# Sign Regulations in Mc Alester, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Mc Alester, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/mc-alester
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-16
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ok/mcalester/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH62LADEPLZOSU_ARTVIIISI_DIV1GE_S62-629DE)

## At a glance

Mc Alester, Oklahoma regulates 12 sign types across 1 zoning district. Roof Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones (R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, I-1, I-2, H-1, A-1, F-O) zoning district are capped at Highest point ≤20 ft above roof level tall and 300 sq ft, with a Face of sign ≥5 ft from outside wall toward which sign faces. setback (Sec. Sec. 62-782—62-787; Sec. 62-783; Sec. 62-784; Sec. 62-786; Sec. 62-787; Sec. 62-635; Sec. 62-636; Sec. 62-633; Sec. 62-637—62-639; Sec. 62-640—62-642; Sec. 62-675—62-681). Most commercial signs in Mc Alester require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones (R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, I-1, I-2, H-1, A-1, F-O) | 12 | 70 ft total height | 500 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones (R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, I-1, I-2, H-1, A-1, F-O)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Accessory) | 70 ft total height | — | — | Setback from street ≥10 ft or to building line (as established by Art. IV), whichever is less. | — | On private property; construction within street line or ≤5 ft thereof must have smooth surfaces with no protruding nails/tacks/wires (electrical devices may extend over top/front). | — | Sec. 62-732; Sec. 62-733; Sec. 62-734; Sec. 62-735; Sec. 62-736; Sec. 62-737; Sec. 62-634; Sec. 62-635; Sec. 62-636; Sec. 62-637; Sec. 62-638; Sec. 62-639; Sec. 62-640; Sec. 62-641; Sec. 62-642; Sec. 62-633; Sec. 62-675—62-681; Sec. 62-679 |
| Ground Sign (Nonaccessory) | 70 ft total height | — | — | Setback from street ≥25 ft or to building line (as established by Art. IV), whichever is greater. | — | On private property; construction within street line or ≤5 ft thereof must have smooth surfaces with no protruding nails/tacks/wires (electrical devices may extend over top/front). | — | Sec. 62-732; Sec. 62-733; Sec. 62-734; Sec. 62-735 (Nonaccessory); Sec. 62-736; Sec. 62-737; Sec. 62-634; Sec. 62-635; Sec. 62-636; Sec. 62-637; Sec. 62-638; Sec. 62-639; Sec. 62-640; Sec. 62-641; Sec. 62-642; Sec. 62-633; Sec. 62-675—62-681; Sec. 62-631 |
| Wall Sign | — | 500 sq ft | — | Projection beyond building line limited to ≤6 inches. | — | Must be attached to a wall at a height of ≥10 ft above sidewalk or ground. | — | Sec. 62-760—62-764; Sec. 62-761; Sec. 62-762; Sec. 62-763; Sec. 62-635; Sec. 62-636; Sec. 62-633; Sec. 62-637; Sec. 62-638; Sec. 62-639; Sec. 62-640—62-642; Sec. 62-675—62-681 |
| Roof Sign | Highest point ≤20 ft above roof level | 300 sq ft | — | Face of sign ≥5 ft from outside wall toward which sign faces. | — | Face of sign must be ≥5 ft from the outside wall toward which the sign faces; must not prevent free passage across roof or interfere with roof openings. | — | Sec. 62-782—62-787; Sec. 62-783; Sec. 62-784; Sec. 62-786; Sec. 62-787; Sec. 62-635; Sec. 62-636; Sec. 62-633; Sec. 62-637—62-639; Sec. 62-640—62-642; Sec. 62-675—62-681 |
| Projecting Sign (Horizontal) | — | 50 sq ft per side (two-faced required) | — | No part of sign may extend nearer to curbline than 1 ft; must be ≤2 ft from face of wall. | — | Mount ≥10 ft above sidewalk; ≤2 ft from face of wall (nearest point); extend no nearer than 1 ft to curbline; if over driveways/alleys/thoroughfares, mount ≥15 ft above level. | — | Sec. 62-813—62-822; Sec. 62-815(1); Sec. 62-816; Sec. 62-817; Sec. 62-818; Sec. 62-819; Sec. 62-820; Sec. 62-821; Sec. 62-822 |
| Projecting Sign (Vertical) | — | 100 sq ft per side (two-faced required) | — | No part of sign may extend nearer to curbline than 1 ft; must be ≤2 ft from face of wall. | — | Mount ≥10 ft above sidewalk; ≤2 ft from face of wall (nearest point); extend no nearer than 1 ft to curbline; if over driveways/alleys/thoroughfares, mount ≥15 ft above level. | — | Sec. 62-813—62-822; Sec. 62-815(2); Sec. 62-816; Sec. 62-817; Sec. 62-818; Sec. 62-819; Sec. 62-820; Sec. 62-821; Sec. 62-822 |
| Street Clock (Sidewalk Install) | Post total height ≥15 ft | — | — | ≥20 ft from street line intersection; installation on sidewalk only with special council permission. | Maximum 1 per place of business at a single location | At least 20 ft from intersection of street lines, measured parallel with street. | — | Sec. 62-942—62-951; Sec. 62-947; Sec. 62-948; Sec. 62-943; Sec. 62-944; Sec. 62-945; Sec. 62-946; Sec. 62-950; Sec. 62-952 |
| Street Clock (Building Corner Install) | Height 15–20 ft above sidewalk | — | — | Projection ≤5 ft from building face; height 15–20 ft above sidewalk. | Maximum 1 per place of business at a single location | Supported on the corner of a building/structure at intersection of two streets; must not project more than 5 ft from face/wall. | — | Sec. 62-942—62-951; Sec. 62-949; Sec. 62-943; Sec. 62-944; Sec. 62-945; Sec. 62-946; Sec. 62-950; Sec. 62-952 |

## Prohibited signs in Mc Alester

- It is unlawful to erect, alter, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit.
- No sign extending over public property may be illuminated by floodlights or spotlights.
- No sign may obstruct ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape; no sign may be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No sign may be erected where it obstructs clear vision at street intersections, interferes with or is confused with authorized traffic control devices, or uses words or symbols (e.g., “stop,” “drive-in,” “danger”) in a manner that misleads or confuses traffic.
- Display of obscene matter on any sign is unlawful.
- Signs constructed on or within five feet of a street line must have smooth surfaces; nails, tacks, or wires may not protrude (except electrical reflectors/devices may extend over the top and in front of the sign).
- Nonaccessory signs are prohibited on property adjoining Carl Albert Parkway and on all overpasses and underpasses over or under Carl Albert Parkway, and on all other overpasses and underpasses within city limits.

## Signs exempt from permit in Mc Alester

- Real estate signs not exceeding 8 square feet that advertise only the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which they are located.
- Professional nameplates not exceeding 2 square feet.
- Bulletin boards not over 8 square feet for public, charitable, or religious institutions when located on the premises of such institutions.
- Signs painted on the exterior surface of a building or structure; however, if such signs have raised borders, letters, characters, decorations, or lighting appliances, they are subject to the sign regulations.
- Signs denoting the architect, engineer, or contractor when placed upon work under construction and not exceeding 16 square feet.
- Occupational signs denoting only the name and profession of an occupant in a commercial building, public institutional building, or dwelling, and not exceeding 2 square feet.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and dates of erection when cut into masonry or constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signs, and temporary, emergency, or nonadvertising signs approved by the city council.
- Exempt signs remain subject to removal/repair provisions for unsafe or unlawful signs (section 62-641 applies).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No master sign plan or sign plan requirement is stated in the provided ordinance text.
- Variances to sign setbacks, area, height, and size may be approved by the Board of Adjustment upon appeal when strict application causes exceptional practical difficulties or undue hardship; the Board also hears appeals of administrative interpretations and enforcement.
- Projecting signs that exceed the standard area limits may be permitted only by special permission of the city council.
- Erecting a street clock on a public sidewalk requires special written permission of the city council, in addition to any required sign permits.
- Applications for signs with electrical wiring must be reviewed and approved by the electrical inspector before final approval or disapproval by the code administrator.
- Marquees and canopies must be designed by a structural engineer and approved by the code administrator and the electrical inspector.
- Permits for temporary signs authorize erection and maintenance for a period not exceeding 30 days.
- Sign permits expire if work authorized is not commenced within six months of issuance.

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