# Sign Regulations in Versailles, Kentucky

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Versailles, Kentucky (KY)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/kentucky/versailles
- **Data last verified:** 2026-01-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.woodfordplanning.org/_files/ugd/c16085_50b869834b2a48118b4fb45be21fb46d.pdf#page=64)

## At a glance

Versailles, Kentucky regulates 37 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign (B-4/B-5)s in the Commercial Districts (B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5) zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall, 80 square feet per side (2 sides max, includes base), and 10 feet wide, with a Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way setback (Sec. 508.2 B-4/B-5). Most commercial signs in Versailles require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Districts (R-R, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1) | 9 | 6 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Professional Office Districts (P-1) | 2 | 6 feet | 24 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts (B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5) | 14 | 40 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2) | 13 | 35 feet | 300 square feet per facing | — |

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

### Residential Districts (R-R, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Wall or ground-pole | — | 508.1 A.1 |
| Institutional Identification Sign | — | 24 square feet | — | — | — | Wall or ground-pole | — | 508.1 A.2 |
| Non-Conforming Business Sign | — | 50 square feet | — | — | — | Wall | — | 508.1 A.3 |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 feet | 24 square feet | 6 feet | — | 1 per major entrance | Ground-pole or freestanding at major entrance | — | 508.1 A.4 |
| Subdivision Sign | 6 feet | 24 square feet | 6 feet | — | 1 per major entrance | Ground-pole or freestanding at major entrance | — | 508.1 A.4 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 1 | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from right-of-way | 2 per public street entrance | On one or both sides of entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.1 A.5; 508.2 B-4 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 2 | 4 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from leading nose of median | 1 per entrance | In median of boulevard entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.1 A.5; 508.2 B-4 |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Wall | — | 508.1 A |

### Commercial Districts (B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Portable Sign (All Commercial) | 5 feet | — | 3 feet | — | 1 per business | Not more than 10 feet from business door | — | 508.1 C.3; 508.2 |
| Projecting Sign (B-2 Only) | 20 feet above sidewalk for 2+ story buildings; not above roof peak | — | — | 18 inches from curb or driving lane | 1 (substitute for wall sign) | Projecting from building | — | 508.2 B-2 |
| Freestanding Sign (B-4/B-5) | 35 feet | 150 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 30 feet from right-of-way | 1 per lot | Freestanding | — | 508.2 B-4/B-5 |
| Shopping Center Sign (B-4) | 35 feet | 200 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 15 feet from right-of-way | 1 per access point (max 2 per development) | Freestanding in architecturally significant masonry structure | — | 508.2 B-4 |
| Shopping Center Sign (B-5) | 40 feet | 300 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 15 feet from right-of-way | 1 per access point (max 2 per development) | Freestanding in architecturally significant masonry structure | — | 508.2 B-5 |
| Monument Sign (B-4/B-5) | 8 feet | 80 square feet per side (2 sides max, includes base) | 10 feet | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way | 1 per lot | Freestanding | — | 508.2 B-4/B-5 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 1 (B-4/B-5) | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from right-of-way | 2 per public street entrance | On one or both sides of entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.2 B-4/B-5 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 2 (B-4/B-5) | 4 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from leading nose of median | 1 per entrance | In median of boulevard entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.2 B-4/B-5 |

### Industrial Districts (I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign (I-1/I-2) | 35 feet | 150 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 30 feet from right-of-way | 1 per lot | Freestanding | — | 508.2 I-1/I-2 |
| Monument Sign (I-1/I-2) | 8 feet | 80 square feet per side (2 sides max, includes base) | 10 feet | Minimum 10 feet from right-of-way | 1 per lot | Freestanding | — | 508.2 I-1/I-2 |
| Industrial Park Sign (I-1) | 35 feet | 200 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 15 feet from right-of-way | 1 per access point (max 2 per park) | Freestanding in architecturally significant permanent structure | — | 508.2 I-1 |
| Industrial Park Sign (I-2) | 35 feet | 200 square feet per side (2 sides max) | — | Minimum 15 feet from right-of-way | 1 per access point (max 2 per park) | Freestanding in architecturally significant permanent structure | — | 508.2 I-2 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 1 (I-1/I-2) | 6 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from right-of-way | 2 per public street entrance | On one or both sides of entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.2 I-1/I-2 |
| Project Entrance Sign Type 2 (I-1/I-2) | 4 feet | 32 square feet | — | 10 feet from leading nose of median | 1 per entrance | In median of boulevard entrance, mounted on permanent masonry structure | — | 508.2 I-1/I-2 |
| Portable Sign (All Industrial) | 5 feet | — | 3 feet | — | 1 per business | Not more than 10 feet from business door | — | 508.1 C.3 |
| Off-Premise Advertising Sign (B-5/I-1/I-2) | 30 feet | 300 square feet per facing | — | Same as buildings; see additional for spacing | — | Off-premise | — | 508.3 |

## Prohibited signs in Versailles

- Signs that incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving lights (except signs displaying exclusively current time and temperature information).
- String lights or any unshielded light that is visible by the public from a public street and is used in connection with commercial premise for commercial purposes, including attention-getting, other than Christmas decorations.
- Any sign which has any visible moving part, visible revolving parts or visible mechanical movement achieved by electronic or mechanical means or action or normal wind currents.
- Any sign which obstructs or detracts from the visibility of any traffic sign or traffic control devise on public streets and roads, by reason of the size, location, coloring or illumination.
- Any sign or sign structures which (a) is structurally unsafe, (b) constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidate or abandonment, (c) is not kept in good repair, or (d) is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come into contact with it.
- Signs which make use of words such as "STOP", "LOOK", "DANGER", "YIELD", or other similar words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to imply the need or requirement of stopping or the existence of danger.
- Portable signs, folding signs, "A" frame signs, "T" shaped or any other similar free-standing signs not permanently anchored or secured to either a building or the ground except as specifically authorized by Section 508.1 (B) (3).
- Free-standing signs that extend or are built over public property, except as specifically permitted herein.
- Free standing signs for single lot users that are part of a shopping center complex (does not include Monument Signs).
- Temporary window feature signs using more than twenty percent (20%) of a window in a commercial business.
- Any sign extending more than forty (40) feet above the base of the structure.
- Any sign erected or maintained upon trees or painted or drawn upon rocks or other natural features.
- Any sign other than governmental traffic control signs or devices that are or would be located in the right-of-way of any street or highway without the written permission of the governmental body holding the right-of-way.
- Any sign face that is abandoned (a sign which no longer identifies a business conducted or product sold on the premises or any advertising sign which no longer directs attention to a bona fide business conducted, product sold, or activity being conducted after the establishment ceases operation for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days shall be removed).
- Banners located on poles or fences, except for solely charitable events or activities. Charitable event or activity banners shall be limited to being displayed for 14 consecutive days with a minimum 14 day waiting period prior to redisplaying.

## Signs exempt from permit in Versailles

- Political Signs
- Nameplates
- Government Signs
- Real Estate Signs
- Incidental Signs
- Window Signs (placed on inside of windows, signs placed on the outside of windows are considered as Wall Signs)
- The changing of copy of an off-premise sign, informational sign, or electronic message display system
- Alteration of a sign face for the same business name, if in conformance with the applicable standards contained herein

## Full detail

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