Kansas City permits political signs on private property with size limitations under the sign regulations in the zoning code. Political signs are generally protected as free speech under the First Amendment. The city cannot regulate the content of signs, and temporary political signs do not require permits on private property.
Political signs on private property are allowed without a permit in Kansas City. Residential districts typically allow temporary signs up to 6 square feet per sign. Signs must be on the property owner's land and not placed in the public right-of-way. Signs in the right-of-way (sidewalks, medians, utility strips) may be removed by the city. There are no time restrictions on when political signs may be displayed — they are not limited to election seasons. After the Supreme Court's Reed v. Town of Gilbert decision, the city applies content-neutral sign regulations.
Political signs placed in the public right-of-way may be removed by the city. Signs that exceed size limits or create traffic safety hazards may be subject to code enforcement. There are generally no fines for political signs on private property that meet size requirements.
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