# Sign Regulations in Colleyville, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Colleyville, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Colleyville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXBLADECO_CH7SIRE)

## At a glance

Colleyville, Texas regulates 32 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Subdivision Monument Signs in the AG Agricultural District, RE Single-Family Estate Residential District, R-40 Single-Family Residential District, R-30 Single-Family Residential District, R-20 Single-Family Residential District, R-15 Single-Family Residential District, RD Two-Family Residential District, MH Mobile Home Residential District zoning district are capped at 6.5 ft. tall and 45 sq. ft., with a 0 ft. (Signs on an island must allow for appropriate driver visibility) setback (Sec. Sec 7.150.D, Table 7-1, Table 7-2). Most commercial signs in Colleyville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AG Agricultural District, RE Single-Family Estate Residential District, R-40 Single-Family Residential District, R-30 Single-Family Residential District, R-20 Single-Family Residential District, R-15 Single-Family Residential District, RD Two-Family Residential District, MH Mobile Home Residential District | 11 | 30 inches | 60.5 sq. ft. | — |
| RMF Multi-Family Residential District | 6 | 30 in. | 60.5 sq. ft. | — |
| CPO Professional Office Commercial District, CN Neighborhood Commercial District | 9 | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — |
| CC-1 Village Retail District, CC-2 Shopping Center District, CC-3 Highway Commercial District, ML Light Manufacturing District | 7 | 35 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — |
| PUD-R Planned Unit Development - Residential, PUD-C Planned Unit Development - Commercial, PUD Planned Unit Development | 3 | 6.5 ft. | 60.5 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### AG Agricultural District, RE Single-Family Estate Residential District, R-40 Single-Family Residential District, R-30 Single-Family Residential District, R-20 Single-Family Residential District, R-15 Single-Family Residential District, RD Two-Family Residential District, MH Mobile Home Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Monument Sign | 6.5 ft. | 45 sq. ft. | — | Front: 0 ft. \| Side: 0 ft. (Signs on an island must allow for appropriate driver visibility) | 2 per entrance | Subdivision main entrance; not within public right-of-way unless joint use agreement with the City | — | Sec 7.150.D, Table 7-1, Table 7-2 |
| Institutional Sign (On-premises) | 5.5 ft. | 60.5 sq. ft. | — | Front: 8 ft. from right-of-way \| 12 ft. from pavement \| 30 ft. side/rear from other property | 1 per street frontage | On premises of institution; one per street frontage | — | Sec 7.150.B, Table 7-1, Table 7-2 |
| Traffic Directional Sign | 30 inches | 6 sq. ft. | — | None required | 2 per curb cut | At or near institutional/commercial entrances or exits | — | Sec 7.150.E, Table 7-1, Table 7-2 |
| Residential Real Estate Sign | 6 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | — | None required | 1 per property | On property for sale/rent/lease | — | Sec 7.190.J, Table 7-4, Table 7-5 |
| Garage Sale Sign (Single-family) | 4 ft. | 8 sq. ft. | — | None required | 1 per frontage (up to 2 per subdivision entrance for HOA events) | On premises; also allowed at subdivision entrance for HOA events | — | Sec 7.190.D, Table 7-4, Table 7-5 |
| Garage Sale Sign (Neighborhood-wide) | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | None required | 2 per subdivision entrance | On private property or right-of-way within HOA limits | — | Sec 7.190.D, Table 7-4, Table 7-5 |
| Model Home Sign | 6 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | None required | 1 per premises | On model home lot in residential development | — | Sec 7.190.G, Table 7-4, Table 7-5 |
| Traffic Directional Sign (Institutional uses) | 30 in. | 6 sq. ft. | — | None | 2 per curb cut | Entrance/exit of institution or business | — | Sec 7.150.E, Table 7-1, Table 7-2, Table 7-4 |

### CPO Professional Office Commercial District, CN Neighborhood Commercial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Business Monument Sign | 5.5 ft. | 60.5 sq. ft. | — | Front: 8 ft. \| Side/rear: 30 ft. | 1 per 250 ft. frontage | At front of lot; 8 ft. from front right-of-way, 12 ft. from edge of pavement, 30 ft. side/rear property line | — | Sec 7.150.A, Table 7-1, Table 7-2, Table 7-3 |
| Wall Sign | 6 ft. (cannot extend above wall) | See formula | 75% of wall width (sum is 75% if multiple wall signs on one wall) | — | — | On exterior wall facing frontage | — | Sec 7.175.D, Table 7-3 |
| Awning Sign | 6 ft. max awning height | 20% of awning area, max 50% of awning length or 10 ft (whichever is less) | — | — | — | On awning facing public street/parking | — | Sec 7.175.A, Table 7-3 |
| Projecting Sign | — | 20 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per tenant (in lieu of wall sign on same wall) | Projecting from building wall (max 4 ft from wall, min 2 ft from curb); min 8 ft above walking surface, 14 ft above vehicular area, not above roofline | — | Sec 7.175.C, Table 7-3 |
| Directory Sign | 6.5 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | 150 ft. from street | 1 per entrance, max 4 | 1 per internal drive/entrance, max 4 per center | — | Sec 7.150.F, Table 7-1, Table 7-2 |
| Temporary Business Sign (Flexible Banner/A-frame/Stake Sign) | Flexible Banner: 6 ft.; A-Frame: 6 ft. (yard)/4 ft. (sidewalk); Stake: 6 ft. | Flexible Banner: 50 sq. ft.; A-Frame: 24 sq. ft. (yard) or 8 sq. ft. (sidewalk); Stake: 16 sq. ft. | — | None | 1 per business tenant/occupant | On business premises; A-frame may be on sidewalk if 4 ft. clearance maintained | — | Sec 7.190.K, Table 7-5 |
| Commercial Real Estate Sign | 10 ft. | 64 sq. ft. | — | None | 1 per property | On commercial property for sale/rent/lease | — | Sec 7.190.I, Table 7-5 |
| Subdivision Monument and Wall Signs (if part of mixed-use PUD, or per plat) | Monument: 6.5 ft.; Wall: per wall height | Monument: 45 sq. ft.; Wall: 30 sq. ft. | — | Monument: 0 ft. | Monument: 2 per entrance; Wall: 2 per entryway | Subdivision entrance or perimeter wall | — | Sec 7.150.D, 7.175.E |

### CC-1 Village Retail District, CC-2 Shopping Center District, CC-3 Highway Commercial District, ML Light Manufacturing District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Business Monument Sign | 5.5 ft. | 60.5 sq. ft. | — | Front: 8 ft. \| Side/rear: 30 ft. | 1 per 250 ft. | 8 ft. from right-of-way, 12 ft. from pavement, 30 ft. side/rear property lines | — | Sec 7.150.A, Table 7-1, Table 7-2, Table 7-3 |
| Directory Sign | 6.5 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | 150 ft. from street | 1 per entrance, max 4 | Internal drive or street; 1 per entrance, max 4 per site; 150 ft. from street | — | Sec 7.150.F, Table 7-1, Table 7-2 |
| Major Shopping Center Landmark Sign | 30 ft. | Effective area of signage: 5 ft. height × 10 ft. width for tenant area; 14 ft. × 14 ft. max base; 30 ft. max height | 14 ft. base max | — | — | Within shopping center area; subject to specific plan/permit | — | Sec 7.155.B, 7.210.B |
| Wall Sign, Awning Sign, Canopy Sign, Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec 7.175, Table 7-3 |
| Freeway Pole Sign (CC-2, CC-3, ML only, and only in Freeway Overlay Zone) | 35 ft. | 250 sq. ft. | — | Front: 8 ft. \| Side: 30 ft. | 1 per lot | Within 250 ft. of Hwy 121 right-of-way | — | Sec 7.155.A, Table 7-2, Table 7-1 |
| Traffic Directional Sign | 30 in. | 6 sq. ft. | — | None | 2 per curb cut | At entrances/exits | — | Sec 7.150.E, Table 7-2 |
| Commercial Real Estate, Temporary Business, Political, Garage Sale Signs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec 7.190.I-K |

## Prohibited signs in Colleyville

- No person, firm, or corporation shall erect a new sign, or alter an existing sign, or sign structure, unless said sign conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.
- No sign shall exceed the maximum area provided for in this Chapter.
- All signs shall be located on the same premises where the product or merchandise being advertised is located, except where a specific provision allows off-premises advertising.
- No sign shall exceed the maximum height provided for in this Chapter, and grade shall not be artificially altered by more than 18 inches to increase sign height.
- All permanent signs must be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than 35 pounds per square foot of area.
- It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect permanent signs without valid registration with the City.
- All sign construction must comply with structural requirements of the Building Code; any electrical installations must comply with Electrical Code; no unfinished metal allowed on exterior surfaces.
- No sign shall be erected in, extend into, or over, a public right-of-way, except where permitted or upon approval of a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement.
- No sign shall be erected in such a manner that interferes with access to or from fire escapes, exits, standpipes, windows, ventilators, or doors.
- Illuminated signs in residential districts are prohibited except where specifically allowed; sign illumination must not produce glare across property lines and must meet nit intensity limits for electronic message signs.
- No sign may reduce the required number of parking spaces.
- Signs must comply with this code unless an adopted PUD or SUP ordinance specifically authorizes variation.
- No sign may be erected, relocated, enlarged, or replaced without a permit (unless specifically exempted), and no permit shall be issued absent code compliance.
- Permit for a sign is only valid for 180 days from issuance, unless otherwise specified.
- Failure to remove a temporary sign by the deadline constitutes a violation.
- Sign Board of Appeals may deny a variance request for failure to pay all applicable fees.
- Off-premises signs including billboards are prohibited, except where specifically allowed.
- Obscene, indecent, or immoral matter on signs is prohibited.
- Portable signs (such as windsail style signs, flags, pennants, signs attached to trailers or mobile structures) are prohibited except as allowed by a grand opening permit.
- Roof signs (mounted on roofs or above parapet) are prohibited.
- No sign may be painted, marked, or attached to streets, curbs, sidewalks, utility poles, fences, or public buildings, except as allowed.
- No sign may be attached to fences or utility poles except as allowed for small fence company signs.
- Animated, moving, or flashing signs are prohibited.
- Balloons, flags, pennants, and inflatable advertising are prohibited except as allowed by a grand opening sign permit.
- Signs that obstruct the view of traffic, simulate traffic control devices, or otherwise interfere with traffic or pedestrian safety are prohibited.
- No sign not specifically allowed by this Chapter may be erected or displayed.

## Signs exempt from permit in Colleyville

- Any sign erected by or under the authority of the City of Colleyville on City property.
- Street identification signs, public notices, and warning signs installed by City, County, State or Federal agency.
- Residential nameplates or subdivision identification plaques attached to a perimeter screening wall not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
- Historical markers placed by city, county, state, or national historical preservation organizations.
- Official vehicle inspection station signs, holiday lights and decorations, or works of art.
- Signs located on-premises or inside a building and not legible from a public street (e.g., credit card decals, hours of operation, emergency contact info, barber poles).
- On-site traffic control signs on commercial properties (e.g., stop, yield) with no commercial message.
- "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by City Ordinance.
- "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
- Underground utility warning signs not exceeding one (1) square foot and similar safety signs.
- Signs on railway property referencing operation of such railway.
- Security Warning, Neighborhood Watch, or Crime Watch signs under two (2) square feet.
- Flags, emblems, and insignia of any governmental body.
- Corporate flags displayed on a freestanding pole not exceeding 35 feet in height and 32 square feet in area, with required setback.
- Drive-through menu boards not located in front of the building.
- Scoreboards, including the identification of donors.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign plan (Master Sign Plan) is not referenced in the general code as a requirement for all signs; however, Sec 7.130.C states every sign permit application must provide sufficient plans to allow determination of compliance with the code as required by the administrative official.
- Sec. 3.31 Site Plan Approval: For nonresidential properties zoned CPO, CN, CC, ML, SU, PUD-C, or PUD-I, a site plan must be submitted prior to permit issuance; this site plan must include the location, size, and arrangement of all outdoor signs, exterior auditory speakers, and lighting.
- Sign regulations allow PUD or SUP ordinances to contain alternative sign requirements (Sec. 7.130.L).
- For Major Multi-Tenant Shopping Centers, City Council approval of a permit and sign plan is required for landmark signs and entry-wall signs (Sec. 7.155.B.4).
- For the Freeway Overlay Zone (adjacent to Hwy 121), a City Council approved permit is required for Freeway Pole Signs (Sec. 7.155.A.1.a).
- Variances from sign code sign requirements may be requested using the Sign Board of Appeals process outlined in Ch. 1, Sec. 1.15 and Ch. 7, Sec. 7.110.
- When an application is made for a site plan for a nonresidential property, the sign location, size, and arrangement must be included in the application (Sec 3.31.C.8).

## Full detail

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