# Sign Regulations in Everman, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Everman, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/everman
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-07
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Everman/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=APXBZOOR_ART9SIRE)

## At a glance

Everman, Texas regulates 37 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Temporary Freestanding Signs in the Nonresidential zoning district, Nonresidential zoning districts zoning district are capped at 8 ft (face/panel height); sign extends to within 6 in of ground tall, 4x8 ft (plywood face, 32 sq ft), and 4 ft wide, with a 15 ft from property line setback (Sec. Sec. 9.4.TT). Most commercial signs in Everman require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential zoning district, Nonresidential zoning districts | 17 | 40 ft | 600 sq ft | — |
| Residential zoning district, Residential zoning districts, AG, A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, MH, Planned development district (with residential base zoning) | 5 | 25 ft | 125 sq ft (if not on a wall); on wall: ≤10% of wall or 300 sq ft, whichever is less | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 15 | 4 ft | < 15 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Nonresidential zoning district, Nonresidential zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | No more than two banners per year per lot. | Affixed to wall of structure/building, where feasible. | — | Sec. 9.4.G |
| Balloon Sign (Commercial) | 16 ft or height of nearest adjacent wall, whichever is lower | 18 in diameter (for balloon) | — | — | — | Must not extend to/interfere with utility lines or public ROW or traffic. | — | Sec. 9.4.E |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft above grade | 100 sq ft per face; max two faces (parallel) | — | 15 ft from property lines | 1 per street frontage | Nonresidential use; 15 ft setback from property lines; 1 per street frontage; not within 125 ft of another freestanding sign. | — | Sec. 9.4.X |
| Multi-Tenant Development Sign (MTDS) (Local and Collector Streets) | 12 ft | 120 sq ft | — | 15 ft front setback | 1 per street frontage, plus one additional per 750 linear feet of street frontage over 750 ft | Development with multiple tenants/lots in nonresidential zone; same lot as monument sign allowed but total signs ≤ number of lots; 15 ft front setback; not closer than 75 ft to another MTDS or monument sign. | — | Sec. 9.4.Z |
| Multi-Tenant Development Sign (MTDS) (Arterials) | 20 ft | 300 sq ft | — | 15 ft front setback | 1 per street frontage, plus one additional per 750 linear feet of street frontage over 750 ft | See above (MTDS - Local & Collector Streets) | — | Sec. 9.4.Z |
| Multi-Tenant Development Sign (MTDS) (Limited Access Highways) | 40 ft | 600 sq ft | — | 15 ft front setback | 1 per street frontage, plus one additional per 750 linear feet of street frontage over 750 ft | See MTDS; must satisfy all area, setback, and spacing requirements. | — | Sec. 9.4.Z |
| Pylon Sign | 25 ft | 300 sq ft | — | 15 ft front, 10% of lot width side/rear | — | Min 15 ft setback from front property line; side/rear yards at least 10% of lot width; not within PUE without utility approval; min 250 ft apart. | — | Sec. 9.4.II |
| Temporary Freestanding Sign | 8 ft (face/panel height); sign extends to within 6 in of ground | 4x8 ft (plywood face, 32 sq ft) | 4 ft | 15 ft from property line | 1 per premises | Setback 15 ft from property line; not within visibility area | — | Sec. 9.4.TT |

### Residential zoning district, Residential zoning districts, AG, A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, MH, Planned development district (with residential base zoning)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign (Residential) | — | 32 sq ft (exceptions for larger projects per city manager) | — | 15 ft from any property line | — | No closer than 15 ft to any property line; minimum 200 ft apart from another construction sign. | — | Sec. 9.4.K |
| Residential Nameplate | — | 1 sq ft | — | — | — | Allowed in AG, A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2 | — | Sec. 9.4.KK |
| Real Estate Sign (Single Family/Residential Property) | — | 6 sq ft; or 3 sq ft per unit for multifamily/condo (single structure) | — | 10 ft from street pavement | 1 per lot | Only on lot for sale/lease; min 10 ft from street pavement | — | Sec. 9.4.LL |
| Signs for Permitted Uses in Residential Zones (Un-illuminated) | 25 ft | 30 sq ft | — | 10 ft from property line, not within 20 ft of drives | — | AG, A-1, A-2, M-1, M-2, MH; Nameplate setback 10 ft from property line, not within 20 ft of drives for ingress/egress | — | Sec. 9.4.OO |
| Subdivision Sign (Entry) | 6 ft 6 in (if not on a wall); wall sign must not extend above wall | 125 sq ft (if not on a wall); on wall: ≤10% of wall or 300 sq ft, whichever is less | — | — | 1 per street front | Residential use in residential zoning, incl. planned developments with residential base; within platted boundaries of subdivision | — | Sec. 9.4.SS |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic Field Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On field side of scoreboards and fences of athletic fields. | — | Sec. 9.4.B |
| Governmental Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Property owned or controlled by governmental entity or as required by law | — | Sec. 9.4.O |
| Mailboxes and Addresses | — | — | — | — | — | On mailbox or at address location | — | Sec. 9.4.V |
| National or State Flag | — | Subject to same area as freestanding sign for premises | — | — | — | On any premises | — | Sec. 9.4.AA |
| Plaque (Historical/Commemorative) | — | < 15 sq ft | — | — | — | Historical or commemorative site | — | Sec. 9.4.DD |
| Private Traffic Control Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Private property | — | Sec. 9.4.FF |
| Stake Sign | 4 ft | 9 sq ft | — | — | — | Not in public street ROW or railroad ROW; on private property; see ordinance regarding polling places and events. | — | Sec. 9.4.RR |
| Vehicle Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 "for sale" sign per vehicle permitted at occupied dwelling | Painted/applied to vehicle(s) if not used as static display or storage; not parked for ad purpose in right-of-way. | — | Sec. 9.4.XX |

## Prohibited signs in Everman

- It is unlawful for any person to erect, install, construct, display, maintain, reconstruct, place, locate, relocate or make use of any of the following signs for advertising purposes: abandoned sign, audible sign, awning sign (internally illuminated), bandit signs, billboards, blocking of public access signs, dilapidated sign, illegally placed sign, illuminated sign (high intensity), imitation governmental sign, mobile advertisement sign, non-compliant sign, non-railroad related sign, portable sign, roof sign, and signs which interfere with sight visibility.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited in the city.
- Audible signs are prohibited in the city with the exception of signs in connection with drive-up windows menu boards.
- Internally illuminated awning signs are prohibited in the city.
- Bandit signs are prohibited within the city.
- Billboards are prohibited in the city.
- Dilapidated or unsafe signs are prohibited within the city.
- Illegally placed signs are prohibited.
- Illuminated signs (high intensity) are prohibited in the city.
- Imitation governmental signs are prohibited in the city.
- Mobile advertisement signs are prohibited in the city.
- Non-compliant signs are prohibited in the city.
- Non-railroad related signs are prohibited in the city.
- Portable signs are prohibited in the city except as specifically allowed by this ordinance.
- Roof signs are prohibited in the city.
- Any sign that violates city sight visibility regulations is prohibited.
- No person shall park any vehicle or trailer on public property, or on private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way, which vehicle has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the purpose of providing advertisements of products located on the same or nearby property or directing people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property.
- A vehicle, whether operable or not, shall not be parked and/or decorated where the intent is to use the vehicle as advertising.
- Signs must not be constructed, established, placed, or painted, and no existing sign shall be modified unless such sign has been approved by the city manager or his/her designee and issued a sign permit, unless exempt from these regulations, or is a temporary sign.

## Signs exempt from permit in Everman

- The following signs do not require a sign permit: athletic fields; business door nameplates; construction sign; governmental sign; holiday signs and lights; mailboxes and addresses; national or state flags; plaques; private traffic control sign; railroad sign; real estate sign; signs on outdoor machines, devices or equipment; signs on persons; unused signs; utility or hazard signs; vehicle sign; window and door sign.
- No sign permit is required to repaint a sign or to restore a conforming sign to its original condition if the sign otherwise complies with this section.
- No sign permit is required to periodically change only the letters, numbers or message portion of a lawful sign specifically designed for that purpose.
- No sign permit is required for the placement or use of a stake sign.
- No sign permit is required for the placement of a temporary freestanding sign as provided for in this section.
- No sign permit is required for signs on athletic fields located on the field side of scoreboards and fences.
- No sign permit is required for governmental signs.
- No sign permit is required for national or state flags, if they do not exceed the total area regulations applicable to freestanding signs for that premises.
- No sign permit is required for plaques (historical and commemorative plaques of recognized historical societies and organizations) if the signs are less than fifteen (15) square feet in total area.
- No sign permit is required for private traffic control signs.
- No sign permit is required for railroad signs (signs on railroad property for railroad operations).
- No sign permit is required for residential nameplates (un-illuminated nameplates bearing the family name of the occupants, not exceeding one square foot in area).
- No sign permit is required for signs on outdoor machines, devices, and equipment displaying trademarks, trade names, manufacturer, cost, operating instructions, etc., but not advertising the business where located.
- No sign permit is required for signs on persons (hand-held signs).
- No sign permit is required for vehicle signs, provided all other vehicle sign regulations are met.
- No sign permit is required for window and door signs, if not illuminated with the intent of being viewed from the public street.
- No sign permit is required for mailboxes and addresses.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- For new signs associated with new construction of a structure, the sign shall be approved by the planning commission, in accordance with the regulations of this section and the site plan requirements.
- A sign permit shall not be issued to erect, install, or place a multi-tenant development sign (MTDS) on a development containing multiple parcels until a unified sign development plan has been approved or is approved as part of a planned development zoning district. A unified sign development plan is not required for a MTDS on a single parcel development.
- A sign permit for a MTDS shall not be issued until a subdivision plat, preliminary site plan, and/or site plan for the property has been approved and after issuance of a building permit for a building within the development.
- Exceptions in maximum height and area for MTDS may be considered through review of the unified sign development plan.
- Electronic variable messages for MTDS are generally not permitted but may be considered through the review of the unified sign development plan.
- A sign permit is required before repairing, renovating, or altering a nonconforming sign, unless the work is to repaint the sign.
- Custom decorative flags, banners, and pennants may be permitted pursuant to the approval of the planning commission and meeting ordinance criteria.
- A pylon sign requires approval of a site plan and a sign visibility study for development of the property before a sign permit is issued.

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