# Sign Regulations in Aubrey, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Aubrey, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/aubrey
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40431852)

## At a glance

Aubrey, Texas regulates 53 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the Non-Residential Districts (GR, SC, C, IND) zoning district are capped at May not extend above roof line, parapet, or eave tall and Max 10% of attached building elevation, with a ≥ 3 feet from back of curb when encroaching ROW setback (Sec. § 27.E(1)(c) (applies per § 27.E(3))). Most commercial signs in Aubrey require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Downtown Overlay District | 8 | ≤ 42 inches | Up to 100% of building elevation | — |
| Non-Residential Districts (GR, SC, C, IND) | 27 | Commercial centers ≤ 100,000 sq ft: ≤ 15 ft; >100,000 sq ft: ≤ 20 ft (if conflicts, lesser height applies) | 150 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (AG-R, SF1, SF10, SF75, SFAC, MF, MH) | 12 | Residential flagpole: ≤ 30 ft | Residential subdivision monument signs: 200 square feet | — |
| Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) | 22 | Residential: ≤ 30 ft; Non-residential: ≤ 50 ft | 200 square feet | — |
| General Sign Regulations (All Districts) | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Non-Residential Districts (GR, SC, C, IND)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Projecting Sign | May not extend above roof line, parapet, or eave | Max 10% of attached building elevation | — | ≥ 3 feet from back of curb when encroaching ROW | One per tenant per elevation | Non-residential uses with CO; may project into ROW with City Council approved encroachment agreement; minimum 3 feet from back of curb; may be erected on building corner adjoining street intersection | — | § 27.E(1)(c) (applies per § 27.E(3)) |
| Wayfaring Sign | 10 feet | 60 sq ft (calculated: 10 ft height × 6 ft width max dimensions) | 6 feet | — | As determined by City Manager | On private property adjacent to public ROW (with owner permission) or within parkway of public ROW (with state/county permission), as determined by City | — | § 27.E(1)(e) (applies per § 27.E(3)) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenant) - Adjacent to US Hwy 377 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per 400 feet of street frontage per lot | Multiple non-residential uses established on one lot with CO; minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(e) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenant) - Other Locations | Commercial centers ≤ 100,000 sq ft: ≤ 15 ft; >100,000 sq ft: ≤ 20 ft (if conflicts, lesser height applies) | 96 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per 400 feet of street frontage per lot | Multiple non-residential uses established on one lot with CO; minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(e) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant) - Adjacent to US Hwy 377 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per lot | Non-residential uses or lot containing a multi-family use with CO; minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(f) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant) - Other Locations | 8 feet | 64 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per lot | Non-residential uses or lot containing a multi-family use with CO; minimum 15-foot setback from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(f) |
| Sidewalk Sign (Miscellaneous - Non-Residential) | ≤ 4 feet | — | ≤ 3 feet | ≥ 3 feet from curb; ≥ 30 feet spacing from other sidewalk signs | One per business | Any non-residential zoning district; located ≥ 3 ft back from curb or any adjacent street, drive, or parking lot; within 10 ft of business entrance; not in public ROW | — | § 27.E(5)(l) |
| Builder Promotional Sign (Miscellaneous) | 10 feet | — | 4 feet | ≥ 10 feet from edge of street pavement where in ROW per political sign rule (general); specific placement per permissions | Based on roadway frontage length | Any zoning district outside Proposed Downtown Area; on private property adjacent to public ROW or within public ROW parkway (with permission of state/county/City as appropriate); subject to TxDOT approval | — | § 27.E(5)(a) |

### Residential Districts (AG-R, SF1, SF10, SF75, SFAC, MF, MH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Subdivision Entrance Sign (Subdivision Entry Sign) | 12 feet | Residential subdivision monument signs: 200 square feet | — | No signage in ROW; encroachment agreement required for structures enhancing signage in ROW | One required at main entrance; additional smaller signs may be permitted | Main entrance sign placed in HOA-owned median providing a divided entryway into the community; no signage in ROW (structures enhancing signage may be permitted in ROW with City Council encroachment agreement and Fire Department clearance approval) | — | § 27.E(4)(a) |
| Development Sign (Temporary Development) | 12 feet | 64 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from front property line | One per street frontage | On-site; setback ≥ 15 ft from front property line | — | § 27.E(5)(d) |
| Flags (Miscellaneous) | Residential flagpole: ≤ 30 ft | Residential: ≤ 60 sq ft per flag | — | — | Up to three per lot | On private property (front or rear yard) or attached to primary structure; not on fences or trees; not in/over public ROW or median | — | § 27.E(5)(e) |
| Non-Profit Sign (Temporary) | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | As allowed by City Manager | On private property owned by and utilized for non-profit purpose | — | § 27.E(5)(h) |
| Political Sign (Temporary) | ≤ 8 feet | ≤ 36 square feet | — | ≥ 10 feet from edge of street pavement | — | Private property with owner consent; not in ROW except as required by state law; ≥ 10 ft from edge of street pavement | — | § 27.E(5)(j) |
| Residential Yard Sign | 3 feet | 4 square feet | — | ≥ 10 feet from edge of street pavement | Two per lot | On lots containing single-family, two-family, or multi-family dwellings; HOA-owned residentially zoned lots; private property with owner consent; ≥ 10 ft from edge of street pavement | — | § 27.E(5)(n) |
| Yard/Garage Sale Sign | 30 inches | Max size 24 x 30 inches | 24 inches | — | Max 2 permits per property per calendar year (each permit ≤ 3 days) | Private property with owner consent; not permitted in ROW, on public property, or utility poles | — | § 27.E(5)(o) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | ≤ 12 feet | Sites < 10 acres: ≤ 36 sq ft; Sites ≥ 10 acres: ≤ 64 sq ft | — | ≥ 200 feet separation where applicable | One per major thoroughfare; possible second with spacing | Any zoning district outside Proposed Downtown Area; on-premises; out of ROW; in conjunction with construction project | — | § 27.E(5)(c) |

### Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenant) - ETJ Adjacent to US Hwy 377 | 25 feet | 150 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per 400 feet of frontage | Multiple non-residential uses on one lot (ETJ); setback ≥ 15 ft from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(e) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenant) - ETJ Other Locations | ≤ 15 ft (centers ≤ 100,000 sq ft); ≤ 20 ft (centers > 100,000 sq ft); lesser height applies if conflict | 96 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per 400 feet of frontage | Multiple non-residential uses on one lot (ETJ); setback ≥ 15 ft from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(e) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant) - ETJ Adjacent to US Hwy 377 | 10 feet | 100 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per lot | Single tenant or lot containing multi-family use (ETJ); setback ≥ 15 ft from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(f) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant) - ETJ Other Locations | 8 feet | 64 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from all property lines | One per lot | Single tenant or lot with multi-family use (ETJ); setback ≥ 15 ft from all property lines | — | § 27.E(3)(f) |
| Residential Subdivision Entrance Sign (ETJ) | 12 feet | 200 square feet | — | No signage in ROW; encroachment agreement needed for enhancing structures | One required at main; additional smaller permitted | HOA-owned median at main community entrance within ETJ; divided entry; no signage in ROW (structures enhancing signage may be permitted in ROW via City Council encroachment agreement and Fire Department clearance) | — | § 27.E(4)(a) |
| Development Sign (Temporary Development) (ETJ) | 12 feet | 64 square feet | — | ≥ 15 feet from front property line | One per street frontage | On-site; setback ≥ 15 ft from front property line | — | § 27.E(5)(d) |
| Sidewalk Sign (Miscellaneous - ETJ Non-Residential) | ≤ 4 feet | — | ≤ 3 feet | ≥ 3 feet from curb; ≥ 30 feet spacing from other sidewalk signs | One per business | Non-residential ETJ; ≥ 3 ft from curb/street/drive/parking lot; within 10 ft of entrance; not in public ROW | — | § 27.E(5)(l) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) (ETJ) | ≤ 12 feet | Sites < 10 acres: ≤ 36 sq ft; Sites ≥ 10 acres: ≤ 64 sq ft | — | ≥ 200 feet separation where applicable | One per major thoroughfare; potential second with spacing | On-premises in ETJ; out of ROW; with construction project | — | § 27.E(5)(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Aubrey

- Abandoned signs are prohibited.
- Merchandise displays used as signs (except as authorized by the Zoning Ordinance) are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited, including any billboard located, relocated, or upgraded within the City or ETJ.
- Graffiti is prohibited.
- Neglected signs are prohibited.
- Balloons and air devices used as signs are prohibited (except as otherwise permitted in this section).
- Bandit signs are prohibited.
- Human signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited unless specifically permitted in this section.
- Revolving signs are prohibited.
- Mechanical signs are prohibited.
- Pole signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Vacant building signs are prohibited.
- Wind devices/feather flags are prohibited unless used in conjunction with a City‑authorized special event (excluding flags and banners otherwise authorized).
- Obscene signs are prohibited.
- LED, string, or similar lighting outlining windows, doors, or other building features is prohibited.
- Searchlights, beacons, or laser lights are prohibited unless used in conjunction with a City‑authorized special event.
- Any sign not referenced in or governed by these Sign Regulations or expressly allowed by City ordinance, state, or federal law is prohibited.
- Any sign erected or installed without a required permit is prohibited.
- Any sign that emits odor or visible matter is prohibited.
- Any sign erected or installed in or over a public right‑of‑way or access easement is prohibited unless permitted within this section.
- Any sign located on private property without the consent of the property owner is prohibited.
- Any sign that does not comply with applicable municipal ordinances or federal/state laws is prohibited.
- Any sign supported by a bench, tree, rock, bridge, or public utility pole is prohibited.
- Any sign supported by a fence is prohibited except as otherwise permitted in this section.
- Any floating device anchored to the ground, a vehicle, a structure, or other fixed object for advertising is prohibited except as otherwise permitted.
- Any sign placed on any traffic control device or utility support structure or pole, or over public right‑of‑way or other public property, is prohibited unless placed by an authorized governmental agency or otherwise permitted.
- Off‑premises signs are prohibited unless specifically permitted within this section.
- Signs remaining after the expiration of their permit are deemed prohibited and subject to removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Aubrey

- Government/regulatory signs do not require a sign permit and may be placed in the public right‑of‑way.
- Signs located on property owned by the City of Aubrey, an independent school district, or any other governmental agency are not required to meet the requirements of Section 27; however, signs on City‑owned property require City Manager approval.
- The City Manager may approve temporary exceptions to the sign ordinance in emergency circumstances and for public works directional and safety signage.
- Public safety agencies may set up and utilize any type of sign on a temporary basis to protect and enhance public safety at the agency’s or the City’s discretion.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Unified Sign Plan is required prior to issuance of any sign permit for all signage on properties greater than four acres in size and/or with more than six independent businesses on the overall property.
- A Unified Sign Plan is required for all commercial use developments in any zoning district that include six or more independent businesses within the overall development zone or that are located on land greater than four acres (whichever is more restrictive).
- Unified Sign Plan contents must include: elevations showing materials, colors, lighting, fonts, and dimensions; elevations depicting sign size relative to buildings; a plan (to site plan specs) showing existing and proposed sign locations on the site (and, if required, adjacent properties); other information demonstrating consistency/uniformity; and identification of a unified development zone.
- For a unified development zone, notarized letters from all property owners within the proposed zone authorizing its creation are required; a lot may be included in only one unified development zone.
- Unified Sign Plans are reviewed by Development Services; the Building Official may approve, deny, or approve with conditions. Denials may be appealed to the Sign Board within 10 days, with further appeal to the City Council.
- Multi‑tenant monument signs and coordination of wall signs within a shopping center require and are subject to a Unified Sign Plan (see Section D(7) and E(3)(e)(ix)).
- Wall signage for tenants within a strip center is subject to a Unified Sign Plan.
- Waivers/variances: All waivers and appeals of sign regulations are heard by the Sign Board (same members as the Board of Adjustment). Applications must be in writing with the required fee; no public hearing or neighbor notification is required.
- Waiver approval standards include: unique site conditions; strict interpretation would deprive rights enjoyed by others; conditions are not self‑created or merely financial; the waiver meets ordinance objectives and is not injurious to adjoining properties or public welfare; and the waiver is in harmony with the ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. The Sign Board may attach conditions.
- Appeals of Sign Board decisions may be made to the City Council, which has final authority; reapplications for the same or similar waiver are barred for 12 months after a City Council denial.
- The Sign Board may modify specific technical standards (e.g., drive‑through order lane stacking) through the waiver process based on site characteristics.

## Full detail

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