# Sign Regulations in Newcastle, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Newcastle, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/newcastle
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Newcastle, Oklahoma regulates 25 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Accessory Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 35 ft tall and 200 sq ft (may increase per frontage; see formula), with a 50 ft from nearest property line of residential development or zone. setback (Sec. § 155.21; Appendix A). Most commercial signs in Newcastle 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 | 16 | 92 inches | 300 sq ft | — |
| Agriculture zoning districts (A-1, A-2) | 2 | 35 ft | 200 sq ft (may increase per frontage; see General Regulations) | — |
| Commercial zoning districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7) | 3 | 40 ft (50 ft with aggregate frontage > 300 ft; 50 ft on expressway if needed) | 1,240 sq ft max (200 if expressway & <100 ft frontage; see formula) | — |
| Industrial zoning districts (I-1, I-2, I-3) | 4 | 40 ft (50 ft with aggregate frontage > 300 ft; 50 ft on expressway if needed) | 1,240 sq ft max (200 if expressway & <100 ft frontage; see formula) | — |
| Additional Height Signage Overlay Districts (I-35 - Highway 9, I-44 - Highway 37) | 4 | 100 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 35 ft | 200 sq ft (may increase per frontage; see formula) | — | 50 ft from nearest property line of residential development or zone. | One per primary use per building. | On premises for primary use. Not closer than 50 ft to residentially developed or zoned property. | — | § 155.21; Appendix A |
| Accessory Directional/Informational Sign | 3 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | Any number permitted | On premises | — | § 155.21(C); Appendix A |
| Canopy/Marquee/Parapet Wall/Projecting/Combination Sign | 6 ft above top of attached surface | Included in accessory sign maximums | Not wider than affixed surface (fascia sign exception) | — | As part of accessory sign package | On building (canopy, marquee, wall, parapet, projecting) | — | § 155.29 |
| Roof Sign | 15 ft (from parapet or point on roof under sign) | 200 sq ft | — | — | As permitted in accessory sign package | On roof; attached to vertical support | — | § 155.30 |
| Portable/Temporary Sign (Accessory or Non-Accessory) | 92 inches | 32 sq ft per side | — | — | One per business or non-profit use, per event | Within 300 ft of advertised use | — | § 155.28; Appendix A |
| Non-Accessory Directional/Informational Sign | 6 ft (15 ft if freestanding) | 24 sq ft; 15 ft height if freestanding | — | — | — | On or about property for which directions are given | — | § 155.24; Appendix A |
| Non-Accessory Temporary Sign (Real Estate - Residential) | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On property for sale/rental | — | § 155.27(B)(1) |
| Non-Accessory Temporary Sign (Real Estate - Commercial/Industrial) | 16 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | On property for sale/rental | — | § 155.27(B)(2) |

### Commercial zoning districts (C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-5, C-6, C-7)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 35 ft | 200 sq ft (may increase per frontage; see General Regulations) | — | 50 ft from nearest property line of residential development or zone. | One per primary use per building. | On premises for primary use. Not closer than 50 ft to residentially developed or zoned property. | — | § 155.35(B)(2); § 155.21; Appendix A |
| Commercial Sign | 40 ft (50 ft with aggregate frontage > 300 ft; 50 ft on expressway if needed) | 1,240 sq ft max (200 if expressway & <100 ft frontage; see formula) | — | 50 ft from residential property | One per street frontage; additional per 200 ft of street frontage | On lot for use identified, not closer than 50 ft to residentially zoned property | — | § 155.23; Appendix A |
| Non-Accessory Sign (Primary Land Use; C-2 to C-6) | 20 ft | 110 sq ft per side (max two sides) | — | 50 ft from residential property | — | — | — | Appendix A |

### Industrial zoning districts (I-1, I-2, I-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 35 ft | 200 sq ft (may increase per frontage; see General Regulations) | — | 50 ft from nearest property line of residential development or zone. | One per primary use per building. | On premises for primary use. Not closer than 50 ft to residentially developed or zoned property. | — | § 155.35(B)(3); § 155.21; Appendix A |
| Commercial Sign | 40 ft (50 ft with aggregate frontage > 300 ft; 50 ft on expressway if needed) | 1,240 sq ft max (200 if expressway & <100 ft frontage; see formula) | — | 50 ft from residential property | One per street frontage; additional per 200 ft of street frontage | On lot for use identified, not closer than 50 ft to residentially zoned property | — | § 155.23; Appendix A |
| Non-Accessory Sign (Primary Land Use) | 20 ft | 110 sq ft per side (max two sides) | — | 50 ft from residential property | — | — | — | Appendix A |
| Billboard | 40 ft | 672 sq ft per side (max two sides) | 60 ft | 25-100 ft from property line; 50 ft from residential zone. | — | Free-standing, not on buildings or walls. | — | § 155.26; Appendix A |

## Prohibited signs in Newcastle

- No sign or similar outdoor advertising media shall be constructed, erected, placed or replaced except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
- No sign or advertising media shall be erected on or over the public right-of-way unless specifically permitted.
- Use of any boulevard, street, parkway, park road or park under city control for political, social, civic or charitable non-accessory advertising purpose within full view of public roads is prohibited (except for city use of these areas for public information or decorations).
- Painting, scattering or spreading along any public right-of-way or public property of any bills, wastepaper, or other materials used in advertising is prohibited.
- Installation, erection or display of any obscene, indecent or immoral matter is prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected that constitutes an obstruction to view for vehicle operators on public streets or when entering the streets from private property.
- No person shall post or tack any advertisement, bulletin or sign on any telephone pole, electric pole, hydrant, drinking fountain, traffic-control device or upon any fence, tree, house or other building without the consent of the owner.
- No person shall carry or assist in carrying any sign for the purpose of advertising any business along or upon any sidewalks, streets or street rights-of-way of the city.
- Strobes, rotating, or high intensity lights used in conjunction with any signs are not permitted.
- No sign shall contain flashing or rotating lights (with specific reference to § 155.34).
- No portable, A-frame, sandwich, swinger or similar sign shall be mounted on a vehicle for the purpose of advertising.
- No message painted or affixed to trucks or semi-trailers may be used as an advertising device unless the vehicles are parked immediately adjacent to the business for which the advertising pertains.
- No banner or similar sign shall be erected, constructed, placed, replaced or maintained except as permitted for temporary signs.
- No A-frame, sandwich or swinger sign shall be permitted as a temporary non-accessory sign.
- Where a sign is more than 50% destroyed, it may not be replaced or reconstructed unless brought into conformance with these regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Newcastle

- Official warning devices, public service facilities, street lights, and similar safety devices are not considered as signs for the purposes of this chapter.
- The chapter does not apply to flags, pennants, or insignia of any nation, association of nations, state, city or political unit.
- Decoration, as defined (illustration, symbol, flag, streamer, bunting, wreath, figure, insignia or other device employed to express and illustrate a message of patriotic, holiday or seasonal character) is not considered a sign for the purposes of this chapter.
- No permit is required for identification nameplates (§ 155.22).
- No permit is required for temporary signs and display materials defined in § 155.27, including real estate signs, commercial property sale/lease signs, subdivision development signs, construction signs, and decorations.
- Employees of duly licensed sign contractors are not required to obtain a license or pay a fee in order to engage in their work.
- Duly licensed electrical contractors are not required to obtain a sign contractor's license for the business of installing or servicing electrical outdoor signs.
- An owner or agent is not required to obtain a license for placing sale or rental signs on their own real property.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No specific mention of master sign plan or sign plan requirements is included in the provided ordinance text.
- A permit is required for the erection, structural alteration, or relocation of any sign or other advertising structure, unless specifically exempted (e.g., certain temporary signs and nameplates). The application requires plans and compliance documentation.
- Approval from city officials (Electrical Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer) is required for signs involving electrical work and for proper installation.

## Full detail

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