# Sign Regulations in Scott, Kansas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Scott, Kansas (KS)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Scott, Kansas regulates 18 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Business Identification Sign - Monuments in the Agricultural District zoning district are capped at 6 feet above normal grade tall and 40 sq ft, with a 5 feet from any property line setback (Sec. 10-11-7 Table). Most commercial signs in Scott 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 | 4 | 30 feet above grade for freestanding sign not serving a building/structure | 400 sq ft (unless special waiver); 1,000 sq ft for billboards in Agricultural District | — |
| Agricultural District | 9 | 30 ft | 1,000 sq ft on single face; if closer than 300 ft to another billboard, neither >500 sq ft | — |
| Residential Districts | 5 | 6 feet above normal grade | 40 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts | 7 | 30 feet | 60 sq ft | — |
| Industrial Districts | 2 | — | 3 times linear feet of separate frontage; max 400 sq ft/face | — |

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

### Agricultural District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard Sign | 30 ft | 1,000 sq ft on single face; if closer than 300 ft to another billboard, neither >500 sq ft | — | — | — | Not to project beyond building lines; min. 5 ft from any building unless attached | — | 10-11-7 Table; 10-11-4(L) |
| Bulletin Board (Churches, Public Institutions) | — | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1-2 (1 per street frontage) | On site of principal building; 1 per street side | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Business Identification Sign - Wall or Facade | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall/facade of principal building | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Business Identification Sign - Monument | 6 feet above normal grade | 40 sq ft | — | 5 feet from any property line | 1 | Permanently anchored to ground, no closer than 5 ft to property line | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Government, Churches, Public Institutions, Schools, Hospitals Identification Sign - Wall or Facade | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall/facade of principal building | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Government, Churches, Public Institutions, Schools, Hospitals Identification Sign - Monument | 6 feet above normal grade | 40 sq ft | — | 5 feet from any property line | 1 | Permanently anchored to ground, no closer than 5 ft to property line | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Home Occupation Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Affixed flat against principal building wall | — | 10-11-7 Table |
| Nonbusiness Directional Sign (Permanent) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 10-11-7 Table |

### Residential Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Government, Churches, Libraries, Community Centers, Public Institutions, Schools, Hospitals Identification Sign - Wall or Facade | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Wall/facade of principal building | — | 10-11-8 Table |
| Government, Churches, Libraries, Community Centers, Public Institutions, Schools, Hospitals Identification Sign - Monument | 6 feet above normal grade | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Permanently anchored to ground | — | 10-11-8 Table |
| Home Occupation Nameplate | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Affixed flat against principal building wall | — | 10-11-8 Table |
| Nonbusiness Directional Sign (Permanent) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 10-11-8 Table |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-11-8 Table; 10-11-6I1b |

### Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 in lieu of wall/facade sign | On awning/canopy/marquee attached to building | — | 10-11-9 Table; 10-11-6B |
| Wall/Facade Business Identification Sign | — | 3 times linear feet of separate frontage; max 400 sq ft/face | — | — | 2 (but only one on wall/facade surface) | On wall or facade of business; frontage calculations by street side | — | 10-11-9 Table |
| Nonbusiness Directional Sign (Permanent) | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 10-11-9 Table |
| Pole or Monument Business Identification Sign | 30 feet | 45 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10-11-9 Table |
| Sandwich Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Affixed to surface on which it rests | — | 10-11-9 Table |
| Temporary Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10-11-9 Table; 10-11-6I1b |
| Unified Shopping Center Identification Sign (Freestanding Pole/Monument or Wall Sign) | 30 feet | 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 additional sign per shopping center | Displays name/location of shopping center only | — | 10-11-9 Table |

## Prohibited signs in Scott

- No sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained or moved without first securing a permit from the city.
- No signs shall be erected or maintained at any angle to a building or structure that extends or projects over a public right of way.
- No sign erected or maintained flat against a building or structure shall extend or project more than fifteen inches (15") over the sidewalk, street, or highway.
- No sign, handbills, posters, notices, or similar devices shall be placed in a public right of way.
- No flashing signs, rotating or moving signs, animated signs, signs with moving lights or signs which create the illusion of movement shall be permitted in any district without a special sign waiver.
- No sign shall block any accessway or window required by any applicable building, housing, fire or other codes or regulations.
- No sign, whether on public or private property, shall be attached to a tree or utility pole.
- No sign shall be placed or maintained at any location where, by reason of its position, size, shape or color, it could obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with any traffic control signs, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- No person may place, maintain or display upon or in view of any street or highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of, or resembles any official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or emergency vehicle signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device or any railroad sign or signal.
- No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any street or highway any traffic signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.
- Signs painted, other than an official governmental logo or name, attached or in any other manner affixed to trees, rocks, or similar natural surfaces, or attached to public utility poles, bridges, towers, or similar public structures are prohibited.
- Any sign, device, lamp, or light which is constructed, operated, or used so that direct illumination is concentrated or beamed is prohibited.
- Signs which by reason of position, shape or color would detract from or interfere with the functioning of a traffic control sign or signal are prohibited.
- Signs that resemble any official marker erected by a governmental agency or display such words as "stop" or "danger" except official traffic control signs are prohibited (with some exceptions in planned private developments).
- Banners that are erected permanently (for more than 30 days) are prohibited.
- Electric power lines for portable signs must be concealed or covered; the use of extension cords for portable signs is prohibited.
- No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct any window, door, fire escape, balcony, platform, stairway, ladder, vent or other means of ingress and egress of any building.
- No sign shall be attached to a utility pole, tree, trash receptacle, bench or other structure not intended or approved as a sign support.
- No sign regulated by any part of this chapter shall be erected in the right of way, in proximity to railroad crossings, or at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision, or at any location where, by reason of position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or which makes use of the words "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.

## Signs exempt from permit in Scott

- Flags or emblems of a government or a political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organization displayed on private property.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body or public utility, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other instructional or regulatory signs having to do with health, hazards, parking, swimming, or dumping.
- Memorial signs and tablets displayed on private property.
- Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule or regulation.
- Small signs, not exceeding nine (9) square feet each in area or more than five feet (5') in height, displayed on private property for the convenience of the public, directional signs, signs to identify entrance and exit driveways, parking areas, one-way driveways, restrooms, freight entrances and the like.
- Temporary signs located on private property such as, but not limited to, real estate, for sale, political, or campaign signs, construction signs, signs announcing a "grand opening", open house, or "discontinuing business", and signs that mark the future "site of" a building. This provision shall not include portable signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit application for a sign may be submitted as a part of the site plan approval process.
- A 'special sign waiver' (special permit/variance) is required for signs that involve greater size, height, or deviations from the standards; application for this waiver may be made as part of the site plan approval process.
- Billboards require an application and plans to be filed with the building official as to size, location, and construction.
- Plans for billboards in the fire limits shall be referred to the fire chief for review and recommendation.
- Applications for a special sign waiver (variance) are reviewed and may include periodic reviews and conditions; can be required temporarily or permanently.
- A permit is required for each portable sign for each 30 day period or portion thereof, not to exceed two permits per applicant per calendar year.
- All signs (except exempted signs) require a permit from the city.

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

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