Signs

Signs use private land and sight lines created by public rights-of-way to inform and persuade the public with a message. The purpose of the regulations is to prevent the uncontrolled use of signs.

Permits are required for the following signs:

  • Wall
  • Ground or free-standing
  • Temporary

No permits are required for the following signs:

  • For sale or lease
  • Banners under 100 square feet per business location and attached to a building or a freestanding sign
  • Election signs during election season

The following signs are not allowed:

  • Miscellaneous signs and posters
  • Signs that look like a traffic directional sign

Sign Types

Sign Permit Fees

Type of sign

Size (in square feet)

Permit Price

Wall sign

Freestanding sign

Electronic Message Center (EMC)

Under 100 square feet

$35

Wall sign

Freestanding sign

Electronic Message Center (EMC)

Over 100 square feet

$50

Banner

Over 100 square feet

$35

Off-premise sign (billboard)

Any

$100

Temporary sign (reader board & sandwich board)

Any

N/A

Temporary portable sign (wind feathers & inflatables

Any

$15

Window signs

Under 25 square feet

N/A

Window signs

Over 25 square feet

$15

Notice: Effective January 5, 2026, a card service fee will apply to all payments made with a credit or debit card.

Learn more about this transition and explore other payment options at siouxfalls.gov/card-payment

 

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