# Sign Regulations in Hastings, Nebraska

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hastings, Nebraska (NE)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/nebraska/hastings
- **Data last verified:** 2025-01-24
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/ne/hastings/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH34ZOOR_ARTIIISUDIRE_S34-309SIPUAP)

## At a glance

Hastings, Nebraska regulates 29 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Pole signs in the Commercial - (C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3 and CMP) zoning district are capped at 35 ft. tall and 250 sq. ft., with a 5 ft. setback (Sec. Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a)). Most commercial signs in Hastings require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential - (R-1, R-1A, R-1S, R-2, R-3 and R-4) | 20 | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Commercial - (C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3 and CMP) | 20 | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Industrial - (I-1, I-2) | 21 | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Special | 21 | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | Yes |
| Agriculture | 17 | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | Yes |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 15 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | Yes |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Commercial - (C-0, C-1, C-2, C-3 and CMP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole sign | 35 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 1 per lot | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Canopy/Awning sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | May extend into setback | 2 per canopy | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Marquee sign | 15 ft. | 10 sq. ft./face | — | 10 ft. | 2 per marquee | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Billboard sign | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | — | No part extends more than 5 ft. into setback from public right-of-way | 2 per mile | Not within 300' of residential zoning district | Yes | Sec. 34-309.05(1) |
| Hanging sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 sign per public entrance | Suspended from underside of structure | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Projecting sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 per public entrance | Projects from building | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Drive-thru sign | 12 ft. | 36 sq. ft. | — | 12 in. | 2 per lane | At drive-thru service location | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Ground sign | 12 in. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 10 sq. ft. | 1 per parcel | On the ground | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |

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

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole sign | 35 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 1 per lot | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Canopy/Awning sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | May extend into setback | 2 per canopy | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Marquee sign | 15 ft. | 10 sq. ft./face | — | 10 ft. | 2 per marquee | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Billboard sign | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | — | No part extends more than 5 ft. into setback from public right-of-way | 2 per mile | Not within 300' of residential zoning district | Yes | Sec. 34-309.05(1) |
| Hanging sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 sign per public entrance | Suspended from underside of structure | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Projecting sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 per public entrance | Projects from building | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Drive-thru sign | 12 ft. | 36 sq. ft. | — | 12 in. | 2 per lane | At drive-thru service location | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Ground sign | 12 in. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 10 sq. ft. | 1 per parcel | On the ground | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |

### Special

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole sign | 35 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 1 per lot | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Canopy/Awning sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | May extend into setback | 2 per canopy | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Marquee sign | 15 ft. | 10 sq. ft./face | — | 10 ft. | 2 per marquee | — | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Billboard sign | 35 ft. | 378 sq. ft. | — | No part extends more than 5 ft. into setback from public right-of-way | 2 per mile | Not within 300' of residential zoning district | Yes | Sec. 34-309.05(1) |
| Hanging sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 sign per public entrance | Suspended from underside of structure | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Projecting sign | 12 ft. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 6'8" | 1 per public entrance | Projects from building | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Drive-thru sign | 12 ft. | 36 sq. ft. | — | 12 in. | 2 per lane | At drive-thru service location | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |
| Ground sign | 12 in. | 10 sq. ft. | — | 10 sq. ft. | 1 per parcel | On the ground | Yes | Sec. 34-309.04(1)(a) |

## Prohibited signs in Hastings

- Signs or sign structures which resemble, imitate, simulate, or conflict with traffic control signs or devices included in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which otherwise mislead or confuse persons traveling on public streets, which create a traffic hazard, or which violate any of the provisions of Section 60-6,127 or Section 60-6,128 of the Nebraska Rules of the Road or any other applicable State statutes.
- Signs which create a safety hazard by obstructing the clear view of pedestrians or vehicles, or which obscure official signs or signals.
- Signs which contain lights, electronic copy or transitions that flash, blink, rotate or are otherwise animated.
- Signs that move, flutter, rotate or contain parts which move by motorized or similar mechanical means. This prohibition shall not apply to flags which move and flutter with wind.
- Roof signs.
- Any vehicular sign, or sign attached to a trailer parked on public or private property, with exceptions for vehicles primarily used for purposes other than displaying signs.
- Any animated sign except those permitted in 34.309.02(2)(b)(iv)(4).

## Signs exempt from permit in Hastings

- Poster signs.
- Wayfinding signs.
- Building marker signs including addresses and private drive identification.
- Signs erected or required by government agencies or utilities, including street banner signs, traffic, utility, safety, railroad crossing, and identification or directional signs for public facilities.
- Signs inside a building, or other enclosed facility, which are not meant to be viewed from the outside and are located more than three feet from the window.
- Holiday and seasonal decorations.
- Emblems of a religious, civil, philanthropic, historical or educational organization.
- Security and warning signs, not to exceed two per property.
- Flags.
- Seed or crop identification 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 6 zoning districts in Hastings — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Hastings+NE&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-hastings

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