# Sign Regulations in Sapulpa, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sapulpa, Oklahoma (OK)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OK/Sapulpa/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=SACO_PT9LIBURE_CH5GASA_S9-506SI)

## At a glance

Sapulpa, Oklahoma regulates 22 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Ground Sign (Principal Use)s in the AG District zoning district are capped at 30 ft (can be up to 50 ft with additional setback) tall and 300 sq ft, with a Street setback per 821.3.A; 1 ft additional setback for every ft over 30 ft in height; Not permitted in street ROW setback (Sec. Sec. 921.4.A). Most commercial signs in Sapulpa require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AG District | 6 | 30 ft (can be up to 50 ft with additional setback) | 300 sq ft | — |
| Office Districts (OL, OM) | 3 | Height of building or 20 ft, whichever is lower | 160 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District (CBD) | 6 | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback per foot >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 100 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial and Industrial Districts | 3 | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback/ft >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 300 sq ft per sign | — |
| Commercial District (CS, CG) | 1 | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback per ft >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 300 sq ft per sign | — |
| O District | 1 | Height of building or 20 ft, whichever is lower | 32 sq ft | — |
| IR District | 1 | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback per ft >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 300 sq ft per sign | — |
| R Districts (RE, RS, RD, RM, RMH) | 5 | 15 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| CH Commercial High Intensity District | 1 | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback per ft >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 300 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 6 ft (including trailers) | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### AG District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Principal Use) | 30 ft (can be up to 50 ft with additional setback) | 300 sq ft | — | Street setback per 821.3.A; 1 ft additional setback for every ft over 30 ft in height; Not permitted in street ROW | — | Not in ROW; abutting state/federal highways must meet state/federal regulations | — | Sec. 921.4.A |
| Bulletin Board | 15 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of educational, religious, institutional, or similar use | — | Sec. 921.4.B.1 |
| Identification Sign (Non-Residential Use) | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of permitted non-residential use | — | Sec. 921.4.B.2 |
| Temporary Construction Sign | 15 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each perimeter street frontage of development under construction | — | Sec. 921.4.B.3 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - RM, RD | 15 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of a lot (RM, RD) | — | Sec. 921.4.B.4 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign - RS, RE | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of a lot (RS, RE) | — | Sec. 921.4.B.4 |

### Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portable Ground Sign | — | — | — | — | — | ROW; minimum 10 ft from curb, 35 ft from intersections | — | Sec. 921.6.A.1 |
| Projecting Roof and Canopy Signs | 10 ft above sidewalk, extend no closer than 18 in behind curb line | — | — | — | — | Can project over ROW with specified height/clearance | — | Sec. 921.6.A.2 |
| Ground Sign | 30 ft (add 1 ft setback per foot >30 ft, max 50 ft) | 100 sq ft per sign | — | If over 30 ft tall, must be set back 1 ft per foot of height over 30 ft; max 50 ft | — | — | — | Sec. 921.6.C.1 |
| Wall and Canopy Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Building wall/canopy | — | Sec. 921.6.C.2 |
| Roof Sign | 12 ft above mean roof level | — | — | — | — | Roof | — | Sec. 921.6.B.2 |
| Projecting Sign | 9 ft above mean roof level | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | Sec. 921.6.B.3 |

### R Districts (RE, RS, RD, RM, RMH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board (Educational, Religious, Institutional) | 15 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of use | — | Sec. 921.4.B.1 |
| Identification Sign (Permitted Non-Residential Use) | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage of use | — | Sec. 921.4.B.2 |
| Temporary Construction Sign (RM, RD) | 15 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage | — | Sec. 921.4.B.3 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (RM, RD) | 15 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage | — | Sec. 921.4.B.4 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign (RS, RE) | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | Each street frontage | — | Sec. 921.4.B.4 |

## Prohibited signs in Sapulpa

- No sign or portion thereof shall be permitted in the right-of-way of any street or area designated in the Master Street Plan as a future street except authorized traffic signals, signs or devices.
- No sign shall be located less than thirty-five (35) feet from the intersection of the pavement of two streets or from the intersection of street pavement and a railroad track.
- No sign shall be located in such a manner as to obstruct or obscure or in any manner interfere with any traffic signal light or public warning sign.
- Signs located in such a manner so as to prevent any motorist from obtaining a clear view of approaching vehicles for a distance of five hundred (500) feet along a public right-of-way are prohibited.
- No business or outdoor advertising sign shall be located within fifty (50) feet of an R district if visible from such district.
- Only constant light is permitted for sign illumination.
- A minimum separation of fifty (50) feet is required between any two on-premises ground signs on the same frontage.
- A minimum separation of five hundred (500) feet is required between any two off-premises ground signs, and also between any off-premises and on-premises ground sign on the same frontage (if the on-premises sign was located first).
- No political campaign sign shall be erected more than forty-five (45) days prior to any election, nor remain on any property more than seven (7) days following an election.
- No political campaign signs are permitted on public property and are permitted on private property only with the consent of the property owner.
- The display surface area of each political campaign sign located in R or O zoning districts shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet.
- Vehicles with business identification signs cannot be parked and used as advertisements (temporary sign designation does not apply).
- Temporary sign permits are limited to sixty (60) days, not more than one (1) permit in a six (6) month period per site.
- Temporary signs must be located only on privately owned property and advertise products or services on the property where the sign is located.
- Temporary sign maximum height is six (6) feet; maximum face area is thirty-two (32) square feet.
- Temporary signs requiring electrical service must comply with the national electric code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sapulpa

- Nameplates attached to the face of the wall and not exceeding two (2) square feet in surface area are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Temporary real estate and construction signs are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs not visible from a public street are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs painted on glass surfaces of windows or doors, pertaining to the business conducted therein and in place sixty (60) days or less, are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Tablets built into the wall of a building or other structure and used for inscriptions, memorial tablets, or similar purposes, are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs of warning, directive, or instructional nature erected by a public agency, franchised transportation company, or governmental agency are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Legal notices and street numbers are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Election campaign signs, if erected not more than forty-five (45) days prior to an election and removed within seven (7) days following an election, are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs located within buildings are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs not exceeding three (3) square feet of display surface area of a warning, directive, or instructional nature, including entrance, exit, and restroom signs, are not included in display surface area calculations.
- Signs which are attached labels of a commodity offered for sale are not included in display surface area calculations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No reference to a Master Sign Plan, sign plan, or variance meeting requirements is provided in this ordinance text for general sign regulations.
- Certain sign locations, types, or exceptions may be subject to the Board of Adjustment approval for special exceptions (e.g., antennas, temporary/pre-manufactured structures, mini-storage, etc.) but not specifically for sign plans.
- All signs must comply with setback, separation, and display surface requirements as outlined in Sec. 921, but there is no provision requiring a sign plan or master sign plan for general compliance.

## Full detail

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