# Sign Regulations in Bingen, Washington

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bingen, Washington (WA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/washington/bingen
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-05
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WA/Bingen/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT10VETR_CH10.16STSI)

## At a glance

Bingen, Washington regulates 9 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Wall Signs in the Commercial District (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause tall and 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less, with a Must be at least 8 feet above sidewalk; cannot extend more than 6 feet from the building. setback (Sec. 15.12.040 A-E; 15.12.050 B, H). Most commercial signs in Bingen require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District (C-1, C-2) | 8 | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — | Must be at least 8 feet above sidewalk; cannot extend more than 6 feet from the building. | — | Must pertain to the commercial use on site and be compatible with business facade | — | 15.12.040 A-E; 15.12.050 B, H |
| Freestanding Sign | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — | — | — | On commercial site | — | 15.12.040 A-E; 15.12.050 B, H; 15.12.010 C; 15.12.040 D |
| Projecting Sign | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — | Must be at least 8 feet above sidewalk; projection no more than 6 feet from building. | — | Projected from building associated with the business | — | 15.12.040 A-E; 15.12.050 B, H; 15.12.010 E |
| Illuminated Sign | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — | — | — | Within or outside of business | — | 15.12.040 C, E; 15.12.050 B, H; 15.12.010 D |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.12.060 A, B, C |
| Painted Sign | 30 feet unless City Council approves greater height for good cause | 150 sq ft or 4% of building face area, whichever is less | — | — | — | On building face | — | 15.12.050 E; 15.12.040 E |
| Theater Marquee | — | — | — | — | — | On theater | — | 15.12.050 D |
| Billboard Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.12.050 C; 15.12.010 A |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Any Sign (General Requirements) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.12.020; 15.12.030; 15.12.040 F |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15.12.060 |

## Prohibited signs in Bingen

- It is unlawful for any person to erect, place, replace or alter a sign without prior city approval.
- It is unlawful for any person to erect, place or use a nonconforming sign.
- Signs shall not be spotlighted or indirectly lighted in such a manner that it is unsafe to pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
- Prohibited signs include all signs illuminated by or containing flashing, rotating, blinking or strobe lights.
- Prohibited signs shall not be mechanically driven to allow the sign to revolve or rotate.
- Nonconforming signs which impair the vision of motorists and create a hazard to the motoring public are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bingen

- Standard theater marquees are not a prohibited sign.
- Signs painted on building faces are not prohibited if said signs conform to the other standards herein.
- Approval is not required for temporary signs; however, they are subject to review by the City Council.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Persons wishing to erect, move or alter signs must submit a written application on a form suitable to the City.
- The Mayor shall review all applications and either approve or reject such applications.
- All applications for sign approval shall be delivered to the City Clerk.
- Approval of a commercial sign shall be granted only to the holders of a valid business license.
- In the event a sign design is not approved by the City Building Inspector or other official designated by the Mayor, the applicant may appeal to the City Council.
- Temporary variances may be approved by the City Council based upon a showing of 'undue hardship.'

## Full detail

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