Sign Regulations in Gilmer, Texas
Gilmer, Texas has specific sign regulations covering 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Detached Sign, Attached Sign, Billboard. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: March 19, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Gilmer, Texas
Sample Sign Requirements in Gilmer
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached Sign | Varies by zone | — | At least 10 feet from any street, except shopping centers/malls and billboards at least 25 feet |
| Attached Sign | Not to exceed the height of the wall of the building | — | — |
| Off-site Sign | — | 40 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
15
- Detached Sign
- Attached Sign
- Billboard
- Owner-identification Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
5
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
Official Resources for Gilmer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Gilmer vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in Gilmer, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In Gilmer, regulated sign types include Detached Sign, Attached Sign, Billboard, Owner-identification Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in Gilmer vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in Gilmer are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Gilmer has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Gilmer, Texas Sign Rules at a Glance
Gilmer, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Billboards in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 35 feet tall and 672 square feet, with a Not closer than 25 feet to any street setback (Sec. Sec. 70-102). Most commercial signs in Gilmer require a permit.
Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Gilmer, Texas
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Gilmer (5 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 35 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, RM-1, RM-2 | 2 | 10 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| MF-1, MF-2 | 2 | 35 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| B-1, B-2, L-1, G-1 | 3 | 50 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Gilmer Main Street Designated Area | 6 | 3 feet | 30% of window glass area | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Gilmer(sample of 3 of 5 zones)
General Regulations For All Zones
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached Sign | Varies by zone | — | — | At least 10 feet from any street, except shopping centers/malls and billboards at least 25 feet | — | At least 10 feet from any street, except shopping centers/malls and billboards at least 25 feet | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-81, Sec. 70-81(3) |
| Attached Sign | Not to exceed the height of the wall of the building | — | — | — | — | Not to project into public rights-of-way | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-81(4) |
| Roof-mounted Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-81(7) |
| Off-site Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | One per lot | One per lot | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-101 |
| Billboard | 35 feet | 672 square feet | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any street | — | Not closer than 300 feet apart on the same side of the street | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-102 |
| Temporary Sign | — | Varies by type | — | — | One per street fronting the property | On the lot advertised | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-103 |
| Political Sign | — | 40 square feet | — | — | — | At least 10 feet from any street | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-104 |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 12 square feet | — | — | One per sale | On the property where the sale is located | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-105 |
B-1, B-2, L-1, G-1
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached Sign | 50 feet | 250 square feet (state/federal highway), 200 square feet (other) | — | — | One per thoroughfare | One per thoroughfare | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-163 |
| Attached Sign | — | — | — | — | One per thoroughfare | One per thoroughfare | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-163 |
| Billboard | 35 feet | 672 square feet | — | Not closer than 25 feet to any street | — | Not closer than 300 feet apart on the same side of the street | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-102 |
Gilmer Main Street Designated Area
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signboard | — | — | — | — | One per facade | Primary or entrance facade | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-135, Sec. 70-136 |
| Awning Sign | — | Not to exceed awning surface | — | — | One per facade | Awning surface | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-134, Sec. 70-136 |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 15 square feet | — | — | One per facade | Perpendicular to building facade | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-135, Sec. 70-136 |
| Window Sign | — | 30% of window glass area | — | — | — | Window glass | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-135 |
| Hanging Sign | — | 8 square feet per face | — | — | — | Suspended from awning or canopy | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-135 |
| Pedestrian Sign | — | — | — | — | One per street frontage | Oriented to street level visibility | — | Unlock | Sec. 70-132 |
PermitPal covers all 5 zoning districts in Gilmer. Run a code check for your exact address to get the zone that applies to your property and its full sign requirements — illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
Run a code check for your exact address — freeProhibited Signs in Gilmer
- It is unlawful for any person to deface, destroy or otherwise damage any sign marker or buoys, placed by the city on the lake.
- Signs that contain, include or are illuminated by any flashing intermittent or moving lights or intermittent message of any nature are prohibited on interstate, state, federal and primary highways, except those giving only public service information such as time, date, temperature, weather or similar information.
- No sign shall be so illuminated that it interferes with the effectiveness of, or obscures, an official traffic sign, device or signal.
- Signs shall not be located in or permitted to project into public rights-of-way.
- No sign shall be attached to any trees, utility poles or trash receptacles.
- Signs may not be located in such a manner as to obscure or otherwise interfere with the driver's view of approaching, merging or intersecting traffic or with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign or signal device.
- No sign shall be erected or installed closer than five feet to any telecommunications or television cable, power line or streetlight standard.
- No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway, street or alley any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official control device or any railroad sign or signal.
- No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway, street or alley any traffic sign or signal bearing any commercial advertising.
- No person shall without lawful authority attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic control device, sign or signal or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia on or any part of such device, sign or signal.
Exempt Signs in Gilmer
- This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways, streets or alleys of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Gilmer
- Sign permits shall be required for all detached signs exceeding 40 square feet in area.
- Permits shall be required for all signboard, awning or projecting signs to be installed in the designated Main Street Area.
- The Main Street director or his designated representative will review signs for compliance with this division.
Source: municode municipal code