# Sign Regulations in Larned, Kansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Larned, Kansas (KS)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/kansas/larned
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/KS/Larned/codes/Zoning-Subdivision?nodeId=PTIIZORE_ART7SIENRE)

## At a glance

Larned, Kansas regulates 16 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Advertising Signs in the A-1 Agricultural District zoning district are capped at 50 ft tall and 700 sq ft per sign, with a 100 ft or more if required by state or federal law, otherwise none setback (Sec. Sec. 7.51). Most commercial signs in Larned require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Varies by district (see specific zones) | 32 sq ft (lighted area) | — |
| A-1 Agricultural District | 10 | 50 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — |
| A-2 Agricultural District—Urban Fringe, R-1 Single-Family Residential District, R-2 Two-Family Residential District, R-3 Multi-Family Residential District, R-4 Mobile Home Park District | 8 | 15 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Highway Business District, C-2 Office Business District, C-3 Central Business District | 12 | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — |
| I-1 Light Industrial District, I-2 Heavy Industrial District | 13 | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### A-1 Agricultural District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign | 50 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | 100 ft or more if required by state or federal law, otherwise none | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On-premises | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 50 ft | 24 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On premises, typically for institutions | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Business Sign (Home Occupation) | 50 ft | 2 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On-premises | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Business Sign (Agricultural) | 50 ft | 20 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On-premises | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Construction Sign | 50 ft | 20 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On-premises where construction is occurring | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Identification Sign | 50 ft | 24 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | — | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Real Estate Sign | 50 ft | 12 sq ft | — | None specified | One sign per 660 ft of frontage | On property being sold or leased | — | Sec. 7.51 |
| Pole Sign | 50 ft | As above by sign type | — | None; advertising signs require state/federal setback if applicable | One per 660 ft of frontage | Ground-mounted, lower edge 6 ft or more above ground | — | Sec. 7.51 |

### C-1 Highway Business District, C-2 Office Business District, C-3 Central Business District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | Same as principal structure (advertising signs only) | One per zoning lot (C-1, C-2); none (C-3) | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Business Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Construction Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises where construction is occurring | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Identification Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Name Plate Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Real Estate Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On premises | — | Sec. 7.53 |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 60 ft (C-1), 30 ft (C-2, C-3) | 300 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Unlimited | On awning, canopy, or marquee | — | Sec. 7.53 |

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Advertising Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | Same as principal structure (advertising signs only) | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Bulletin Board Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Business Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Construction Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises where construction is occurring | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Identification Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Name Plate Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Real Estate Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On premises | — | Sec. 7.54 |
| Awning, Canopy or Marquee Sign | 60 ft | 700 sq ft per sign | — | None specified | Two per zoning lot | On awning, canopy, or marquee | — | Sec. 7.54 |

## Prohibited signs in Larned

- No sign shall block any required accessway or window.
- No sign shall be attached to a specific tree or utility pole whether on public or private property.
- Signs constructed of metal and illuminated by any means requiring internal wiring or electrically-wired accessory fixtures attached to a metal sign shall maintain a free clearance to grade of nine feet. Accessory lighting fixtures attached to a non-metal frame sign shall also maintain a clearance of nine feet to grade.
- No metal ground sign shall be located within eight feet vertically and four feet horizontally of electric wires or conductors in free air carrying more than 48 volts, whether or not such wires or conductors are insulated or otherwise protected.
- No sign shall be maintained at any location where by reason of 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 interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- Any sign located within three feet of a driveway or within a parking area shall have its lowest elevation at least ten feet above the curb level; however, in no event shall any sign except wall signs and awnings, canopy or marquee signs be placed so as to project over any public right-of-way.
- Under no circumstances shall any sign be placed in the sight triangle as defined by this regulation.
- All signs shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that they shall be safe and substantial.
- No sign or encroachment shall be erected, enlarged, constructed, otherwise installed or permitted to exist without a permit therefor having been first received, and a permit shall be legally issued only when in compliance with this regulation.
- Illuminated signs shall be designed as to reflect or direct light away from any residential dwelling district.
- Lighted signs in direct vision of a traffic signal shall not be in red, amber or green illumination.

## Signs exempt from permit in Larned

- Flags or emblems of a governmental or of a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization, displayed on private property are exempt, except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- 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 having to do with health, safety, parking, swimming, dumping, etc., are exempt, except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Memorial signs and tables displayed on public or private property are exempt, except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Small signs, not exceeding three square feet in area, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, including signs to identify entrance and exit drives, parking areas, one-way drives, restrooms, freight entrances, and other similar signs, are exempt, except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Scoreboards in athletic stadiums are exempt, except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Placement of political signs during election period: No city or county shall regulate or prohibit the placement of or the number of political signs on private property or the unpaved right of way for city streets or county roads on private property during the 45-day period prior to any election and the two-day period following any such election. Cities and counties may regulate the size and set back distance for the placement of such signs so as not to impede sight lines or sight distance for safety reasons. These are exempt except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Temporary signs for the sale of household goods at a residence (garage sales) for a period not to exceed three days are exempt except for the provisions of sections 7.30 through 7.39.
- Name plate signs not exceeding two square feet in gross area necessary to a single-family or two-family dwelling are exempt from the sign permit section, but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by this article.
- Bulletin board signs not exceeding 100 square feet in gross area accessory to a church, school or public or nonprofit institution are exempt from the sign permit section, but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by this article.
- Business signs when located on property used for agricultural purposes and pertaining to the sale of agricultural products produced on the premises are exempt from the sign permit section, but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by this article.
- Real estate signs not exceeding eight square feet in area are exempt from the sign permit section, but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by this article.
- Construction signs not exceeding eight square feet in area are exempt from the sign permit section, but shall comply with all of the other regulations imposed by this article.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Scale drawings of the sign and manner of supports shall be furnished to the zoning administrator in application for a sign permit for all signs.

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

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