# Sign Regulations in Hudson Oaks, Texas

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

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

## At a glance

Hudson Oaks, Texas regulates 23 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Insignia/Business Logo Flags, Governmental Flags, Decorative Flags in the Nonresidential zoning district (RC, GC, I, FW) zoning district are capped at 20' maximum flagpole height tall and 4' x 6' maximum flag size, with a 10' setback from easements or right-of-way setback (Sec. § 3.14.012(l)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential zoning district (RC, GC, I, FW) | 11 | FW: 50'; GC, RC: 30' | FW: 150 sq. ft. each face; GC, RC: 100 sq. ft. each face | — |
| Residential zoning district (SF-2A, SF-32, SF-15, MF, MH) | 8 | 20' maximum flagpole height | 50 sq. ft. each face | — |
| Mixed-use planned development zoning districts | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 8' | 36 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Nonresidential zoning district (RC, GC, I, FW)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Pole or Monument) | FW: 50'; GC, RC: 30' | FW: 150 sq. ft. each face; GC, RC: 100 sq. ft. each face | — | — | 1 per each street frontage of premises | Outside of right-of-way and easements | — | § 3.14.014(a) |
| Wall Sign | Not to exceed height of main structure | 25% of building facade | — | — | — | Each side of the building parallel to and visible from a public street or roadway | — | § 3.14.014(b) |
| Pole Banner Sign | 30' | 20 sq. ft. each face | — | — | 2 per pole | Outside of easement and right-of-way | — | § 3.14.014(a) |
| Electronic Price Sign | Included in allowed ground sign | Included in ground sign limits | — | — | Included in allowed ground sign | Included in allowed ground sign | — | § 3.14.012(i) |
| Insignia/Business Logo Flags, Governmental Flags, Decorative Flags | 20' maximum flagpole height | 4' x 6' maximum flag size | — | 10' setback from easements or right-of-way | 3 flags per premises | 10' setback from easements or right-of-way | — | § 3.14.012(l) |
| Real Estate, Construction Sign | 15' | 75 sq. ft. each face | — | 10' from curb, 15' from driveway | 1 sign per premises or street frontage | 10' from curb, 15' from driveway | — | § 3.14.012(g) |
| Inflatable Sign | 25' | — | — | 10' setback from easement or right-of-way | 1 per premises | 10' setback from easement or right-of-way | — | § 3.14.012(b) |
| Banners, Nonresidential Yard, Feather Flags or Blades | Feather 13' from ground/street grade or pole base; all others not to exceed height of main structure | 30 sq. ft. each face | — | — | Maximum one per 100' per individual street frontage | Outside of right-of-way | — | § 3.14.014(a) |

### Residential zoning district (SF-2A, SF-32, SF-15, MF, MH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8' | 50 sq. ft. each face | — | Must be outside right-of-way and easements | 1 per each street frontage of premises | Must be outside right-of-way and easements | — | § 3.14.015(a) |
| Wall Sign | See subsec. (b) | See subsec. (b) | — | See subsec. (b) | See subsec. (b) | See subsec. (b) | — | § 3.14.015(a) |
| Nameplate/Mailbox Sign | — | 5 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per premises | 1 sign per premises | — | § 3.14.015(a) |
| Governmental Flags, Decorative Flags | 20' maximum flagpole height | 4' x 6' maximum flag size | — | 10' setback from easements or right-of-way | 3 flags per premises | 10' setback from easements or right-of-way | — | § 3.14.012(l) |
| Real Estate, Construction Sign | 5' | Single lot 6 sq. ft. each face; multi-lot or multifamily 75 sq. ft. | — | 10' from curb, 15' from driveway | 1 sign per premises or street frontage | 10' from curb, 15' from driveway | — | § 3.14.012(e) |
| Residential Subdivision or Association Sign | 5' | 24 sq. ft. | — | — | Maximum 1 per subdivision or development entrance | Outside of right-of-way | — | § 3.14.012(d) |
| Residential Yard Sign | 3' | 6 sq. ft. each face | — | — | 1 sign per premises or street frontage | Outside of right-of-way | — | § 3.14.015(a) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. each face | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises. 2 signs off premises with permission of property owner | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | — | § 3.14.015(a) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | 8' | 36 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Private property with consent of the property owner | — | § 3.14.012(j) |
| Temporary Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Not on utility poles or public property | — | § 4.10.004 |
| Nonsmoking Facility Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At or near the main entrance of each building | — | § 6.03.034 |
| Speed Zone Sign | — | — | — | — | — | On streets, highways, roads, and thoroughfares | — | § 12.02.034 |
| Stop Sign | — | — | — | — | — | At intersections | — | § 12.02.062 |
| Truck Route Sign | — | — | — | — | — | To designate truck routes | — | § 12.04.006 |

## Prohibited signs in Hudson Oaks

- Obscene signs
- Searchlights
- Sign inserts
- Billboards
- Living signs
- Topographical signs
- Projection signs
- Flashing signs
- Off-premises signs
- Sandwich board signs
- Moving signs
- Electronic message signs
- Changeable message signs
- Roof signs
- Pennant signs
- Portable signs
- Any hazardous or nuisance sign as described in this article
- Any sign on a sidewalk or street as described in this article
- Any sign on a tree or utility pole as described in this article
- Any sign which is not expressly permitted by this article
- Any sign prohibited by this article
- Any sign which requires a permit for which no permit has been obtained

## Signs exempt from permit in Hudson Oaks

- Political signs exempt from municipal regulation under Texas Local Government Code section 216.903 or other applicable law
- Traffic-control signs and devices
- Wayfinding signs
- Street signs
- Other legal notices, instructional, regulatory or informational signs erected or authorized by the federal, state, city, or other governmental unit which are legally required and necessary to the essential functions of government
- Athletic signs designed and used solely as scoreboards in permitted athletic stadiums and facilities

## Sign plan & submission notes

- The purpose of a master sign plan is to allow an applicant, subject to approval of the city council, the option of designating an area that will contain common characteristics in all sign elements in the area, unique to the area, including type, design, and location based upon specific performance criteria.
- Only the developer or owner(s) of a designated area at least ten (10) acres in size which is developed or redeveloped as a master-planned commercial or industrial site may apply for a master sign plan permit.
- A master sign plan application shall be a written and illustrated document depicting the proposed general location, number, size, type, design (including type of illumination and palette), and other elements and information that the developer believes will assist the city council in its review.
- Once the building official determines that a particular development is eligible for consideration for a master sign plan, that all applicable fees have been paid, and that the proposed master sign plan is complete and in accordance with the provisions of this subsection, the building official shall place the master sign plan on the agenda for city council consideration and action.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Hudson Oaks — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Hudson+Oaks+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-hudson-oaks

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