# Sign Regulations in Hallettsville, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hallettsville, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/hallettsville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Hallettsville, Texas regulates 2 sign types across 1 zoning district. Wall Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 20 feet above street level or ground level tall and 128 square feet, with a Set back at least 10 feet from property line. setback (Sec. § 4.511(1), § 4.511(4)). Most commercial signs in Hallettsville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | 20 feet above street level or ground level | 128 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet above street level or ground level | 128 square feet | — | Set back at least 10 feet from property line. | Distance of 1,000 feet or more from any other sign. | — | — | § 4.511(1), § 4.511(4) |
| Freestanding Sign | 20 feet above street level or ground level | 128 square feet | — | Set back at least 10 feet from property line. | Distance of 1,000 feet or more from any other sign. | — | — | § 4.511(1), § 4.511(4) |

## Prohibited signs in Hallettsville

- Any sign not specifically authorized by this article is prohibited in the sign code application area unless allowed by law.
- Signs having: flashing copy or lights; revolving beacon lights; chasing, blinking, scrolling, or stroboscopic lights; or, fluttering, undulating, swinging, or otherwise moving parts.
- Any sign which emits audible sound, odor, smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights, or other visible matter, including any sign that employs any stereopticon, or motion picture projection.
- Any sign where the message has a display time of less than ten (10) seconds.
- Any sign that displays pictures, gestures or words which are obscene as defined in section 43.21 of the Texas Penal Code, as amended.
- It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to post, tack, nail or in any manner attach any political advertisements, notices, or advertisements of any nature, including placards of candidates on any electrical light poles, owned or maintained by the City of Hallettsville, or any public property within the City of Hallettsville, Texas.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hallettsville

- Temporary real estate signs.
- Temporary political signs.
- Temporary garage or yard sale signs.
- Signs attached to the inside of a window.
- Signs which are an integral part of the historic character of a building.
- Signs authorized or erected by a governmental entity.
- Noncommercial flags not exceeding forty (40) square feet in area.
- Temporary signs in conjunction with special events such as church or civic events.
- Temporary signs, displays or decorations customarily associated with holidays or celebrations.
- Handheld signs.
- Business and commercial building occupational signs which advertise a business, product, service, or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises on which the sign is located, provided the sign does not exceed twenty (20) feet above the level of the street upon which the sign faces, or above the adjoining ground level, whichever is lower, and does not exceed one hundred twenty-eight (128) square feet in area.
- Memorial or commemorative plaques.
- Property identification signs indicating address, residence or use.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Within thirty (30) calendar days after denial of a sign permit by the city secretary, a request for variance may be filed with the city secretary for consideration by the city council.

## Full detail

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