# Sign Regulations in Grove, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Grove, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/grove
- **Data last verified:** 2026-02-13
- **Source:** [pdf municipal code](https://www.cityofgroveok.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/community_development/page/249/chapter_5_-_special_provisions_-_updated_8-20-2024.pdf#page=25)

## At a glance

Grove, Oklahoma regulates 25 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Subdivision Entrance)s in the Residential Districts - R-1, R-1S, R-2, R-3, RMH zoning district are capped at 10 ft tall and 150 sq ft per face (max two faces), with a Minimum 5 ft from property line; corner lots must observe sight triangle (25 ft from corner property line) setback (Sec. Section 5-8.F.a.8; Section 5-8.F.c.2; Section 5-8.F.d.7). Most commercial signs in Grove require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | Max 4 sq ft per face; maximum of two faces per sign | — |
| Residential Districts - R-1, R-1S, R-2, R-3, RMH | 13 | 25 ft above grade; lowest point at least 9 ft above grade | 150 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-3, C-4); Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2) | 9 | Max 25 ft above grade; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | Total area of shared structure not to exceed 150 sq ft per side | — |
| General Commercial District (C-2) | 7 | Max 25 ft above grade; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — |
| Commercial District (Shopping Center) | 5 | Max 35 ft above grade (height must be considered when calculating maximum sign display area) | 16 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential Districts - R-1, R-1S, R-2, R-3, RMH

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign - Lots ≤ 1 acre | — | 12 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from all property lines; 25 ft from corner property line within sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one per zoned lot per event | On the property for sale/lease | — | Section 5-8.F.a.1; Section 5-8.F.d.1.a |
| Real Estate Sign - Lots > 1 acre | — | 32 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from all property lines; 25 ft from corner property line within sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one per zoned lot per event | On the property for sale/lease | — | Section 5-8.F.a.1; Section 5-8.F.d.1.b |
| Garage Sale Sign (On-Premise) | — | 4 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; observe sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one per zoned lot per event | On the property conducting the sale | — | Section 5-8.F.a.2; Section 5-8.F.d.2 |
| Construction Sign | — | 16 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; observe sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one per zoned lot per event | On premises where work is under construction | — | Section 5-8.F.a.3; Section 5-8.F.d.3; Section 5-8.B SIGN, CONSTRUCTION |
| Identification Sign | — | 4 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; observe sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one per zoned lot per event; Exception: One additional identification sign permitted where a lot has more than one access to a public way | On dwelling/building property | — | Section 5-8.F.a.4; Section 5-8.F.d.4; Section 5-8.B SIGN, IDENTIFICATION |
| Instructional Sign | — | 6 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; observe sight triangle on corner lots | Limited to number reasonably necessary | On property where instruction or regulation is applicable | — | Section 5-8.F.a.5; Section 5-8.F.d.5; Section 5-8.F.b Exceptions; Section 5-8.B SIGN, INSTRUCTIONAL |
| Ground Sign (Subdivision Entrance) | 10 ft | 150 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; corner lots must observe sight triangle (25 ft from corner property line) | No more than one ground sign per entrance | At subdivision entrances | — | Section 5-8.F.a.8; Section 5-8.F.c.2; Section 5-8.F.d.7 |
| Common Area Unattached Sign (Subdivision) | 25 ft above grade; lowest point at least 9 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from property line; observe sight triangle on corner lots | No more than one common area sign per common area | On the site of the common area serving subdivision residents | — | Section 5-8.F.a.9; Section 5-8.F.c.4; Section 5-8.F.d.8 |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-3, C-4); Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign (Wall Sign) - Building Frontage | May not extend more than 6 ft above the structure; lowest point must be at least 9 ft above grade; overall not to exceed zoning district height limit | Greater of 50 sq ft or 2 sq ft per linear foot of Building Frontage (per face; max two faces) | — | — | No limit on number of attached signs | On building frontage; additional attached signs permitted on side of building that faces a street (see separate entry) | — | Section 5-8.G.a.2; Section 5-8.G.c.3 and Exceptions; Section 5-8.G.d.1; Section 5-8.G.e.1 and 5 |
| Attached Sign (Wall Sign) - Side Facing Street (Non-Building Frontage) | May not extend more than 6 ft above the structure; lowest point at least 9 ft above grade | Greater of 50 sq ft or 2 sq ft per linear foot of Building Frontage (per face; max two faces) | — | — | No limit on number of attached signs | On side of building that faces a street but is not the Building Frontage | — | Section 5-8.G.c.3 Exceptions |
| Unattached Sign (Freestanding/Ground) | Max 25 ft above grade; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 5 ft from all property lines; corner lots must observe sight triangle (25 ft from corner property line) | Limit 1 unattached sign per building | On the lot of the building; must meet setbacks | — | Section 5-8.G.a.2; Section 5-8.G.c.4; Section 5-8.G.d.2; Section 5-8.G.e.2 and 5 |
| Promotional Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | — | Limit 1 promotional sign per business | On the business property | — | Section 5-8.G.a.2; Section 5-8.G.b Exceptions; Section 5-8.G.e.3; Section 5-8.B SIGN, PROMOTIONAL |
| Temporary Sign | — | 16 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | — | Limit 1 temporary sign or temporary directional sign per event per commercial zoned lot | On the lot | — | Section 5-8.G.a.2; Section 5-8.G.b Exceptions; Section 5-8.G.e.4 |
| Temporary Directional Sign | — | 16 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | — | Limit 1 temporary sign or temporary directional sign per event per commercial zoned lot | On the lot | — | Section 5-8.G.a.2; Section 5-8.G.b Exceptions; Section 5-8.G.e.4 |
| Attached Sign (Strip Mall Occupant) | May not extend more than 6 ft above the structure; lowest point at least 9 ft above grade | 35 sq ft per occupant | — | — | One attached sign per occupant | On occupant’s frontage within a strip mall | — | Section 5-8.G.e.6.a; Section 5-8.G.d.1 |
| Unattached Sign (Strip Mall Occupant) | Max 25 ft above grade; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | Total area of shared structure not to exceed 150 sq ft per side | — | Minimum 5 ft from all property lines; corner lots must observe sight triangle | One unattached sign per occupant (on same shared structure) | Shared freestanding sign structure for strip mall occupants | — | Section 5-8.G.e.6.b; Section 5-8.G.d.2 |

### General Commercial District (C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign (Wall Sign) - Building Frontage | Shall not exceed the height of the structure to which it is attached; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 35 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | — | No limit on number of attached signs for each business with Building Frontage | On the Building Frontage | — | Section 5-8.I.a–c.2; Section 5-8.I.d.1; Section 5-8.I.e.1; Section 5-8.I.f.1; Section 5-8.I.g.1 |
| Attached Sign (Wall Sign) - Side Facing Street (Non-Building Frontage) | Shall not exceed the height of the structure; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 35 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | — | — | On side of building that faces a street but is not the Building Frontage | — | Section 5-8.I.g.1 Exceptions |
| Attached Sign (Projecting over Sidewalk – Encroachment) | Not to exceed building height; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 35 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Must remain at least 2 ft from curb line; projection limited to ≤ 2/3 of adjoining sidewalk width | — | Attached to Building Frontage; encroaching above public right-of-way/sidewalk | — | Section 5-8.I.g.2.a–b; Section 5-8.I.d.1; Section 5-8.I.e.1; Section 5-8.I.f.1 |
| Unattached Sign (Freestanding/Ground) | Max 25 ft above grade; lowest point minimum 9 ft above grade | 50 sq ft per face (max two faces) | — | Minimum 10 ft from all property lines; corner lots must observe sight triangle (25 ft from corner property line); may not encroach upon any public right-of-way or easement | Limit 1 unattached sign per business | On the business lot | — | Section 5-8.I.a–c.3; Section 5-8.I.d.2; Section 5-8.I.e.1; Section 5-8.I.f.2 |
| Promotional Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | Limit 1 promotional sign per business | On the business property | — | Section 5-8.I.a; Section 5-8.I.c.1; Section 5-8.I.f.3 |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Painted on/applied to/located within 3 ft of window interior | — | Section 5-8.I.a; Section 5-8.I.f.4; Section 5-8.E.d |
| Temporary Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from property lines for unattached temporary signs; ensure no obstruction per Section 5-8.I.g.5 | — | On the business lot | — | Section 5-8.I.b; Section 5-8.H.b Exceptions apply similarly; Section 5-8.I.e.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Grove

- Erecting, altering, or reconstructing a sign without a required sign permit (unless exempt) is prohibited.
- Constructing, erecting, or maintaining any sign that is not in compliance with this ordinance is prohibited.
- Installing or constructing signs that are not designed/constructed/installed by a professional sign company licensed in the City of Grove is prohibited.
- Allowing signs to become dilapidated or not maintained in good condition is prohibited.
- Using sign illumination that is not stationary and shielded or that causes glare for motorists, pedestrians, or neighboring premises is prohibited.
- Failing to remove a sign that advertises a business/product/service that has ceased operation or carries no message for 180 days (or failing to remove any sign when its building is razed) is prohibited.
- Placing a sign in a parking space if it reduces available parking below the minimum required by the zoning code is prohibited.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, flashing, or blinking components resembling emergency or traffic/warning signals are prohibited.
- Any sign that constitutes a hazard to the safety of motorists as determined by the Chief of Police is prohibited.
- Non-governmental signs using the words, slogans, dimensional shape/size, or colors of governmental traffic signs are prohibited.
- Signs located within any street, public right-of-way, or easement are prohibited (subject to stated exceptions).
- Signs painted on or attached to natural features (such as trees or rocks), utility poles, or fences are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct the view of motor vehicle operators entering a public roadway are prohibited.
- Signs that interfere with any surface or underground utility structure, or that interfere with natural or artificial drainage or surface/underground water, are prohibited.
- Signs that obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening intended for ingress/egress are prohibited.
- Signs that interfere with any opening required for ventilation are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Moving signs are prohibited.
- Off-premise signs are prohibited (subject to stated exceptions elsewhere in the ordinance).

## Signs exempt from permit in Grove

- No permit is required for change of copy, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance/repair that does not modify a sign’s shape, size, or dimensions.
- Plaques or tablets denoting names of buildings or dates set into a masonry surface are exempt from permit.
- Traffic and other signs erected and maintained by the city or other governmental agency, legal notices, and similar signs required by law are exempt from permit.
- Political signs are exempt from permit.
- Window signs are exempt from permit.
- Real estate signs are exempt from permit.
- Construction signs are exempt from permit.
- Instructional signs are exempt from permit.
- Exception to right-of-way/easement prohibition: traffic signs and signals and informational signs erected by an approved public agency are allowed.
- Exception to right-of-way/easement prohibition: decorations displayed in connection with civic, patriotic, or religious holidays with a Special Event or Promotional Sign Permit are allowed.
- Exception to off-premise sign prohibition: up to two off-premise garage sale signs may be placed on private property with a City Garage Sale Permit, written property owner permission, required content (dates and address), limited duration (no more than 3 days prior; removed within 24 hours after close), size (max 4 sq ft per face), placement (≥5 ft from property line; not on public property/ROW/easements; not on natural features/utility poles/fences), and safety conditions; balloons/banners/streamers are prohibited.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or site-wide sign plan requirement is specified in the provided ordinance text.
- A sign permit is required before installing, creating, altering, or reconstructing any sign unless exempt; applications must include size/layout/design details, illumination method, location relative to property lines/zoning/ROW and existing signs within 600 feet, and property owner permission if applicable.
- Drawings by a licensed design professional are required with the permit application for any sign exceeding 64 square feet in area or 15 feet in height.
- Residential subdivision ground signs must be approved on the Subdivision Final Plat.
- No variance meeting or special sign plan review process is referenced in the provided text.

## Full detail

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