Anchorage, AK Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

Poster advertisement and other window applications that are affixed or attached to a window or door, or are applied or attached within a building and located near a window for the purpose of being visible to and read from the outside of the building, are permitted without being subject to number, sign permitting under Title 23. The total combined area of poster advertisement and other window application shall not exceed 50 percent of the window area unless the structure is under construction and not occupied. If under construction, the windows may be fully covered.

TABLE 21.12-7: TEMPORARY SIGNS Maximum Area 100 sq. (32 sq. ft. rigid material) Maximum Number of Signs Per Principal Use 219 Maximum Number of Display Days 12020, 21 Lighting Internally illuminated or lighted signs are prohibited Motion Animation or flashing is prohibited Maximum Height (Freestanding) Same as permanent signs Setbacks Same as permanent signs

19 Ideological and political signs are exempt. 20 For decorative display, window poster/other window application, and temporary signs involving the sale, rent, or lease of the property in which the sign is located, the number of days is unlimited. 21 Maximum number of display days per year for all temporary signage if not subject to specific exception or exemption. (AO 2012-124(S), 2-26-2013; AO No. 2015-138, § 4, 1-12-2016; AO No. 2020-38, §§ 11, 12, 5-28-2020; AO No. 2021-89(S), §§ 19, 20, 2-15-2022) § 21.12.080. Prohibited signs.