# Sign Regulations in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Nicoma Park, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/nicoma-park
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OK/Nicoma_Park/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH71SI)

## At a glance

Nicoma Park, Oklahoma regulates 13 sign types across 1 zoning district. Pole Style Sign (160 ft or more frontage)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 22 feet (top), 12 feet minimum (bottom) tall and 150 square feet, with a Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). setback (Sec. Sec. 71-23(a), (f)). Most commercial signs in Nicoma Park 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 | 13 | 22 feet (top), 12 feet minimum (bottom) | 150 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Style Sign (160 ft or more frontage) | 22 feet (top), 12 feet minimum (bottom) | 150 square feet | — | Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business | On private property; setbacks and placement per approved site plan. | — | Sec. 71-23(a), (f) |
| Pole Style Sign (159 ft or less frontage) | 22 feet (top), 12 feet minimum (bottom) | 100 square feet | — | Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business | On private property; setbacks and placement per approved site plan. | — | Sec. 71-23(b), (f) |
| Pedestal Style Sign (160 ft or more frontage) | 8 feet | 150 square feet | — | Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business | On private property; setbacks and placement per approved site plan. | — | Sec. 71-23(c), (f) |
| Pedestal Style Sign (159 ft or less frontage) | 8 feet | 100 square feet | — | Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business | On private property; setbacks and placement per approved site plan. | — | Sec. 71-23(d), (f) |
| Multiple Business Advertising Sign (160 ft or more frontage) | — | — | — | Must comply with setback line; no part of sign (or supports) may extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business | On private property, must have masonry façade, subject to approved site plan. | — | Sec. 71-23(e), (f) |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | Must not extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). Within sight triangle, bottom must be at least 10 feet above ground if sign is in triangle (Sec. 71-13(c)). | — | Attached to exterior wall (front, rear, or side). | — | Definition, Sec. 71-2(a)3, Sec. 71-7, Sec. 71-8, Secs. 71-12 |
| Ground Sign | — | — | — | Must not extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | One permanent sign per business (for on-premises business). | On private property, supported on ground by uprights/braces | — | Definition, Sec. 71-9, 71-23(f) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Must not extend beyond setback line (Sec. 71-13(b)). | — | Attached to building, extends beyond line of building | — | Definition, Sec. 71-16 |

## Prohibited signs in Nicoma Park

- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign on, over or across any street, alley or public property in the city, except as specifically authorized in this chapter.
- It is unlawful for any person to maintain any sign which extends over public property which is wholly or partially illuminated by more than 30 footcandles per square foot.
- It is unlawful for any person to install any type of swinging sign.
- 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 shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision.
- No sign 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.
- No sign shall make use of the words 'STOP', 'LOOK', 'DRIVE-IN', 'DANGER', or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No sign, including the message area and supports, shall be permitted to extend beyond the setback line.
- 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 shall be erected in such a manner that would create electrical interference with radio or other electronic communications between the airport and aircraft.
- No sign shall be erected that makes it difficult for flyers to distinguish between airport lights and others, results in glare in the eyes of flyers using the airport, impairs visibility in the vicinity of the airport, or otherwise endangers aircraft operations.
- It is unlawful for any person to display upon any sign any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
- It is unlawful for any person to maintain a sign which is dangerous to the safety, health or peace of the public.
- Owners and permit holders must remove, alter, or repair any sign deemed unsafe, insecure, dilapidated, or a menace to the public as notified by the building official.
- Any sign which, for a period of more than one year, no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold, shall be taken down and removed within ten days of written notification.
- Nonconforming signs may not be enlarged, altered, or replaced, except to conform with the provisions of this chapter.
- No additions or appendages to signs are allowed.
- No signs shall be erected in any easement area.

## Signs exempt from permit in Nicoma Park

- Real estate signs not exceeding eight square feet in area which advertise only the sale, rental or lease of the premises upon which such signs are located, and not exceeding five feet in height from ground level.
- Professional nameplates not exceeding two square feet in area.
- Signs painted on the exterior surface of a building or structure, provided that if the signs have raised borders, letters, characters, decorations or light appliances, they shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
- Bulletin boards not over eight square feet in area for public, charitable or religious institutions when located on the premises of such institutions and not to exceed five feet in height from ground level.
- Signs denoting the architect, engineer or contractor when placed upon work under construction, and not exceeding 16 square feet in area.
- Occupation signs denoting only the name and profession of an occupant in a commercial building, public institutional building or dwelling house, and not exceeding four square feet in area.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and dates of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible materials.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signs and such temporary, emergency or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the city board of trustees.
- The above exemptions do not apply to sections 71-19 and 71-20; all exempted signs are still subject to inspection and removal/repair provisions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Applicants for pole style, pedestal style, and multiple business advertising signs must provide a site plan showing placement and measurements for easements and any structures when presented for approval.
- All proposed signs as described in Section 71-23 must first be submitted to the planning commission and then to council for approval.
- A licensed sign company is required to erect all commercial signs (per Section 71-23).
- Electrical and foundation inspections are required for all commercial signs as described in Section 71-23.

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