Signs
Download and print our Guide to Outdoor Advertising Sign Regulations, and decide which program will work best.
The following sign programs are offered by the Iowa Department of Transportation. Please select a program below for more information and applications.Right of way signs | Private property signs
Right of way signage
Logo signs
Specific service signs located along interstates and freeway-primary highways that identify qualifying gas, food, lodging, camping or attraction services available at the next interchange.
Specific service signs located along interstates and freeway-primary highways that identify qualifying gas, food, lodging, camping or attraction services available at the next interchange.
Destination signs
Destination signs (also referred to as guide signs) provide essential information to drivers to help them navigate in the most simple and direct manner possible.
Destination signs (also referred to as guide signs) provide essential information to drivers to help them navigate in the most simple and direct manner possible.
Distance Signs
Distance signs are intended to list cities located on or adjacent to the highway.
Distance signs are intended to list cities located on or adjacent to the highway.
Tourist oriented directional signs (TODS)
Signs located along primary routes in rural areas that identify qualifying activities or sites of significant interest to the traveling public.
Signs located along primary routes in rural areas that identify qualifying activities or sites of significant interest to the traveling public.
Private property signage
If you require assistance determining the right of way, contact your local district traffic technician.District contacts
Billboards
Outdoor advertising signs that display products or services available at locations other than at the sign site.
Outdoor advertising signs that display products or services available at locations other than at the sign site.
Church and service club signs
Church and service club signs display a message relating to the facilities' locations, services or meetings.
Church and service club signs display a message relating to the facilities' locations, services or meetings.
On-premise signs
Device advertising activities being conducted upon premise, real estate, personal opinion, political and crop variety signs.
Device advertising activities being conducted upon premise, real estate, personal opinion, political and crop variety signs.
Official city, county, and public agency signs
Official signs authorized by local jurisdictions that display general noncommercial destination information.
Official signs authorized by local jurisdictions that display general noncommercial destination information.
Private directional signs
Private directional signs are intended to inform motorists of public and privately owned natural phenomena, historic, cultural, scientific, educational and religious sites, and areas of natural scenic beauty or areas that are naturally suited for outdoor recreation.
Private directional signs are intended to inform motorists of public and privately owned natural phenomena, historic, cultural, scientific, educational and religious sites, and areas of natural scenic beauty or areas that are naturally suited for outdoor recreation.
Special event signs
Temporary advertising device, erected on private property for the purpose of notifying the public of noncommercial community events, including, but not limited to fairs, centennials, festivals and celebrations open to the general public and sponsored or approved by a city, county or school district.
Temporary advertising device, erected on private property for the purpose of notifying the public of noncommercial community events, including, but not limited to fairs, centennials, festivals and celebrations open to the general public and sponsored or approved by a city, county or school district.
