# Sign Regulations in Anna, Texas

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Anna, Texas, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Anna, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/anna
- **Data last verified:** 2025-09-12
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/39174096#39174096)

## At a glance

Anna, Texas regulates 27 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Major Monument Signs in the Commercial (CM: C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 20 ft tall and 325 sf, with a 10 ft, 100/250 ft from other signs setback (Sec. §9.05.018, Table 3-3).

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural and ETJ (AE: AG district and ETJ) | 7 | 35 ft (25 ft if adjacent to elevated roadway) | 500 sf (for >250 ft ROW, based on lot width; see Table 3-6 for increment details) | — |
| Single-Family Residential (SF: SF-20.0, SF-14.5, SF-12.0, SF-10.5, SF-8.4, SF-7.2, SF-6.0) | 4 | 20 ft (<1 ac), 25 ft (1-5 ac), 30 ft (>5 ac) | 200 sf | — |
| Mixed Residential (MR: MD, MF) | 14 | 25/30/35 ft (by lot size) | 150 sf (>100k sf) | — |
| Commercial (CM: C-1, C-2) | 24 | 50 ft | 672 sf | — |
| Mixed-Use (MU: MU) | 23 | 50 ft | 672 sf | — |
| Downtown (DT: DT) | 22 | 35 ft | 250 sf | — |
| Industrial (IN: I-1, I-2) | 20 | 40 ft | 500 sf | — |
| Planned Development (PD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 8 ft | 36 sf | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### Commercial (CM: C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Major Monument Sign | 20 ft | 325 sf | — | Front: 5 ft, Adjacent: 10 ft, 100/250 ft from other signs | 1 per lot (per street frontage if corner) | 5 ft from front property and adjacent property; 100 ft from SF residence; 100/250 ft from other signs | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-3 |
| Minor Monument Sign | 16 ft | 200 sf | — | Front: 5 ft, Adjacent: 10 ft | 1 per lot (additional allowed per street frontage if corner) | 5 ft from front property, 10 ft adjacent property; 100 ft from SF residence | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-4 |
| Pole Sign | 35 ft | 500 sf | — | Front: 10 ft, Adjacent: 15 ft, 500/150 ft from other signs | 1 per lot | 10 ft from front/adjacent property; 100 ft from SF residence; within 50 ft of U.S. 75/SH 121/Collin County Outer Loop ROW; 500/150 ft from other signs | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-5, 3-6 |
| General Incidental Sign | 6 ft | 48 sf | — | Front: 10 ft; Adjacent: 10 ft | 5/10/12 per lot (by size) | Front: 10 ft; Adjacent: 10 ft | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-17 |
| Flag | 40 ft | 96 sf (lots >5 ac) | — | 30 ft front, 10 ft adjacent | 8 per lot | 30 ft from front; 10 ft from adjacent property | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-18 |
| Speaker Board | 8 ft | 48 sf | — | 50 ft front, 30 ft adjacent, 100 ft from SF | 2 per building | 50 ft from front property, 30 ft adjacent, 100 ft from SF residence | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-19 |
| General Temporary Sign | 8 ft | 96 sf | — | 10 ft | 4 per lot | 10 ft setback all lines | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-21 |
| Sidewalk Sign | 3 ft | 6 sf | 30 in | — | 1 per storefront | On sidewalk; only during business hours | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-22 |

### Mixed-Use (MU: MU)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Major Monument Sign | 16 ft | 250 sf | — | 5 ft front, 5 ft adjacent | 1 per lot (per street frontage) | 5 ft from both property lines, 100 ft from SF, 100/250 ft from other signs | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-3 |
| Minor Monument Sign | 14 ft | 150 sf | — | 5 ft front/adjacent | 1 per lot (see above) | 5 ft front/adjacent | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-4 |
| Pole Sign | 35 ft | 500 sf | — | 10 ft front, 15 ft side, 500 ft from major sign, 150 ft from minor/pole | 1 per lot | 10 ft from front/adjacent, 100 ft from SF, 500/150 ft from other signs, within 50 ft of major ROW | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-5 |
| Subdivision Entry Sign | 6 ft | 150 sf | — | 5 ft from ROW | 2 per entrance | 5 ft from ROW | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-7 |
| General Incidental Sign | 6 ft | 48 sf | — | 10 ft | 5/10/12 by lot size | Front/adjacent: 10 ft | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-17 |
| Flag | 35 ft | 96 sf | — | 10 ft/10 ft from lines | 8 per lot | 10 ft adj., 10 ft from front | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-18 |
| General Temporary Sign | 6 ft | 64 sf | — | 10 ft from all lines | 4 per lot | 10 ft from all property lines | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-21 |
| Sidewalk Sign | 3 ft | 6 sf | 30 in | — | 1 per storefront | Must leave 5 ft walkway | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-22 |

### Downtown (DT: DT)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Major Monument Sign | 14 ft | 250 sf | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot (per street frontage) | 5 ft from front/adjacent | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-3 |
| Minor Monument Sign | 12 ft | 150 sf | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot | 5 ft from front/adjacent | — | §9.05.018, Table 3-4 |
| General Incidental Sign | 6 ft | 48 sf | — | 10 ft front/adjacent | 5/8/10 per lot | Front/adjacent 10 ft | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-17 |
| Flag | 35 ft | 96 sf | — | 10 ft front/adjacent | 8 per lot | 10 ft front/adjacent | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-18 |
| Speaker Board | 8 ft | 48 sf | — | 30 ft front, 20 ft side, 100 ft from SF | 2 per building | 30 ft front, 20 ft side, 100 ft from SF residence | — | §9.05.020, Table 3-19 |
| General Temporary Sign | 6 ft | 64 sf | — | 10 ft from all lines | 4 per lot | 10 ft setback all side | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-21 |
| Sidewalk Sign | 3 ft | 6 sf | 30 in | — | 1 per storefront | Leave at least 5 ft walkway | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-22 |
| Detached Banner | 6 ft | 64 sf | — | 10 ft, 20 ft | 1 per building | 10 ft from lines, 20 ft from other detached | — | §9.05.021, Table 3-24 |

## Prohibited signs in Anna

- Billboards that are not classified as digital billboards in this article.
- Moving and flashing signs, including signs that flash, revolve, rotate, swing, undulate or otherwise attract attention through the movement or flashing of lights, LEDs, or other parts, or through the impression of movement or flashing. (Exception: Noncommercial messages and signs fully located within an enclosed building not observable from the exterior.)
- Signs which are of a size, location, movement, content, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic-control device or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal, or which obstruct the view in any direction at a street or road intersection.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles, trailers, or equipment that are parked on a public right-of-way, public property or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the apparent purpose is to direct people to another property.
- No person shall attach any sign, paper or other material to, or paint, stencil or write anything on, or otherwise mark on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, street utility pole, tree, public building or structure unless authorized.
- No person shall erect or allow to be erected any sign in, on, or over public rights-of-way and easements, railroad right-of-way or designated fire lanes unless specifically exempted or permitted.
- No person shall paint a sign or attach a sign to the exterior of a fence or railing viewable from a public right-of-way.
- No person shall hold, display, or wear a sign unless on private property and not in the right-of-way.
- Searchlights.
- Signs that are in disrepair to the extent that repair costs exceed 50% of the value of a similar sign if purchased new or signs in danger of falling or otherwise unsafe.
- Signs that display multidimensional projections of diffracted light.
- Signs located on or that interfere with the use of public sidewalks, required off-street parking areas, or vehicle maneuvering areas unless specifically regulated.
- Any unauthorized sign on or attached to a public streetlight, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, traffic-control device, street sign or other public structure or building, or any sign in/on/over/within a public street, sidewalk, alley, easement or right-of-way.
- Illuminated signs (from within or without) that are illuminated so as to constitute a hazard to operation of motor vehicles or substantially interfere with reasonable enjoyment of property.
- Signs located on private property without the consent of that property owner.
- Signs that use a revolving beam or beacon resembling any emergency vehicle, or located/illuminated in such manner as to obscure/interfere with official traffic signs/devices, or to prevent clear view of approaching vehicles for at least 250 feet.
- All signs not expressly allowed, exempted, or permitted under this article.

## Signs exempt from permit in Anna

- Any signs and signals properly authorized by law, signs authorized by statute or a state agency in accordance with the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic-Control Devices, and other traffic signals, public warnings, or legal notices provided that such objects are installed as legally required.
- Nonconforming signs as defined in this article, except that each such sign must be permitted by the city as a nonconforming sign under the procedures set forth.
- Existing billboards as defined, except that each such sign must be permitted by the city as a nonconforming sign under the procedures set forth.
- Signs required by governmental bodies or agencies for a public purpose, including signs the city council decides by ordinance or resolution to erect.
- Signs on vehicles, trailers, or equipment are exempted only to the extent such signs are incidental to the primary use, and the vehicle/equipment is in good repair and moved at least every 72 hours.
- Signs erected by the city which direct vehicular or pedestrian traffic and may display directions.
- Address numerals and other information required by law/governmental order/rule/regulation, sized according to requirements.
- Signs contained within a walled, fenced, or secured property or area.
- Signs erected by governmental bodies/agencies serving the public, less than 32 square feet in area.
- Decorations, lights, pennants, and similar devices on public property with city permission and supervision.
- Seasonal lights and decorations customarily displayed during federally recognized holidays.
- Burglar/security alarms and signs less than 4 square feet in area.
- Signs in plaza or public space structures in right-of-way, installed/maintained by the city or authorized contractor.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign coordination plan is required for any nonresidential development that is part of a planned development greater than five (5) acres containing two (2) or more buildings.
- Sign coordination plans are to be submitted as part of the site plan development application to determine overall sign locations, consistency, and uniformity among buildings and signs.
- If within a Planned Development (PD), the Anna Sign Ordinance applies to signs unless a sign plan is adopted with the PD ordinance. If a sign plan does not address a specific requirement, this article applies.
- Sign coordination plans are scheduled for review and decision by the planning and zoning commission.
- Variances to the conditions of this article may be granted only through a variance application submitted prior to a city council meeting.
- Any application that requires review outside of normal administrative review (e.g., mural approval outside DT district, certain sign types, or variances) will be scheduled before the planning and zoning commission or city council as applicable.
- Each sign permit and each nonconforming sign permit requires a separate application.
- A sign permit is generally required to construct, alter, or relocate any sign unless specifically exempted.
- Sign coordination plans become void if installation does not commence within two (2) years from approval date.

## Full detail

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