# Sign Regulations in Republic, Washington

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Republic, Washington (WA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/washington/republic
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-05
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WA/Republic/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT10VETR_CH10.04MOVECO_10.04.040POSI)

## At a glance

Republic, Washington regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the Commercial Zone zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 32 sq ft (Sec. 15.28.060(4)). Most commercial signs in Republic require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Zone | 11 | 42 inches | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 42 inches | 3 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 25% of wall plane area | — | — | Multiple wall signs per wall; not limited by number but by area per wall. | Mounted parallel with the building face on walls facing a street or public right-of-way. Not projecting more than 12 inches. | — | 15.28.060(1) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 15 sq ft (total of all projecting signs per premises) | — | — | Not specified; limited by total sign area and projection. | Projecting from wall of building/structure. | — | 15.28.060(2) |
| Roof Sign | May not exceed highest point of the structure it advertises unless part of a façade. | — | — | — | Counts as a permanent sign per entrance. | Erected upon roof or parapet of building/structure. | — | 15.28.060(3) |
| Freestanding Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per street entrance per business. | — | — | 15.28.060(4) |
| Monument Sign | — | — | — | — | Counts as a permanent sign per street entrance per business. | Attached to the ground by a wide base. | — | 15.28.060(5) |
| Multi-Tenant Sign | — | — | — | — | Counts towards allowable sign per street entrance per business. | Located within the business complex being advertised. | — | 15.28.060(6) |
| Drive-through Menu Board Sign | 7 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Must face away from the street and residential properties. | — | 15.28.070(5) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (A-Frame) | 42 inches | — | 30 inches | — | One per business/use. | Within property boundary, or in public right-of-way adjoining property (not extending beyond sidewalk/curb or into roadway/parking lot). | — | 15.28.080(3) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to or erected against a building wall. | — | 15.28.060(1)(c)-(d) |
| Directional Sign | — | 2 sq ft per face | — | — | — | On-premises for the business being advertised or for public agencies (can be in right-of-way if installed by public agency). | — | 15.28.060(7), 15.28.090(1) |
| Suspended Sign | — | 3 sq ft | — | — | — | Hangs below permanent overhang, marquee, or canopy. | — | 15.28.070(3) |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As permitted; may extend across public street/right-of-way with agency permit. | — | 15.28.080 |
| Sandwich Board Sign (A-Frame) | 42 inches | — | 30 inches | — | One per business/use | Within property boundaries or in public right-of-way adjacent to property (not blocking sidewalk/curb, roadway, or parking). | — | 15.28.080(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Republic

- Signs which imitate, closely resemble, confuse or obstruct the visibility or interpretation of an official traffic sign, exit signs, signals or similar devices.
- Signs located on trees, utility poles, public benches or any other form of public property or within any public right-of-way, with the exception of public information kiosks, authorized road signs, public facility directional signs, public agency installed wayfinding signs or sandwich boards as described herein.
- Signs that are abandoned or in a dilapidated or hazardous condition.
- Signs with loudspeakers, excluding drive-up windows designed with the intent of being reasonably audible only to the occupant(s) of a vehicle for the purpose of communicating business transactions.
- Beacons, strobe lights, scrolling or flashing signs.
- Electrified, LED or internally illuminated signs with white backgrounds.
- Electronic message centers (EMCs).
- Signs which contain statements, words or pictures advertising illegal activity.
- Signs with changeable copy, also known as reader boards, with the exception of gasoline price signs, and changeable copy that occurs no more than three times in a twenty-four (24) hour period.
- Off-premises signs, with the exception of off-premises directory signs as provided herein.
- Portable signs, except sandwich board signs (A-frame signs) as provided herein.
- No sign shall project over or within the public right-of-way or easement except for road signs, approved sandwich boards, or directional signs identifying or providing direction to public facilities.

## Signs exempt from permit in Republic

- Signs related to Prospector Days events, activities or businesses: permit fees are waived.
- Signs related to Winterfest events, activities or businesses: permit fees are waived.
- Signs related to fundraising events or activities by emergency or first responder organizations, districts or municipal entities: permit fees are waived.
- Signs related to fundraising events or activities by non-profit organizations or entities: permit fees are waived.
- Signs related to certain for-profit organizations, businesses or entities, upon request and approval by the city council: permit fees are waived.
- Temporary signs depicting car wash or similar fundraiser events, beverage sales for fundraisers or youth activities, and yard or garage sales (limited to one event per calendar year per address) are exempt from the chapter provisions, provided they are displayed no earlier than 10 days prior to the event and are removed within 3 days after the event.
- Authorized road signs, public facility directional signs, public agency installed wayfinding signs, and sandwich boards (as described in ordinance) are exempt from the general prohibition against signs on public property or within the public right-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a sign permit may require submission of a site plan depicting locations and dimensions of proposed signage, at the discretion of the administrator.
- The administrator may require additional information, including a building permit or site plan, to ensure compliance before permit approval.
- There is no explicit requirement for a master sign plan or sign plan for all applications, but additional documentation may be requested by the administrator.
- Variance applications (requests for modification of sign standards) require a public hearing and city council review.

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