Olathe, KS Sign Regulations: Political Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Max signs (AG/R-1/R-2)
- 2 at a time
- Max size per face
- 6 square feet
- Max height
- 6 feet
- Removal deadline
- 5 days after election
Summary
Olathe caps yard signs, including election signs, at two per lot in AG, R-1 and R-2 districts, each no larger than six square feet per face and six feet tall.
In addition to other signs permitted by this chapter, in Districts AG and R-1 and R-2, a maximum of two (2) temporary signs may be displayed at any time.
(1) These signs must be yard signs and the total surface area of each sign face must not exceed six (6) square feet per face and six (6) feet in height. A maximum of two (2) sign faces are permitted for each yard sign.
(2) Garage sale signs may only be placed at the site of the sale. Garage sale signs include sample and yard sale signs. Such signs must not exceed four (4) square feet per sign, with two (2) faces per sign permitted. No permit is required for these signs.
b. R-3 and R-4 Districts In addition to other signs permitted by this chapter, in multifamily districts a maximum of three (3) temporary signs may be displayed at any time.
(1) Yard Signs
(a) The total surface area of each yard sign must not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per face and must not exceed five (5) feet in height with a maximum twelve (12) inch gap above grade. A maximum of two (2) sign faces is permitted for each sign and a maximum of two (2) signs is permitted.
(b) In addition to signs permitted in subsection O.2.b(1)(a), above, one (1) sign not exceeding six (6) square feet per face with a maximum of two (2) faces and a maximum height of six (6) feet is permitted.
(2) Wall Signs
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 26-39, passed July 21, 2026).
Full Breakdown
The UDO's temporary-sign rules define 'Temporary Sign' to include election signs alongside garage-sale and grand-opening signs, and regulate them together. Under § 18.50.190.O.2.a, properties in the AG, R-1 and R-2 districts may display no more than two temporary yard signs at any time, each capped at six square feet per face and six feet in height, with a maximum of two faces per sign. Temporary signs generally may be posted up to 60 days per calendar year and must come down within five days after the related event: including an election.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the yard-sign count or size limit is a UDO offense: up to a $500 fine or six months in jail per offense, with each day of noncompliance a separate violation (§ 18.70.030.F).
Frequently Asked Questions
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