# Sign Regulations in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma (OK)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oklahoma/west-siloam-springs
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma regulates 17 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Local Streets in the Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 8 square feet, with a 15 feet from all property lines setback (Sec. § 154.31(B)(2), Table). Most commercial signs in West Siloam Springs require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (A) | 1 | 40 feet | 16 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3) | 2 | 8 feet | 15 square feet | — |
| Commercial District (C-1, C-2, C-3) | 4 | 40 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I-1, I-2) | 1 | 40 feet | 64 square feet (up to 150 sq ft at 40 ft setback) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 8 feet | 150 square feet (or 20% of wall area) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Local Street | 8 feet | 8 square feet | — | 15 feet from all property lines | 1 per lot or parcel | Must be set back minimum 15 feet from all property lines | — | § 154.31(B)(2), Table |
| Freestanding Sign - Collector or Arterial Street | 8 feet | 15 square feet | — | 15 feet | 1 per lot or parcel | Setback minimum 15 feet from all property lines | — | § 154.31(B)(2), Table |

### Commercial District (C-1, C-2, C-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (3 or fewer lanes) | 40 feet | 32 square feet (up to 84 sq ft at 40 ft setback) | — | 10 feet from all property lines | 1 per lot (or per intersectional street orientation at intersections) | On highways or streets of 3 or fewer lanes, minimum 10-ft setback from all property lines | — | § 154.31(B)(3), Table |
| Freestanding Sign (more than 3 lanes) | 40 feet | 150 square feet (up to 300 sq ft at 30 ft setback) | — | 15 feet from all property lines | 1 per lot (or per intersectional street orientation at intersections) | On highways or streets of more than 3 lanes, minimum 15-ft setback from all property lines | — | § 154.31(B)(3), Table |
| Freestanding Sign - Vacant Lot (Abutting Highway) | — | 400 square feet | — | 40 feet from highway right-of-way | 1 per vacant lot or group of lots | Vacant lot abutting federal or state highway with more than 3 lanes; must be set back at least 40 ft from highway right-of-way | — | § 154.31(B)(3)(e) |
| Joint Identification Sign | — | 300 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | § 154.31(B)(3)(d), § 154.28(D) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 150 square feet (or 20% of wall area) | — | — | 1 per wall per business (max 4 per business or per building) | Affixed parallel or flat to wall; may not extend more than 18 inches above peak; max 18" projection (except mansard roof signs) | — | § 154.33(A)-(C) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | 1 per business/institution | On vertical surface of building, no higher than eave/rafter line; not permitted if a freestanding sign is present; only one per business or institution. | — | § 154.32 |
| Monument Sign - Local Street | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Lots or parcels fronting local street | — | § 154.34(B) |
| Monument Sign - Collector/Arterial (0-99 ft frontage) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | — | Lots or parcels with 0-99 ft frontage on collector/arterial street | — | § 154.34(C) |
| Monument Sign - Collector/Arterial (100-199 ft frontage) | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | 100-199 ft frontage, collector/arterial street | — | § 154.34(C) |
| Area Identification / Subdivision Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | 1 per street frontage | At principal entrance of area/subdivision; location & structure must be approved for traffic safety sight lines | — | § 154.35 |
| Banner | — | 100 square feet | — | — | 3 max | On-site only; must be installed securely; not to exclusively identify a person/business | — | § 154.27(B), § 154.20(K) |
| Electronic Message Board/LED Sign | — | — | — | Not within 200 ft of any residence district | 1 per lot (2 faces) | Readily visible to drivers on any public way | — | § 154.26 |

## Prohibited signs in West Siloam Springs

- No sign shall be erected, maintained, or displayed at any location that constitutes a traffic hazard by obstructing free and clear vision at intersections; or by interfering with, obstructing, or being confused with authorized traffic signs, signals, or devices; or by using words, symbols, or shapes that interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic (§ 154.23).
- No sign shall be erected or maintained within any sight distance triangle formed at street intersections (§ 154.23).
- No sign shall be displayed above a street right-of-way except by approval of the Board of Trustees or its designee (§ 154.23).
- No sign shall be placed or maintained on public property except authorized public notice signs or signs placed by government agencies (§ 154.24).
- No sign shall be placed or maintained on trees, or painted or drawn on rocks or natural features (§ 154.24).
- No sign shall be placed or fastened to any utility pole, except by the pole owner for utility identification or similar purposes (§ 154.24).
- Direct illumination of signs must not obscure or interfere with official traffic signs, signals, or with the driver’s view of traffic (§ 154.25).
- Operation or erection of signs with beacons or spotlights providing direct illumination to the public is prohibited (§ 154.26).
- Electronic message boards may not have blinking, flashing, or pulsing illumination, or display continuously moving pictures (§ 154.26).
- It is unlawful to display or erect any portable swinger, ‘A’ frame, sandwich, or temporary attraction sign board except as specified; permitted portable signs must be limited to six square feet and must not obstruct pedestrian accessibility (§ 154.27).
- It is unlawful to erect or use any sign whose exterior revolves, rotates, or otherwise moves, in whole or in part (§ 154.28).
- It is unlawful to display or erect any temporary freestanding sign, except where permit-exempted (§ 154.28).
- It is unlawful to display or erect wind-assisted signs in agricultural, commercial, and industrial districts, except for permitted flags (§ 154.28).
- Stationary vehicles or trailers may not be used as signs or sign structures (§ 154.30).
- Signs may not be placed on inoperable vehicles or vehicles not being operated during business hours (§ 154.30).
- Signs may not be placed to project vertically on the horizontal roof surface of a non-operating vehicle (§ 154.30).
- Freestanding signs may not exceed 40 feet in total height (§ 154.31).
- All permitted signs must have a permit unless specifically listed as exempt (§ 154.21).
- Signs not installed according to the conditions of the permit and the ordinance must be brought into compliance within five days following notice; failure may result in fines (§ 154.21).

## Signs exempt from permit in West Siloam Springs

- Professional nameplates flat on walls and not exceeding four square feet are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One building construction sign per site, within specified area limits by zoning district, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One unanimated real estate sign per lot or per listing firm, within specified area and location limits, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Public notice signs are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Memorial signs or tablets, building names and dates cut into masonry or constructed of bronze/other materials are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One on-site temporary sign in residential districts, displayed for no more than 45 days in a 12-month period, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Traffic/municipal signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and emergency/public safety signs approved by Board of Trustees are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Posting bills, repainting, or changing letters or numbers on pre-existing signs designed for change is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Election campaign signs on private property, with required removal after the election, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Time and temperature displays without advertising matter, with requisite clearances, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Banners used in conjunction with public or private events, within stated timelines for erection and removal, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Signs within a building that are not intended to be visible from outside the building are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Signs painted on or permanently affixed to glass surfaces of windows/doors, including open/closed indicators, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Wall and freestanding signs with maximum four square feet of display area at entrances or exits, intended to identify entrance/exit and encourage seatbelt use, not constituting a traffic hazard, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Collection boxes for organizations (no commercial advertising) on private property in commercial or industrial districts are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One temporary subdivision identification sign, not exceeding 32 square feet, indirectly illuminated, for up to six months at principal entrance to subdivision, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One fuel price informational sign per fuel pump, max four square feet and certain specifications, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One garage sale sign per parcel in agricultural or residential districts, up to ten days, not more than three times per year, not in right-of-way/utility poles/traffic signs, is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- One lost animal sign per lot/parcel for up to ten working days in residential districts is exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Signs warning of location of utilities and related hazards, for safety and emergency operations, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Up to three different flags per lot, with total area not exceeding 80 square feet, individual size limits, and not containing a commercial message, are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).
- Signs identifying facilities accessible to people with disabilities compliant with federal ADA requirements are exempt from permit requirements (§ 154.20).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a sign permit must include two drawings of plans indicating the specifications, type of sign, and method of construction and attachment (§ 154.21).
- Board of Trustees approval or variance is required for roof signs, variances from standards, or signs above the street right-of-way (§ 154.23, § 154.29, § 154.36).
- Variance from the sign ordinance requires an application and public hearing before the Board of Trustees (§ 154.36).
- There is no town-wide 'master sign plan' mentioned; all sign applications must comply with the specific requirements, and variances are handled on a case-by-case basis via the Board of Trustees.

## Full detail

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