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Sign Permit (Wall / Freestanding) in Kanab, Utah

Permit for installing wall or freestanding signage within Kanab, billed under the city's Planning and Zoning fee schedule and subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4).

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Sign installation subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, Supplementary Regulations)
  • Applicable inspection(s) required in addition to the base permit fee

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Fee schedule

Wall Sign PermitKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995.
$50.00 + inspection(s)
Freestanding Sign PermitKanab City Adopted Consolidated Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning fee section, p.4 of 5 — https://kanab.utah.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1995.
$150.00 + inspection(s)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

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    Sign Inspection

    Both Wall and Freestanding sign permit fees explicitly include an added charge for 'inspection(s)' per the fee schedule, but Kanab does not itemize the specific inspection checklist online as of 2026-07-19.

See the full Kanab inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • A projecting wall sign is defined in Kanab's Sign Ordinance as a sign affixed to an exterior wall that projects more than 18 inches from the wall and does not extend above the parapet, eaves, or building facade — confirm which fee category (wall vs. freestanding) applies to a projecting sign before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Kanab requires a sign permit (wall / freestanding) for: Sign installation subject to Kanab's Sign Ordinance (Land Use Ordinance Chapter 4, Supplementary Regulations); Applicable inspection(s) required in addition to the base permit fee. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Kanab City Building Department at 435-644-2534 before starting work.

In Kanab, the published Wall Sign Permit is: $50.00 + inspection(s). Additional published fees: Freestanding Sign Permit — $150.00 + inspection(s). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Kanab does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Kanab City Building Department at 435-644-2534 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application (CityInspect). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Kanab requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit (wall / freestanding), in order: Sign Inspection. Schedule each through Kanab City Building Department (435-644-2534).

Apply through Kanab City Building Department at Kanab City Office, 26 North 100 East, Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: 435-644-2534, email: building@kanab.utah.gov. Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.. Official information: https://kanab.utah.gov/2152/Building-Department.

Kanab, Utah has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including appendices C & J — effective July 1, 2026, per Kanab's Building Codes and Design Criteria page.; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), including appendix AQ — effective July 1, 2026.; 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC).; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC).; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC).; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), issued by the NFPA.; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC).; 2024 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code (residential).. Local amendments apply — see the Kanab overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Kanab building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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