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Kings County, CA Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Number allowed
No limit on window signs
Aggregate area
Not counted toward total sign area
Per-window cap
15% of window surface
Applies in
All commercial zoning districts

Summary

Window signs in Kings County's commercial districts face no numeric limit and don't count toward a business's aggregate sign area, but each one is capped at 15% of the window it's on.

City-specific rules exist: Hanford has its own window signs rules that differ from Kings County's county-level regulations. If you live in Hanford, check the city-specific page instead.

Window signs. No Limitation. Not calculated as part of the aggregate sign area per use. ... Signs shall cover no more than 15% of a single window's surface area.

Full Breakdown

Table 6-3 of the Development Code treats window signs differently from every other commercial sign type. Business identification signs are capped by linear feet of building frontage and folded into a property's aggregate sign area, but window signs are excluded from that aggregate calculation entirely and face no cap on how many a business can display. The only limit is per-window: signage can't cover more than 15% of any single window's surface area. The standard applies across the CN, CS, CT, CH and CR commercial zoning districts.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the 15% per-window coverage cap is a Development Code violation, enforceable as an infraction under Sec. 2403; repeat violations of the same provision within 12 months can be charged as a misdemeanor, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do window signs count against my business's sign allowance?
No. Table 6-3 excludes window signs from the aggregate sign area used to cap other business identification signs.
How big can a single window sign be?
Up to 15% of that window's surface area; there's no cap on the total number of window signs.

Sources & Official References

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