# Sign Regulations in Pe Ell, Washington

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pe Ell, Washington (WA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/washington/pe-ell
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-05
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WA/Pe_Ell/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH22SI)

## At a glance

Pe Ell, Washington regulates 23 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Additional for >300' Frontage)s in the All Other Zoning Districts (C, I) zoning district are capped at 30 ft tall and 150 sq ft, with a Signs must be at least 150 ft apart. setback (Sec. Sec. 22-208(4)). Most commercial signs in Pe Ell 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 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Single-Family Residential District (R-1) | 7 | — | 240 sq in | — |
| Multifamily and Residential Transitional Districts (R-2, R-3, RT) | 5 | — | 25 sq ft | — |
| All Other Zoning Districts (C, I) | 14 | 30 ft | 360 sq ft per business (if only a wall sign, permitted 60 sq ft regardless of frontage) | — |

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

### Single-Family Residential District (R-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 3 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises | — | Sec. 22-151 |
| Temporary Removable Open Sign (attached to Real Estate Sign) | — | 1.5 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached to an existing real estate sign on premises | — | Sec. 22-152 |
| Temporary Removable Open Sign (standalone) | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises (if no real estate sign installed) | — | Sec. 22-152 |
| Nameplate Sign (Dwelling) | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises | — | Sec. 22-153 |
| Temporary Building Sign | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises | — | Sec. 22-154 |
| Nonresidential Use Sign (Churches, Schools, Clinics, etc.) | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 per nonresidential use | On premises | — | Sec. 22-155 |
| Home Occupation Nameplate or Sign | — | 240 sq in | — | — | 1 per home occupation | On premises | — | Sec. 22-156 |

### Multifamily and Residential Transitional Districts (R-2, R-3, RT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Premises Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On premises | — | Sec. 22-178 |
| Freestanding Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises | — | Sec. 22-179 |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per lot | On premises | — | Sec. 22-179 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 16 sq ft per street frontage | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises | — | Sec. 22-180 |
| Temporary Construction Sign | — | 25 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises (while construction is being completed) | — | Sec. 22-181 |

### All Other Zoning Districts (C, I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (Single Tenant Building) | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | — | 1 per single tenant building | On premises | — | Sec. 22-208(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multi-Tenant Building) | 30 ft | 250 sq ft | — | — | 1 per multi-tenant building | On premises | — | Sec. 22-208(2) |
| Freestanding Sign (Multi-Building Complex) | 30 ft | 250 sq ft | — | — | 1 per multi-building complex | On premises | — | Sec. 22-208(3) |
| Freestanding Sign (Additional for >300' Frontage) | 30 ft | 150 sq ft | — | Signs must be at least 150 ft apart. | Add'l: 1 per 300 ft of frontage (if over 300 ft) | On premises, placed at least 150 ft apart, one per 300 ft of main street frontage over 300 ft | — | Sec. 22-208(4) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 sq ft | — | Located at least 3 ft inside curbline; at least 8 ft above sidewalk | 1 per business | On premises | — | Sec. 22-208(6) |
| Wall Sign | — | 360 sq ft per business (if only a wall sign, permitted 60 sq ft regardless of frontage) | — | — | Per business | On premises | — | Sec. 22-209 |
| Under Marquee Sign | — | 6 sq ft per sign face | — | At least 8 ft above grade of sidewalk/walkway | 1 per business entrance | Attached to bottom of marquee, canopy, or permanent walkway cover; must be at least 8 ft above adjoining sidewalk or walkway | — | Sec. 22-207 |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 32 sq ft per sign face | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On premises | — | Sec. 22-210(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Pe Ell

- No sign of any kind shall be permitted to be constructed, erected, or maintained for commercial or industrial use except as provided for in this article.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pe Ell

- Temporary non-illuminated real estate signs in single-family residential districts do not need a permit.
- Temporary removable 'open' or 'open for inspection' signs in single-family residential districts do not need a permit.
- Non-illuminated real estate signs in multifamily and residential transitional districts do not require a permit.
- Temporary construction signs in multifamily and residential transitional districts do not require a permit.
- Temporary real estate signs in other zoning districts (C and I) do not require a permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In all multifamily and residential transitional districts (including R-2, R-3, RT), in a multi-tenant building where businesses do not have outside entrances, the assignment of wall sign square footage shall be the responsibility of the building owner or manager.
- All requirements of article IV of this chapter shall apply in all residential, multifamily, and other zoning districts, which may include general permitting or plan requirements as stated therein.
- Tourist oriented businesses in the immediate area of State Highway 6 may, upon approval of the council, have additional signage not limited by the specific restrictions of this chapter. (This may require a variance or meeting with the council.)

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Pe Ell — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Pe+Ell+WA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-pe-ell

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