# Sign Regulations in La Pine, Oregon

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

- **Jurisdiction:** La Pine, Oregon (OR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oregon/la-pine
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OR/La_Pine/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH14SI)

## At a glance

La Pine, Oregon regulates 34 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Billboards in the Commercial/Industrial Sign Zone (C, CRMX, CMX, I, LI, F) zoning district are capped at 30 ft. or building height zoning limitation tall and 300 sq. ft. per sign face (+20% if irregular in form), with a Not closer than 150 linear ft. to residentially zoned property setback (Sec. Sec. 14-406, Sec. 14-469 Table). Most commercial signs in La Pine require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Sign Zone (RSF, RMF, RMP, TA, CRMX, CN) | 10 | 12 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| Commercial/Industrial Sign Zone (C, CRMX, CMX, I, LI, F) | 18 | 30 ft. or building height zoning limitation | 300 sq. ft. per sign face (+20% if irregular in form) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 8 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Sign Zone (RSF, RMF, RMP, TA, CRMX, CN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Multifamily/Residential Complex Development) | 12 ft. | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per primary frontage | 1 per primary frontage; double-faced or two single-faced on either side of vehicular entrance; may be permitted on each building frontage that abuts arterial/collector street | — | Sec. 14-338(a), Sec. 14-466 Table |
| Ground-Mounted Sign (Multifamily/Residential Complex Development) | 12 ft. | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per primary frontage | 1 per primary frontage; double-faced or two single-faced on either side of vehicular entrance; may be permitted on each building frontage that abuts arterial/collector street | — | Sec. 14-338(a), Sec. 14-466 Table |
| Banner Sign (Multifamily/Residential Complex Development) | — | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per development | 1 per development | — | Sec. 14-342, Sec. 14-466 Table |
| Monument Sign (Subdivision/Planned Unit Development Entrance) | — | 16 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 2 per entrance | 1 or 2 single-faced signs on either side of public/private street tract entrance | — | Sec. 14-338(b) |
| Monument Sign (Church, School, Public/Semipublic Facilities) | — | 50 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per street frontage | 1 per facility per street frontage | — | Sec. 14-338(c), Sec. 14-467 Table |
| Bulletin Board (School/Church/Public Facility) | — | 24 sq. ft. per sign face, or 50% of sign area | — | — | 1 per monument sign | 1 incorporated into an approved monument sign | — | Sec. 14-339, Sec. 14-467 Table |
| Wall Sign (Church/School/Public Facility) | — | Primary: max 50 sq. ft., Secondary: max 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per building frontage | On building frontages | — | Sec. 14-340(b), Sec. 14-467 Table |
| Wall Sign (Commercial Use Permitted in Residential Zone) | — | Primary: max 50 sq. ft., Secondary: max 25 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per tenant occupancy | 1 per tenant occupancy | — | Sec. 14-340(a), Sec. 14-468 Table |

### Commercial/Industrial Sign Zone (C, CRMX, CMX, I, LI, F)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 12 ft. | 40 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per lot along primary frontage | 1 per lot along primary frontage; for churches, schools, and public/semipublic facilities, 1 per facility per frontage | — | Sec. 14-393(a), (b); Sec. 14-469 Table; Sec. 14-373-374 |
| Ground-Mounted Sign | 12 ft. | 40 sq. ft. per face | — | — | 1 per lot along primary frontage | 1 per lot along primary frontage | — | Sec. 14-393(a), Sec. 14-373-374, Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Pole Sign (allowed only on Highway 97 corridor) | 24 ft. | 120 sq. ft. per sign face | — | — | 1 for lots that have 150 feet of frontage | Lots with minimum 150 ft. frontage on Hwy 97; prohibited within 300 ft. of overpass | — | Sec. 14-394(a)-(b), Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Wall Sign (Primary Frontage) | — | 120 sq. ft. per sign face | — | — | 1 per primary frontage per tenant | Primary building frontage | — | Sec. 14-395(a), Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Banner Sign | No higher than 10 ft. above roof | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per principal use | 1 per principal use | — | Sec. 14-400, Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Balloon Sign | No higher than 10 ft. above roof | 100 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per principal use | 1 per principal use | — | Sec. 14-400, Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Roof Sign | Not to exceed height of roof ridge | 120 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per principal use | 1 per principal use, in lieu of other building-mounted signs, subject to specific circumstances | — | Sec. 14-404, Sec. 14-469 Table |
| Billboard | 30 ft. or building height zoning limitation | 300 sq. ft. per sign face (+20% if irregular in form) | — | Not closer than 150 linear ft. to residentially zoned property | Seven citywide | Abutting Hwy 97, min 150 linear ft. from residentially zoned property | — | Sec. 14-406, Sec. 14-469 Table |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Zone Option 1: Election Period) | 4 ft. | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On lot | — | Sec. 14-220(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Zone Option 2: Sale/Lease/Construction) | 5 ft. (post-style) | 6 sq. ft. (lots >2 acres: 32 sq. ft.) | — | — | 2 if property borders second street | On lot during sale, lease, rental, construction/remodeling | — | Sec. 14-220(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Residential Zone Option 3: Subdivision/Development Approval) | 8 ft. | Properties <4 acres: 32 sq. ft., 8 ft. height; Properties 4+ acres: 64 sq. ft. each, 8 ft. height | — | — | 1 for <4 acres; 2 for 4+ acres | On property with subdivision/development approval until last lot sold or built out | — | Sec. 14-220(3) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial/Industrial Option 1: Election Period) | 5 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On lot during election period | — | Sec. 14-221(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial/Industrial Option 2: Sale/Lease/Construction) | 8 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 if property borders second street | On property for sale, lease, rental, or during construction/remodel | — | Sec. 14-221(2) |
| Temporary Sign (Commercial/Industrial Option 3: Fundraising/Community Event) | — | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On property during charitable fundraising or community event | — | Sec. 14-221(3) |
| Temporary Sign or Banner (in Public Right-of-Way - Government/Transit Only) | — | Bench sign: 15 sq. ft. | — | — | — | At transit stop (bench), or on transit shelter (government or agency approval required) | — | Sec. 14-222 |

## Prohibited signs in La Pine

- No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use or maintain any sign, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the sign ordinance (Sec. 14-186(a)).
- No person shall erect, construct or alter a sign, or permit the same to be done, unless a sign or billboard permit has been issued by the city, except as provided in this article (Sec. 14-186(b)).
- No owner shall erect or construct a sign on a site that contains unlawful signs unless otherwise approved by the city (Sec. 14-186(d)).
- No sign or supporting structure shall cover, wholly or partially, any window or doorway in any manner that will substantially limit access to the building in case of fire (Sec. 14-190(6); Sec. 14-436).
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner that any portion of its surface or supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, or standpipe, or so as to obstruct any building opening to such an extent that light or ventilation is reduced below minimums required by applicable law (Sec. 14-436).
- No sign shall be erected, maintained, or altered in a manner not in compliance with this article (Sec. 14-190(4)).
- No nonpublic sign shall be constructed or maintained which, by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device or which hides from view any traffic control device (Sec. 14-190(5)).
- No sign shall be constructed in such a manner or at such a location that it will obstruct access to any fire escape or other means of ingress or egress from a building or exit corridor, exit hallway, or exit doorway (Sec. 14-190(6)).
- No sign shall be located in a manner which could impede traffic on any street, alley, sidewalk, bikeway, or other pedestrian or vehicular travel way (Sec. 14-190(7)).
- No sign shall be equipped with moving, rotating, or otherwise animated parts (athletic scoreboards excepted), including balloons, swoopers, excepting insignificant details (Sec. 14-190(8)).
- No sign shall be wholly or partially illuminated by flashing or intermittent light or have rotary beacon, zip, strobe light or similar device (Sec. 14-190(9)).
- No nonpublic sign shall be within the vision clearance area as defined in the zoning ordinance (Sec. 14-190(10)).
- No sign shall be attached to a tree or plant, a fence, or a utility pole, except as otherwise allowed (Sec. 14-190(11)).
- No sign shall be installed within or over any public right-of-way, or located on private property less than two feet from any area subject to vehicular travel, except certain public or authorized temporary signs (Sec. 14-190(12)).
- No temporary signs, banners, pennants, wind signs, or flags, except as authorized, shall be installed (Sec. 14-190(13)).
- No exposed reflective type bulb, par spot nor incandescent lamp exceeding 25 watts shall be exposed to direct view from a public street or highway (Sec. 14-258).
- No light source shall create an unduly distracting or hazardous condition to a motorist, pedestrian, or the general public (Sec. 14-254).
- All signs must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition (Sec. 14-434).
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated (Sec. 14-257).
- Temporary signs shall not be attached to trees, shrubbery, utility poles, or traffic control signs or devices (Sec. 14-219(3)).
- Tri-vision signs are prohibited (definition and Sec. 14-406(c)(7)).
- Billboards, except as specifically permitted, are prohibited (Sec. 14-190(2), Sec. 14-406).
- Video signs are prohibited (Sec. 14-190(3)).
- Abandoned signs are prohibited (Sec. 14-190(1)).

## Signs exempt from permit in La Pine

- All signs placed inside a structure or building which are either not visible through windows or building openings, or are not intended to be visible from outside (Sec. 14-189(1)).
- Signs required by law, administrative order, or judicial order and erected by public employees performing official duties (Sec. 14-189(2)).
- Signs on multifamily residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings when the sign is cut into the surface or facade, or constructed of stone, masonry, bronze, or other noncombustible material and projects no more than two inches, provided cumulative sign face is 8 square feet or less (Sec. 14-189(3)).
- One indirectly illuminated or non-illuminated sign not exceeding 1.5 square feet placed on any non-multifamily residential lot (typically a name plate) (Sec. 14-189(4)).
- Flags; city-authorized pennants on light poles designed with brackets (Sec. 14-189(5)).
- Vehicle signs (Sec. 14-189(6)).
- Signs displayed upon a bus or light rail vehicle owned by transit authority (Sec. 14-189(7)).
- Historical sign or historical/landmark markers (Sec. 14-189(8)).
- Seasonal decorations on private property (Sec. 14-189(9)).
- Handheld signs (Sec. 14-189(10)).
- Signs up to six square feet constructed or placed within a parking lot, used to direct traffic and parking (Sec. 14-189(11)).
- Any public notice or sign required by federal, state or local agency by law, regulation, or ordinance, or sign within the public right-of-way erected by a governmental agency, utility, or contractor (Sec. 14-189(12)).
- A sign not exceeding 32 square feet, not erected in a vision clearance area, erected on property where there is a danger to the public or to which public access is prohibited (Sec. 14-189(13)).
- Non-illuminated interior signs in nonresidential zones designed primarily to be viewed from a sidewalk or street, provided the sign does not obscure more than 25% of any individual window (Sec. 14-189(14)).
- Illuminated interior signs in nonresidential zones designed primarily to be viewed from a sidewalk or street, provided the sign face is less than 4 square feet in area (Sec. 14-189(15)).
- One suspended sign for each principal use erected over property which is not a public right-of-way, under an attached first floor awning or canopy upon a building with direct exterior pedestrian access, provided sign does not exceed six square feet in area and has a minimum eight feet clearance (Sec. 14-189(16)).
- An exterior sign erected next to an entrance, exit, restroom, office door, or telephone, no more than four square feet in area (Sec. 14-189(17)).
- Signs located within a sports stadium or athletic field or other outdoor assembly area intended for viewing by those within the facility, oriented to interior (Sec. 14-189(18)).
- Signs incorporated into vending machines or gasoline pumps (Sec. 14-189(19)).
- The painting, repainting, cleaning, maintenance, and repair of an existing sign shall not require a permit, unless a substantial structural alteration is made. The changing of a sign copy or message shall not require a permit (Sec. 14-189, introductory paragraph; Sec. 14-149).
- Legally required fuel pricing signs are exempt from this article (Sec. 14-408(7)).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required to erect, construct, repair, or alter a sign, except as provided in this article (Sec. 14-48).
- If a sign is for a new development that requires development review under the zoning ordinance, then the sign shall be reviewed as part of the development review process prior to approval of a sign permit (Sec. 14-48).
- A separate sign permit application is required for each sign, unless a combined application for all signs in a proposed development is proposed (Sec. 14-49).
- An automobile service station sign plan is required for all automobile service stations; the application for this plan must be filed at the time permits for permanent signs are sought (Sec. 14-408).
- Requests for deviations from sign requirements (sign exceptions/variances) are possible via application to the city and may be requested for deviations from area, dimension, height, location, and other characteristics (Sec. 14-84, 14-85, 14-86).
- Applications for a sign exception shall be scheduled for review by the city within 20 days of receipt (Sec. 14-86(d)).
- Nonconforming signs (grandfathered) must not be enlarged or altered unless the alteration is required by law; if structurally altered or replaced, the sign must be brought into conformance unless for repairs, maintenance, or as specified (Sec. 14-142, 14-143).
- If a sign is being replaced or moved, a new permit is required and the sign must conform to all current requirements unless otherwise specified by law (Sec. 14-143).
- A sign or billboard permit is subject to the terms and conditions stated in the permit and the sign ordinance (Sec. 14-186(b)).
- No permit shall be issued for any sign unless specifically allowed as a permitted sign under the terms of the applicable zone or otherwise allowed as a nonconforming sign under this article (Sec. 14-308(b)).

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