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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.
Portable Signs
Portable signs are small and moveable signs. There are two types of portable signs are allowed in Sherwood.
A-frame portable signs are limited to no greater than four (4) feet in height and seven (7) square feet per sign face. An A-frame sign is composed of two (2) sign boards attached at the top and separated at the bottom, (to form an “A” shape) and not supported by a structure in the ground
Portable signs attached to a stake or wire frame are limited to 24 inches in height and a sign face no larger than 18 inches by 24 inches in size.. Examples include political signs, real estate open house signs, and other similar signage.
- Allowed in all zones
- Up to (4) portable signs are allowed per lot on residentially zoned properties.
- (1) portable sign is allowed per business in any commercial complex.
- Portable signs are not allowed in the public right-of-way except from Friday at 6 AM until Sunday 6 PM. Otherwise portable signs must be placed on private property.
- Must notify the property owner prior to placing the sign in the adjacent right of way.
- Portable signs do not require a permit
- Standards in Old Town are different - Please consult the linked Sign Brochure (at the bottom of this page)
Banner Signs
Banner Signs are signs made of lightweight fabric or other non-rigid material characteristically supported by two (2) or more points, and hung only on the side of a building.
- Limited to 32 square feet in size
- Allowed (3) times a year for 30 days at a time
- Banner Signs require a permit
- Business License required
- $150 fee for each 30 day period
Temporary Signs
Temporary Signs are signs that are firmly affixed to a temporary structure that is placed into the ground and designed to be temporary. Characteristics of a temporary sign include signs constructed of a rigid material attached to wood or metal posts which do not require permanent footings. Examples of temporary signs include, but are not limited to residential and commercial real estate signs.
Temporary Sign Size Regulations
Commercial and High Density Residential Zones— max height of 8.5 feet, max width of 4 feet, and max sign area of 32 square feet.
Low and Medium Density Residential Zones—max height of 6 feet, max width of 3 feet, and max sign area of 6 square feet
- Allowed only on private properties. Not permitted in the public right-of-way.
- Must be constructed of wood or vinyl, and in a colonial post style within residential zones.
- Up to two signs may be permitted when the site has more than three hundred feet of frontage, or frontage on two streets. The signs must be separated by 50 feet..
- Does not require a permit
For more information contact the Planning Department at 503.925.2308 or review Section 16.102 in the Municipal Code.
