A large, engraved metal OSU sign erected on the newest boathouse along the Oklahoma River is being taken down this week following notification by Oklahoma City that it did not comply with city codes and was put up without a permit.

The sign, more than 100 square feet in size, was attached Aug. 20 to the east facade of the newly christened Oklahoma State University Kayak Boathouse. The sign, far bigger than those for other boathouses tied to the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University, made OSU the only university with visibility to nearby Interstate 35.

The sign was also bigger than one for the University of Oklahoma boathouse that is located further west along the Oklahoma River.

City Planning Director Aubrey Hammontree said Monday the sign was put up without a permit and the Boathouse Foundation was notified the weekend it went up that it couldn't stay without a permit.