Portable, Banner & Temporary Signs
If you are planning to send a message with portable or temporary signs within the City of Sherwood, know the rules. Below is a quick synopsis of the rules with more detail towards the bottom of the page. You can open and print the Sign Brochure (linked at the bottom of the page) or contact the Planning Department at (503) 925-2308 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday to make sure your signs are placed properly.
- Feather/ Flag signs are prohibited in Sherwood.
- Permits are required for banner signs, but no longer required for temporary (i.e. real estate signs) and portable signs (i.e. yard sale and election signs).
- Portable signs are not allowed in planter strips or public right-of-way (Which typically extends to at least one foot behind a public sidewalk) except on the weekend, unless signs have been approved in association with a City of Sherwood Special Event Permit. Weekend hours begin at 6 AM on Friday morning and end at 6 PM on Sunday evening – Not in round abouts.
- Signs are not allowed to be attached to utility poles, light poles, trees, or similar objects. They must be placed into the ground using wood or metal steaks in a manner that does not damage property or utilities.
- Portable signs must be no taller than 24 inches and have a sign face no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches (approximately 3 square feet per sign face).
There are exceptions to the rules above for businesses in Old Town, and more permanent A-frame style signs. Be respectful of your neighbors. If you plan to place signs on private property, obtain the owner’s permission first, and remember to pick up your signs once your event is complete.
Common regulations applying to all portable, banner and temporary signs are that the signs cannot be illuminated, may not include pennant strings, balloons, streamers, spinners, propellers, search lights, or similar items that involve motion to attract attention; signs cannot obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and signs should be free standing and not be attached to any structure or vegetation such as utility poles, traffic signs, trees, or similar items.
