# Sign Regulations in Stilwell, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Stilwell, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/stilwell
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://stilwell.megatopx.com/ordinances/409.pdf)

## At a glance

Stilwell, Oklahoma regulates 5 sign types across 1 zoning district. Wall Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Each sign facing: not to exceed 60 square feet; maximum of two per facing. Double-decked, back-to-back or V-type permitted as one structure up to 120 square feet total. and Cannot extend beyond width of the building. wide (Sec. Section 6A2ii, Section 2A, Section 5A5-7). Most commercial signs in Stilwell 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 | 5 | 25 feet | 240 square feet each side | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Anywhere allowed within the city, but may not be placed on city owned property, right of way, or areas of easement without City Council approval. | — | Section 1B, Section 2A, Section 6A1, Section 7A, Section 8A |
| Wall Sign | — | Each sign facing: not to exceed 60 square feet; maximum of two per facing. Double-decked, back-to-back or V-type permitted as one structure up to 120 square feet total. | Cannot extend beyond width of the building. | — | Maximum two per facing | On the face of a building. | — | Section 6A2ii, Section 2A, Section 5A5-7 |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 60 square feet each side | — | — | — | On separate poles or structures advertising a specific business or location. | — | Section 6A2iii, Section 2A-B, Section 5A5-7 |
| Billboard | 25 feet | 240 square feet each side | — | — | — | Within city limits as permitted. | — | Section 6A2iv, Section 2A-B, Section 5A5-7 |
| Private Street Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May not be placed on city right-of-way. | — | Ordinance Amendment March 18, 2021 |

## Prohibited signs in Stilwell

- Signs shall not be erected or maintained which imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal or device.
- Signs shall not be maintained upon trees, drawn upon rocks or other natural feature.
- Signs shall not be maintained in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise physically interfere with an official traffic sign, signal or device.
- Signs shall not obstruct or physically interfere with the driver’s view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic.
- Signs shall not be overly bright or flashing, including but not limited to lights that are flashing, intermittent, revolving or moving, except for public service information such as time, date, temperature on on-premises signs.
- Signs shall not emit beams of light or rays of light directed at any portion of the traveled way on streets or highways and/or be of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or impair the vision of motor vehicle drivers.
- The light of signs shall not encroach on any other property, including but not limited to any residence, apartment, hotel, motel, park, recreation area, or business.
- No sign, temporary or permanent, can be placed on any City owned property, right of way or areas of easement without approval from the City Council.
- Private street signs shall not use Green or Blue as used by the City or County 911 System and shall not be placed on any city right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Stilwell

- Public service information such as time, date, temperature on on-premises signs are exempted from the prohibition on flashing or intermittent lights.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs placed on poles or other structures must have a certified architectural drawing included with the permit application to ensure wind load requirements are being met.
- Billboards within the City limits require placement approval.
- Any conflict in codes or ordinances regarding signs will be resolved at the discretion of Code Enforcement, with the option to appeal to the City Council.
- Permit is required before erecting or displaying any sign within the City limits.

## Full detail

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