# Sign Regulations in Hanson, Kentucky

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hanson, Kentucky (KY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/kentucky/hanson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/KY/Hanson/codes/Municipal_Code?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.80SI)

## At a glance

Hanson, Kentucky regulates 13 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Post Signs in the C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-3 zoning district are capped at 250 sq ft per face; 500 sq ft total for all faces, with a Min 10 ft from side lot line setback (Sec. 17.80.020.B; 17.80.030.D).

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | — | 250 sq ft | — |
| RC conservation district | 1 | — | 400 sq ft (standard); 1600 sq ft (interstate highways) | — |
| C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-3 | 6 | — | 250 sq ft per face; 500 sq ft total for all faces | — |
| M-2 | 7 | — | 400 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Real Estate Sign | — | 12 sq ft | — | Minimum 10 ft from lot line | — | On property to which the sign refers; not closer than 10 ft to a lot line | — | 17.80.010.A |
| Temporary Ground Sign (Future Use or Development) | — | 250 sq ft | — | — | — | On property to which sign refers | — | 17.80.010.B |
| For Rent / For Lease Sign (Commercial and Industrial Districts, New Buildings) | — | 48 sq ft | — | — | — | On property to which sign refers | — | 17.80.010.B |
| Church or Public Bulletin Board | — | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | — | — | 17.80.010.C |
| Traffic and Public Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17.80.010.D |

### C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-3

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building wall | — | 17.80.020.B; 17.80.030.B |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On roof of building | — | 17.80.020.B |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building into front yard | — | 17.80.020.B; 17.80.030.C |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On marquee | — | 17.80.020.B; 17.80.030.E |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building awning | — | 17.80.020.B |
| Post Sign | — | 250 sq ft per face; 500 sq ft total for all faces | — | Min 10 ft from side lot line | 1 per business | Behind property line | — | 17.80.020.B; 17.80.030.D |

### M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building wall | — | 17.80.020.B, C; 17.80.030.B |
| Roof Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On roof of building | — | 17.80.020.B, C |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Projecting from building | — | 17.80.020.B, C; 17.80.030.C |
| Marquee Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On marquee | — | 17.80.020.B, C; 17.80.030.E |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On building awning | — | 17.80.020.B, C |
| Post Sign | — | 250 sq ft per face; 500 sq ft total for all faces | — | Min 10 ft from side lot line | 1 per business | Behind property line | — | 17.80.020.B, C; 17.80.030.D |
| Ground Sign | — | 400 sq ft | — | For lots on intersecting streets, ground sign must be at least 50 ft from intersection. | 1 per 400 ft of street frontage; signs must be 400 ft apart | — | — | 17.80.020.C |

## Prohibited signs in Hanson

- Portable signs are prohibited except as allowed on parking lots by the building inspector and at filling stations for gasoline price signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet.
- Paper posters applied directly to the wall or building or pole or other support, and letters or pictures in the form of advertising, printed or applied directly on the wall of a building are prohibited.
- Signs or devices which by color, location or design resemble or conflict with traffic-control signs or devices are prohibited.
- No sign shall contain flashers, animators or mechanical movements or contrivances of any kind, excepting clocks and thermometers.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hanson

- Temporary signs not exceeding twelve (12) square feet advertising the sale or lease of real estate when located on property to which the sign refers and not closer than ten feet to a lot line, which must be removed on sale or lease of the property.
- Temporary ground signs advertising future use or development of property on which such signs are located, up to two hundred fifty (250) square feet and not remaining longer than six months.
- "For Rent" and "For Lease" signs in commercial and industrial districts for new buildings not to exceed forty-eight (48) square feet or remain more than ninety (90) days after the building is completed.
- Church or public bulletin boards not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area.
- Traffic and public signs.

## Full detail

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