# Sign Regulations in Lebanon, Oregon

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lebanon, Oregon (OR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oregon/lebanon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/OR/Lebanon/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT10VETR_CH10.04GEPR_10.04.030EXSISI)

## At a glance

Lebanon, Oregon regulates 14 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Monument Signs in the Residential Low Density (Z-RL), Residential Mixed-Density (Z-RM), Residential High Density (Z-RH), Mixed-Use (Z-MU) (Residential Use only) zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 48 sq ft, 2 sides max, with a Not within 25 feet of any property line within residential zone setback (Sec. Table 16.18.040-2, Signage in Residential Zones). Most commercial signs in Lebanon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Low Density (Z-RL), Residential Mixed-Density (Z-RM), Residential High Density (Z-RH), Mixed-Use (Z-MU) (Residential Use only) | 6 | 8 ft | 48 sq ft, 2 sides max | — |
| Mixed-Use (Z-MU), Central Business Commercial (Z-CCM), Highway Commercial (Z-HCM), Neighborhood Commercial (Z-NCM), Industrial (Z-IND), Public Use (Z-PU) | 8 | 20 ft | 150 sq ft per side, 2 sides max | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 3 ft if ground mounted (or 30 inches in required front/street side yards) | 32 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential Low Density (Z-RL), Residential Mixed-Density (Z-RM), Residential High Density (Z-RH), Mixed-Use (Z-MU) (Residential Use only)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 8 ft | 48 sq ft, 2 sides max | — | Not within 25 feet of any property line within residential zone | 1 per parcel | Where a building fronts on two+ streets, monument sign located on/in front of principal side | — | Table 16.18.040-2, Signage in Residential Zones |
| Wall-Mounted Sign | — | 16 sq ft on main building (must have min 2,000 sq ft gross floor area); 8 sq ft on other buildings | — | — | 1 per building meeting square footage | On building face | — | Table 16.18.040-2 |
| Freestanding Pole Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Not within 25 ft of any property line | 1 per parcel (in lieu of monument sign) | Not within 25 ft of any property line | — | Table 16.18.040-2 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | Cannot project into right-of-way or vision clearance areas | — | — | — | Table 16.18.040-2 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Inside dwelling or flat against dwelling | — | Table 16.18.040-2 |
| Personalized Sign (Single Family/Duplex) | 3 ft if ground-mounted | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | Table 16.18.040-2, Note 4 |

### Mixed-Use (Z-MU), Central Business Commercial (Z-CCM), Highway Commercial (Z-HCM), Neighborhood Commercial (Z-NCM), Industrial (Z-IND), Public Use (Z-PU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Monument Sign | 10 ft | 150 sq ft per side, 2 sides max | — | Not in clear vision, not within 25 ft of residential zone property | Max 1 per street frontage | Shall not be placed in clear vision areas, or within 25 ft of residential zoned property | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Freestanding Pole Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft per side, 2 sides max | — | Not in vision clearance area, not within 25 ft of residential property | 1 per street frontage | Not in clear vision area; not within 25 ft of residential zone property; not projecting over property line | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Wall-Mounted or Wall-Painted Sign | May not extend above roof or top of parapet | 40% of face of building/storefront or 100 sq ft, whichever is greater | — | — | — | On building face or storefront | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Projecting Sign | May not extend above roof or top of parapet | 20% of face of building | — | — | 1 per parcel | On building; must not project within 2 ft of curb | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Awning, Canopy, or Marquee Sign | No higher than roof line | 50% of face of building to which attached | — | — | 1 per parcel | On face of awning or canopy | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Under-Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per premise | Under awning/canopy/marquee | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |
| Daily Display Sign | 4 ft | 12 sq ft per display surface; max height 4 ft | — | If in ROW: behind curb, or 10 ft from travel lane edge, clear 5 ft sidewalk | 1 per business | On private property or, by permit, in right-of-way directly in front of business | — | Table 16.18.040-3; Section 16.18.050 |
| Temporary Sign | 4 ft | 32 sq ft per display surface; max height 4 ft | — | Must meet clear vision requirements; not in a location hazardous to health, welfare, safety | 2 per business | On private property with which associated | — | Table 16.18.040-3 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempted Sign (General, not exceeding 3 sq ft) | 3 ft if ground mounted (or 30 inches in required front/street side yards) | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | Any zone; not in ROW | — | Section 16.18.030(A)(1) |
| Temporary Sign (General, exempt class) | — | 32 sq ft | — | No sign shall extend into or over a street right-of-way | — | On property, not in right-of-way | — | Section 16.18.030(A)(2) |
| Flag | — | — | — | — | — | All zones | — | Section 16.18.030(A)(6) |

## Prohibited signs in Lebanon

- Rotating and revolving signs, whether mechanical or by means of normal wind currents, and flashing signs by electrical pulsations, illumination or comparable means.
- Signs installed within the right-of-way of any street, along any driveway, or in any other location which do not meet the requirements of section or by reason of the location, shape, color, animation, or message are likely to be confused with any traffic control device; or create a distracting or hazardous condition for motorists.
- Fin signs.
- Roof signs.
- A sign, or any portion thereof, may not be placed so that it obstructs any fire escape, stairway, or standpipe; interferes with human exit through any window or any room located above the first floor; obstructs any door or required exit from any building; or obstructs any required light or ventilation.
- Portable signs, except as defined as temporary signs (non-illuminated, not exceeding 32 sq ft, up to 180 days).
- Fence signs, except internal fence signs at athletic events.
- Signs affixed to power, utility, or traffic control poles other than city-approved traffic control signs and pole identification placards.
- Signs affixed to or painted on natural features, such as rocks or trees.
- Freestanding monument signs, and freestanding pole signs may not be placed within ten feet of an existing public fire hydrant.
- No sign shall project into the street right-of-way or into a vision clearance area, unless specifically allowed (e.g., some daily display signs with permit).
- Illuminated sign illumination shall be directed away from, and not be reflected upon, adjacent premises.
- Signs shall not be placed in clear vision areas or within 25 feet of a residentially zoned property (for freestanding signs in nonresidential districts), or over a property line.
- No daily display (sandwich board) signs in residential zones.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lebanon

- Signs not exceeding a total of three square feet in area, non-illuminated, and not exceeding three feet in height if ground-mounted (or thirty inches in required front and street side yards).
- Temporary signs which are non-illuminated, have an overall face area not exceeding thirty-two square feet in a residential, commercial, or industrial zone, are not permanently installed, and are intended to be located on property for short durations of time (generally not to exceed one hundred eighty days).
- Temporary display of lights or other decorations associated with holidays.
- Banners, lights, and pennants not exceeding a total display area of forty square feet per face used on premises in conjunction with temporary events and not in place longer than a period of thirty days.
- Signs placed for purposes of public direction and safety, such as traffic and municipal signs, directional signs for emergency services, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger signals, etc.
- Flags as defined in this chapter are permitted outright in all zones.
- Signs carved into a building or which are part of materials integral to the building, such as cornerstones, building names, and similar signs.
- Signs of public or legal notice.
- Window signs in commercial and industrial zones, provided materials subject to Section 16.18.040(B)(1) are not used.
- Promotional displays and temporary signage for special commercial and other events, provided such displays are in place for no more than thirty days.
- Fence signs located on the inside of a fence and used in conjunction with athletic events.
- Historical site plaques or markers.
- Signs with display surfaces not visible from the public right-of-way (e.g., located in an interior courtyard).
- Murals for commercial and industrial uses (with requirements regarding sign area calculation).
- One banner, mounted on a pole attached to a building and not more than fifteen square feet in area, displayed during business hours, with at least nine-foot clearance above a sidewalk if over sidewalk.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- All signs installed after the effective date of this code, other than exempt signs, require a sign permit. Applications for sign permits must be submitted in such form as may be required by the planning and/or building department.
- A site plan, drawn to scale and narrative indicating compliance with requirements, must accompany all requests for a sign permit.
- Planned Development processes may allow modifications to maximum sign area or height, subject to hearing and approval.
- Sign variances may be granted subject to criteria and the process in Chapter 16.29 (Variances).
- Whenever sign standards cannot be met, or when requesting to use the sign standards of another district (e.g., for signage in residential zones facing arterials, or adjacent to nonresidential uses), the request is subject to the administrative review process.
- When redevelopment or building expansion occurs, site plans for signage may be required for review and approval.
- Temporary signs exceeding standard limits, or any signage outside the stated exemptions and requirements, require specific planning approval.
- Sign plans are required when applying for a building permit for a non-exempt sign—no building permit or other permit shall be issued until such site or sign plans are submitted and approved.

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