# Sign Regulations in Beeville, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Beeville, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/beeville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Beeville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH42SIOTAD)

## At a glance

Beeville, Texas regulates 7 sign types across 17 zoning districts. Wall Sign (Home Occupation/Resident Name)s in the R-1 First One-Family Dwelling District (R-1) zoning district are capped at 1 sq ft (Sec. Sec. 56-116(1)j.1.). Most commercial signs in Beeville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (17 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 First One-Family Dwelling District (R-1) | 3 | — | 18 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Second One-Family Dwelling District (R-2) | 3 | — | 18 sq ft | — |
| R-3 Duplex and Apartment District (R-3) | 3 | — | 18 sq ft | — |
| R-5 Patio/Garden One-Family Dwelling District (R-5) | 1 | — | 9 sq ft | — |
| Airport Approach Zone | 1 | — | — | — |
| Airport Transition Zone | 1 | 150 ft above airport elevation (or 419 ft above MSL) | — | — |
| Airport Horizontal Zone | 1 | 150 ft above airport elevation (or 419 ft MSL) | — | — |
| Airport Conical Zone | 1 | Up to 350 ft above airport elevation | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | 200 sq in | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 17 zones)

### R-1 First One-Family Dwelling District (R-1)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation/Resident Name) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached flat-wise to the building | — | Sec. 56-116(1)j.1. |
| Freestanding Sign (for Church or School) | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-116(1)j.2. |
| Temporary Sign (Lease/Hire/Sale) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-116(1)j.3. |

### R-2 Second One-Family Dwelling District (R-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation/Resident Name) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached flat-wise to the building | — | Sec. 56-117(1) |
| Freestanding Sign (for Church or School) | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-117(1) |
| Temporary Sign (Lease/Hire/Sale) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-117(1) |

### R-3 Duplex and Apartment District (R-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation/Resident Name) | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | 1 | Attached flat-wise to the building | — | Sec. 56-118(1)a (refers to R-2/R-1) |
| Freestanding Sign (for Church or School) | — | 18 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-118(1)a (refers to R-2/R-1) |
| Temporary Sign (Lease/Hire/Sale) | — | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 56-118(1)a (refers to R-2/R-1) |

## Prohibited signs in Beeville

- No wall, fence, sign or other structure, or any plant growth shall be permitted or maintained higher than two feet above the curb level within 15 feet of the intersection of the property lines on any corner lot on which a front or side yard is required.
- No sign, billboard, poster or advertising device of any character shall be erected, permitted or maintained in the R-5 Patio/Garden One-Family Dwelling District unless specifically addressed on applied deed restrictions or through a covenant between the buyer and seller and approved by the building inspector as to compliance with the city sign ordinance.
- No panel (including solar panels) shall be used for advertising of any kind.
- No signage including business signs, logos, or other marking shall be permitted on or attached to intermodal containers.
- Outdoor home occupation signage is limited to one non-illuminated sign not exceeding two square feet per sign face in area.
- Except as otherwise permitted, no signage lettering, symbols, images, or trademarks, other than one identifying sign that is not in excess of 200 square inches, shall be placed on or affixed to any part of a telecommunication tower, antenna, or antenna array, other than as required by FCC regulations or other applicable laws.
- Except as otherwise permitted in connection with telecommunications towers, no signals, lights, or illumination of any kind shall be permitted on or directed toward any tower unless required by FCC, FAA, or other authorities.
- Signs for a customary home occupation (R-1, R-2, and similar districts) must be unlighted, attached flat-wise to the building, and not exceed one square foot in area.
- Temporary intermodal containers may not have signage including business signs, logos, or other mark attached.
- Mobile amusement rides: signs are only permitted for identifying unsafe rides or ride operator violations at carnival entrances or at each ride—as mandated.
- No sign shall encroach on public property or right-of-way unless explicitly permitted.
- No sign or outdoor storage facility shall be placed within a required front yard.

## Signs exempt from permit in Beeville

- Signs for home occupation are allowed, limited to one non-illuminated sign not exceeding two square feet per sign face in area.
- One unlighted sign indicating the name of the occupant or occupation of a customary home occupation is permitted in R-1 and similar residential districts, provided the sign is attached flat-wise to the building and does not exceed one square foot in area.
- One sign not exceeding 18 square feet for a church or school may be permitted.
- One temporary unlighted sign not exceeding four square feet, pertaining to the lease, hire, or sale of a building or premises, is permitted in residential districts, provided it is immediately removed upon completion of the transaction.
- Except as required by FCC, FAA, or other authorities, identifying signs (not exceeding 200 square inches) are allowed on telecommunication towers for identification and safety purposes.
- Identifying signs required to enable public safety personnel to contact the telecommunication tower operator are allowed.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No explicit mention of a master sign plan or sign plan requirement is present in the provided ordinance sections.
- Site and landscaping plans must be submitted for certain applications (e.g., telecommunications), which may include sign placement as related to that facility, but not as part of a general sign plan.
- Sign approval or compliance with the city sign ordinance is required for signs in the R-5 Patio/Garden district, subject to building inspector approval, if addressed by deed restrictions or owner covenants.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 17 zoning districts in Beeville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Beeville+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-beeville

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