Marysville, WA Sign Regulations: Holiday Displays (2026)

The following signs are exempted from obtaining a sign permit, but must comply with all other requirements of this chapter and with the specific requirements set forth below for each type of sign:

(1) A change in the face of the sign or advertising copy of an existing, legally permitted sign.

(2) Temporary signs meeting the requirements of MMC § 22C.160.260.

(3) Nonelectric signs not exceeding eight square feet per face, which are limited in content to the name of occupant and address of the premises in a residential zone.

(4) Instructional signs located on private property, not exceeding eight square feet per sign; provided, that foundation, anchorage, attachments and other structural support of the sign and electrical connection require construction permits.

(5) Menu signs located on private property. Foundation, anchorage, attachments and other structural support of the sign and electrical connection require construction permits.

(6) Sculptures, fountains, benches, lighting, seasonal decorations, mosaics, murals, landscaping and other street furniture and design features, which do not incorporate advertising or identification.

(7) Signs not visible from public way. Exterior and interior signs or displays not intended to be visible from streets or public ways, signs in the interior of a building more than three feet from the closest window and not facing a window, window displays and point of purchase advertising displays such as vending machines.