Sign Regulations in Highland Park, Texas
Highland Park, Texas has specific sign regulations covering 19 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Noncommercial Sign, Address Sign, Political Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 9, 2025
Sign Regulation Overview for Highland Park, Texas
Sample Sign Requirements in Highland Park
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address Sign | — | 72 square inches | — |
| Political Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 feet | 8 square feet | — |
* Sample data shown. Actual requirements may vary by zone. Use PermitPal for complete, location-specific regulations.
Sign Types Covered
19
- Noncommercial Sign
- Address Sign
- Political Sign
- Real Estate Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
9
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in Highland Park 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, regulated sign types include Noncommercial Sign, Address Sign, Political Sign, Real Estate 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. Highland Park has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for Highland Park, Texas
Sign Rules by Zoning District in Highland Park (9 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 8 feet | 72 square inches | — |
| CS, GR, PD 1 | 4 | 8 feet | 200 square feet | — |
| Residential zoning districts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Nonresidential zoning districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | 1 | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| Multifamily zoning districts | 2 | — | 20 square feet | — |
| Highland Park Village (PD 1) | 4 | 7 feet | 6 square feet | — |
| University Property | 1 | 20 feet | 2 feet by 6 feet | — |
| PD, CC | 1 | — | — | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in Highland Park(sample of 3 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address Sign | — | 72 square inches | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 14A-14.101(1) |
| Political Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 14A-14.117 |
| Real Estate Sign | 6 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | One per street frontage | — | — | Unlock | 14A-14.115 |
| Noncommercial Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Unlock | 14A-14.119(2) |
CS, GR, PD 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 Business Sign | 6 feet | 60 square feet per sign face | 10 feet | Minimum of 5 feet from property line | No more than two per site | On-site | — | Unlock | 14A-14.108 |
| Wall or Attached Business Sign | Height of the wall | 200 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to building | — | Unlock | 14A-14.109 |
| Nonresidential Construction Sign | 8 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | One per site | On-site | — | Unlock | 14A-14.118 |
| Temporary Sign | — | 30 square feet | — | — | — | On-site | — | Unlock | 14A-14.121 |
Highland Park Village (PD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Sign | — | — | — | — | Four for entire PD 1 | On-site | — | Unlock | 14A-14.122(1)(a) |
| Interior Sign | 7 feet | 3 square feet per side | — | — | One per two acres | Interior | — | Unlock | 14A-14.122(1)(b) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 feet | — | 30 inches | — | One per business tenant | On sidewalk | — | Unlock | 14A-14.122(1)(c) |
| Projecting Blade or Hanging Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per tenant | Attached | — | Unlock | 14A-14.122(2)(b) |
PermitPal covers all 9 zoning districts in Highland Park — full sign requirements for every zone, plus illumination rules, size formulas, and permit requirements for every sign type — with a free account.
See all 9 zones for Highland Park — start freeProhibited Signs in Highland Park
- It shall be unlawful for any person to deface or injure any of the street signs of the Town by throwing any rocks, stones or other hard substance against same, or by scratching or defacing or damaging same in any manner or injuring in any manner the posts on which such signs are erected.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute, deposit, place, throw, scatter or cast any commercial or noncommercial handbill upon any premises if requested by anyone thereon not to do so, or if there is placed on said premises, in a conspicuous position near the entrance thereof, a sign bearing the words 'no trespassing,' 'no peddlers or agents,' 'no advertisements,' or any similar notice.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to post, hand out, distribute or transmit any sign or any handbill which is reasonably likely to incite or to produce imminent lawless action; or which is obscene or unlawful.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to post, suspend, print, stick, stamp, tack or otherwise affix, or cause the same to be done, any notice, placard, bill, card, poster, sticker, banner, sign, advertising, or other device calculated to attract the attention of the public to, over, or upon any street right-of-way, public sidewalk, curb, lamp post, hydrant, tree, electric light pole, telephone pole, or upon any fixture of the telephone systems, traffic-control poles or supports, or similar or related systems involving governmental or public service of the Town, or upon any public building, structure, or utility.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect or install any sign which, in whole or in part, moves, rotates, flashes, reflects, blinks, or appears to do any of the foregoing, or which simulates motion in any manner.
- A sign shall not be supported in whole or in part from any public utility installation or any tree on private premises.
- Off-premise signs are prohibited in any zoning district within the Town.
- Signs displaying indecent, obscene gestures or pictures or profanity are prohibited in any zoning district within the Town.
- Pole signs are prohibited in any zoning district within the Town.
- Portable business and similar signs are not permitted in any zoning district within the Town.
Exempt Signs in Highland Park
- Maintenance and repairs to existing signs for which a valid sign permit was obtained, if required at the time of the initial installation.
- Signs for public safety and convenience such as directional signs, provided that they do not exceed three (3) square feet in size.
- Public notice signs, such as notices to remove weeds.
- Political signs.
- Garage sale or estate sale signs.
- Detached or attached signs designating a building or place as historic, provided that they are no larger than six (6) square feet in size.
- Security protection signs not exceeding one (1) square foot in size.
- For Sale, For Lease, and other similar real estate signs.
- Certain temporary window signs pursuant to section 14-109.
- School, civic, religious, charitable, and other nonprofit and noncommercial signs.
- Address signs.
Sign Plan & Submission Notes for Highland Park
- Other signs not specifically set forth herein may be approved by the Town Council by site plan amendment to PD 1.