Monument signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: Six feet including base.
Exception: For lots over three acres or anchor tenants over 20,000 square feet, the maximum height may be 12 feet.
(B) 
Maximum area: 60 square feet of sign copy.
Exceptions:
(1) 
For lots over three acres: 100 square feet of sign copy.
(2) 
Signs with multiple tenants can state the shopping or business center name without it being considered when calculating the area of sign copy.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per lot, except as permitted.
Exceptions:
(1) 
For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: limited by a minimum 200-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs on the same lot.
(2) 
For lots over three acres: one per street frontage.
(3) 
For lots over twenty acres: limited by a minimum 300-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs.
(4) 
For multiple tenant buildings with anchor tenants exceeding 20,000 square feet: one additional sign for each anchor tenant.
(5) 
For freestanding buildings in multiple tenant centers: one additional sign for each additional freestanding building.
(6) 
Multiple retail lots may be considered as a single site in determining the maximum number of signs allowed, the maximum sign size, or determining whether the sign is an on premise sign. Determination shall be made by the City Manager or designee considering the following:
(a) 
The sign(s) will be consistent with the general purpose and intent of this code, and will serve the general welfare and preserve the community interest; and
(b) 
The total area of the lots being considered is three acres or larger.
(D) 
Setback shall be 25 feet from back of curb or from edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(E) 
Sign construction shall be of brick, stone or similar materials to those used to construct the building on the same lot. Such materials shall be used to frame the sign in such a way as to completely surround the sign area a minimum of eight inches on the top, sides and bottom. No part of a metal may be left exposed. Monument signs shall have a solid, opaque base.
(F) 
Sign panels for multiple tenant signs shall be a minimum 12 inches in height.
(G) 
Signs shall be on the premises of the advertised use.
(H) 
Website addresses and phone numbers shall not exceed four inches in height.
(I) 
Two-thirds of the sign area may be used for electronic messages. Message cycle is limited to a minimum of seven seconds.
(J) 
The ground level of a six-foot monument sign may be raised a maximum of three feet from the top of the adjacent curb via a berm providing a landscape plan has been approved by the City Arborist.
(K) 
Shall include the four-digit address with a minimum of six inches tall numbers.
(L) 
Exceptions:
(1) 
Signs within the Transit Center District shall comply with section 151.54.
(2) 
Signs within PD-169 shall comply with section 151.55(A).
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Pylon signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: For lots over five acres or anchor tenants over 50,000 square feet: 20 feet including base.
(B) 
Maximum area: For lots over five acres: 160 square feet of sign copy.
Exception: Signs with multiple tenants can state the shopping or business center name without it being considered when calculating the area of sign copy.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per lot, except as permitted.
Exceptions:
(1) 
For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: limited by a minimum 200-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs on the same lot.
(2) 
For lots over three acres: one per street frontage.
(3) 
For lots over 20 acres: limited by a minimum 300-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs.
(4) 
Multiple retail lots may be considered as a single site in determining the maximum number of signs allowed, the maximum sign size, or determining whether the sign is an on premise sign. Determination shall be made by the City Manager or designee considering the following:
(a) 
The sign(s) will be consistent with the general purpose and intent of this code, and will serve the general welfare and preserve the community interest; and
(b) 
The total area of the lots being considered is three acres or larger.
(D) 
Setback shall be 25 feet from back of curb or from edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(E) 
Sign construction shall be of brick, stone or similar materials to those used to construct the building on the same lot. Such materials shall be used to frame the sign in such a way as to completely surround the sign area a minimum of eight inches on the top, sides and bottom. No part of a metal can may be left exposed. Pylon signs shall have a solid, opaque base or two legs surrounded with the same materials as those used to frame the sign.
(F) 
Sign panels for multiple tenant signs shall be a minimum 12 inches in height.
(G) 
Signs shall be on the premises of the advertised use.
(H) 
Website addresses and phone numbers shall not exceed four inches in height.
(I) 
One-third of one pylon sign area may be used for electronic messages provided the sign is on a lot of five acres or larger, the lot abuts IH-35E and message cycles are limited to a minimum of seven seconds.
(J) 
Exceptions:
(1) 
Signs within the Transit Center District shall comply with section 151.54.
(2) 
Signs within PD-169 shall comply with section 151.55(A).
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Pole signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height:
(1) 
For lots three acres or less that abut IH-35E: 35 feet and must be located adjacent to IH-35E.
(2) 
For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: 50 feet and must be located adjacent to IH-35E.
(B) 
Maximum area:
(1) 
For lots under three acres that abut IH-35E: 125 square feet.
(2) 
For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: 250 square feet of sign copy for the first sign and 125 square feet of sign copy for each additional allowed sign. Sign must be located adjacent to IH-35E.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per lot, except as permitted.
Exceptions:
(1) 
For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: limited by a minimum 200-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs on the same lot.
(2) 
For lots over three acres: one per street frontage.
(3) 
For lots over twenty acres: limited by a minimum 300-foot separation between other allowed monument, pylon or pole signs.
(4) 
For freestanding buildings in multiple tenant centers: one additional sign for each additional freestanding building.
(5) 
Multiple retail lots may be considered as a single site in determining the maximum number of signs allowed, the maximum sign size, or determining whether the sign is an on premises sign. Determination shall be made by the City Manager or designee considering the following:
(a) 
The sign(s) will be consistent with the general purpose and intent of this code, and will serve the general welfare and preserve the community interest; and
(b) 
The total area of the lots being considered is three acres or larger.
(D) 
Setback shall be 25 feet from back of curb or from edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(E) 
Sign construction may be as a pole sign or pylon sign.
(F) 
Sign panels for multiple tenant signs shall be a minimum 12 inches in height.
(G) 
Signs shall be on the premises of the advertised use.
(H) 
Website addresses and phone numbers shall not exceed four inches in height.
(I) 
One-third of one pole sign area may be used for electronic messages provided the sign is on a lot of five acres or larger, the lot abuts IH-35E and message cycles are limited to a minimum of seven seconds.
(J) 
Exceptions:
(1) 
Signs within the Transit Center District shall comply with section 151.54.
(2) 
Signs within PD-169 shall comply with section 151.55(A).
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Wall signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum area per wall: 200 square feet for each 75 feet of wall length per business provided no more than 75 percent of the sign placement area's height or width is covered.
Exceptions:
(1) 
Gas price signs under island canopy: 40 square feet.
(2) 
Subdivision entry: 32 square feet.
(3) 
Mural: 50 percent of total exterior elevations.
(4) 
Rear wall signs where allowed: 50 square feet.
(B) 
Maximum number: One per 50 feet of wall frontage.
Exceptions:
(1) 
Permanent subdivision walls: two per entry.
(2) 
Storage facilities, warehouses and industrial buildings: three per tenant.
(3) 
Multistory office buildings: one building identification sign per elevation. Signage for individual tenants is prohibited except where the building identification sign is for the primary tenant.
(C) 
Placement: Wall of the business in which the business operates or placement as approved by the City Manager or designee. Wall signs shall be placed within the sign placement area of the building.
(D) 
Duration: Permanent.
(E) 
Rear wall signs: Rear wall signs are prohibited except where internal to site and not visible from street. Location must be approved by City Manager or designee.
Exception: When rear walls are constructed in such a way as to create a false façade, such as window walls, displays, etc. and approved by the City Manager or designee.
(F) 
Construction:
(1) 
Channel letter signs.
(2) 
Molded cabinet signs.
(3) 
Capsule signs, not to exceed 25 percent of the total combined area of the main sign and capsule sign.
(4) 
Pan signs, except that they are prohibited on office and retail buildings.
(5) 
Digital gasoline price signs on fuel station canopies only. Sign copy may change only to update the fuel price, and cannot scroll through multiple fuel prices or be otherwise animated.
[Can/box signs are prohibited on all buildings in Carrollton.]
(G) 
Website addresses and phone numbers shall not exceed four inches in height.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Rooftop signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Building use: Multifamily apartments and condominiums, and mixed-use buildings whose primary nature is of the aforementioned uses. For mixed-use buildings to be considered for a rooftop sign, the division of uses shall be urban in nature with retail at the ground floor and apartments or condominiums above.
(B) 
Allowed sign use: Building identification only, nontenant specific.
(C) 
Minimum building height: Four stories.
(D) 
Minimum building square footage: 225,000 square feet of at least four-story construction.
(E) 
Placement:
(1) 
Signs shall be placed entirely above a flat roof, cantilever, or awning, and are prohibited above or in front of a residential-style pitched or mansard roof.
(2) 
Signs shall not face single-family residential houses or townhouses.
(F) 
Maximum sign copy height: Eight feet.
(G) 
Maximum sign copy area: 225 square feet per sign.
(H) 
Maximum overall sign height: Ten feet above the parapet.
(I) 
Maximum number: Two if located on a corner, otherwise one per development, even if development spans multiple lots.
(J) 
Duration: Permanent.
(K) 
Construction: Supporting structure shall be visually minimized to the greatest extent possible. Signs shall be constructed of internally illuminated channel letters without a backer.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Ground signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: Lots less than two acres - eight feet; lots greater than two acres - 12 feet.
(B) 
Maximum area: Lots less than two acres - 16 square feet; lots greater than two acres or located in LI Districts - 32 square feet.
Exception: 96 square feet for multiple-use developments and residential subdivisions.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per legal lot of record.
Exception - For lots over three acres: one sign per street frontage.
(D) 
Setback: 25 feet from back of curb or from edge street pavement, and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(E) 
Construction: Signs shall be constructed as posts and panel with posts set in the ground at least 18 inches deep or concrete 12 inches deep.
(F) 
Duration: Shall be allowed for the period of time the suite or building on which such sign is located is actively available for sale, rental or lease. An annual renewal fee is required every 12 months.
Exception: Signs which are constructed in the following way shall not require an annual fee:
(1) 
Three inches minimum metal posts, with decorative finial on top of post. All exposed metal shall be painted black;
(2) 
Posts shall be permanently mounted in concrete at least 12 inches deep in the ground;
(3) 
Sign face shall be constructed of aluminum or steel panel;
(4) 
Sign face shall be oriented in a vertical manner, with the short side parallel to the ground;
(5) 
Sign copy shall be of block letters, with each line of copy in a uniform size; and
(6) 
Signs shall be regularly maintained in sound condition and with fully legible sign copy.
(G) 
Placement:
(1) 
Sign orientation shall be parallel to street or must be double faced if perpendicular to street.
(2) 
Sign shall be separated a minimum of 50 feet from any other permanent or temporary sign.
(H) 
Decal or other device issued by the Building Inspection Department showing the expiration date shall be clearly displayed on the front of the ground sign.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Model home signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: Five feet including base.
(B) 
Maximum area: 16 square feet of sign copy.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per model home.
(D) 
Setback: Shall be as close to the home as possible.
(E) 
Construction: Shall be constructed with brick or stone matching the home surrounding all four sides of the sign.
(F) 
Duration: Renewable until home is sold.
(G) 
Placement:
(1) 
Sign orientation shall be parallel to street or must be double-faced if perpendicular to street.
(2) 
Sign shall be separated a minimum of 50 feet from any other permanent or temporary sign.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Menu boards shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: Eight feet including base.
(B) 
Maximum area: 60 square feet of sign copy.
(C) 
Maximum number: Two per drive-through lane.
(D) 
Placement: Shall be located on the driver's window side of a drive-through lane, prior to a drive-through window. Shall not be located in the required front building setback.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Cold air inflatable devices shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
General: Cold air inflatable devices are allowed for any business with a certificate of occupancy. Cold air inflatable devices shall be secured to the ground, and may not be mounted on buildings or structures.
(B) 
Maximum height: 25 feet.
(C) 
Maximum number: One per business.
(D) 
Setback: Setback shall be 25 feet from back of curb or from edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(E) 
Placement: On the premises of the use. Shall not be located in a required parking space.
(F) 
Duration: Seven days, two times per year.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Banners shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum area: 100 square feet. Banners shall not exceed 75 percent of the height and width of the placement area.
(B) 
Maximum number: One per business.
(C) 
Placement: Banners must be securely mounted to the building.
Exceptions:
(1) 
Banners may be erected over city right-of-way when in conjunction with a special event permit.
(2) 
Roadway construction banners may be placed between two poles. Such banners shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the back of street curb or from edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(D) 
Allowed uses: General banners and special event banners.
(E) 
Duration:
(1) 
General banners - 30 days/four times per calendar year, 30 days within 90 days of C.O. issuance, for the duration of an active building permit, and for the period of time the suite or building on which such sign is located is actively available for sale, rental or lease, not to exceed one year.
(2) 
Special event banners - For the duration of the special event with a special event permit.
(F) 
Decal or other device issued by the Building Inspection Department showing the expiration date shall be clearly displayed on the front of the banner.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Stake signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
A commercial lot may have two signs per tenant which comply with the following when roadway construction interferes with the usual access of the property:
(1) 
Shall be placed on private property with the consent of the property owner.
(2) 
Shall be placed at least three feet from the back of curb or edge of street pavement, and shall not obstruct visibility.
(3) 
Maximum area shall be six square feet.
(4) 
Maximum height shall be three feet.
(5) 
Shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant material.
(6) 
Signs may be placed for the duration of roadway construction only.
(B) 
A lot containing a single-family or two-family dwelling, or a lot owned by a residential property or home owners association may have two signs which comply with the following except as otherwise allowed by Carrollton City Code section 92.32:
(1) 
Shall be placed on private property with the consent of the property owner.
(2) 
Shall be placed at least three feet from the back of curb or edge of street pavement, and shall not obstruct visibility.
(3) 
Maximum area shall be six square feet.
(4) 
Maximum height shall be four feet.
(5) 
Shall be constructed of durable, weather-resistant material.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Political signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Political signs located on private real property shall:
(1) 
Be placed with consent of the property owner;
(2) 
Comply with the visibility ordinance;
(3) 
Be limited to 36 square feet in area and eight feet in height;
(4) 
Have no illumination;
(5) 
Have no moving elements; and
(6) 
Shall be placed at least three feet from the back of curb or edge of street pavement.
(B) 
Political signs located on public property shall comply with the following:
(1) 
Signs are prohibited on public property or within any right-of-way, except as provided for in sections 61.003 or 85.036 of the Texas Election Code, both as amended.
(2) 
A political sign placed in compliance with the Texas Election Code shall not:
(a) 
Extend over or impede any public sidewalk or path;
(b) 
Exceed 36 square feet in area nor eight feet in height;
(c) 
Be illuminated;
(d) 
Have moving elements; or
(e) 
Be placed within a street or roadway median, block vehicular visibility, or block access to or mobility on the sidewalk.
(3) 
It is a rebuttable presumption that the right-of-way ends one foot from the edge of the sidewalk furthest from the back of the curb of the public street or, in rights-of-way where there is no sidewalk, ten feet from the back of the curb of the public street.
(4) 
A political sign may be located at a polling place owned by the city during the voting period not before the first day of early voting and must be removed not later than 24 hours following the date of the election. A political sign so located at a polling place shall not:
(a) 
Be placed within 100 feet of an outside door through which a voter may enter the building in which a polling place is located;
(b) 
Be placed in such a manner as to block vehicular visibility;
(c) 
Extend over any public sidewalk or path;
(d) 
Exceed 36 square feet in area nor eight feet in height;
(e) 
Be illuminated; or
(f) 
Have moving elements.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Portable and vehicle signs shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
General:
(1) 
It shall be unlawful to attach any sign to a vehicle, trailer, skid, or similar mobile structure, where the primary use of such structure is to provide a base for such sign or constitute the sign itself. This provision does not restrict the identification signs on vehicles used for bona fide business activity when said vehicle is legally licensed for use in public streets.
(2) 
Signs attached to or upon any vehicle shall be prohibited where such vehicle is allowed to remain parked in the same location or in the same vicinity, at frequent or extended periods of time, where the intent is apparent to be one of using the vehicle and signs for purposes of advertising an establishment, service or product.
(B) 
Maximum area: Six square feet or cubic feet.
(C) 
Placement: Signs shall not project from the front, sides or rear surfaces of any vehicle.
(D) 
Maximum number: Not applicable.
(E) 
Allowed uses: Vehicle identification signs in or upon a motor vehicle.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
Flags and flagpoles shall comply with this section and all other applicable provisions of this code.
(A) 
Maximum height: See the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the city.
(B) 
Maximum area: Not regulated.
(C) 
Placement: Roof-mounted flags are prohibited. Flags shall not protrude over the right-of-way. Flagpoles shall be setback a minimum of 15 feet from back of street curb and edge of street pavement and shall comply with the Visibility Ordinance.
(D) 
Maximum number: Limited to three flagpoles per lot and three flags per lot.
(E) 
Duration: Not applicable.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)
The following regulations shall apply in the Transit Center District, the boundaries and sub-districts/areas of which are defined by city ordinances. (These areas are shown on the Official Zoning Map.) All other provisions of this code which are not in conflict with this section shall apply in the Transit Center District. All signs requiring a permit must first obtain Development Plan approval prior to issuance of a permit.
(A) 
Intent.
Signs in the Transit Center District are intended to respond to slow moving traffic and pedestrians. They are therefore generally smaller in size than other areas of the city and shall be located in prescribed locations so that they may be easily found and interpreted.
(B) 
Development plan approval.
Prior to obtaining a sign permit, a development plan must be approved by the City Manager or designee, to certify that it meets the purpose, intent and standards contained in this Code.
Development plans must include the following information:
(1) 
Site plan.
(2) 
Building elevations.
(3) 
Sign copy and dimensions.
(4) 
Setbacks from property lines if applicable.
(5) 
Materials used to fabricate sign.
(6) 
Information on how the sign will be illuminated, if applicable.
Denial of a Development Plan by the City Manager or designee may be appealed to the Property Standards Board if the appeal is filed with the Development Services Department within ten days of the denial.
(C) 
Permitted signs.
(1) 
Monument signs.
(a) 
Maximum height: Four feet including base, measured from ground level.
(b) 
Maximum area: 15 square feet of sign copy.
(c) 
Setback: 15 feet from the back of curb.
(d) 
Maximum number: One per lot.
(e) 
Construction: Sign structure shall be of brick, stone or similar materials to those used to construct the building on the same lot. Sign may include ornamental metal.
(f) 
Compatibility: Landscaping, existing or proposed, shall be incorporated into any proposed sign design plan.
(g) 
Electronic message signs are prohibited.
(2) 
Projecting signs.
(a) 
Horizontal projecting signs:
(i) 
Maximum height: Four feet. Signs shall not extend above the roof line or top of parapet.
(ii) 
Maximum width: Six feet set no more than 12 inches from the building.
(iii) 
Maximum area: 24 square feet.
(b) 
Vertical projecting signs:
(i) 
Maximum height: Ten feet on buildings up to two stories in height; 15 feet on buildings three stories in height; 20 feet on buildings four stories or greater in height. Signs shall not extend above the roof line or top of parapet, except on one story buildings where the top of a vertical projecting sign may have a maximum of 20 percent of the sign height above the top of the building.
(ii) 
Maximum width: Four and one-half feet set no more than 12 inches from the building.
(iii) 
Maximum area: 24 square feet on buildings up to two stories in height; 48 square feet on buildings three stories in height; 72 square feet on buildings four stories or greater in height.
(c) 
All projecting signs:
(i) 
Maximum number: One per street frontage or as approved by a development plan.
(ii) 
Placement: Minimum clearance of seven and one-half feet measured from grade to bottom of sign is required. No projecting sign shall be permitted above the top of the third story of any building.
(iii) 
Signs may overhang the R.O.W. upon approval of a development plan.
(3) 
Wall signs.
(a) 
Maximum height: Shall not extend above roof line or top of parapet.
(b) 
Maximum area: 100 square feet for each 50 linear feet of wall length (LF ÷ 50 x 100 = Sign area SF).
Total signage for any individual tenant shall not exceed 200 SF.
Sign area SF shall not occupy more than 75 percent of the height and/or width of the sign placement area.
(c) 
Placement: Wall of the business in which the business operates or placement as approved by the City Manager or designee.
Exception: Multi-story office buildings are limited to one building identification sign per elevation. Signage for individual tenants is prohibited except where the building identification sign is for the primary tenant.
(d) 
Illumination: See Section 151.54(D) below.
(4) 
Awning signs.
(a) 
Signage is limited to the vertical front edge of the awning with letters that are stenciled. Letters shall cover no more than 75 percent of the height and/or width of the front edge.
(b) 
Business logos no larger than eight square feet may be centered in the sloped part of the awning.
(c) 
The height of the vertical front edge of the awning shall not exceed ⅓ of the overall awning height.
(5) 
Rooftop signs.
(a) 
Flat roofs:
(i) 
Building use: Multi-family apartments and condominiums, and mixed-use buildings whose primary nature is of the aforementioned uses. For mixed-use buildings to be considered for a rooftop sign, the division of uses shall be urban in nature with retail at the ground floor and apartments or condominiums above.
(ii) 
Allowed sign use: Building identification only, non-tenant specific.
(iii) 
Minimum building height: Four stories.
(iv) 
Minimum building square footage: 225,000 square feet of at least four-story construction.
(v) 
Placement:
a. 
Signs shall be placed entirely above a flat roof.
b. 
Signs shall not face single-family residential houses or townhouses.
(vi) 
Maximum sign copy height: Eight feet.
(vii) 
Maximum sign copy area: 225 square feet per sign.
(viii) 
Maximum overall sign height: Ten feet above the parapet.
(ix) 
Maximum number: Two if located on a corner, otherwise one per development, even if development spans multiple lots.
(x) 
Duration: Permanent.
(xi) 
Construction: Supporting structure shall be visually minimized to the greatest extent possible.
(b) 
Pitched roofs:
(i) 
Minimum building height: One story
(ii) 
Placement:
a. 
Signs shall be placed in front of a pitched architectural metal roof, and shall be located entirely below the top of the ridge.
b. 
Signs shall not face single-family residential houses or townhouses.
(iii) 
Maximum sign copy height:
a. 
One story: Two feet.
b. 
Two stories: Four feet.
c. 
Three stories: Six feet.
d. 
Four or greater stories: Eight feet.
(iv) 
Maximum sign copy area:
a. 
One story: 56 square feet.
b. 
Two stories: 112 square feet.
c. 
Three stories: 168 square feet.
d. 
Four or greater stories: 225 square feet.
(v) 
Maximum number: Two if located on a corner, otherwise one per development, even if development spans multiple lots.
(vi) 
Duration: Permanent.
(vii) 
Construction: Supporting structure shall be visually minimized to the greatest extent possible.
(c) 
Cantilevered roofs and attached canopies:
(i) 
Minimum building height: One story.
(ii) 
Placement:
a. 
Signs shall be placed above a cantilevered roof or attached canopy.
b. 
Signs shall not face single-family residential houses or townhouses.
(iii) 
Maximum sign copy height:
a. 
One story: Two feet.
b. 
Two stories: Four feet.
c. 
Three stories: Six feet.
d. 
Four or greater stories: Eight feet.
(iv) 
Maximum sign copy area:
a. 
One story: 56 square feet.
b. 
Two stories: 112 square feet.
c. 
Three stories: 168 square feet.
d. 
Four or greater stories: 225 square feet.
(v) 
Maximum number: Two if located on a corner, otherwise one per development, even if development spans multiple lots.
(vi) 
Duration: Permanent.
(vii) 
Construction: Supporting structure shall be visually minimized to the greatest extent possible.
(6) 
Window signs. Window signs/painted window signs shall not exceed 25 percent of the total visible window area for any linear wall segment; and limited to one- or two-story retail buildings or the ground floor of a mixed-use building with retail at the ground floor. Flashing, blinking, and animated signs are prohibited.
(7) 
Sandwich board signs.
(a) 
Maximum height: Four feet.
(b) 
Maximum area: Eight square feet.
(c) 
Placement: Only allowed on sidewalks in the Transit Center District and may not be placed closer than four feet from back of curb. A minimum sidewalk width of four feet shall remain free from intrusion at all times.
(d) 
Maximum number: One per business.
(e) 
Allowed uses: Menu, food & beverage specials.
(f) 
Duration: Temporary, during business hours only.
(8) 
Banners.
(a) 
Placement: Securely mounted to building.
(b) 
Maximum height: Four feet from bottom to top of banner.
(c) 
Maximum area: 20 square feet.
(d) 
Maximum number: One per business.
(e) 
Duration: 30 days two times per calendar year.
Exceptions:
(i) 
Shall be allowed for the period of time the suite or building on which such sign is located is available for sale, rental or lease.
(ii) 
Thirty days within 90 days of C.O. issuance.
(9) 
Ground signs.
(a) 
Vacant lots:
(i) 
Placement: One per lot.
(ii) 
Construction: Painted metal posts and metal sign. Must meet city design criteria for each district.
(iii) 
Maximum height: Six feet.
(iv) 
Maximum sign area: 16 square feet - sign face may not be larger than four feet in any dimension.
(b) 
Vacant suites:
(i) 
Placement: Inside one window per each linear wall segment of vacant suite.
(ii) 
Maximum height: 48 inches.
(iii) 
Maximum width: 30 inches.
(iv) 
Maximum sign area: Eight square feet.
(10) 
Signs exempt from permit.
(a) 
Onsite directional signs: Maximum size shall be four square feet, with height not to exceed two feet.
(b) 
Covered walkway signs: Under covered walkways which are only visible to the sidewalk over which they hang.
(c) 
Sandwich board signs.
(d) 
Window signs.
(e) 
Building directory signs: Limited to eight square feet adjacent to building entry.
(f) 
Political signs: See Section 151.51.
(g) 
District entry signs: Such signs placed on city property, on easements or in the R.O.W. shall be approved through a Development Plan.
(11) 
Prohibited signs.
(a) 
Stake signs.
(b) 
Cabinet or "can" signs designed for interchangeable faces.
(c) 
Electronic message signs.
Exception: Digital gasoline price signs.
(d) 
Pylon or pole signs.
(e) 
Pan signs.
Exceptions:
(i) 
Projecting signs may be constructed as a pan sign.
(ii) 
Pan signs shall be permitted on warehouse and industrial buildings.
(f) 
Painted signs.
Exception: Signs shall be permitted to be painted on the exterior walls of buildings as approved through a Development Plan. Signs may also be painted on existing roof structures integral to the design of the building that function as true roofs and that cover enclosed portions of the building. Due to the nature of such signs that accommodate the unique character of older buildings in Carrollton's downtown area, such signs will only be considered on buildings within the Old Downtown Commercial District as defined in Section 151.05.
(D) 
Illumination.
Signs may be illuminated using any of the following methods:
(1) 
Halo lighting, where the lighting source is hidden behind a solid, opaque letter and is lighting the background wall.
(2) 
Up or down-lighting, where fixtures are attached to the building under or over the letters and arranged to project light upwards or downwards onto the letters. The lights must be shielded so that there is no glare projected to the street or into upper story windows. Lighting shall meet the requirements of Article XXVII Section B of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.
(3) 
Exposed neon lighting. Neon signs shall not create a nuisance to neighboring properties.
(4) 
Exposed bulb signs. Exposed bulb signs shall not create a nuisance to neighboring properties.
(5) 
Internally-illuminated or halo-lit uniquely-molded cabinets or logos.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019; Ordinance 4169, adopted 11/7/2023)
(A) 
PD-169.
(1) 
Intent and scope: The area defined as PD-169 was originally developed for small-lot and/or residential, rather than commercial uses. Over time, conditions changed to make the original development pattern less appropriate and desirable. This area has redeveloped and/or is redeveloping into a more commercial development pattern, although the lot size, building design and other factors make it difficult or impossible to meet the standard regulations for commercial uses.
It is the intent of this subsection to establish special sign development standards for these special areas or districts, as herein defined, to provide attractive, legible and appropriate signs in PD-169.
(2) 
General: The following regulations shall apply in PD-169, the boundaries and subdistricts/areas of which are defined by Ordinance 3269, as amended, and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Carrollton.
(3) 
Area 1 (properties with Carroll Avenue addresses): All signs shall be in accordance with the requirements for Single-Family Residential Districts.
(4) 
Area 2 (properties with Belt Line Road addresses west of Larner Street, and 1011 Clint Street): All signs shall be in accordance with the requirements for the (LR-2) Local Retail District, except as otherwise modified below.
(a) 
Monument sign:
(i) 
Maximum height: Four feet including base, measured to ground level at base.
(ii) 
Maximum area: 15 square feet of sign copy.
(iii) 
Maximum number: One per lot.
(iv) 
Minimum setback: 15 feet from the back of curb.
(v) 
Construction: A monument sign in this area shall be of materials and design that coordinate with the materials and design of the building on the site, or shall be constructed of decorative metal or some similar durable material.
(b) 
Ground sign: Not permitted.
(c) 
Stake sign: Not permitted.
(d) 
Wall sign:
(i) 
Maximum height: Not applicable.
(ii) 
Maximum area: Where facing Belt Line Road (or in the case of 1011 Clint Street, where facing Clint Street), fifty square feet of sign copy for each 100 linear feet of wall; six square feet of sign copy if a rear wall sign.
(iii) 
Maximum number: One on the building façade facing Belt Line Road (or in the case of 1011 Clint Street, one on the building façade facing Clint Street); one on the building façade facing an off-street parking lot (considered a rear wall sign).
(iv) 
Placement: As approved by the City Manager or designee. Wall signs shall not extend beyond the wall of the building either vertically or horizontally and shall not encroach upon or cover any door or window.
(v) 
Construction: Shall be of materials and design that coordinate with the materials and design of the building and/or any monument sign on the site.
(e) 
Miscellaneous: No sign requiring a permit shall be internally illuminated.
(i) 
No sign, including window signs, shall display any flashing, blinking or animation.
(ii) 
The background color of all signs shall be black, off-white or a color which coordinates with the preponderant color of the building.
(iii) 
Letters shall be three-dimensionally incised or applied, and shall be black, off-white, silver, gold or copper, and shall provide strong visual contrast to the background.
(iv) 
Letters shall be of a simple font designed to be easily read.
(v) 
Signs as described in section 151.11(D) of this code are prohibited.
(5) 
Area 3 (1017 Clint Street): All signs shall be in accordance with the requirements for Single-Family Residential Districts.
(6) 
Area 4 (properties with Belt Line Road addresses east of Larner Street and west of Josey Lane): All signs shall be in accordance with the requirements for the (SF-12/20) Single-Family Residential District, except as otherwise modified below.
(a) 
Monument sign:
(i) 
Maximum height: Four feet including base, measured to ground level at base.
(ii) 
Maximum area: 15 square feet of sign copy.
(iii) 
Maximum number: One per lot.
(iv) 
Minimum setback: 15 feet from the back of curb.
(v) 
Construction: A monument sign in this area shall be of materials and design that coordinate with the materials and design of the building on the site, or shall be constructed of decorative metal or some similar durable material.
(b) 
Ground sign: Not permitted.
(c) 
Stake sign: Not permitted.
(d) 
Wall sign:
(i) 
Maximum height: Not applicable.
(ii) 
Maximum area: Where facing Belt Line Road, 15 square feet of sign copy; six square feet of sign copy if a rear wall sign.
(iii) 
Maximum number: One on the building façade facing Belt Line Road; one on the building façade facing an off-street parking lot (considered a rear wall sign).
(iv) 
Placement: As approved by the City Manager or designee. Wall signs shall not extend beyond the wall of the building either vertically or horizontally and shall not encroach upon or cover any door or window.
(v) 
Construction: Shall be of materials and design that coordinate with the materials and design of the building and/or any monument sign on the site.
(e) 
Miscellaneous: No sign requiring a permit shall be internally illuminated.
(i) 
No sign, including window signs, shall display any flashing, blinking or animation.
(ii) 
The background color of all signs shall be black, off-white or a color which coordinates with the preponderant color of the building.
(iii) 
Letters shall be three-dimensionally incised or applied, and shall be black, off-white, silver, gold or copper, and shall provide strong visual contrast to the background. Letters shall be of a simple font designed to be easily read.
(iv) 
Signs as described in section 151.11(D) of this code are prohibited.
(7) 
Planned development: Because this section is specifically related to a planned development district, multiple-building lot coordinated signage shall be considered in accordance with section 151.10(B) of this code.
(Ordinance 3899, § 2, adopted 3/19/2019)