displayed in conjunction with a commercial enterprise where the enterprise does not receive direct commercial gain.
- Street address signs and combination nameplate and street address signs that contain no advertising copy and which do not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
- Any sign, whether temporary or permanent, authorized by the City Manager or City Council that serves a specific public purpose.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No sign may be constructed or erected within the City without first receiving a sign permit, except for temporary real estate signs having six (6) square feet or less of display surface.
- All permanent signs must be installed by licensed sign contractors in accord with the locations and plans approved at the time of application for a sign permit.
- Applications for sign permits must include a detailed site plan of the property showing the proposed sign location, structures, easements, and driveways, dimensions of the sign, and method of support.
- A permit is required for any change of use for a permitted sign.
- Inspection by the City of Eufaula is required after installation as part of the permit process, and is the responsibility of the Owner/Erector.
- Any request for off-site advertising requires submission of a request (including a detailed drawing and hardship statement) to the Board of Adjustment for approval.
- Variance from sign requirements must be requested to the Board of Adjustment, with justification for extraordinary circumstances.
- Banners, portable, and promotional signs must follow the same permit procedure as a permanent sign.
- Signs for Temporary Fireworks stands must follow the same permit procedure as a permanent sign.

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

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