# Sign Regulations in Cresson, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Cresson, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/cresson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Cresson/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH24SI)

## At a glance

Cresson, Texas regulates 14 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Pole and Pylon Sign (RC)s in the All nonresidential uses and zoning districts zoning district are capped at 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground tall and 200 sq. ft., with a 10' (any portion of the sign) setback (Sec. Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327). Most commercial signs in Cresson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | — | — | — |
| All nonresidential uses and zoning districts | 11 | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 300 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential District | 2 | 8 ft maximum | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| RC | 3 | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| GC | 3 | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 300 sq. ft. | — |
| I | 2 | 12 ft. | 200 sq. ft. | — |

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

### All nonresidential uses and zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed the roof line; attached to structure | 25% of wall facing the street | — | — | One for each business/tenant per street frontage | Attached to structure; on wall facing street | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1) |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (RC) | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (GC) | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 300 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (Other Nonresidential Districts) | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | — | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Monument Sign (Residential District and RC) | 8 ft (Residential District and RC); 12 ft elsewhere | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Monument Sign (Other Nonresidential Districts) | 12 ft maximum | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Canopy, Marquee, or Projection Sign | Shall not exceed the height of the main structure | 50% of canopy, marquee, or projection sign | — | — | One for each main structure or tenant for each street frontage | On canopy, marquee, or projection | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1) |
| Roof Sign (GC and I) | 10' from top of roof, not to exceed 40' from ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | — | One per main structure | On roof of main structure | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1) |

### RC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (RC) | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Monument Sign (Residential District and RC) | 8 ft (Residential District and RC); 12 ft elsewhere | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Nameplate and Mailbox Sign (Residential and RC) | — | 5 sq. ft. | — | — | One per business or tenant lot for each street frontage | Nameplate or mailbox | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1) |

### GC

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole and Pylon Sign (GC) | 30' maximum; minimum 10' from bottom of sign to ground | 300 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Monument Sign (Other Nonresidential Districts) | 12 ft. | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One per premises or per street frontage | — | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1); Sec. 30-327 |
| Roof Sign (GC and I) | 10' from top of roof; not to exceed 40' from ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | — | One per main structure | Main structure roof | — | Schedule of Permanent Signs (Table 1) |

## Prohibited signs in Cresson

- No sign may be erected or placed on public right-of-way.
- No sign may be erected or placed on vacant lots or tracts unless written permission has been given by the property owner and such documentation is provided to the designated official upon request.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be located to block the visibility in the required sight triangle.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited in the city, except for builders' directional signs or instructional signs, when written permission has been given by the property owner and documentation is provided to the designated official upon request.
- No sign shall be permitted which is painted on the wall of any building or on any part of a building.
- Pole and monument signs shall not be used in combination on the same premises.
- "A" frame or sandwich board, and sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited except as temporary signs.
- Balloons, or inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Moving, flashing, animated, or rotating signs, signs with moving lights, or signs which create the illusion of movement are prohibited, except for reader boards which convey a message.
- Temporary off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property are prohibited, unless incidental to the primary use or ownership of the vehicle or trailer as transportation.
- Signs attached to utility poles or other surfaces that are not the property of the utility or serve a public purpose located within a public right-of-way or easement are prohibited.
- Permanent off-premises signs, as defined by the Highway Beautification Act, are prohibited.
- All signs not specifically authorized by the ordinance are prohibited.
- All signs must conform to the building and electrical codes.
- Signs must be kept in repair and are considered a public nuisance if damaged or inadequately maintained; such signs must be repaired or removed.
- Illuminated signs must be designed and located to prevent glare or direct light from being cast on adjacent rights-of-way or property.

## Signs exempt from permit in Cresson

- Signs required by governmental bodies or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer as transportation.
- Warning signs warning the public of the existence of danger but containing no advertising material, to be removed within three days upon the subsidence of danger.
- Flags of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations, including national or state flags, legal notices, or informational, directional, or traffic signs required by government.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other instructional or regulatory signs related to health, hazards, parking, swimming, dumping, etc.
- Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule, or regulation, provided content and size do not exceed such requirements.
- Signs used as scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
- Signs which direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic, which may display arrows, words, or other symbols to indicate direction of facilities.
- Directory signs located in or adjacent to entrances or foyers.
- Instructional signs providing no advertising, providing direction or instruction to guide persons to public facilities including restrooms, telephones, walkways, parking areas, and similar facilities.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The city secretary may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information with a permit application if, in their opinion, such is necessary to ensure compliance with the ordinance.
- Permanent signs require a sign permit prior to erection unless specifically exempted; submission of plans or diagrams may be requested by the city.
- Portable signs being converted to permanent signs require a submitted diagram of the proposed structural design for staff review.

## Full detail

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