# Sign Regulations in Bartonville, Texas

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

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

## At a glance

Bartonville, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Residential Yard Signs in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 6 square feet, with a 10 feet from edge of street pavement setback (Sec. § 3.04.015(c)). Most commercial signs in Bartonville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 30 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 8 | 26 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Residential districts | 2 | 6 feet | 32 square feet per side | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flag | 30 feet | 48 square feet | — | — | — | All districts | — | § 3.04.013(e) |
| Temporary Light Display | — | — | — | — | — | All districts | — | § 3.04.013(f) |
| Political Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | — | Private real property with owner's consent | — | § 3.04.013(k) |
| Ranch Entry Sign | 15 feet (overhead) or 4 feet (monument) | 32 square feet (single-sided) or 64 square feet (double-sided) | — | — | One per lot/tract of 10 or more acres | Residential lot of at least 2 acres | — | § 3.04.013(o) |
| Subdivision Entry Sign | 8 feet | 60 square feet | — | — | — | Within platted limits of residential subdivision | — | § 3.04.013(s) |

### Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | 6 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per development or site | Nonresidential districts | — | § 3.04.013(c)(1) |
| Temporary Banner | — | 50 square feet | — | — | No more than three per tract of land | Nonresidential zoning districts | — | § 3.04.013(t)(1) |
| Detached Sign | 4 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | — | One per premises or lot | Nonresidential zoning districts | — | § 3.04.014(a) |
| Monument Sign | 4 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | — | — | Nonresidential zoning districts | — | § 3.04.014(a)(3) |
| Center Identification Monument Sign | 12 feet | 96 square feet per side | — | — | One per center | Nonresidential lots with frontage on Farm-to-Market 407 | — | § 3.04.014(a)(4) |
| Wall Sign | 26 feet | 200 square feet | — | — | One per tenant space per street frontage | Nonresidential districts | — | § 3.04.014(b) |
| Window Sign | 18 inches | 10% of total window glass area | — | — | — | Nonresidential districts | — | § 3.04.014(d) |
| Inflatable Sign | — | 10 cubic feet | — | — | One per year per business | Nonresidential districts | — | § 3.04.014(f) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Development Sign | 6 feet | 32 square feet per side | — | — | — | Residential districts | — | § 3.04.013(c)(2) |
| Residential Yard Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | 10 feet from edge of street pavement | Two per lot | Private real property with owner's consent | — | § 3.04.015(c) |

## Prohibited signs in Bartonville

- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
- No sign shall make use of words, phrases, symbols, or characters, or employ any lamp or light in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
- Portable signs are prohibited.
- Balloons, streamers, bunting, banners, flags, flagpoles, pole signs or signs that contain moving parts are prohibited.
- Signs erected in violation of the building or electrical code of the town are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or maintained upon any tree or public utility pole or structure are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on the outside of a fence, railing or wall that is not a structural part of a building are prohibited.
- Signs attached to or painted on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, or street (except house address numbers) are prohibited.
- Signs illuminated to an intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or nuisance are prohibited.
- Signs that move, flash light intermittently, change color or revolve are prohibited unless specifically allowed by this article.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Signs erected in the public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Signs attached to a vehicle advertising the sale of the vehicle where the vehicle is parked in such a way that the sign attracts the attention of or informs persons using the public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Luminous gaseous tubing is prohibited except within an enclosed building, behind glass and visible from outside only through a window.
- A-frame signs, including but not limited to signs located in the back of a truck or other vehicle, are prohibited.
- Can signs made of plastic or similar translucent materials are prohibited.
- Signs attached to roofs or canopies are prohibited.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Off-premises temporary real estate signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bartonville

- Government/regulatory signs do not require a permit and may be placed in the public right-of-way.
- Temporary light displays are exempt from the provisions of this section for up to ninety (90) consecutive days within a year.
- Temporary off-premises signs do not require a permit or fee.
- Political signs do not require a permit but must comply with specified conditions.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances for signs associated with existing developments shall be considered as part of a site plan amendment application.
- Center identification monument signs constructed of baked-on metal, durable plastic, wood, or other materials shall be considered on an individual basis by the town council during the site plan review.
- All center identification monument sign permits shall be approved by the town council.
- The town council may consider a request for a variance to this article through the site plan process.

## Full detail

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