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A-Frame Business Advertising Signs
- 1 portable sign per business location
- Requires a Location Permit.
- Must be removed from right of way at the end of each business day
- No moving parts, cannot be lit
- See full list of restrictions for business advertisement signs; City Code, Section 90.03
Temporary Signs
Temporary Signs are garage sale signs, for sale/lease signs, open house signs, etc. Temporary signs are allowed in the right-of-way (ROW) without a permit but City regulations must be followed.
During Garage Sale
- 1 sign at the sale location
- Up to 2 other signs for directional use or advertising
- Signs are not to exceed 4 square feet in area
- Signs are allowed from 6 am. Friday to 6 pm. Sunday and must be removed promptly
See City Code, Section 90.03 (B)(8)(b)
During the Time of Sale, Lease, or Rental of a Lot or Structure
- Up to 2 signs allowed anywhere in a residential, commercial, or industrial zone
- Signs are not to exceed 6 square feet in size and 30" in height
- Signs are allowed from 6 am. Friday to 6 pm. Sunday and must be removed promptly
See City Code, Section 90.03(B)(8)(c)
Additional Regulations
- Under no circumstance, are signs to be affixed to any City facilities, such as fire hydrants, traffic control devices, light or utility poles, street trees, etc.
- Signs that fail to comply with the regulations outlined in City Code, Section 90.03, will be subject to immediate removal and disposal without further notice.
Tourist Oriented Signs
Businesses are allowed an off-site City-designated, tourist-oriented sign (TOS) to advertise their business. Signs allowed for tourist-oriented businesses on streets under city jurisdiction shall be subject to the following:
- Not more than one sign is allowed per business;
- Only one sign shall be allowed on a street sign pole and more than one sign can be allowed on other poles; and
- Said signs shall be approved, located, and erected by the Public Works Director.
- See City Code, Section 90.03, Obstructions to Public Passage.
Apply
To apply for a Tourist Oriented Sign, complete a Location Permit application and submit the annual fee.
Location Permit Application
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Engineering
Phone: 503-992-3228Fax: 503-992-3203
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Forest Grove City Hall
Physical Address
1924 Council Street
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 326
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: 503-992-3200