This chapter establishes standards for individual sign types, including:
(1) 
Whether the sign type is permitted in the designated zoning district(s) or the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
(2) 
Whether a sign permit is required.
(3) 
The maximum number of signs that may be permitted, such as:
(A) 
Number per street frontage;
(B) 
Number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) that has its own ground floor entryway or storefront;
(C) 
Number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry; or
(D) 
Total number of that sign type on a single lot or parcel.
(4) 
Maximum sign dimensions, including:
(A) 
Area; and
(B) 
Height.
(5) 
Property line setbacks.
(6) 
Spacing between signs.
(7) 
Design characteristics, including whether the following design features are allowed or required:
(A) 
Electronic message centers (EMC);
(B) 
Internal illumination;
(C) 
External illumination;
(D) 
Halo lit illumination;
(E) 
Channel letters; or
(F) 
Manual changeable copy.
(Ordinance CO27-17-03-09-H5 adopted 3/9/17)
(a) 
Applicability.
This section applies to attached signs.
(b) 
Generally.
Attached signs shall not substantially obscure or cover an architectural feature, such as a window, door, entryway, cornice, sill, or fire escape.
(c) 
Canopy signs.
(1) 
Standards.
(A) 
Right-of-way encroachment prohibited.
Canopy signs shall not extend into any portion of the street right-of-way.
(B) 
Vertical clearance.
The minimum required vertical clearance is at least 10 feet above the finished grade.
Figure 13.03.02.01
Canopy Sign Standards
Table 13.03.02.01 Canopy Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) with its own ground floor entryway or storefront
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry
1
1
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Maximum total number
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Dimensions
Maximum cumulative sign area (square feet)1
45
45
90
90
90
90
90
90
90
Maximum height (feet-per sign)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Location
Minimum property line setback (feet)
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
Minimum spacing between other signs (feet)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Design characteristics
EMC1
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Internal illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Channel letters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Changeable copy
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
1. Maximum cumulative area of EMCs or a manual changeable copy sign is 12 sf.
(d) 
Awning signs.
(1) 
Vertical clearance.
The minimum required vertical clearance is at least ten (10) feet above the finished grade.
(2) 
Limitation.
Awning signs are permitted only when there is no wall sign.
Figure 13.03.02.02
Awning Sign Standards
Table 13.03.02.02 Awning Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) with its own ground floor entryway or storefront
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Maximum total number
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Dimensions
Maximum sign area (square feet-per sign)
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
45
Maximum height (feet-per sign)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Location
Minimum property line setback (feet)
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
Minimum spacing between other signs (feet)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
External illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Channel letters
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
(e) 
Projecting Signs.
(1) 
Standards.
(See figure 13.03.02.03, projecting sign).
(A) 
Size.
(i) 
No projecting sign shall extend more than five (5) feet from the face of the building.
(ii) 
A projecting sign may not extend into any portion of the street right-of-way.
(B) 
Vertical clearance.
The minimum required vertical clearance is at least 9 feet above any sidewalk.
(C) 
Location.
The upper edge of a projecting sign shall not extend vertically above the eave line of a structure.
(D) 
Attachment.
All projecting signs shall be attached at right angles to the supporting structure in a manner consistent with the applicable Building Code.
Figure 13.03.02.03
Projecting Sign
Table 13.03.02.03 Projecting Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NR
Permit required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) with its own ground floor entryway or storefront
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number per single-tenant building or a multi-tenant building with a single entry
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Dimensions and location
Maximum sign area (square feet-per sign)
12
12
12
16
16
16
16
16
16
Maximum height (feet)
6
6
6
8
8
8
8
8
8
Minimum spacing between other signs (feet)
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Channel letters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
(f) 
Wall signs (including murals).
(1) 
Standards.
See figure 13.03.02.04, illustrative wall signs.
(2) 
Wall signs for nonresidential uses, or in a NB, LB, PO, GB, HC, LI, MU, TC, H, PS, HI, or PA district, shall not face a residential use on an adjoining lot.
Figure 13.03.02.04
Illustrative Wall Signs
Table 13.03.02.04 Wall Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) with its own ground floor entryway or storefront (primary/secondary)1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
1/1
Maximum total number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry (primary/secondary)1
3/1
3/1
3/1
3/2
3/2
3/2
3/2
3/2
3/2
Dimensions
Maximum height (feet)(based on distance from grade to top of sign)2
4' (building < 20')
6' (building 20'-30')
8' (building over 30')
4' (building < 20')
6' (building 20'-30')
8' (building over 30')
10' (building over 50')
Maximum width percentage (%) (based on length of tenant space in multi- tenant building or single tenant in single tenant building)
60%
60%
60%
60%
60%
60%
60%
60%
60%
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Channel letters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
1.
The applicant shall designate the wall that includes the primary entrance to the building as the primary wall, and remaining walls as secondary walls. The number to the left of the forward slash is the maximum number of signs allowed on the primary wall, while the number to the right of the slash is the maximum number of total signs allowed on all secondary walls (example: 3/2 indicates that 3 signs are allowed on the primary and 2 total on the secondary walls; 1/1 (NR) means that 1 sign is allowed on the primary wall, and that nonresidential uses permitted in the district are allowed 1 sign on a secondary wall).
2.
If the wall sign is over a pedestrian walkway or vehicular drive, a minimum vertical clearance of 9' shall be provided between the grade and the lowest portion of the sign.
General Notes:
I.
For all vertical wall signs, the maximum width regulation noted above shall become the maximum height and the maximum height regulation noted above shall become the maximum width.
II.
A wall sign may include neon tubing attached directly to a wall surface when forming a border, letters, logo, or preform designs.
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
 
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
 
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
 
NA. The standard is not applicable.
 
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
(g) 
Window signs.
Figure 13.03.02.05
Illustrative Window Sign
Table 13.03.02.05 Window Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Maximum number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum total number
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Dimensions
Maximum sign area (percent of total window area per tenant space)
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
25%
Maximum height (feet)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Location
Minimum spacing between other signs (feet)
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Channel letters
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Changeable copy
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
(Ordinance CO27-17-03-09-H5 adopted 3/9/17)
(a) 
Applicability.
This section applies to freestanding signs allowed by this chapter.
(b) 
Setback.
No portion of a freestanding sign shall be permitted to extend into the public right-of-way. A sign installed in compliance with this chapter is not required to meet building setback requirements established elsewhere in the City’s Code of Ordinances, specifically chapter 11, Zoning Ordinance.
(c) 
Flags.
(1) 
Flags shall comply with table 13.03.03.01, flag standards, below (see figure 13.03.03.01, illustrative flag).
(2) 
No flag should be allowed to encroach from one (1) parcel of property to another parcel of property.
Figure 13.03.03.01
Illustrative Flag
Table 13.03.03.01 Flag Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Maximum number per lot (each flag may be mounted on a separate flagpole, and more than one (1) flag may be mounted on an individual flagpole.)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Maximum pole height (feet)
20
20
35
35
35
35
35
35
35
Maximum area of each flag (square feet)
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
External illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Channel letters
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
 
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
 
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
General Notes:
1.
As to the American flag, readers are encouraged to consult the protocols established in 4 U.S.C. §§ 1-10. Violation of these protocols is not a violation of this Chapter.
2.
Minimum property line setback shall be equal to the height of the flagpole.
(d) 
Monument signs.
Monument signs shall comply with the standards in table 13.03.03.03, monument sign standards and table 13.03.03.04, monument sign dimensions by roadway classification.
Figure 13.03.03.02
Illustrative Monument Sign
Table 13.03.03.03 Monument Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum number per lot or parcel - OR - Maximum number per linear feet of street frontage
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
1 per 1,000 feet*
Location
Minimum setback (feet) (right-of-way/edge of curb or pavement if there is no curb, whichever is greater)
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
2/10
Minimum spacing between other detached signs (feet)
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Design characteristics
EMC
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Internal illumination
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Channel letters
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Changeable copy
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
* In lieu of this standard, 2 monument signs are permitted if the lot has 2 frontages. If the lot has 3 or more frontages, 3 monument signs are permitted.
Table 13.03.03.04 Monument Sign Dimensions by Roadway Classification
Standard
Maximum Sign Width
(feet)
Maximum Sign Face Area
(percentage of total sign area)
Maximum Height at minimum setback
(feet)
Maximum Height at greater setback
(feet)4
Maximum Height with Sign Area Bonus
(see sec. 13.04.002)
Minimum Letter or Number Size
(inches)
Collectors
Local street, residential/neighborhood collector
10
70
8
8
8
6
Primary/industrial/ commercial collector
10
70
8
8
8
6
Arterials
Minor arterial5
15
65
8
8
10
8
Major arterial6
15
60
12
16
20
10
Tollway
15
55
16
24
30
12
Table Notes:
1.
Sign Base. The sign base shall not exceed a maximum of 40% of the total sign height above the grade plane.
2.
Required Materials. The materials of the sign base shall be masonry. The cabinet of a monument sign shall be finished with either brick, stone, architectural concrete block, or decorative architectural feature that matches the primary building materials of the principal building, and shall extend the full width of the sign base and perimeter of the cabinet. Monument signs constructed completely of masonry material shall be in compliance with the masonry perimeter requirement.
3.
Electronic Message Centers (EMCs). As stated in Sec. 13.02.003, Electronic Message Centers (EMCs), electronic message centers are permitted as part of monument signs. If more than one (1) monument sign is permitted on a lot or parcel, only one (1) EMC is permitted on the lot or parcel.
4.
The height may increase one (1) foot for each additional two (2) feet of setback, up to the maximum height established in the Maximum Height at Greater Setback column.
5.
Roadways include those minor arterials identified on the Roadway Plan as well as Lakeline Boulevard, Anderson Mill Road, Cypress Creek Road, Brushy Creek Road, Little Elm Trail (from Lakeline Blvd. to 183A), New Hope Drive and Bagdad Road.
6.
Major Arterials are RM 1431/Whitestone Blvd, Parmer Lane/Ronald Reagan Blvd, Hwy 183/Bell Blvd, and RR 620.
(e) 
Sandwich/“A” frame Signs.
Sandwich/“A” frame signs are allowed on private property, subject to the standards in table 13.03.03.05, sandwich/“a” frame sign standards.
Figure 13.03.03.03
Illustrative Sandwich/“A” Frame Sign
Table 13.03.03.05 Sandwich/“A” Frame Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Number per street frontage
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Maximum number per each business or institution (occupying a multi-tenant building) with its own ground floor entryway or storefront
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number per single-tenant building or multi-tenant building with a single entry
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Dimensions (per sign)
Maximum sign area (square feet)
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Maximum height (feet)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Location
Minimum setback from property line (feet)
20
20
20
20
0
20
20
0
Minimum sidewalk clearance (feet)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Minimum spacing between signs (feet)
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
External illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Halo lit illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Channel letters
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
General Note: Sign shall not be located in the right-of-way and may only be displayed during business hours.
(Ordinance CO27-17-03-09-H5 adopted 3/9/17)
(a) 
Generally.
Incidental signs and light pole signs shall comply with the standards provided in table 13.03.04.01, incidental sign standards, and table 13.03.04.02, light pole banner standards, and the provisions of this section.
(b) 
Incidental signs.
Incidental signs are allowed on private property, subject to the standards in table 13.03.04.01, incidental sign standards.
Figure 13.03.04.01
Illustrative Incidental Signs
Table 13.03.04.01 Incidental Sign Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum total number (per lot, parcel or site)
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
Dimensions
Maximum cumulative sign area (square feet, measured as the sum of the area of each sign, whether freestanding or attached)
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
160
Maximum height (feet)
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Location
Minimum property line setback (feet)
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
ZD
Minimum spacing between other incidental signs (feet)
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
External illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Halo lit illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Channel letters
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
ZD. As established for the principal building by the applicable zoning district.
1. Incidental signs may be vinyl or plastic. Wood is prohibited.
(c) 
Light pole banners.
In addition to the incidental signs listed above, light pole signs are permitted as follows:
Figure 13.03.04.02
Illustrative Light Pole Banners
Table 13.03.04.02 Light Pole Banner Standards
 
Zoning Districts
Requirements
RA, ES, SR, SU, OR, OG, or ETJ
UR, MF
NB, LB, PO
GB
HC, LI
MU, TC
H, PS
HI
PA
Allowed
NR
NR
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Permit required?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum total number (per pole/percentage of total poles on lot, parcel or site)
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
2 per light pole/5 0%
Dimensions
Maximum sign area (square feet, per banner)
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
Maximum vertical dimension (feet)
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Maximum horizontal dimension (feet)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Design characteristics
EMC
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Internal illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
External illumination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Halo lit illumination
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Channel letters
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Changeable copy
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Table Notes:
Yes. The sign type or characteristic is permitted.
No. The sign type or characteristic is not permitted.
NR. The sign type is permitted for nonresidential uses only.
NA. The standard is not applicable.
(Ordinance CO27-17-03-09-H5 adopted 3/9/17)
(a) 
Generally.
(1) 
Applicability.
This section applies to residential subdivisions in the RA, ES, SR, SU and UR districts, including all sections and phases of the subdivision collectively. The number and area of signs established in this section apply to the overall subdivision, and the allowance for secondary and tertiary signs does not apply separately to each individual subdivision.
(2) 
Permit required.
A permit is required for all residential subdivision entry signs.
(3) 
Number.
Freestanding signs are allowed along an entrance roadway into a major project entry into a legal, recorded, multi-lot, multi-sectioned, or master-planned residential subdivision, as provided below.
(4) 
Types.
There are three (3) types of subdivision entry signs:
(A) 
Primary;
(B) 
Secondary; and
(C) 
Tertiary.
(5) 
Sign type.
Subdivision entry signs must be monument signs constructed of stone, brick, or other approved masonry materials that are compatible with surrounding development, and may be located on a hardscape feature at the subdivision entrance.
(6) 
Sign face.
The maximum allowable sign face size limitations apply separately to each side of the street, where applicable.
(7) 
Sign height.
The maximum sign height for all subdivision entry signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet.
(8) 
Illumination.
External or internal illumination is permitted.
(b) 
Primary subdivision entry signs.
(1) 
Primary entrance signs are located at the primary entrance into the subdivision.
(2) 
Only one (1) primary entrance sign is permitted for the subdivision, except that a maximum of two (2) primary entrance signs is permitted if two (2) entrances to the subdivision are located on two (2) different major arterial roadways, as designated in the City Roadway Plan. In that case, one (1) primary entrance sign may be placed on each of the major arterial roadways.
(3) 
Sign area.
The maximum sign area of the sign is 32 square feet for subdivisions containing 100 units or less. For every 100 units in the subdivision in addition to the first 100 units, the size can increase an additional 10 square feet to a maximum size of 64 square feet of total sign face area. If the sign face is incorporated into landscape features, a wall, or architectural feature, the size of the sign face is determined by the area of the smallest rectangle within which the face of the sign can be enclosed.
(4) 
License agreement.
The City may enter into a license agreement to permit the sign to be located on public right-of-way. The license agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the City.
(c) 
Secondary subdivision entry signs.
Secondary subdivision entry signs:
(1) 
Are to be located at entrances into the subdivision other than at the primary entrance;
(2) 
Are to be placed on private property within the subdivision and not on public right-of-way; and
(3) 
Shall have a sign face that is a maximum of 16 square feet in size.
(d) 
Tertiary subdivision entry signs.
(1) 
Tertiary subdivision entry signs:
(A) 
Are to be located at the entryway into sections within the subdivision and outside of the public right-of-way;
(B) 
Are permitted only in subdivisions that exceed 50 acres;
(C) 
Shall be comprised entirely of stone or masonry, with engraved lettering set within the stone;
(D) 
Shall be monument signs only; and
(E) 
Shall be limited to a total area of 10 square feet.
(2) 
The developer shall represent in writing to the City its plan for perpetual maintenance of such signs by the homeowner’s association or similar entity before a permit will be issued for such signs.
(Ordinance CO27-17-03-09-H5 adopted 3/9/17)
Future development signs (temporary construction, or development sign) may be displayed no earlier than thirty (30) days before the commencement of the activity and shall be removed no later than thirty (30) days after the completion of the activity, or the installation of a permanent sign, whichever occurs first. A sign described by this subsection shall comply with the following regulations:
(1) 
One sign shall be permitted per lot; except that one sign per major access to the development shall be authorized if a lot is used together with one or more contiguous lots for a single use or a unified development (for example, a shopping center).
(2) 
The maximum sign area of a freestanding sign shall be forty (40) square feet.
(3) 
The maximum sign area of a wall sign is equal to ten (10) percent of the building facade of the wall to which it is attached.
(4) 
Signs shall not be located in the street right-of-way, shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline.
(Ordinance CO36-08-06-05-6A adopted 6/5/08)
(a) 
Temporary signs advertising the sale or lease of the commercial property (including multifamily) upon which the sign is located. No more than one (1) sign per three hundred (300) linear feet of street frontage may be placed on such property, unless otherwise provided for in this section. For single-family or duplex residential uses, the maximum size of the total sign face is six (6) square feet, and for multifamily, commercial or institutional uses, the maximum size is thirty-two (32) square feet. Signs must be removed from the premises forty-eight (48) hours after the property is leased or the sale has been closed. Signs shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline.
(b) 
Temporary signs advertising the opening or relocation of a business; provided, that such signs shall only be permitted for a maximum period of thirty (30) days before and sixty (60) days after such opening or relocation. Signs shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline
(c) 
Banners and other temporary signs not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet, attached and parallel to a wall of the structure for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days and with a period of not less than thirty (30) days between displays.
(d) 
No sign may be placed on public or private property without the consent of the property owner, except that signs may be placed on city-owned property designated as an official polling station during the early voting period and/or on election day, subject to the following:
(1) 
No sign may be placed prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before the polling station opens for the early voting period or election day;
(2) 
No sign shall be illuminated, have any moving parts, be larger than four (4) square feet, or stand taller than three (3) feet in height;
(3) 
Signs must be freestanding and may not be placed on utility or light poles or on any other sign;
(4) 
No sign may be placed in the public right-of-way, over sidewalks, parking facilities, or accessibility ramps, or within the designated site line area marked at the facility; and
(5) 
Signs must be removed by no later than seventy-two (72) hours after the polling station is closed. If the facility is used as polling station for both the early voting period and on election day, signs may remain between the early voting period and election day. In the event of a runoff election, signs may not remain until the early voting period and election day for the runoff election; rather, signs must be removed, and if the facility is designated as an official polling station for the runoff election, they may be replaced in accordance with the above-stated provisions.
(e) 
Civic/nonprofit signs require a permit with no fee, shall not exceed four (4) square feet. Signs shall be allowed for a maximum of fourteen (14) calendar days per event. Signs shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline. Signs shall not be placed anywhere in the center median of a public or private street.
(f) 
Garage sale signs do not require a permit, shall not exceed four (4) square feet. Signs shall be allowed for a maximum of seventy-two (72) consecutive hours no more than two (2) times per calendar year. Signs shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline. Signs shall not be placed anywhere in the center median of a public or private street
(g) 
Open house signs do not require a permit, shall not exceed four (4) square feet. Signs shall be allowed for a maximum of four (4) hours the day of the open house. Signs shall be placed at least twenty-five feet (25') from an intersection and a minimum of ten feet (10') from the curbline. Signs shall not be placed anywhere in the center median of a public or private street.
(Ordinance CO14-21-03-25-E2 adopted 3/25/21)