# Sign Regulations in Lanett, Alabama

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Lanett, Alabama, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Lanett, Alabama (AL)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/alabama/lanett
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-31
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/AL/Lanett/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_APXBZOORLAAL_ARTIVSPUSPR_S7SIRE)

## At a glance

Lanett, Alabama regulates 24 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Freestanding Signs in the B-1 Local Business District zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall, 30 square feet, and 10 feet wide, with a 4 feet from right-of-way, 10 feet from property boundary setback (Sec. Sec. 7.8 B.).

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 20 | 2 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Residential District (AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, MHP) | 1 | 5 feet | 20 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential zoning district | 2 | — | 32 square feet | — |
| B-1 Local Business District | 2 | 25 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| B-2 Central Business District | 2 | 25 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| B-3 Highway Business District | 2 | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| IND Industrial District | 2 | 25 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| FHA Flood Hazard Area Zone | 2 | Determined by underlying zoning district | Determined by underlying zoning district | — |
| PUD Planned Unit Development Zone | 2 | Determined by underlying zoning district | Determined by underlying zoning district | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate or Rental Sign (Residential Zone) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | On property for sale or rent | — | Sec. 7.4 F. |
| Real Estate or Rental Sign (Nonresidential Zone) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | 1 | On property for sale or rent | — | Sec. 7.4 F. |
| Construction Site Identification Sign (Residential Zone) | — | 20 square feet | — | 10 feet from property lines | 1 | On construction site | — | Sec. 7.4 G. |
| Construction Site Identification Sign (Nonresidential Zone) | — | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from property lines | 1 | On construction site | — | Sec. 7.4 G. |
| Political Sign (Residential Zone) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 1 | On private property | — | Sec. 7.4 I. |
| Political Sign (Nonresidential Zone) | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 2 | On private property | — | Sec. 7.4 I. |
| Entrance/Exit Sign | 2 feet | — | 3 feet | — | 1 | Per curb cut | — | Sec. 7.4 L. |
| Building Nameplate | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 1 | Affixed to building | — | Sec. 7.4 O. |

### B-1 Local Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 30 square feet | 10 feet | 4 feet from right-of-way, 10 feet from property boundary | 1 | As close as possible to main traffic access | — | Sec. 7.8 B. |
| Wall Sign | 4 feet | 24 square feet | 6 feet | — | — | Affixed flush to wall | — | Sec. 7.8 D. |

### B-2 Central Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 25 feet | 40 square feet | 10 feet | 4 feet from right-of-way, 10 feet from property boundary | 1 | As close as possible to main traffic access | — | Sec. 7.8 B. |
| Wall Sign | 4 feet | 24 square feet | 6 feet | — | — | Affixed flush to wall | — | Sec. 7.8 D. |

## Prohibited signs in Lanett

- Any sign or advertising structure which, by reason of location, position, shape, or color, interferes with, obstructs the view of, resembles, or can be confused with an authorized traffic control sign, signal, or device, or which incorporates the words 'stop,' 'look,' 'danger,' 'turn back,' or any other word, phrase, or symbol or character that would interfere with, mislead, or confuse motorists.
- Any sign incorporating any noisy mechanical device (whistles, horns, sirens, or any other noisy audible devices) or emitting smoke or steam.
- Any sign of any type or support thereof placed, extending, or projecting into or upon a public right-of-way, except as expressly authorized.
- Animated or revolving signs.
- Any sign located so that it substantially interferes with the view necessary for motorists to proceed safely through intersections or to enter onto or exit from public streets or private drives.
- Any sign with illegal, obscene, or prurient words, scenes, or graphics.
- Any sign that blocks another sign, fire escape, door, window, parking or loading aisle or space.
- Any sign that is damaged or not in a structurally safe condition and good state of repair.
- Roof signs.
- Portable signs.
- Beacons or searchlights.
- Flashing signs.
- Banners, unless approved by the mayor or city council for a grand opening or a city-wide celebration, convention, or legal holiday.
- Balloon signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lanett

- Historic markers, where approved by the city council.
- Traffic control signs, including legal notices required by law; warning signs and no trespassing signs; identification, informational, or directional signs erected by any governmental agency or public utility.
- Directional signs indicating bus stops, taxi stands, off-street parking or loading facilities; other signs required for the control of vehicular or pedestrian traffic; restroom identification and direction; drive-thru window direction; telephone identification; and similar directional information.
- Flags, including any official flag of a government entity and banners of a religious, charitable or fraternal organization.
- Artistic displays, including decorative or architectural features of a building; public art works or displays; and similar artistic displays.
- Real estate or rental signs, with specific size and removal requirements.
- Construction site identification sign, with specific size and removal requirements.
- Window signs, with specific size requirements.
- Political signs, with specific size, placement, and removal requirements.
- Garage or yard sale sign, with specific size and display duration.
- Special event sign and decorations, with specific size, installation, and removal requirements.
- Entrance/exit signs, with specific size and location requirements.
- Farm information sign, including farm logos or product information affixed to vehicles, equipment, buildings, silos, and tanks.
- Vehicle signs depicting identifying name, business, product, service, logo, and similar information painted or otherwise affixed to a registered vehicle.
- Building nameplates, with specific size requirements.
- Legal notices and official instruments required by a government or public regulatory entity.
- Residential family name and/or house number signs, with specific size requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Except where this chapter explicitly exempts a sign, all signs erected shall require a sign permit issued by the enforcement officer.
- Each application for a sign permit shall include details sufficient for the enforcement officer to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
- Special event banners shall require a permit as provided by this section.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 9 zoning districts in Lanett — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lanett+AL&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lanett

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