2006 Kansas Code - 68-2233

      68-2233.   Erection or maintenance of signs in adjacent area prohibited, exceptions. After March 31, 1972, and subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 68-2237, no sign shall be erected or maintained in an adjacent area, except the following: (a) Directional and other official signs, including, but not limited to, signs pertaining to natural wonders or scenic or historical attractions, which are required or authorized by law and which comply with regulations which shall be promulgated by the secretary of transportation relative to their lighting, size, number, spacing and such other requirements as may be appropriate to implement the provisions of this act: Provided, That such regulations shall not be inconsistent with, nor more restrictive than, such national standards as may be promulgated from time to time by the secretary of the department of transportation of the United States, pursuant to subsection (c) of section 131 of title 23 of the United States code;

      (b)   Signs advertising the sale or lease of property upon which they are located, except that there shall not be more than one (1) such sign which is visible to traffic proceeding in any one direction on any one interstate or primary highway;

      (c)   Signs advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, goods sold, stored, manufactured, processed or mined thereon; services rendered thereon; and entertainment provided thereon;

      (d)   Signs erected in business areas on or before March 31, 1972; and

      (e)   Signs which are to be erected in business areas and which will comply when erected with the provisions of K.S.A. 68-2234.

      History:   L. 1972, ch. 251, § 3; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 220; Aug. 15.