Temporary Sign Regulations

Temporary signs may be erected and maintained in the City of Florence only in compliance with City Code Sign regulations. The full text of these regulations can be found in Florence City Code. Follow this link to go to the relevant section which is Title 4, Chapter 7, Section 4-7-8.

Below is a synopsis of the sign code as it relates to temporary signs. Please see the flyer below for a visual representation of these rules.

Banners: Banners are long rectangles with one side being more than 3 times as long as any other side. The City allows one banner per lot, which can be displayed for 30 continuous days and not more than 60 days in a calendar year. Banners are limited to a maximum of 32 square feet and must be registered at City Hall. Registering is free, so please contact Eric Rines, at the Building Department, or call (541) 997-2141, to register your Banner today.

Sandwich Boards & Commercial Small Signs: Sandwich boards and small signs are free standing signs, Six (6) square feet or under in size and Three (3) feet maximum in height. The City allows ONE small sign per site, as long as the sign is only displayed during Business Hours. Types of signs typically used are: Sandwich Boards, Yard Signs or Metal Framed Signs.

Flags: Flags are rectangular in nature with the intent to be the same ratio as a "American" type flag. This means that if any dimension is more than three (3) times as long as any other dimension, it is classified as a Banner. The City allows up to three (3) flags per site, with a combined total of all three (3) flags to be not more than forty (40) square feet in area.

Prohibited Signs: There are some signs that are prohibited entirely within the City limits. These include, but are not limited to, wind aided signs, signs that are moving, blinking, or have animated parts. Some examples of these types of signs are: Pennants or Garland, Dancing Figures, Balloons and Blimps, Video Signs and Billboards. The intent of these regulations are to help ensure safety by disallowing any Attention Getting Type Devices.