# Sign Regulations in Yachats, Oregon

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Yachats, Oregon (OR)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/oregon/yachats
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-27
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/43630766#43630766)

## At a glance

Yachats, Oregon regulates 26 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the R-1, R-2, R-3 zoning district are capped at 3 ft tall and 3 sq ft, with a No sign within 10 ft of government-installed sign in ROW setback (Sec. §9.44.080A.2). Most commercial signs in Yachats require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1, R-2, R-3 | 4 | 3 ft | 24 sq ft | — |
| R-4, C-1, P-F, S-P | 8 | 16 ft above adjacent street grade; no more than 3 ft above roofline on flat roofs | 50 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 14 | 6 ft | 8 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### R-1, R-2, R-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Single Family Dwelling/Home Occupation) | — | 2 sq ft | — | No sign within 10 ft of any government-installed sign in ROW | 1 per use | Accessory to single-family dwelling or home occupation | — | §9.44.080A.1.a |
| Wall Sign (Bed and Breakfast Inn) | — | 6 sq ft | — | No sign within 10 ft of any government-installed sign in ROW | 1 per use | Accessory to bed and breakfast inn | — | §9.44.080A.1.b |
| Wall Sign (Other Permitted/Conditional Uses in R-3) | — | 24 sq ft | — | No sign within 10 ft of any government-installed sign in ROW | 1 per use | Accessory to permitted/conditional use in R-3 | — | §9.44.080A.1.c |
| Freestanding Sign | 3 ft | 3 sq ft | — | No sign within 10 ft of government-installed sign in ROW | 1 per use | On property | — | §9.44.080A.2 |

### R-4, C-1, P-F, S-P

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | See formula | — | No sign within 10 ft of government-installed sign in ROW | — | On building façade | — | §9.44.080B.2.a.i, §9.44.080B.2.a.ii |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May project from building up to 5 ft; may extend over sidewalk/right-of-way with min. clearance 7.5 ft from ground | — | §9.44.080B.2.a.iii, §9.44.120E |
| Roof Sign | 16 ft above adjacent street grade; no more than 3 ft above roofline on flat roofs | 24 sq ft total area | — | — | — | On roof | — | §9.44.080B.2.a.iv |
| Permanent Freestanding Sign (≤ 300 linear ft street frontage) | 8 ft above centerline of adjacent street | 32 sq ft | 5 ft | — | 1 per street frontage per property | On property; not in public right-of-way | — | §9.44.080B.2.b, §9.44.080B.2.b.iii(2), (5) |
| Permanent Freestanding Sign (> 300 linear ft street frontage) | 8 ft above centerline of adjacent street | 50 sq ft | 8 ft | — | 1 per street frontage per property | On property; not in public right-of-way | — | §9.44.080B.2.b, §9.44.080B.2.b.iii(3), (5) |
| Banner Sign | — | 20 sq ft | — | 15 ft from street for ground-mounted banners at ingress/egress | 1 per business | 1 per business; can be freestanding (ground-mounted) or attached to building (if extending over right-of-way min. 7.5 ft clearance); ground-mounted banners must be set back 15 ft from street at ingress/egress | — | §9.44.080B.2.c |
| Awning/Canopy/Marquee Sign | — | Up to 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On awning, canopy, or marquee | — | §9.44.080B.2.a, §9.44.120B |
| Open/Closed Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | On site | — | §9.44.080B.1.b |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign (General/Short Term) | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property; not in public right-of-way | — | §9.44.050A,F |
| Temporary Sign (Elections) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property; not in public right-of-way | — | §9.44.050H |
| Temporary Sign (For Sale/Lease/Rent - R-1, R-2, R-3) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property in R-1, R-2, R-3 | — | §9.44.050I |
| Temporary Sign (For Sale/Lease/Rent - R-4, C-1, P-F) | 4 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | — | Private property in R-4, C-1, P-F | — | §9.44.050J |
| A-Frame Sign | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | 2 ft | — | — | Private property OR, with permission/agreement, within right-of-way on sidewalk (min 4 ft clearance) | — | §9.44.060A, Table - Regulation D |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On non-multifamily residential lot | — | §9.44.060D |
| Danger/No Trespassing Sign | 6 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | — | On property with danger or where public access is prohibited | — | §9.44.060K |
| Suspended Sign under Awning/Canopy | — | 6 sq ft | — | Min. 8 ft clearance above ground | 1 per principal use | Under attached first floor awning/canopy, min 8 ft clearance | — | §9.44.060N |

## Prohibited signs in Yachats

- Signs that blink, rotate, swing, revolve, or otherwise attract attention through movement or flashing of parts, including devices such as strings of lights, or strings of pennants. (Event banners, pennants and flags may be permitted if requirements are met.)
- Roof signs painted directly on the roof surface.
- Signs painted with phosphorescent or luminescent or sparkling paint.
- Signs that violate any law of the State of Oregon.
- Signs that imitate or obstruct the view of any official traffic control device or sign.
- Signs, other than event signs, displayed on vehicles not incidental to the primary use of the vehicle.
- Abandoned signs.
- Beacon signs.
- Flying signs designed to be kept aloft by mechanical, wind, chemical, or hot air means that are attached to the property, ground, or other permanent structure, such as blimps, kites, or inflatable devices.
- Signs emitting odor, noise or visible matter other than light.
- Commercial speech affixed to any transmission facility.
- Billboards.
- Signs with a dynamic element, including, but not limited to, video and digital signs.
- Any sign constructed, maintained, or altered in a manner not in compliance with this sign code.
- Any nonpublic sign constructed or maintained that, by reason of its size, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device or that hides from view any traffic control device.
- Any sign (other than a government sign) 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 an exit corridor, exit hallway or exit doorway. 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 or other emergencies.
- Any sign located in a manner that could impede traffic on any street, alley, sidewalk, bikeway, or other pedestrian or vehicle travel way.
- Any sign (other than a government sign) within the clear vision provisions contained in these development codes.
- Any sign attached to a tree or plant, a fence, or a utility pole, except as otherwise allowed or required by the code.
- Any sign 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 for public signs and temporary signs specifically allowed.
- Unlawful signs.
- Any sign judicially determined to be a public nuisance.
- Signs with an external light source that changes intermittently.

## Signs exempt from permit in Yachats

- Incidental signs.
- Grave markers.
- Original art displays that do not constitute commercial speech.
- Seasonal decorations, rope lights, string lights, holiday lights, or mini-lights.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required for all signs that are not exempt as listed in Section 9.44.020.
- No sign shall be erected, replaced, altered or relocated without the sign owner first obtaining a sign permit and the property owner (if different) granting permission for a sign permit, demonstrating compliance with the ordinance.
- Application for sign permits must include a site plan showing accurate placement of the proposed sign.
- A building permit is required for all free-standing signs as specified in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code, which shall be issued prior to sign placement, construction, or alteration.
- Requests for adjustments (up to 5%) to numeric standards are allowed only in compliance with Section 9.44.100 and must be submitted to the City, but adjustments allowing prohibited signs or signs not otherwise allowed by code are not permitted.
- A variance can be applied for when the code produces a hardship. Applications follow Chapter 9.44.100.

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