(a) 
Awning signs.
(1)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses or in a residential zoning district for apartment uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
The supporting structure may not extend into or over the street right-of-way.
Signs shall be securely attached to the elevation of the awning, and may not swing, sway, or move in any manner.
(2)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
10 percent of the total area of the awning.
(3)
Minimum Clearance
9 feet in height above sidewalk or walkway.
(4)
Design
Canvas, metal, wood, or other material approved by the City Manager.
Minimum height for text or graphic elements shall be 6 inches. The awning shall be secured to the building and may not move in any manner.
An awning requires the issuance of a building permit prior to installation, unless approved with the initial building permit.
(5)
Dimensions
Maximum width of awning: 75 percent of building width
Maximum height of message: 12 inches
(6)
Permit Required
Yes.
(b) 
Murals.
(1)
Location
Shall be tiled or painted directly upon or affixed to the exterior wall of the building.
Must have written permission of the property owner at the time of permit application.
May be up to 100 percent of the building elevation on which it is located.
Text and symbols are limited to 10 percent of the size of the entire mural.
(2)
Maintenance
It is the intent of the City to maintain the historic murals in downtown Aubrey. To that end, mural signs shall be kept in good repair, free from excessive paint chipping, peeling, or fading.
Mural signs found not to be in good repair must be repaired within 90 days from the date upon which the property owner receives a written order from the building official to repair the mural sign.
Should the mural sign not be repaired within 90 days of notice by the City, the City reserves the right to repair and/or repaint the mural sign. If the City repairs and/or repaints the mural sign, the property owner will be charged the cost of the repair and/or repainting.
If payment of the cost of the repair and/or repainting has not been paid within 60 days, the City may place a lien against the property in the amount of the charge for the repair and/or repainting.
(3)
Illumination
Mural signs may be illuminated by external lighting cast onto the mural sign provided that:
The brightness and intensity shall not be greater than necessary to make the mural visible; and
Lighting shall be shielded from all adjacent buildings and streets; and
The lighting shall not create excessive glare to pedestrians and/or motorists and will not obstruct traffic control or any other public informational signs.
(4)
Permit Required
Yes, location must be approved by the City Manager.
(5)
Permit Stipulation
Mural signs may not be used to advertise products or services offered or sold off-location or on-site.
(c) 
Projecting signs.
(1)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
May project into right-of-way (with City Council approval of an encroachment agreement) but shall be located a minimum of three feet from back of curb of any adjacent street or drive.
May be erected on a building corner when the building corner adjoins the intersection of two streets.
No portion shall extend above the roof line, a parapet wall, or the eave line.
(2)
Maximum Total Sign Area
The surface area of the sign where text and graphics are displayed shall not exceed a maximum of 10 percent of the area of the building elevation to which it is attached.
(3)
Minimum Clearance
9 feet above sidewalk or walkway. Requires Fire Department review and approval.
(4)
Maximum Number of Signs
One per tenant per elevation.
(6)
Support
Shall be supported from the side edge of the sign in an approved manner.
(7)
Permit Required
Yes
(d) 
Wall signs.
(1)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Shall not be allowed on accessory structures.
Shall not be allowed on any facade (other than the main front of the building) that faces property zoned for single-family uses if the sign is within 150 feet of the property line of said residential property.
Tenant within a strip center, Signage shall be restricted to the facade of the applicable tenant space on the building.
(2)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
The total of all effective sign area on each facade shall not exceed 60 square feet or 20 percent of the facade, whichever is greater. In no instance shall a wall sign exceed the maximum height limitations noted in subsection (d)(3) below.
Tenant within a strip center. Shall be measured by the size of the front facade of the applicable tenant space.
(3)
Maximum Height
Height of sign is based on the height of the building:
Less than 20 feet: Four feet
20 feet to less than 30 feet: Six feet
30 feet to less than 40 feet: Eight feet
40 feet to less than 50 feet: 10 feet
50 feet or greater: 12 feet
(4)
Minimum Clearance
9 feet above sidewalk, walkway, or street.
If sign is painted on the wall, there is no minimum clearance.
(5)
Maximum Number of Signs
Unlimited, however, the individual sign heights may not exceed what is allowed in subsection (d)(3) above, and the total combined area cannot exceed what is allowed in subsection (d)(2) above.
Signage for a multi-tenant building with a single entry shall be limited to a maximum of two signs per elevation of appropriate scale and size identifying the major tenant or name of building.
(6)
Design
When projections on the wall face prevent the placement of the sign flat against the wall face, the space between the back of the sign and the wall shall be closed at the top, bottom, and ends with incombustible materials.
In no case shall an attached sign project above the roof line or parapet wall of any building.
(7)
Permitting Stipulation
Signage for a multi-tenant building with a single entry. Shall be required to provide a letter from the owner of the building authorizing placement of sign and location at permit submittal.
(8)
Permit Required
Yes. A sign reface requires a separate permit.
(e) 
Wayfaring signs.
(1)
Location
May be located on private property that is adjacent to public rights-of-way (with written permission from the property owner).
May be located within the parkway of public rights-of-way (with permission from the state or county, as appropriate).
(2)
Manner
The number and location of wayfaring signs shall be determined by the City Manager.
The cost of production, installation, maintenance, and relocation or removal of the wayfaring signs shall be the responsibility of the permittee, or, if located on private property, the permittee and the property owner shall have joint and several liability.
(3)
Maximum Height
10 feet
(4)
Maximum Width
6 feet
(5)
Color/Theme
Wayfaring signs shall incorporate logo/artwork approved by City Council.
(6)
Permit Required
The City may place or contract for placement of wayfaring signs, and as the permitting authority, a permit shall not be required for City installed wayfaring signs; however, City may require a third-party contractor to obtain a permit for wayfaring signs and pay applicable fees.
(f) 
Window signs.
(1)
Location
Shall be affixed to any surface of a window (interior or exterior) or within three feet of the interior window glazing.
(2)
Maximum Total Sign Area
Window signs are exempt from the provisions of this section, provided that not more than 30 percent of the transparent window area is occupied at any one time, regardless of whether the sign covers a single pane or multiple panes.
(3)
Exceptions
Addresses, open/closed signs, hours of operation, and window signs required by City ordinances are exempt from meeting the maximum sign area criteria required in this section of the ordinance.
(4)
Permit Required
No. Window signs shall comply with all conditions and specifications listed above and other applicable provisions herein.
(Ordinance 955-26 adopted 4/9/2026)
(a) 
Banner signs (temporary).
(1)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Shall not face a residential neighborhood unless separated by a major or minor thoroughfare.
(2)
Maximum Total Sign Area
All four corners shall be securely attached to the front, side, or rear surfaces of a building excluding banners located on public school property or church property, which may be affixed to a freestanding support.
May not be used as the primary signage for a business.
(3)
Maximum Total Sign Area
35 square feet.
(4)
Minimum Clearance
Nine feet in height above sidewalk or walkway when installed in a location that may restrict pedestrian travel.
(5)
Maximum Number of Signs
One at any given time for any given business.
(6)
Maximum Number of Occurrences/Year
Three two-week periods per business per calendar year that shall not be consecutive.
(7)
Exceptions
A business is permitted to have one banner sign prior to the receipt of a certificate of occupancy. A permit shall be allowed for a period not to exceed 14 days for grand openings. A banner sign approved for a grand opening shall not be counted against the allowed time frames provided in this section.
Banner signs are allowed with a special event permit for 14 days prior to the event and two days after the event is over.
Religious organizations that operate in a school or other temporary facility may place a banner during times of worship.
The banner cannot be placed earlier than 24 hours prior to worship and shall be removed no later than two hours after worship.
The banner shall not count against the businesses' annual allowance.
(8)
Duration
Each permit is valid for a two-week period.
(9)
Removal
Shall be removed on the day of the expiration of the permit.
Special event banner, within 24 hours after the event.
(10)
Permit Required
Yes
(b) 
Sidewalk sign (temporary).
(1)
Location
A sidewalk sign may be located on any downtown sidewalk so long as the sign does not obstruct vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic.
Must comply with ADA clearance and accessibility.
(2)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
A sidewalk sign must be no more than 42" tall and 36" wide. The sign face must be no more than six square feet in area.
(3)
Maximum Number of Signs
There may be no more than one sidewalk sign per tenant, generally located adjacent to the primary facade in front of the business and shall not obstruct ingress and egress to a building or upon a sidewalk or roadway.
(4)
Design
No illumination is permitted.
(5)
Duration
The sign must be removed and placed indoors at the close of each business day.
(6)
Permit Required
Yes, but there is no fee for this sidewalk signs.
(Ordinance 955-26 adopted 4/9/2026)
In addition to the signs listed in § 17.03.001, the following signs are allowed in all other non-residential zoning districts and the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).
(a) 
Canopy signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Shall be attached to the face of the canopy band that is parallel to a public street.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
10 percent of the area of the building elevation to which it is attached.
(C)
Maximum Number of Signs
One canopy sign per public street frontage.
(D)
Design
Shall only contain the name and/or logo of the company at the location. Pricing and/or sale specials are prohibited.
Must not extend outside the overall length or width of the canopy, however, may extend above or below the canopy provided the clear height is met.
(E)
Permit Required
Yes.
(b) 
Cantilevered Ground Signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with commercial uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Intended primarily for small-scale businesses.
Must be placed a minimum of five feet from the front building line.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
8 square feet
(C)
Maximum Number of Signs
One, to be located on the main entrance side of the building.
(D)
Design
Shall only contain the name and/or logo of the company.
Pricing and/or sale specials are prohibited.
May not be internally illuminated or backlit.
(E)
Permit Required
Yes.
(c) 
Crown signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with commercial uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Shall be located on the primary building facade and located on the upper horizontal band of the building that is a minimum of 55 feet in height and four stories.
Must be located so as not to cover windows or architectural details.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
Three percent of the area of the facade to which it is attached.
(C)
Maximum Number of Signs
One, to be located on the main entrance side of the building.
(D)
Design
Shall only contain the name and/or logo of the company at the location. Pricing and/or sale specials are prohibited.
May be internally illuminated or backlit.
(E)
Permit Required
Yes.
(d) 
Drive-through order signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted for retail trade or services uses providing drive-through and drive-up facilities which shall be designed and operated to effectively mitigate problems of congestion, excessive pavement, litter, noise, traffic, and unsightliness.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
40 square feet, each preview/order board.
A carhop and/or walk-up menu board shall not exceed 10 square feet in area.
(C)
Maximum Sign Height
Eight feet, unless constructed as part of a rain/shade barrier.
A maximum distance off ground shall be 12 inches.
(D)
Maximum Number of Signs
One preview board and one order board shall be permitted for each drive-through/drive-up lane.
(E)
Design
Each drive-through and drive-up access aisle for restaurants shall provide sufficient space before the menu board to accommodate at least four waiting vehicles and at least four waiting vehicles between the menu board and the drive-up window.
The sign board may modify this standard based on specific site characteristics pursuant to subsection D(8), Waivers and Appeals.
(F)
Permit Required
Yes.
(e) 
Monument signs (multiple tenant).
(A)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with multiple non-residential uses established on one lot for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines.
(B)
Maximum Total Sign Area
Multi-tenant monument sign adjacent to US Hwy 377: 150 square feet
Other multi-tenant monument sign: 96 square feet
(C)
Minimum Base Height
12 inches
(D)
Maximum Height
Multi-tenant monument sign: 20 feet for commercial centers greater than 100,000 square feet.
Multi-tenant monument sign: 15 feet for commercial centers equal to or less than 100,000 square feet.
Multi-tenant monument sign adjacent to US Hwy 377: 25 feet.
If one or more of the above maximum height calculations conflicts, the lesser height of the two regulations applies.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs per Street Frontage
One per 400 feet of street frontage per lot.
(F)
Minimum Spacing between Signs
The distance required between any two multi-tenant monument signs is 200 feet.
(G)
Design
Shall be constructed of the same primary masonry materials as the front building facade of the principal building on the same lot and shall be of similar architectural style.
Monument signs shall be consistent with the building elements and materials of development.
Blank panels shall be installed on monument signs where tenant panels are absent (see illustrations, above).
(H)
Removal
Model home monument sign: Shall be removed prior to final inspection of home when model is transitioned to a single-family dwelling or upon removal of sales trailer from same lot.
(I)
Unified Sign Plan Required
See § 17.02.007 for more details on the requirements of the Unified Sign Plan for multi-tenant monument signs and coordination of wall signs within a shopping center.
(J)
Permit Required
Yes. A sign reface requires a separate permit.
(f) 
Monument signs (single tenant).
(A)
Location
Single tenant monument sign: Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses or on a lot containing a multi-family use for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Single tenant/multi-tenant monument sign: Minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines.
(B)
Maximum Total Sign Area
Single tenant monument sign adjacent to US Hwy 377: 100 square feet.
Other single tenant monument signs: 64 square feet.
(C)
Minimum Base Height
12 inches.
(D)
Maximum Height
Single tenant monument sign adjacent to US Hwy 377: 10 feet. Other single tenant monument sign: Eight feet.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
Single tenant monument sign: One per lot.
(F)
Minimum Spacing Between Signs
The distance required between any two single tenant monument signs on adjacent properties is 75 feet.
(G)
Design
Shall be constructed of the same primary masonry materials as the front building facade of the principal building on the same lot and shall be of similar architectural style.
Monument signs shall be consistent with the building elements and materials of development.
(H)
Permit Required
Yes.
(g) 
Wall signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted in conjunction with non-residential uses for which a building permit and/or certificate of occupancy has been issued.
Shall not be allowed on any facade (other than the main front of the building) that faces property zoned single-family uses if the sign is within 150 feet of the property line of said residential property.
Tenant within a strip center: Signage shall be restricted to the facade of the tenant space on the building and is subject to a Unified Sign Plan.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
The total of all effective sign area on each facade, shall not exceed 60 square feet or 20 percent of the facade, whichever is greater. In no instance shall a wall sign exceed the maximum height limitations noted in subsection (7)(C) below.
Tenant within a strip center: Shall be measured by the size of the facade of the tenant space.
(C)
Maximum Height
Height of sign is based on the height of the building:
Less than 20 feet: Four feet
20 feet to less than 30 feet: Six feet
30 feet to less than 40 feet: Eight feet
40 feet to less than 50 feet: 10 feet
50 feet or greater: 12 feet
(D)
Minimum Clearance
9 feet above sidewalk, walkway, or street.
If sign is painted on the wall, there is no minimum clearance.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
Unlimited, however, the Individual sign heights may not exceed what is allowed in subsection (7)(C) above and the total combined area cannot exceed what is allowed in subsection (7)(B) above.
Signage for a multi-tenant building with a single entry: shall be limited to a maximum of two signs per elevation of appropriate scale and size Identifying the major tenant or name of building.
(F)
Design
When projections on the wall face prevent the placement of the sign flat against the wall face, the space between the back of the sign and the wall shall be closed at the top, bottom, and ends with incombustible materials.
In no case shall an attached sign project above the roof line or parapet wall of any building.
(G)
Permitting Stipulation
Signage for a multi-tenant building with a single entry: Shall be required to provide a letter from the owner of the building authorizing placement of sign and location at permit submittal.
(H)
Permit Required
Yes. A sign reface requires a separate permit.
(Ordinance 955-26 adopted 4/9/2026)
In addition to the signs listed in § 17.03.001, the following signs are allowed in all other residential and multi-family zoning districts and the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), as indicated.
(a) 
Residential subdivision entrance sign.
(A)
Location
Main entrance sign should be placed in HOA-owned median providing a divided entryway into the community.
(B)
Maximum Total Sign Area
Residential subdivision monument signs: 200 square feet.
(C)
Minimum Base Height
12 inches.
(D)
Maximum Height
Residential subdivision monument sign: 12 feet.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
One required at main entrance. Additional smaller entrance signs may be permitted at other entrances.
(F)
Design
Shall be constructed of the masonry materials or a combination of similar materials to complement the community's architectural style.
(G)
Lighting
Ground lighting where the light itself and supporting structure are not visible from public right-of-way is allowed.
All lighting shall comply with the currently adopted National Electrical Code. Any electrical work that requires an addition or extension of circuits shall require a separate permit.
(H)
Permit Required
Yes.
(I)
Other Requirements
No such signage will be allowed in the right-of-way. Structures enhancing associated signage may be permitted in the right-of-way upon City Council approval of an encroachment agreement or license and Fire Department review and approval of clearance provisions.
(Ordinance 955-26 adopted 4/9/2026)
In addition to the signs listed in § 17.03.001, the following miscellaneous and/or temporary signs are allowed in all non-residential zoning districts other than the Proposed Downtown Area.
(a) 
Builder promotional signs (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Any zoning district outside the Proposed Downtown Area:
Shall be located on private property that is adjacent to public rights-of-way.
May be located within the parkway of public (i.e., state, county, City) rights-of-way (with permission from the entity, as appropriate).
Placement of builder promotional signs are subject to TxDOT approval.
(B)
Manner
Signs are permitted at a minimum spacing of 200 feet along a right-of-way and may not be located within 100 feet of a street intersection.
The cost of production, installation, maintenance, and relocation or removal of the builder development signs shall be the responsibility of the permittee, or, if located on private property, the permittee and the property owner shall have joint and severable liability.
(C)
Maximum Height
10 feet.
(D)
Maximum Width
4 feet.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
The maximum number of signs is based on length of roadway frontage.
(F)
Permit Required
Yes
(G)
Site Plan Required
Yes
(H)
Duration
Shall be removed prior to the issuance of 90 percent of the home building permits for a subdivision on the property.
(b) 
Changeable electronic message/reader board sign (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Changeable electronic reader boards shall be allowed on all permitted monument signs except in the Proposed Downtown Area
(B)
Maximum Area
Electronic reader board may utilize no more than 50 percent of the effective sign area.
(C)
Lighting Restrictions
Changeable electronic reader boards shall come equipped with automatic dimming technology which adjusts the sign's brightness based on ambient light.
(D)
Message/Transitions
One sign per premises shall be allowed as a changeable message sign.
Frame duration shall not be less than 10 seconds and shall occur simultaneously on the entire electronic sign face.
Message transition shall not be greater than one second. Frame effects such as flashing shall be prohibited.
May not be used to display commercial messages relating to products or services that are not offered on-premises.
May include time and temperature.
(E)
Permit Required
Yes.
(c) 
Construction signs (temporary sign).
(A)
Location
Any zoning district outside the Proposed Downtown Area:
Permitted in conjunction with a construction project.
Shall be set on premises out of the right-of-way.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
Sites under 10 acres: Maximum size is 36 square feet.
Sites over 10 acres: Maximum size is 64 square feet.
(C)
Maximum Height
12 feet measured from the ground (including posts).
(D)
Maximum Number of Signs
One per major street thoroughfare per property.
When a property has more than one major thoroughfare, one sign may be placed along each major thoroughfare.
(E)
Minimum Spacing Between Signs
A property with more than 200 feet of major thoroughfare frontage is entitled to place one additional temporary construction fence sign with a minimum separation of 200 feet between each temporary construction fence sign.
(F)
Removal
Shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the building on the property or the completion of construction.
Where the property has multiple buildings with outstanding building permits, the temporary construction fence sign must be removed upon the earlier of:
The expiration or termination of all such outstanding building permits, or
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the last such building on the property.
(G)
Permit Required
Yes
(d) 
Development signs.
(A)
Location
Permitted in any zoning district.
Shall be located on-site.
Shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the front property line
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
64 square feet
(C)
Maximum Height
12 feet
(D)
Design
The supporting structure shall be constructed of metal, wood, plastic, or wood-plastic composite
(E)
Lighting
No illumination allowed
(F)
Maximum Number of Signs
One sign shall be permitted adjacent to each street frontage of the property
(G)
Duration
Non-residential property shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy on the property.
(H)
Permit Required
Yes
(I)
Permitting Stipulation
Permit renewal is required every two years in order to verify duration criteria, property ownership, and maintenance of sign.
Permit fee is only required at initial issuance.
Failure to renew permit shall result in non-conforming sign status.
(e) 
Flags (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district.
Shall be located on private real property with the consent of the property owner.
No flag shall be placed in or encroach over or onto any public right-of-way or median and shall not be attached to fences or trees.
Residential: Shall be placed in ground in the front or rear yard of the lot or attached to the primary structure.
Flags may not be attached to a fence.
(B)
Maximum Total Area
Residential: 60 square feet.
Non-residential: 100 square feet.
(C)
Maximum Height
Residential: 30 feet.
Non-residential: 50 feet.
(D)
Maximum Number of Flags per Lot
Residential: Three.
Non-residential: Three
(E)
Support
Flagpoles over 20 feet in height require a professional contractor to install.
(F)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the above conditions and specifications listed above.
(f) 
Incidental signs (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Allowed in any non-residential zoning district. Shall be on-premises.
Minimum 20-foot setback from front property line.
Shall be attached to the ground.
Includes institutional uses.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
8 square feet
(C)
Minimum Base Size
12 inches
(D)
Maximum Height
4 feet
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
Two per acre per lot
(F)
Minimum Spacing between Signs
50 feet
(G)
Design
The design, materials, and finish of the base shall match those of the front building facade of the primary structure on the same lot.
(H)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the above conditions and specifications listed above.
(I)
Fees
No
(g) 
Inflatable signs (temporary sign).
(A)
Location
Any zoning district outside the Proposed Downtown Area.
Permitted for grand openings and for holidays and festivals.
Shall not be located within required parking spaces, driveways that provide access to parking spaces, or fire lanes, nor shall the sign or its securing devices encroach into the right-of-way
Shall be secured directly to the ground.
Shall not be placed on a roof or suspended from a building.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
48 square feet
(C)
Maximum Height
30 feet
(D)
Maximum Number of Signs
One per premises per event
(E)
Timeframe
Grand openings:
Once for each separate certificate of occupancy (CO).
Maximum for 15 consecutive days. Must be removed within two days after the scheduled event.
City approved special event:
Maximum for 10 consecutive days.
Must be removed within two days after the scheduled event.
(F)
Permit Required
Yes
(h) 
Non-profit signs (temporary).
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district.
Shall be located only on private property that is owned by and utilized for a non-profit purpose. Temporary signs referenced in this section prohibit bandit signs in any location.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
20 square feet
(C)
Maximum Height
6 feet
(D)
Maximum Number of Signs
As allowed by the City Manager
(E)
Duration
May be placed up to 72 hours in advance of an event and removed within 24 hours following the event.
In no case shall the temporary sign be displayed on a continuous basis.
(F)
Permit Required
No
(i) 
Outdoor vending machine signs (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district.
Shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Shall be directly attached to a vending machine or gasoline pump.
Shall be flat and shall not project from the vending machine or gasoline pump.
May be displayed 24 hours each day.
(B)
Lighting
All lighting shall comply with the currently adopted National Electrical Code.
Any electrical work that requires an addition or extension of circuits shall require a separate permit.
(C)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the above conditions and specifications listed above.
(j) 
Political signs (temporary sign).
(A)
Location and State Statutes
Allowed in any zoning district.
Texas state law provides certain restrictions on political signage at polling places as well as on private real property.
The City hereby incorporates applicable provisions of such state law into this section. V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 216.903, as amended.
State law authorizes the placement of signs that contain primarily a political message on private real property with the consent of the property owner, subject to the following:
○ Shall not have an area greater than 36 square feet;
○ Shall not be more than eight feet in height;
○ Shall not be illuminated; or
○ Shall not have any moving elements.
Signs are not permitted on City property or within any right-of-way, except as required by V.T.C.A., Election Code §§ 61.003 or 85.036, both as amended.
Signs shall only be located on private property with the consent of the property owner no closer than 10 feet from the edge of the street pavement.
(B)
Duration
Shall be removed within 10 days after the election day.
In the case of a run-off election, signs advertising those candidates who are in the run-off election may be continued to be displayed during the interim period but must be removed within 10 days after the run-off election.
(C)
Permit Required
No, but must comply with the above conditions.
(k) 
Scoreboards.
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district that allows an athletic field or stadium.
Shall be constructed within the limits of and be oriented into the athletic field or stadium.
(B)
Design/Electronics
Changeable electronic message/reader board component allowed
(C)
Permit Required
Yes
(l) 
Sidewalk signs (miscellaneous sign).
(A)
Location
Allowed in any non-residential zoning district.
Shall be located a minimum of three feet back from the curb or any adjacent street, drive, or parking lot.
Shall be located within 10 feet of the business entrance.
Shall not be placed in public right-of-way.
(B)
Maximum Height
4 feet
(C)
Maximum Width
3 feet
(D)
Minimum Clearance
If placed on or adjacent to a sidewalk or walkway (that is not in a public right-of-way), an unobstructed pedestrian clearance of at least four feet in width shall be provided adjacent to the sign.
(E)
Maximum Number of Signs
One per business
(F)
Minimum Spacing Between Signs
30 feet
(G)
Illumination
Shall not be illuminated.
(H)
Timeframe
May be placed on properties during business hours only
(I)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the above conditions and specifications listed above
(m) 
Vehicular signs.
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district outside the Proposed Downtown Area or any residential district.
During periods of inactivity, such vehicle with prominent signage may not be parked in the parking lot or placed in such a manner that the sign is readily visible from adjacent public rights-of-way and is primarily being used as a sign.
Such vehicles may not be parked in the parking bay immediately adjacent to the street frontage.
Vehicles with prominent signage are in violation only if the vehicle is parked in a manner that the signage on the vehicle is acting as a sign for an extended period of time and where it is visible from the street.
All vehicles parked on a public street and/or a commercial parking lot must be operable, currently registered, and actively used in the daily function of the business to which such signs relate or for transporting employees to and from the premises.
"For Sale" signs placed in or on vehicles when the vehicle is parked or placed in a manner that the sign is readily visible from adjacent public rights-of-way are prohibited with the exception that one vehicle containing a "For Sale" sign parked or placed at an approved parking space associated with a single-family, two-family, townhome, or multi-family dwelling unit is allowed.
(B)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the above conditions and specifications
(n) 
Residential [yard] signs.
(A)
Location
Any residential zoning district.
Permitted on a lot containing a single-family, two-family dwelling or multi-family dwelling.
Also permitted on a residentially zoned lot owned by a HOA or property owners' association.
Shall be located only on private property with the consent of the property owner.insert diagram
Shall not be placed closer than ten feet from the edge of the street pavement.
(B)
Maximum Effective Sign Area
4 square feet
(C)
Maximum Height
3 feet
(D)
Maximum Number of Signs
2 per lot
(E)
Permit Required
No, but shall comply with the conditions and specifications listed above
(o) 
Yard/garage sale signs.
(A)
Location
Allowed in any zoning district.
Shall be located on private property with the consent of the property owner.
Shall not be permitted in the right-of-way, public property, or utility pole
(B)
Sign Type
Maximum size 24 x 30 inches
(C)
Timeframe
The signs shall not be displayed for more than 72 consecutive hours and shall be removed by 8:00 a.m. on the day following the conclusion of the garage sale.
(D)
Confiscation
Signs in violation of this section may be confiscated and destroyed without notice by the City.
(E)
Permit Required
Yes. A permit is required for each garage sale. There is no fee for the permit.
A maximum of two permits for a maximum of three days shall be issued per property per calendar year.
(Ordinance 955-26 adopted 4/9/2026)