# Sign Regulations in Snoqualmie, Washington

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Snoqualmie, Washington (WA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/washington/snoqualmie
- **Data last verified:** 2025-10-24
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Snoqualmie/#!/Snoqualmie17/Snoqualmie1775.html)

## At a glance

Snoqualmie, Washington regulates 24 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Projecting Sign - Option 2s in the Commercial and Industrial Zones (BG, BO, BR-1, BR-2, OP, PCI, I) zoning district are capped at Minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade tall and 10 sq ft, with a Must maintain minimum 8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk; projection into ROW limited to 5 ft setback (Sec. SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.020(K)). Most commercial signs in Snoqualmie 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 | — | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — |
| Residential districts (R-C, R-1-10, R-1-7.5, R-1-4, R-2, R-3, PR) | 5 | — | 30 sq ft | — |
| Commercial and Industrial Zones (BG, BO, BR-1, BR-2, OP, PCI, I) | 7 | 15 ft above adjacent ground grade | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — |
| Historic district | 4 | Post-mounted: up to 15 ft; Projecting/Suspended/Awning: minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Construction) | — | 20 sq ft or less | — | Within required yard setbacks | One per architect, engineer, contractor, builder; one for name/use/occupants-to-be | Within required yard setbacks on the subject property | — | SMC 17.75.020(L) |
| Wall Sign (Construction) | — | 20 sq ft or less | — | — | One per architect, engineer, contractor, builder; one for name/use/occupants-to-be | On building wall on the subject property | — | SMC 17.75.020(L) |
| Public Safety Sign (Temporary) | — | No limit stated | — | — | No limit stated | As needed for public safety on private property (ground or wall) | — | SMC 17.75.020(H) |
| Bulletin Board Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | Ground-mounted bulletin boards must be at least 10 ft from any property line | One per use or activity | Wall sign or ground sign when located a minimum of 10 ft from any property line | — | SMC 17.75.020(M) |
| Freestanding Sign (Agricultural Directional - Temporary) | — | 16 sq ft | — | Must maintain a clear-sight triangle with two 25-ft sides and be outside the public right-of-way | — | Out of the public right-of-way; at locations justified as the minimum necessary to direct traffic | — | SMC 17.75.020(N)(1) |
| Banner Sign (Streetlight/Road Sign Pole - Temporary) | — | — | — | — | — | On streetlight poles or road sign poles equipped with brackets designed for display of signs (in the public right-of-way) | — | SMC 17.75.020(N)(2) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Parking Control on Private Property) | — | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — | — | — | On the property of the owner; completely on private property | — | SMC 17.75.020(O); SMC 17.75.025(C), (E) |
| Governmental Sign | — | — | — | — | — | As authorized by the Community Development Director; may be in the public right-of-way | — | SMC 17.75.020(P) |

### Commercial and Industrial Zones (BG, BO, BR-1, BR-2, OP, PCI, I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Building or Marquee) | — | 20 sq ft | — | — | One per property or separate business premises | Flat against a building or marquee on the property or separate business premises | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(1); 17.75.020(B); 17.75.020(A) |
| Post-Mounted Sign - Option 1 | 15 ft above adjacent ground grade | 20 sq ft | — | — | One per property | On the property or separate business premises | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.020(A) |
| Projecting Sign - Option 2 | Minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade | 10 sq ft | — | Must maintain minimum 8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk; projection into ROW limited to 5 ft | One per property | On the property; may project into public right-of-way up to 5 ft if otherwise permitted | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.020(K) |
| Suspended Sign - Option 3 | Minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade | 10 sq ft | — | Must maintain minimum 8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk; projection into ROW limited to 5 ft | One per property | On the property; may project into public right-of-way up to 5 ft if otherwise permitted | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.020(K) |
| Awning Sign - Option 4 | Minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade | 10 sq ft | — | Must maintain minimum 8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk; projection into ROW limited to 5 ft | One per property | On the property; may project into public right-of-way up to 5 ft if otherwise permitted | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.020(K) |
| Blade Sign | If no canopy/awning: maximum height 10 ft above sidewalk; minimum vertical clearance 8 ft | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 8 ft vertical clearance; if projecting into ROW, comply with ROW projection rules and hold harmless agreement | One per property | Under a canopy or awning if present; if canopy/awning is too low to allow proper clearance, may be located on the side edge of the canopy; otherwise located at max 10 ft above sidewalk | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(3); 17.75.070(B); 17.75.020(K) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Commercial Premises) | — | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — | Must avoid ADA/Barrier Free impediment areas | One sandwich board sign per business premises | Completely upon private property and upon the business premises | — | SMC 17.75.025(B)-(E) |

### Historic district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Historic District) | — | 20 sq ft (if used as building/marquee sign consistent with commercial allowances) | — | — | — | Flat against building or marquee | — | SMC 17.75.030; 17.75.050; 17.75.020(J); 17.75.020(A) |
| Post-Mounted/Projecting/Suspended/Awning Sign (Historic District - Options) | Post-mounted: up to 15 ft; Projecting/Suspended/Awning: minimum 8 ft above sidewalk; not more than 15 ft above adjacent grade | Post-mounted: 20 sq ft; Projecting/Suspended/Awning: 10 sq ft | — | Minimum 8 ft vertical clearance over sidewalk for projecting/suspended/awning signs; max 5 ft projection into ROW | One per property | On property; Projecting/Suspended/Awning may project into public right-of-way subject to limits | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(2); 17.75.030; 17.75.050; 17.75.020(K) |
| Blade Sign (Historic District) | Minimum 8 ft vertical clearance; if no canopy/awning, maximum height 10 ft above sidewalk | 4 sq ft | — | Minimum 8 ft vertical clearance; adhere to ROW projection allowances and hold harmless if over ROW | One per property | Under a canopy or awning if present; otherwise at a maximum of 10 ft above sidewalk; if existing canopy/awning too low, may be located on side edge of canopy | — | SMC 17.75.020(I)(3); 17.75.070(B); 17.75.030; 17.75.050; 17.75.020(K) |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Historic District - Commercial Premises) | — | Each face not to exceed 24 in x 36 in | — | Must avoid ADA/Barrier Free impediment areas | One sandwich board sign per business premises | Completely upon private property and upon the business premises | — | SMC 17.75.025(B)-(E); 17.75.030; 17.75.050 |

## Prohibited signs in Snoqualmie

- Flashing or animated signs, including strings of pennants, banners or streamers, wind or electrical animated objects, and balloons, are prohibited in any district.
- Commercial signs may advertise only the business or activity conducted on the immediate premises (off-premises commercial advertising is prohibited).
- Signs may not be erected where their position, shape, or color could interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- No sign (other than public traffic signs or signals) may be placed within 10 feet of any intersection, except sandwich board signs when otherwise permitted.
- No sign may be located upon a roof or parapet of a building or structure, except as specifically permitted by SMC 17.35.230.
- No signs may be located in, project into, or overhang a public right-of-way, except governmental signs or sandwich board/projecting signs otherwise permitted and compliant.
- Signs must be located at least 50 feet from any lot in a residential zone and 100 feet from any school ground or public park.

## Signs exempt from permit in Snoqualmie

- Authorized traffic and informative signs, signals, or devices are exempt from the general requirements.
- Temporary private ground or wall signs exclusively relating to public safety may be used without limitations as to number, size, or location under this chapter.
- Sandwich board signs used solely for parking or traffic control on private property may be placed without a permit, provided they comply with SMC 17.75.025(C).
- Governmental signs are exempt from the processes and development regulations required by this chapter and are subject to rules/procedures established by the Community Development Director.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan is required for temporary directional signs to seasonal agricultural crops and must justify proposed locations as the minimum necessary to direct traffic; each sign also requires a temporary sign permit (SMC 17.75.020(N)(1)).
- Signs within the historic district (except temporary signs) must address the Design Review Board criteria for signs (SMC 17.35.230) and are reviewed by the Design Review Board (SMC 17.75.030 and 17.75.050).
- Sign variances may be granted by the hearing examiner upon written application and detailed plans (SMC 17.75.040).
- Off-premises sign applications must include written approval from the property owner where the sign will be placed (SMC 17.75.030).
- Owners of sandwich board and projecting signs that are located in, project into, or overhang a public right-of-way must execute a hold harmless agreement approved by the city attorney before sign permit approval (SMC 17.75.020(K)).
- Temporary banners on streetlight or road sign poles in the public right-of-way require a temporary sign permit or special event permit and are limited to 21 days per permit; installation, maintenance, and removal must be by city staff or the pole owner at the applicant’s cost (SMC 17.75.020(N)(2)).

## 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 Snoqualmie — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Snoqualmie+WA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-snoqualmie

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