# Sign Regulations in Goodland, Kansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Goodland, Kansas (KS)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/KS/Goodland/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CH19ZORE_ARTIXSIRE)

## At a glance

Goodland, Kansas regulates 19 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the General Business District (C-1) zoning district are capped at 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west tall and 32 sq ft, with a No setback required setback (Sec. Sec. 19-916.3.d.i,e). Most commercial signs in Goodland require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Airport District (A-P) | 9 | As approved by FAA | 64 sq ft | — |
| Single-Family District (R-1), Multifamily District (R-2), Manufactured Home Park Residential District (M-P) | 6 | 10 feet | 32 sq ft | — |
| General Business District (C-1) | 14 | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 400 sq ft per parcel | — |
| Downtown Mixed Use District (D-MU) | 10 | 35 ft; wall & projecting signs may extend to roof eave line or parapet wall | 150 sq ft | — |
| Light Industrial District (I-1), Heavy Industrial District (I-2) | 14 | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west; but also not more than 30 ft for advertising signs | 400 sq ft per parcel (see also 1,200 sq ft per face/facing for off-premises signs) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 32 sq ft | — |

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

### General Business District (C-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | — | — | No setback required | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.b/c.e |
| Ground Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.i,e |
| Monument Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.i,e |
| Elevated Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 400 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.ii,e |
| Portable Display Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.iii; Sec. 19-911 |
| Projecting Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 64 sq ft | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.iv-e |
| Wall Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | — | — | No setback required | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.3.d.v |
| Advertising (Billboard) Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west; but also not more than 30 ft for advertising signs | 400 sq ft per parcel (see also 1,200 sq ft per face/facing for off-premises signs) | 60 ft per facing | No setback, but no projection into ROW | — | C-1 zone; must comply with distance from other billboard: 300 ft apart on primary highway, 500 ft on freeway/interstate | — | Sec. 19-916.3; 19-916.E.8 |

### Downtown Mixed Use District (D-MU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 35 ft; wall & projecting signs may extend to roof eave line or parapet wall | — | — | 0 feet | — | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4 |
| Business Sign | 35 ft; wall & projecting signs may extend to roof eave line or parapet wall | — | — | 0 feet | — | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4 |
| Temporary Sign | 35 ft; wall & projecting signs may extend to roof eave line or parapet wall | As regulated by Sec. 19-912 | — | 0 feet | — | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4 |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 35 ft; wall & projecting signs may extend to roof eave line or parapet wall | — | — | 0 feet | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4.b/c |
| Elevated Sign | 35 ft | 150 sq ft | — | 0 feet | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4.d.ii |
| Projecting Sign | Wall and projecting signs may extend to roof eave or parapet wall | 64 sq ft | — | 0 feet | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4.d.iii |
| Wall Sign | Wall and projecting signs may extend to roof eave or parapet wall | — | — | 0 feet | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.4.d.iv |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | 0 feet | No limitation | Windows | — | Sec. 19-916.4.b/c |

### Light Industrial District (I-1), Heavy Industrial District (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising (Billboard) Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west; but also not more than 30 ft for advertising signs | 400 sq ft per parcel (see also 1,200 sq ft per face/facing for off-premises signs) | 60 ft per facing | No setback, but no projection into ROW | — | I-1 and I-2 zone; must comply with distance from other billboard: 300 ft apart on primary highway, 500 ft on freeway/interstate | — | Sec. 19-916.E.8 |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | — | — | No setback | No limitation | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.b,c |
| Elevated Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 400 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.ii |
| Ground Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.iii |
| Monument Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.iii |
| Portable Display Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 32 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.iii; Sec. 19-911 |
| Projecting Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 64 sq ft | — | No setback | One per parcel | — | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.v |
| Roof Sign | 35 ft north/east of dividing line; 80 ft south/west | 150 sq ft per parcel | — | No setback | One per parcel | On roof | — | Sec. 19-916.E.d.vi |

## Prohibited signs in Goodland

- No sign may be erected or altered without a sign permit issued by the Building Inspector, except for temporary signs as defined in the article.
- Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, moved, lighted, or reconstructed, except as otherwise stated.
- A nonconforming sign damaged by more than 50 percent of its replacement cost shall not be reconstructed except in conformity with these regulations.
- No sign shall block any required access way or window.
- No sign shall be attached to any utility pole or tree.
- No sign shall be maintained at any location where, due to its position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic or railroad control sign, signal or device, or where it may mislead or confuse traffic.
- Any sign within three feet of a driveway, alley, or within a parking area must have its lowest elevation at least eight feet above curb level; no sign may project over any public right-of-way, except in the 'D-MU,' Downtown Mixed Use District, where projection over a sidewalk is allowed.
- No sign may be placed in the sight triangle as defined by the regulations.
- All signs must be constructed of permanent all-weather materials.
- Any sign installed or placed on public property not in conformance with the requirements shall be subject to confiscation, except logo signs on public athletic fields.
- No person shall display upon any sign or advertising structure any obscene, indecent, or immoral matter.
- Roof signs mounted or projecting above the highest roofline are prohibited.
- Any sign located on public right-of-way is prohibited, except those required by governmental authority or political signs as may be permitted.
- Flashing or moving signs are prohibited in all districts except the C-1, I-1 and I-2 Districts.
- Illuminated signs in direct vision of a traffic signal shall not be in red, amber or green illumination.
- Flashing signs that are in any way similar to traffic signals or emergency vehicle lights are prohibited.
- Signs which create confusion, impair, obscure, or mislead traffic are prohibited.
- Signs on trees or utility poles are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Goodland

- Flags or emblems of a government or of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, displayed on private property.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory signs, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other instructional or regulatory signs related to health, safety, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
- Memorial signs displayed on public or private property.
- Small signs not exceeding three square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including entrance/exit, parking, restroom, freight entrance signs, etc., as long as they do not display logos or business advertising.
- Scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
- Temporary signs for the sale of household goods at a residence (e.g., garage sales, auctions) for a period not to exceed five days.
- Political signs set outside the public right-of-way and in compliance with sight triangle requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In the case of an office park, shopping center, or other grouping of three or more tenants or establishments (new or remodeled), the developer must submit a master signage plan for all permanent exterior signs to the Planning Commission for approval. Final development plans will not be approved until the Planning Commission has approved the sign standards.

## 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 Goodland — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Goodland+KS&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-goodland

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