# Sign Regulations in White Salmon, Washington

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

- **Jurisdiction:** White Salmon, Washington (WA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/washington/white-salmon
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-05
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/WA/White_Salmon/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.12SI)

## At a glance

White Salmon, Washington regulates 13 sign types across 1 zoning district. Freestanding Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 16 feet above ground level tall and 40 square feet per sign, two usable sides, with a Cannot extend into right-of-way setback (Sec. 15.12.060(C), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B, F)). Most commercial signs in White Salmon require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 13 | 20 feet above ground (min 14 ft above ground) | 40 square feet per sign, two usable sides | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 16 feet above ground level | 40 square feet per sign, two usable sides | — | Cannot extend into right-of-way | 1 | On property, not affixed to the building. May not extend into the right-of-way. | — | 15.12.060(C), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B, F) |
| Projecting Sign (8-14 ft above ground) | 14 feet above ground (min 8 ft above ground) | 6 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building | — | 15.12.060(D), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |
| Projecting Sign (14-20 ft above ground) | 20 feet above ground (min 14 ft above ground) | 20 square feet per side | — | — | 1 per business | Attached to building | — | 15.12.060(D), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |
| Corner Sign | — | — | — | 10 feet back from property line | — | At property corners, must be placed 10 feet back from property lines | — | 15.12.060(E), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |
| Wall Sign (Primary Face) | — | Up to 8% of primary building face; Maximum 120 square feet | — | — | — | Attached flush to building; Shall not extend above roof line. | — | 15.12.060(A,B,H,J,K,L,M), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |
| Temporary Sign (Exterior) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | Temporary real estate: 1 per frontage | Exterior | — | 15.12.070(A - F) |
| Product-Specific Sign (Primary Face) | — | 6 square feet (per face) | — | — | 3 per face | On primary building face | — | 15.12.060(J), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |
| Product-Specific Sign (Secondary Face) | — | 3 square feet (per face) | — | — | 3 per face | On secondary building face | — | 15.12.060(J), 15.12.030, 15.12.100(B,F) |

## Prohibited signs in White Salmon

- It is unlawful to erect, place, replace or significantly alter any sign that is not conforming and prior approved.
- Signs may not be spotlighted or indirectly lighted in such manner that it is detrimental to pedestrian or vehicle traffic.
- No off-premises commercial advertising or commercial directional signs are allowed.
- Billboards shall be prohibited.
- Abandoned and neglected signs shall be removed within a period of ninety days after notification by the city.
- Strobe or flashing signs are prohibited.
- No new sign shall be placed so as to obstruct the view of existing signs from the lane of traffic.
- No sign shall extend above the roof line.
- Signs erected in violation of any terms of the ordinance must be removed by the owner or else the city may remove them at the owner's expense.

## Signs exempt from permit in White Salmon

- Approval is not required for temporary signs; however, they may be subject to review by the planning commission.
- Signs advocating special events sponsored by civic organizations are considered temporary.
- Exempt signs will include civic signs (Mayfest, voting, etc.), if posted for more than fourteen days, will be applied for and approved by City staff.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Permanent commercial signs may only be erected by the holder of a valid city business license.
- One may apply to the Planning Commission for a Variance from requirements.
- Applicants may appeal a variance disapproval to the city council.
- Entities desiring noncommercial directional signs may apply to the planning commission.
- Temporary sign extensions may be applied for through the planning commission.

## Full detail

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