Everett, WA Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

Displays of banners, clusters of flags, posters, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of lights, spinners, twirlers or propellers, flashing, rotating or blinking lights, strobe lights, flares, balloons or inflated signs over twenty-four inches in diameter, and similar devices of a carnival nature; except those signs that are permitted in accordance with this chapter;

9. Searchlights and beacons;

10. Roof signs, including statues, figures, or objects;

11. Signs employing exposed electrical conduits, ballast boxes, or other equipment;

12. Fabric awning signs and backlit awning signs;

13. Signs for home occupations;

14. Flags in residential zones exceeding twenty-four square feet.

B. Maintenance. All signs and components thereof must be maintained in good repair and in a safe, neat, clean and attractive condition. The premises surrounding a freestanding sign shall be free and clear of rubbish and shall meet the requirements for protective islands and/or landscaping in this chapter. The owner of the lot upon which the sign is located shall be responsible for sign maintenance.

C. Abandoned Signs—Hazardous Signs. Abandoned signs shall be removed by the owner or lessee of the premises upon which the sign is located within six months of abandonment. Signs which constitute a safety hazard to the public shall be removed or made safe immediately.

D. Sign Enforcement—Violations—Penalties.