Cedar Rapids, IA Sign Regulations: Freeway-Facing Signs (2026)

Regardless of the underlying zone district, no Billboard Sign shall be permitted that is oriented towards and intended to be viewed from Interstate 380 between Wilson Avenue SW to the south and 29th Street NE/Coldstream Avenue NE to the north. [See Note 1] 2. Number Permitted The total number of billboard signs shall not exceed the total number of billboards legally existing in the City on June 4, 2013, minus any billboards which are removed and not replaced according to section 32.06.06 of this code. Billboards are permitted to be replaced on a billboard-by-billboard basis. A variance of dimensional standards or a conditional use granted for the placement of a new billboard sign shall not waive the requirement for removal of an existing sign to place a new one. 3. Replacement of Existing Billboards a. A permit for a new billboard sign shall require the removal of an existing billboard of equal or greater size. b. Two or more smaller billboards may be removed to satisfy the removal requirement, provided that the proposed sign conforms to the dimensional requirements for a new billboard sign and the combined size of the two or more signs removed is equal to or greater than the size of the proposed sign. Multiple billboard signs removed shall not be combined to allow for more than one new billboard sign. The additional signs removed to satisfy the

As of Ordinance #004-26