# Sign Regulations in Lindsay, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lindsay, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/lindsay
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OK/Lindsay/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAPLZO_ARTIVZO_DIV9SI)

## At a glance

Lindsay, Oklahoma regulates 23 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Special Event Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 7 ft tall and 32 sq ft per sign face (Sec. Sec. 33-44(1)). Most commercial signs in Lindsay 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 | 13 | 7 ft | 100 sq ft per sign face | — |
| General Agricultural District (A-1) | 6 | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — |
| Single-Family Dwelling District (R-1), General Residential District (R-2), Residential District (R-3) | 5 | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Shopping District (C-1), Bottle Club District (C-1A), General Commercial District (C-2) | 4 | Max height for structures in the zone (35 ft in C-1, 2.5 stories for C-1A; no restriction for non-dwellings in C-2) | 80 sq ft | — |
| Limited Warehousing and Industrial District (I-1), General Industrial District (I-2) | 4 | Max structural height for zone (45 ft, 3.5 stories) | 80 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | No projection beyond property lines or setback lines; must comply with yard and sight triangle requirements. | — | Attached to a building wall, not to extend beyond property lines or setback lines, not to project more than 4 inches from the wall for temporary signs | — | Sec. 33-41 through 33-45, 33-49, 33-54 |
| Ground Sign | — | — | — | No encroachment into sight triangle. Must respect property lines/setbacks as defined per zone. | — | On premises, not in sight triangle unless bottom 10'+ above ground, setbacks as specified per district | — | Sec. 33-41, 33-43, 33-49 |
| Changeable Copy Sign | — | 100 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 33-44(8) |
| Special Event Sign | 7 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 33-44(1) |
| Ingress/Egress Sign | — | 4 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per ingress/egress point | At each point of ingress/egress | — | Sec. 33-44(4) |
| Project Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 | On property being developed | — | Sec. 33-44(6) |
| Future Location Sign | 7 ft | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 | On property being developed for future occupancy | — | Sec. 33-44(7) |
| Temporary Sign | — | Max 100 sq ft; if over 60 sq ft, must be rigid material | No dimension to exceed 4 ft (if combustible material) | Cannot extend over/into public ways, alleys, etc. | — | — | — | Sec. 33-45(a) |

### General Agricultural District (A-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural-Related Business Sign | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises; not applicable to grain silo signage | — | Sec. 33-50(A) |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from curb line; not in sight triangle | 1 per street frontage | On premises for sale/lease/rent | — | Sec. 33-50(B) |
| Signs Advertising Lots in Subdivisions | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On development property | — | Sec. 33-50(C) |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At subdivision entrance | — | Sec. 33-50(D) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to main building | — | Sec. 33-50(E) |
| Educational/Religious/Institutional/Similar Use Sign | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 33-50(F) |

### Single-Family Dwelling District (R-1), General Residential District (R-2), Residential District (R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | Min 10 ft from curb line; not allowed in sight triangle | 1 per street frontage | On premises for sale/rent/lease | — | Sec. 33-51(A) |
| Signs Advertising Lots within Subdivisions | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On property for sale/lease | — | Sec. 33-51(B) |
| Subdivision Entrance Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At subdivision entrance | — | Sec. 33-51(C) |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Main building | — | Sec. 33-51(D) |
| Educational/Religious/Institutional/Similar Use Sign | 15 ft | 80 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 33-51(E) |

## Prohibited signs in Lindsay

- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign of any kind shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign or other advertising structure shall be erected at the intersection of any streets or at any location in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision.
- No sign or advertising structure shall be erected at any location where, by reason of the position, shape or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device, or which makes use of the words, 'stop,' 'look,' 'drive-in,' 'danger,' or any other word, phrase, symbol or character tending to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No sign, including the message area and supports, shall be permitted to extend beyond the setback line as defined, unless a revocable permit has been issued by the city council.
- No sign shall be placed or maintained within the sight triangle, except where the bottom of the sign is not less than ten feet in height above the ground line, and the supports, including ornamental work, shall not exceed one foot in diameter.
- No sign or advertising structure shall display any obscene, indecent or immoral matter or language.
- No temporary sign of combustible material shall exceed four feet in one of its dimensions or 100 square feet in area.
- Temporary signs of flashing or intermittently lighted types shall be prohibited.
- No temporary sign shall extend over or into any street, alley, sidewalk or other public thoroughfare.
- Every temporary wall sign shall be attached to the wall with wire or steel cables; no strings, ropes or wood slats for anchorage or support purposes permitted.
- No temporary sign may extend from a wall more than four inches or be placed over any wall opening.
- No portable sign shall exceed six feet in height as measured from ground level.
- Portable signs in excess of 32 square feet in single face area shall be prohibited.
- Portable signs of flashing or intermittently lighted types shall be prohibited.
- No portion of a portable sign shall be placed upon, extend over, or extend into any street, alley, sidewalk, driveway, or public thoroughfare.
- Signs may be lighted only from within or by spotlights on the face; no flashing or intermittent lighting nor exposed bulbs permitted, except electronic message signs meeting all requirements.
- No signs shall be permitted upon lots not containing one business establishment, except as provided elsewhere in the article.
- Off-premises advertising on developed and undeveloped lots is prohibited (in R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-1A, C-2, I-1, and I-2 districts).
- Every sign shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times.
- All codes concerning wiring and construction standards must be met prior to issuance of a sign permit.
- No portion of a roof sign shall exceed the structural height limitations of the zoning district in which it is located.
- Pole-mounted signs and all hanging signs must maintain a minimum clearance of nine feet from the ground to sign base.
- All illuminated signs are subject to the provisions of the city's electrical code.
- Any sign no longer advertising a bona fide business or product for over one year must be removed within ten days of written notice.
- Any sign constructed or maintained so as to endanger public health and safety may be declared a nuisance and abated.
- No sign on a corner lot shall be allowed within the sight triangle of the street intersection.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lindsay

- Permits are not required for traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and such temporary, emergency or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the city council.
- Permits are not required for flags, provided that such flags are erected for a period not to exceed 15 days.
- Permits are not required for seasonal/holiday signs, provided their erection shall not take place more than 30 days after the holiday.
- Permits are not required for political signs, provided such signs are removed within 30 days after the election to which the sign pertains.
- Permits are not required for window signs painted on the surface of the glass or vinyl letters adhering to the surface of the glass of a business establishment when the surface area of the sign is 36 square feet or less.
- Permits are not required for awning signs painted on or adhering to the surface of awnings provided the awning has been previously permitted.
- Permits are not required for repainting or refreshing of existing signs when the surface of the sign is 36 square feet or less.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required for all signs and changes or alterations to existing signs, except for message change in changeable copy signs and certain exempt signs as listed.
- The sign permit application must include: owner/contractor info, legal description, scale drawing, plot plan, zoning, type, and value of sign.
- Permits for temporary and portable signs authorize erection and maintenance for up to 30 days.
- Subdivision entrance signs must be approved by the city council in conjunction with final plat approval.
- Proposed subdivision entrance signs for existing subdivisions or subdivisions with previously approved final plat require city council approval.
- The state highway department shall be called upon to approve applications for signs to be placed on primary highways within the city.
- Permits are not required for certain exempt sign types as listed in subsection 33-54(c).

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

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