Type 1 – Standard Channel Letter Front Lit
Lit letters that read from parking lots and arterials.
Starting at $13 $11.70 Per Inch
Washington city guide
Storefront Signs and Channel Letters for Kent Businesses
Kent’s warehouses, strip centers and restaurants are a short drive from our Renton shop. Order channel letters or window graphics online and we’ll ship them ready for your licensed installer.
- Sign permitCity of Kent, for all signs installed or altered
- Sign codeKent City Code ch. 15.06
- Electrical permitFrom L&I (Kent doesn’t issue its own)
- Whole-site reviewNonconforming signs must be fixed first
How it works
Ordering a Storefront Sign for Kent, WA
Kent’s permit process looks at your whole site, not just the new sign: if the property has an illegal or nonconforming sign, it must be brought into conformance before a new sign permit is issued. Check what’s already on your building before you design the new one.
We build and ship; a local pro installs. Your sign is made and tested in Renton, Washington and shipped to your door with a wiring diagram and install pattern. A licensed sign installer or electrician in Kent, WA mounts and connects it. We don’t have an office or installation crew in Kent.
Who can install it
Who Can Connect a Sign in Kent
Kent is not on L&I’s list of cities that issue their own electrical permits, so your L&I-licensed electrical contractor buys the electrical permit from L&I and L&I inspects the connection.
| Electrical permits & inspection | Washington L&I |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | Washington L&I certificate covering sign work |
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Permits
Kent Sign Permits
Kent requires a permit for all signs installed or altered in city limits, except signs exempted by KCC 15.06.080(A)(2). Under KCC 15.08.100(F)(2)(b), no sign permit is issued for a property with an illegal or nonconforming sign until that sign is brought into conformance, so a complete application covers all existing and proposed signs on the site.
Any number of wall signs for one tenant space can go on a single application. Wall signs weighing 300 pounds or more need a final building inspection, and a wall sign that is part of an awning needs a separate building permit for the awning.
| Sign code | KCC Chapter 15.06 |
|---|---|
| Permit Center | 253-856-5300 |
| Whole site | Existing nonconforming signs fixed before a new permit |
| Inspection | Final building inspection for wall signs of 300 lb or more |
New to sign permits? Read how sign permits work and what your electrician needs.
Official sources
Rules change. Always confirm with the office that issues your permit before you order.
Delivery
Shipping to Kent, WA
Standard shipping takes 3–6 business days in transit; 3-day, 2-day and overnight shipping are available at checkout. Every sign is made to order, and the estimated ship date for each shipping speed, including production, is shown at checkout. See shipping options and prices.
Planning for Kent weather
Kent’s Green River valley is wet and windy in winter. On tall warehouse and industrial facades, a raceway keeps the work at height simpler and the wall penetrations to a minimum.
Popular choices
Popular Choices for Kent Businesses
Type 2 – Standard Channel Letter – Back Lit
Back lit letters for a softer night glow.
Starting at $17 $15.30 Per Inch
Mesh Banner
Wind-friendly mesh banners for fences and construction sites.
Starting at $2.51 $2.20 per ft2
Questions
Kent Storefront Sign FAQ
Why does Kent want to know about my old signs?
Kent won’t issue a new sign permit on a property with an illegal or nonconforming sign until it is brought into conformance (KCC 15.08.100), so the application covers every sign on the site.
Who issues electrical permits for signs in Kent?
Washington L&I. Kent doesn’t run its own electrical permit program.
Is there a storefront sign company near me in Kent?
We’re in neighboring Renton. We make your sign and ship it to your Kent address; a licensed local installer mounts and connects it.
Keep reading
Guides and Products
- Custom Channel LettersEvery lit style, priced online
- Channel Letter CostReal prices by style and height
- Sign BuilderDesign and price your sign
- Sign Permit HelpWhat the city and your electrician need
- Installation GuideRaceway vs. direct mount
- Banners & DisplaysGrand opening banners, flags, stands
- Washington State GuideLicensing and statewide rules
Other Washington city guides
Planning a Sign in Kent, WA?
Send your storefront photo, logo and your landlord’s sign criteria. We’ll suggest a size and style that fits Kent rules and give you a price before you order.
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