Billboards & Signs

Static billboards (outdoor advertising signs) are the most common type of outdoor advertising in Oregon. However, digital billboards are becoming more common as they replace traditional poster and canvas-style billboards.

A digital billboard is an outdoor advertising sign that can change its message electronically or by remote control. Digital billboards must display each message for at least eight seconds. The transition between messages must take two seconds or less.

Oregon Revised Statute

377.700 - 377.845 and 377.992 - Motorist Information Signs and Penalties (Oregon Motorist Information Act)

This section includes permitting requirements and exemptions

Oregon Administrative Rule

734-059 - Signs, General Provisions

The section provides definitions of key terms, costs to obtain permits and business licenses, as well as penalties for related violations.

734-060 - Signs

This section includes application process information and exemption rules.

734-063 - Relocating Outdoor Advertising Signs on a Scenic Byway

Rules included in this section are intended to ensure the state complies with federal scenic byway laws.

734-065 - Advertising Signs Attached to Bus Shelters

This section of Oregon rule reviews the specifications and requirements associated with transit shelter signage.

Under ORS 377.753 New Outdoor Advertising Sign Permits many ONLY be issued for signs on Transit Benches & Shelters.

Fee schedule

Static

Outdoor Advertising Sign Static Permit Application
NHS Static Billboard Application - Only for billboards located on a non-state highway that is part of the National Highway System.

Digital

Digital Billboard Permit Application
NHS Digital Billboard Application - Only for billboards located on a non-state highway that is part of the National Highway System.

These permits can be for sign sizes up to the maximum of 14' x 48' and may contain any message or information the sign owner wants.

However, the permits can be difficult to obtain and is a private transaction between the current permit holder and the party wishing to purchase the permit.