# Sign Regulations in Bee Cave, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Bee Cave, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/bee-cave
- **Data last verified:** 2025-07-17
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/40280909)

## At a glance

Bee Cave, Texas regulates 24 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Individual Monument Signs in the Agriculture District (AG), Residential Estate District (R-1), Suburban Residential District (R-2), Suburban Transitional District (R-3) zoning district are capped at Local: 6 ft; Collector/Arterial: 8 ft tall, Local: 18 sq ft; Collector: 24 sq ft; Highway/Arterial: 36 sq ft, and No maximum wide, with a Outside sight lines, >30 ft from another monument sign if no driveway setback (Sec. UDC 4.2.2.E.1; Table 4.2-2). Most commercial signs in Bee Cave require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture District (AG), Residential Estate District (R-1), Suburban Residential District (R-2), Suburban Transitional District (R-3) | 4 | Local: 6 ft; Collector/Arterial: 8 ft | AG: 64 sq ft; R-1/R-2/R-3 platted: 8 sq ft; R-1/R-2/R-3 unplatted: 24 sq ft | — |
| Urban Residential District (R-4), Multifamily and Amenity Residential District (R-5) | 4 | 30 inches per character; up to 12.5% of facade height; max 2 lines | Individual: Local: 18 sq ft/6 ft; Collector: 24 sq ft/8 ft; Arterial: 36 sq ft/8 ft; Multi-Tenant: Local: 72 sq ft/8 ft; Collector: 72 sq ft/12 ft; Arterial: 120 sq ft/12 ft | — |
| Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (MU-N), Community Mixed-Use District (MU-C), Town Center Mixed-Use District (MU-TC), Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1), Medium Commercial District (C-2), Regional Commercial District (C-3), Public District (P) | 11 | 30 in per character, up to 12.5% of facade height, 2 lines max | Arterial: 120 sq ft; Collector/Local: 72 sq ft | — |
| Hill Country Corridor Overlay | 1 | 8 ft on arterials/collectors, 6 ft on local | 20,000 sq ft min lot area for commercial lot (by use table); 36 sq ft on arterials, 24 sq ft on collectors, 18 sq ft on local | — |
| Planned Development District (PDD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Golf and Amenity District (GA) | 1 | 8 ft (arterial/collector); 6 ft (local) | Same as comparable commercial district per abutting road type (see Table 4.2-2) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 35 ft in MU, CR, P; 25 ft in AG, R, HCO | 50 sq ft on flag in MU/CR/P; 25 sq ft in AG/R/HCO | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Agriculture District (AG), Residential Estate District (R-1), Suburban Residential District (R-2), Suburban Transitional District (R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Ground Sign | — | AG: 64 sq ft; R-1/R-2/R-3 platted: 8 sq ft; R-1/R-2/R-3 unplatted: 24 sq ft | — | Outside of sight visibility zone; not in right-of-way | One per road frontage per 12 months | One per road frontage, outside of sight visibility zone, not in right-of-way | — | UDC 4.2.2.C.3 |
| Temporary Ground Banner | — | 24 sq ft | — | Outside of sight visibility zone | 1 per road frontage per event | One per road frontage for single-family property | — | UDC 4.2.2.C.5 |
| Individual Monument Sign | Local: 6 ft; Collector/Arterial: 8 ft | Local: 18 sq ft; Collector: 24 sq ft; Highway/Arterial: 36 sq ft | No maximum | Outside sight lines, >30 ft from another monument sign if no driveway | One per driveway access | Allowed on platted Common Lot or in right-of-way with City approval; within 50 ft of driveway; may be placed at entrance for subdivision | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.1; Table 4.2-2 |
| Ancillary Sign (Address, Directory, Hours, etc.) | — | Residential address: 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On home, door, or site as appropriate | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.11 |

### Urban Residential District (R-4), Multifamily and Amenity Residential District (R-5)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Individual or Multi-Tenant) | See max_area; as high as 12 ft multi-tenant on Collector/Arterial | Individual: Local: 18 sq ft/6 ft; Collector: 24 sq ft/8 ft; Arterial: 36 sq ft/8 ft; Multi-Tenant: Local: 72 sq ft/8 ft; Collector: 72 sq ft/12 ft; Arterial: 120 sq ft/12 ft | No maximum | See zone and underlying district rules | One (individual) per driveway or one multi-tenant per frontage | Within 50 ft of driveway or as permitted; see Table 4.2-2 | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.1, 4.2.2.E.2; Table 4.2-2 |
| Wall Sign | 30 inches per character; up to 12.5% of facade height; max 2 lines | — | 30 inches per character; up to 67% of facade width | Building-mounted | Single-tenant: 1 per entrance; multi-tenant: 1 per tenant | Centered on public entrance; max 18 inches from facade | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.3 |
| Temporary Ground Sign/Banner | — | R-4: 24 sq ft; R-5: 64 sq ft | — | Outside of sight visibility zone, not in right-of-way | See above | One per road frontage per 12 months; banners limited as in AG/R districts | — | UDC 4.2.2.C.3 and C.5 |
| Ancillary Sign (address, directory, etc.) | — | Directory: 4 ft high max. Address: 2 sq ft. | — | — | — | On site as appropriate; see standards | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.11 |

### Neighborhood Mixed-Use District (MU-N), Community Mixed-Use District (MU-C), Town Center Mixed-Use District (MU-TC), Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1), Medium Commercial District (C-2), Regional Commercial District (C-3), Public District (P)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Monument Sign | Arterial/Collector: 8 ft; Local: 6 ft | Arterial: 36 sq ft; Collector: 24 sq ft; Local: 18 sq ft | No maximum | See sign placement and zone standards; outside sight visibility zone | 1 per driveway or frontage | Within 50 ft of driveway; 1 per driveway or street frontage | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.1; Table 4.2-2 |
| Multi-Tenant Monument Sign | Arterial/Collector: 12 ft; Local: 8 ft | Arterial: 120 sq ft; Collector/Local: 72 sq ft | No maximum | — | 1 per street frontage | Max 50 ft from driveway; 1 per street frontage; must be at least 50 ft from other multi-tenant sign | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.2; Table 4.2-2 |
| Wall Sign | 30 in per character, up to 12.5% of facade height, 2 lines max | — | 30 in per character; up to 67% of facade width | Building-mounted | One per public entrance/person/tenant | Centered on public entrance; max 18 inches from wall | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.3 |
| Awning Sign | 24 inches per character; 2 lines max | — | 67% of awning width | Building-mounted, as above | 1 per awning/tenant | On awning, 1 per awning or 1 per tenant if multiple tenants under awning | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.4 |
| Hanging or Blade Sign | No max | 6 sq ft per side (subtracted from wall sign allowance) | If hung from canopy/awning: half sidewalk width; if from wall: 24 in from wall; 6 in max thickness | — | One per tenant | One per tenant; min 10 ft from another; max 1 ft from edge of canopy | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.5 |
| Order Board and Menu Board | 8 ft | Order Board: 48 sq ft total; Menu Board: 6 sq ft | — | Not in building setback | 2 per business | See above; up to 2 per business | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.8 |
| Wayfinding or Directional Sign | Wayfinding: 6 ft; Directional: 2 ft | Wayfinding: 6 sq ft; Directional: 2 sq ft | Wayfinding: 4 ft; Directional: 24 in | — | Wayfinding: 1 per leg; Directional: 2 per lot | On site (not along public streets) | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.9 |
| Sidewalk Sign | 4 ft | 8 sq ft/side, 2 sides max | 3 ft | 5 ft clear sidewalk required | 1 per entrance | Up to 10 ft from nearest public entrance; must leave 5 ft clear sidewalk | — | UDC 4.2.2.E.10 |

## Prohibited signs in Bee Cave

- Abandoned signs are prohibited. A sign or sign structure not used for twelve consecutive months (owner-occupied) or twenty-four consecutive months (leased) is considered abandoned and prohibited.
- Attention-attracting devices are prohibited, including air dancers, pennant string flags, feather/sail banners, revolving beams, beacons, searchlights, lights resembling emergency vehicles or traffic signals.
- Balloon or inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Bandit signs and snipe signs are prohibited. This includes any unauthorized sign posted in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, official sign supports, traffic signals, fences, walls, barricades, trees, vehicles without owner consent, and any sign painted on a tree, rock, or natural feature.
- Billboards are prohibited.
- Cabinet wall signs (signs with a cabinet containing lighting and message) are prohibited for use as wall signs.
- Dilapidated signs are prohibited, including signs in a state of disrepair such as rust, missing paint, non-functional lights, or leaning.
- Electronic message boards (EMBs) and manual message boards are prohibited, except as allowed for specific public school campus uses and certain order boards not visible from a right-of-way.
- Pole signs (signs supported solely on poles with a combined width less than the width of the sign) are prohibited.
- Portable signs (signs on movable devices) are prohibited, with exceptions for certain sidewalk signs and signs mounted on registered vehicles.
- Internally illuminated channel letter signs are prohibited as wall signs (reverse-lit channel letters are allowed).
- Reflective signs (except official traffic control or signs with regulatory function) are prohibited.
- Painted signs directly on buildings are prohibited, except for approved murals.
- Graffiti on buildings, walls, vehicles, or other surfaces is prohibited.
- Roof signs (on, above, or extending above a building’s roof eave or parapet wall) are prohibited.
- Any sign type not specifically permitted in the sign code is prohibited.
- No sign may flash, blink, move, or change color unless specifically permitted in the sign code.
- Exposed neon is prohibited except for permitted window signs or as otherwise allowed in specific subsections.
- A business or property owner may not use a temporary sign as a substitute for a permanent sign.
- Reflective surfaces are prohibited on temporary signs.
- Temporary and ground banner signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way or on private property without the owner’s consent.
- Temporary ground banners are prohibited except as specified for residential districts.
- All temporary signs must be constructed from nonreflective, nonmetallic materials and not intended for prolonged exposure.

## Signs exempt from permit in Bee Cave

- Official permanent signs authorized or erected by a department or agency of the City, Travis County, or the State of Texas.
- Temporary signs on public or private property or public right-of-way that are authorized or required by City ordinance, state statute, government agency, election board, or independent school district (ex: festival or parade signs).
- Signs erected by a public utility (ex: pipeline or utility markers).
- Ancillary signs conforming to the code are exempt from permit requirements (examples: directory signs, 'open' signs, hours of operation signs, service entrance signs, private traffic control signs, pavement markings, see 4.2.2.E.11).
- Political signs used in conjunction with a public election that are erected in accordance with state law and placed on private property with the owner’s consent.
- Signs not exceeding 24 square feet placed on a registered, movable vehicle parked in a designated fleet vehicle parking space.
- Official government flags mounted on a proper pole not exceeding applicable height and area limits.
- Grave markers or tombstones.
- Permanent characters engraved into marble, limestone, or granite used as part of a building face.
- Residential or commercial address signs (size restrictions apply).
- Copy changes on existing signs that do not alter size or structure and are otherwise conforming.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For Planned Development Districts (PDD), an application to create or amend a PDD must be accompanied by a Planned Development Master Plan, which includes a design statement and concept design map; City staff, Planning and Zoning Commission, or City Council may require other supporting documents (see 3.5.5.D).
- A site plan is required for construction of three or more residential units per building, a townhome or patio home development, mixed-use buildings, nonresidential developments, Planned Development District buildings (unless otherwise exempt), shared nonresidential facilities in a subdivision, projects requiring a Specific Use Permit, expansions of certain existing buildings, and amendments to previously approved site plans (see 3.5.4.C.1).
- All new signs that are not specifically exempt require a sign permit issued by the Planning Director; permits must be obtained before work begins (see 4.3.1).
- Site plans must conform to all sign regulations as part of their approval process for multi-family, mixed-use, and nonresidential developments.
- Waivers to the sign code (allowing deviation from strict requirements) may only be granted by City Council, after application and findings (see 4.3.3).
- Conditional approval and appeal processes are available for sign permits and waivers; appeals must be filed in writing within ten days (see 4.3.2 and 4.3.3).
- Sign plans—either as part of a larger site plan or in accordance with special overlay or PDD requirements—may be required in master-planned, multi-tenant, or campus-style developments due to cross access, multi-tenant monument sign configuration, shared driveways, etc.

## Full detail

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