# Sign Regulations in Bandera, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bandera, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/bandera
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Bandera, Texas regulates 11 sign types across 2 zoning districts. CEVMS in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 24 square feet, with a 10 feet setback (Sec. § 3.07.012(1)(G)). Most commercial signs in Bandera require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential District | 2 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 9 | 15 feet | 100 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Decorative/Vintage Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Residential District | — | § 3.07.008(7) |
| Temporary Residential Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | 12 | Residential District | — | § 3.07.010(1) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 48 square feet | — | — | — | Facade and each side of a building | — | § 3.07.012(1)(A)(i) |
| Freestanding Sign | 15 feet | 50 square feet | — | — | 1 | Premises | — | § 3.07.012(1)(A)(ii) |
| Monument Sign | — | 100 square feet | — | — | — | Premises | — | § 3.07.012(1)(A)(iv) |
| Awning Sign | — | 75% of awning's vertical surface area | — | — | — | Attached to awning | — | § 3.07.012(1)(C) |
| Temporary Inflatable Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Business-related | — | § 3.07.012(1)(D) |
| Temporary Banner Sign | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 | Establishment | — | § 3.07.012(1)(E) |
| New Business Temporary Sign | 8 feet | 48 square feet | — | — | — | Newly located or relocated business | — | § 3.07.012(1)(F) |
| CEVMS | 12 feet | 24 square feet | — | 10 feet | 1 | Part of permanent freestanding or wall sign | — | § 3.07.012(1)(G) |

## Prohibited signs in Bandera

- No sign or part of a sign shall be placed on or attached to any utility pole or pedestal, except by a utility company owning the pole or pedestal or operating facilities mounted on the pole or pedestal.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be placed upon real property without the consent of the property owner.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be located in, on, or over any right-of-way, except for directional or informational signs erected by government agencies.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be located so that it blocks vehicle or pedestrian views and/or safe sight distances at any intersection, curve, or corner.
- No sign or part of a sign shall imitate or resemble an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, attempt to direct the movement of traffic, or hide from view or hinder the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be placed closer than ten (10) feet to the edge of a road surface, with exceptions for certain monument signs and pole mounted signs.
- No sign or part of a sign shall have unreasonably bright flashing lights or other distracting features.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be located so that it is on, or in any way obstructs, any sidewalk, walkway, or pathway used by the public for normal pedestrian access.
- No sign or part of a sign shall be located closer than 10 feet to any power line.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bandera

- Any sign attached to a window or door of a building.
- Commemorative plaques and historical markers mounted on the face of a building or erected on a site as a freestanding monument sign when placed or approved by a governmental entity, historical society, religious organization, or other nonprofit entity.
- Any sign installed or required to be installed by any governmental entity or public utility to give information, directions, or warnings to the general public.
- Historic signs.
- Signs within a stadium, open-air theater, or arena designed primarily to be viewed by patrons within such structure or complex.
- Seasonal decorations.
- Decorative/vintage signs, in residential districts only.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any person, business, or other organization desiring to continue to construct, reconstruct, place, install, relocate, alter, or use any sign which does not conform to the provisions of this article may make application to the city council for a variance.
- Within ten (10) days after denial of a sign permit by the code enforcement officer or the city council, an applicant may file a written request for a variance with the city council.
- The city council must consider and take action on the written request for a variance within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the filing of the appeal.

## Full detail

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