# Sign Regulations in Oneida, Tennessee

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Oneida, Tennessee (TN)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/tennessee/oneida
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-14
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zou62s06Gst_6dInD5TlXJS7qEkPDQl5/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101062894407531391560&rtpof=true&sd=true)

## At a glance

Oneida, Tennessee regulates 34 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Ground Sign (C-1, 3 or fewer lanes)s in the Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 64 square feet, with a No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. setback (Sec. 69.5.10.1). Most commercial signs in Oneida require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts | 4 | 10 feet | 25 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2) | 16 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (M-1) | 11 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign - Off-Premise | — | 6 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | 4 per business | Off-premise | — | 69.3.7 |
| Directional Sign - On-Premise | — | — | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | On private property | — | 69.3.6 |
| Address Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | — | — | 69.3.10 |
| Memorial Plaque | — | — | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | — | — | 69.3.11 |
| Cluster Sign | — | — | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | — | — | 69.3.12 |
| Construction Sign | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | On the site of construction | — | 69.3.13 |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | — | — | 69.3.14 |
| Traffic Control Sign | — | — | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | — | — | — | 69.3.9 |

### Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (C-1, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 64 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.10.1 |
| Ground Sign (C-1, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.10.2 |
| Ground Sign (C-2, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.11.1 |
| Ground Sign (C-2, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 96 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.11.2 |
| Roof Sign (C-1, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 64 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.10.1 |
| Roof Sign (C-1, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.10.2 |
| Roof Sign (C-2, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.11.1 |
| Roof Sign (C-2, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 96 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.11.2 |

### Industrial District (M-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Affixed to a wall or building with leading edge extending beyond the building or wall; not less than 9 feet from the ground | — | 69.5.3 via 69.6.1 |
| Real Estate Sign | 8 feet | 20 square feet for primary sign; 9 square feet for additional signs in multi-unit developments | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | 1 per road frontage; one additional per unit in multi-unit developments | — | — | 69.5.6 via 69.6.1 |
| Ground Sign (M-1, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.11.1 via 69.6.1 |
| Ground Sign (M-1, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 96 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Supported by structures or supports attached to the ground, independent of any building | — | 69.5.11.2 via 69.6.1 |
| Roof Sign (M-1, 3 or fewer lanes) | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.11.1 via 69.6.1 |
| Roof Sign (M-1, 4 or more lanes) | 25 feet | 96 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | Included in maximum of 2 per business (not two of the same type); 3 if fronting two parallel streets (not two of the same type per frontage) | Erected to or constructed wholly upon the roof of any building and supported solely by the roof structure | — | 69.5.11.2 via 69.6.1 |
| Shopping Center Sign (M-1) | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | 1 for center plus additional for tenants as specified | — | — | 69.5.7 via 69.6.1 |
| Accessory Wall Sign | 10 feet | 6 square feet | — | No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control. No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs. | 1 per building | Attached to and parallel to the external face of a building or wall | — | 69.6.2 |

## Prohibited signs in Oneida

- No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any public road right-of-way except as needed for traffic control.
- No part of any sign shall be placed within five (5) feet of any ingress/egress except for small on-premise directional signs.
- Signs utilizing rotating or flashing lights are not allowed.
- Portable signs are not allowed; all existing portable signs must be removed by September 1, 1986.
- Billboards are not allowed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Oneida

- On-premise directional signs and other small accessory signs may be allowed by the planning commission if necessary for public health and safety.
- Off-premise directional signs are allowed if not more than 6 square feet in area, do not interfere with traffic or pedestrian visibility, and limited to four per business.
- Traffic control and regulatory signs are allowed as deemed necessary by the governing body or Department of Transportation.
- Address signs are allowed if not exceeding 2 square feet in area.
- Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical tablets, and similar signs are allowed with planning commission approval.
- Cluster signs are allowed if they meet the area, height, and other requirements for the zoning district.
- Construction signs are allowed during construction if not more than 32 square feet in area and 8 feet in height.
- Temporary signs, including banners, are allowed for special events for up to 7 days with building inspector approval.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A building permit is required for all signs, and applicants must provide the building inspector with a sign plan and specifications identifying the location, type, and design of proposed and existing signs.
- Planning commission approval is required for on-premise directional signs, memorial plaques and historical signs, nonresidential uses in residential districts, additional real estate signs in multi-unit commercial developments, and accessory wall signs in industrial districts.
- Signs for shopping centers and office centers designate the center and tenants with specific area limits, implying a coordinated sign plan for multiple businesses or offices.

## Full detail

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