# Sign Regulations in Kingsburg, California

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Kingsburg, California (CA)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/california/kingsburg
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/CA/Kingsburg/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT10VETR_CH10.24BUDISI)

## At a glance

Kingsburg, California regulates 10 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Wall Mural Signs in the FBC 1 Neighborhood Transition zoning district are capped at 50' max tall, 1000 sf max, and 200' max wide (Sec. 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Mural Signs)). Most commercial signs in Kingsburg require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FBC 1 Neighborhood Transition | 6 | 50' max | 1000 sf max | — |
| FBC 2 Main Street Transition | 6 | 50' max | 1000 sf max | — |
| FBC 3 Main Street | 7 | 50' max | 1000 sf max | — |
| Highway Beautification Overlay Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | May not result in combined permanent + temporary signage > 20% of shopfront area | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### FBC 1 Neighborhood Transition

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Yard Sign | 36" max (sign face); 5' max (overall) | — | 36" max | — | 1 max (porch); 1 max (yard) | Mounted on porch (6'8" min clear height) or in yard (12" min clear height); signs must not be located within public ROW. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Yard Signs) |
| Window Sign | 36" max | 25% of shopfront bay or 15% of shopfront | 5' max | — | — | Placed at or above eye level; applied directly to inside of glass. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Window Signs) |
| Wall Sign | 5' max | — | Storefront width max. | — | 1 per shopfront max | Flat against facade, usually above main entrance. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Signs) |
| Wall Mural Sign | 50' max | 1000 sf max | 200' max | — | 1 max | Secondary facade (side street/alley/paseo). Min. 3' above ground. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Mural Signs) |
| Blade Sign | 36" max | 6 sf max | 48" max | — | 1 per storefront max | Perpendicular to facade; clear height 8' min; projection 5' max. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Blade Signs) |
| Awning Sign | Valance: 16" max (min 8"); Sloping plane: 18" max lettering height | — | Storefront width max. | — | See above | On awning or valance. Clear height 8' min. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Awning Signs) |

### FBC 2 Main Street Transition

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign | 36" max | 25% of shopfront bay or 15% of shopfront | 5' max | — | — | Placed at or above eye level; applied directly to inside of glass. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Window Signs) |
| Wall Sign | 5' max | — | Storefront width max. | — | 1 per shopfront max | Flat against facade, usually above main entrance. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Signs) |
| Wall Mural Sign | 50' max | 1000 sf max | 200' max | — | 1 max | Secondary facade (side street/alley/paseo). Min. 3' above ground. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Mural Signs) |
| Blade Sign | 36" max | 6 sf max | 48" max | — | 1 per storefront max | Perpendicular to facade; clear height 8' min; projection 5' max. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Blade Signs) |
| Sidewalk Sign | 42" max | 6 sf max | 30" max | — | 1 per storefront max | Displayed on sidewalk during business hours; may not block accessible paths. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Sidewalk Signs) |
| Awning Sign | Valance: 16" max (min 8"); Sloping plane: 18" max lettering height | — | Storefront width max. | — | See above | On awning or valance. Clear height 8' min. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Awning Signs) |

### FBC 3 Main Street

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Window Sign | 36" max | 25% of shopfront bay or 15% of shopfront | 5' max | — | — | Placed at or above eye level; applied directly to inside of glass. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Window Signs) |
| Wall Sign | 5' max | — | Storefront width max. | — | 1 per shopfront max | Flat against facade, usually above main entrance. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Signs) |
| Wall Mural Sign | 50' max | 1000 sf max | 200' max | — | 1 max | Secondary facade (side street/alley/paseo). Min. 3' above ground. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Wall Mural Signs) |
| Blade Sign | 36" max | 6 sf max | 48" max | — | 1 per storefront max | Perpendicular to facade; clear height 8' min; projection 5' max. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Blade Signs) |
| Sidewalk Sign | 42" max | 6 sf max | 30" max | — | 1 per storefront max | Displayed on sidewalk during business hours; may not block accessible paths. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Sidewalk Signs) |
| Awning Sign | Valance: 16" max (min 8"); Sloping plane: 18" max lettering height | — | Storefront width max. | — | See above | On awning or valance. Clear height 8' min. | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Awning Signs) |
| Marquee Sign | 24' max | — | 6' max | — | 1 per building max | Face or corner of building; perpendicular or at 45° to facade. Clear height 12' min. Extension 10' max beyond facade (cannot extend beyond eave of pitched roof) | — | 17.42.122, Table 17.42.H; 17.42.1 (Marquee Signs) |

## Prohibited signs in Kingsburg

- All sign types not expressly allowed by ordinance are prohibited.
- Signs that mimic a regulatory sign are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or suspended from a vehicle or moveable object that is parked within a public right-of-way, or located on private property so that it is visible from a public right-of-way, are prohibited, except a sign painted directly upon, magnetically affixed to, or permanently affixed to the body or other integral part of a vehicle.
- Signs that include noise-making devices are prohibited.
- Billboards or roof signs are prohibited.
- Within FBC 3, the following are also prohibited: inflatable blow-up signs, signs held by persons, mechanical signs, costumes worn by persons intended for commercial purposes, and similar signs.
- No sign shall include reflective material.
- No sign shall be placed so as to interfere with the operation of a door or window.
- No sign shall be placed so that they cover prominent architectural features of the building.
- No sign shall be installed or placed within the public right-of-way other than in compliance with ordinance; such signs may be forfeited to the public and be subject to confiscation.
- Except for sidewalk signs, banners, flags, temporary signs, and certain temporary window signs, each sign must be constructed of permanent materials and be permanently attached to the ground, building or another structure.
- Vinyl banner signs may not be used as permanent signage.
- No sign that blinks, flashes, flutters, or changes light intensity, brightness, or color is allowed.
- Incandescent lamps are prohibited for sign lighting; only energy efficient or equivalent technologies are allowed.
- No sign shall advertise off-premises businesses unless as otherwise permitted by code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Kingsburg

- A public notice or warning required by a federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.
- Public signage within the right-of-way, such as: public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental agency to convey public information, identify public property, post legal notices, or direct or regulate pedestrian or vehicular traffic; bus stop signs installed by a public transit company; informational signs of a public utility regarding its lines, pipes, poles or other facilities; emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized work within the public right-of-way.
- A nonelectrical nameplate displaying only the name and/or address of the occupant, and which is one square foot or less.
- A traffic control or directional sign on private property which does not exceed four square feet.
- A clock, thermometer, barbershop pole, or similar device where not part of a permanent sign.
- A flag of any nation, state or city if displayed in a manner conforming to the Flag Code (36 USCA, Section 173 et seq.).
- A display behind a shop front window.
- A sculpture, statue, relief, mosaic or mural which is a work of art or otherwise decorative and does not contain a commercial message or symbol.
- A property address number consisting of numerals or letters 12 inches or less in height.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Each permanent sign shall be designed by a professional (e.g. architect, building designer, landscape architect, interior designer, or others whose principal business is the design, manufacture, or sale of signs), or who are capable of producing professional results.
- Each permanent sign shall be constructed by persons whose principal business is building construction or a related trade including sign manufacturing and installation, or others capable of producing professional results.
- Sign installation within Transect Zones requires sign permit approval in compliance with this Code and per Zoning Code Requirements.
- Wall Mural signs that provide off-site signage for a business or do not provide signage for a specific business (artistic wall mural) are subject to approval by the Architectural Design Review Committee.
- Sign design must comply with sign design criteria and professional requirements prior to receiving a permit.
- No reference is made in this code section to a separate Master Sign Plan requirement, but individual sign permits and approvals (including by Director or review authority) are required prior to installation.

## 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 6 zoning districts in Kingsburg — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Kingsburg+CA&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-kingsburg

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