Beaverton, OR Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)
Key Facts
- Size cap
- 8 cubic feet
- Scope
- Balloons and similar devices
- Applies
- Citywide
- Citation
- Development Code § 60.40.25.12.I
Summary
Beaverton bans inflatable signs, balloons and similar devices larger than eight cubic feet anywhere in the city: a limit broad enough to catch an oversized inflatable holiday display, not just promotional balloons.
12. Other Prohibitions. In addition to 1 through 11 above, the following are prohibited:
A. Signs in vision clearance areas as established in Chapter 2 of the City Engineering and Design Manual. [ORD
4697; December 2016]
B. Pennants, streamers, festoon lights and other similar devices with parts that are moved by the wind.
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C. Signs attached to any tree or public utility pole, other than signs identified as exempt in Section 60.40.10.
D. Signs using bare-bulb illumination or lighted so that the immediate source of illumination is visible. This is not
intended to prohibit the use of neon as a source of illumination.
E. Signs using flame as a source of light.
F. Any sign which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic sign or signal.
G. Any sign which by reason of its size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination may be
confused with or construed as a traffic control device, or which blocks visibility of any traffic sign or signal.
H. Signs designed or used for the purpose of emitting sound or dispersing smells.
I. Inflatable signs, balloons greater than eight cubic feet, or similar devices.
[ORD 4708; June 2017]
Full Breakdown
In the City of Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, the Development Code's list of signs 'expressly prohibited' within city limits includes, under its 'Other Prohibitions' catch-all, 'Inflatable signs, balloons greater than eight cubic feet, or similar devices.' The wording isn't limited to commercial advertising, it reaches balloons and similar inflatable devices generally, so a giant inflatable Santa, snow globe or snowman exceeding eight cubic feet placed outdoors and visible to the public would fall under this prohibition. Smaller seasonal inflatables at or under eight cubic feet aren't barred by this section. The rule has been in place since Ordinance 4708 (June 2017).
Violations & Fines
Displaying a prohibited oversized inflatable is a Development Code violation, a Class 1 City infraction under § 10.70.6, and the item may be treated as a public nuisance and removed under § 60.40.55.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put up a giant inflatable snowman for the holidays in Beaverton?
Does the size limit only apply to business advertising balloons?
Sources & Official References
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