# Sign Regulations in Bellmead, Texas Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Bellmead, Texas, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code. - **Jurisdiction:** Bellmead, Texas (TX) - **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/bellmead - **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07 - **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Bellmead/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH17SIBI) ## At a glance Bellmead, Texas regulates 10 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Single-family Subdivision Identification Monument Signs in the Residential districts zoning district are capped at 8 ft. tall and 120 sq. ft., with a 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. setback (Sec. Sec. 17-12(6)a). Most commercial signs in Bellmead require a permit. ## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones) | Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — | | Residential districts | 5 | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | | Commercial | 4 | 100 ft. | 500 sq. ft. (combined all wall signs) | — | | Down Town Revitalization District | 1 | 40 ft. | 500 sq. ft. | — | ## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones) ### Residential districts | Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Single-family Subdivision Identification Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. | 2 per entrance, not to exceed 8 per subdivision | At street or private drive entrance to subdivision. | — | Sec. 17-12(6)a | | Multi-family Complex Sign (Wall) | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. | 2 per main entrance, not to exceed 4 per complex | At street or private drive entrance to complex. | — | Sec. 17-12(6)b | | Multi-family Complex Sign (Monument) | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. | 2 per main entrance, not to exceed 4 per complex | At street or private drive entrance to complex. | — | Sec. 17-12(6)b | | Multi-family Complex Sign (Freestanding) | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. | 2 per main entrance, not to exceed 4 per complex | At street or private drive entrance to complex. | — | Sec. 17-12(6)b | | Multi-family Complex Sign (Canopy) | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | 25 ft. from any property line, outside all setback clearance zones. | 2 per main entrance, not to exceed 4 per complex | At street or private drive entrance to complex. | — | Sec. 17-12(6)b | ### Commercial | Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Wall Sign | — | 500 sq. ft. (combined all wall signs) | — | At least 10 ft. from any property line. | Max 4 signs total; see limit on freestanding | Affixed to building facing commercial area. | — | Sec. 17-12(7)a, (7)(ii), (7)(iii) | | Monument Sign | 8 ft. | 120 sq. ft. | — | At least 10 ft. from property line. | Max 4 signs total; see limit on freestanding | On property, at least 10 ft. from property line. | — | Sec. 17-12(7)(v) | | Freestanding Sign | 100 ft. | 500 sq. ft. | — | At least 10 ft. from property line. | Max 4 signs per lot; not more than 1 freestanding sign on same lot | On property, with appropriate frontage and clear of other freestanding signs. | — | Sec. 17-12(7)(iv),(7)(b),(3),(4) | | Canopy Sign (Awning-Marquee) | — | 500 sq. ft. (all canopy/awning signs combined) | — | At least 10 ft. from property line. | Max 4 signs total; see limit on freestanding | Affixed to canopy, awning, or marquee; facing commercial area. | — | Sec. 17-12(7)(vi) | ### Down Town Revitalization District | Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Freestanding Sign (Down Town Revitalization District) | 40 ft. | 500 sq. ft. | — | At least 10 ft. from property line. | Max 4 signs per lot; not more than 1 freestanding sign on same lot | On property, with appropriate frontage and clear of other freestanding signs. District: Hogan Lane to Loop 340 on Bellmead Drive. | — | Sec. 17-12(7)(iv)(A)(1), (3), (4) | ## Prohibited signs in Bellmead - Freestanding signs are only permitted on lots with eighty (80) feet or more of street frontage. - No freestanding sign shall be erected within fifty (50) feet of another freestanding sign. - All wall signs shall be installed not to project more than eighteen (18) inches perpendicular from the wall. - No illuminated sign shall be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner as to cause glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance. - Images or messages from an electronic sign shall not blink, flash, scroll or be animated in such a manner as to constitute a distraction to motorists, pedestrians or the general public. ## Signs exempt from permit in Bellmead - Any sign regulations incorporated into a development plan approved by the city council may supersede all or part of this section. ## Sign plan & submission notes - Any sign regulations incorporated into a development plan approved by the city council may supersede all or part of this section. ## Full detail This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. 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