# Sign Regulations in Great Bend, Kansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Great Bend, Kansas (KS)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/kansas/great-bend
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/KS/Great_Bend/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TIT15BUCO_CH15.48SIAWCAMA)

## At a glance

Great Bend, Kansas regulates 8 sign types across 1 zoning district. Projecting Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district must be set back No closer than 2 feet to curb line; maximum projection 8 feet. (Sec. Secs. 15.48.050, 15.48.310, 15.48.320, 15.48.330). Most commercial signs in Great Bend require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached to or erected against the wall of a building or structure, with the exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel to the plane of said wall. | — | Secs. 15.48.010, 15.48.020, 15.48.030, 15.48.210, 15.48.220 |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | No closer than 2 feet to curb line; maximum projection 8 feet. | — | Attached to and supported by a wall of a building or structure. May project over public property. | — | Secs. 15.48.050, 15.48.310, 15.48.320, 15.48.330 |
| Portable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Secs. 15.48.070, 15.48.340, 15.48.350, 15.48.360, 15.48.370, 15.48.380, 15.48.390 |
| Awning | — | — | — | No closer than 2 feet from the vertical plane of the curb if less than 13 ft above grade. Maximum projection 8 ft. | — | Awnings over public areas must be attached to building without posts. | — | Sec. 15.48.080 |
| Permanent Awning | — | — | — | No closer than 2 feet to curb. Max projection 12 ft from building. | — | Extending over public property; wholly supported by the building. | — | Sec. 15.48.090 |
| Canopy | — | — | — | — | — | May extend over public sidewalks, attached to building and supported by ground. | — | Sec. 15.48.100 |
| Marquee | — | — | — | No closer than 2 feet to curb, or side property line extended. | — | Main framework and support must be of noncombustible material. Extends over public property. | — | Sec. 15.48.110 |
| Electric Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 15.48.060 |

## Prohibited signs in Great Bend

- No person shall erect, place, locate or alter any sign, awning, canopy or marquee within the limits of the city without first obtaining a permit.
- No person shall erect or construct any exterior sign in connection with a place of business within the city without first obtaining a permit.
- No permit shall be issued for the placement of any portable sign for a period of more than 30 days.
- No permit shall be issued for any sign to be placed in the public right-of-way except as allowed in this chapter.
- All signs, awnings, canopies or marquees shall comply with all applicable city codes and regulations.
- All signs, awnings, canopies or marquees shall be maintained in a safe, presentable and good structural condition; damaged or unsafe signs must be promptly repaired or removed.
- Any person engaged in the business of hanging or erecting signs, awnings, canopies, or marquees must furnish evidence of public liability insurance in the required amount.
- All signs projecting over public property must be erected by a contractor licensed under chapter 5.28.

## Signs exempt from permit in Great Bend

- Signs classified as 'display signs' (not to exceed ten square feet in area, and temporary in nature such as real estate signs, political signs, construction advertising signs) placed in accordance with part XIV, section I of the City of Great Bend Zoning Regulations as amended are exempt from the permit requirement.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- If the sign area is greater than 36 square feet or is to be hung or placed at an angle to the walls or roof of the building or is to be hung detached from the building, additional application materials are required (scale drawing, detailed construction sections, specification of electric wiring if applicable).
- For canopies extending over public sidewalks, plans and specifications must be submitted to the city council for review and approval before a permit is issued.
- If the building inspector deems the design does not meet safe construction requirements, a detailed sketch by a licensed engineer or architect may be required.
- If an application is unusual, questionable, or protested, the building inspector must refer it to the city council for final action.

## Full detail

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