Sign Regulations
The following summarizes the City of Fargo's basic rules about signs; these rules are expanded on in the Fargo Sign Code. There are three categories of signs:
Forbidden Locations
Signs are not permitted on the boulevard or other city right-of-way including telephone, power and light poles. Due to the increased number of such signs and complaints about them, the city has begun to rigorously enforce this rule and will be confiscating signs that are found on the right-of-way.
The only exceptions to this rule are garage sale, real estate open house, or Parade of Homes directional signs specific to a short-term event. These signs may be in place a maximum of 14 days and not more than 3 days before and one day after the event.
Applications
To obtain an Off-Premises (Billboard) Sign Permit Application or a Permanent Sign Permit Application, please visit our Forms & Publications page.
Sign Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 2008
Permit Type | Fee |
|---|---|
Permanent Signs | |
$30.00 or $0.30 per square foot of display area ("face" area), whichever is greater. | |
Double-sided signs are charged as only one face. | |
Portable Signs | |
License to place portable signs | $50.00 per calendar year |
Each time a sign is placed | $15.00 |
City of Fargo Sign Code
| File | Size | Type |
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| 392.23 KB |