# Sign Regulations in Humble, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Humble, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-06

## At a glance

Humble, Texas regulates 45 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Multifamily Monument Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at Max 12 ft tall and Max 50 sq ft, with a Min 5 ft from property lines; min 45 ft from corner intersection setback (Sec. § 4.07.067(b), (c)). Most commercial signs in Humble require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 28 | Max 12 ft | Max 64 sq ft | — |
| Sign District A | 12 | Max 40 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 300 sq ft | — |
| Sign District B | 7 | Max 20 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 60 sq ft | — |
| Sign District C | 6 | Max 15 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 16 sq ft | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign (Exempt) | Max 8 ft | Max 36 sq ft | — | — | — | On private real property with owner consent (not on property encumbered by an easement allowing municipal public use) | — | § 4.07.061(2) |
| Temporary Community Event/Activity Sign by Nonprofit/Church (Exempt) | Max 7 ft | Max 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property with permission | — | § 4.07.061(6) |
| Temporary Business Sign (Exempt) | — | If combustible material: max 60 sq ft | — | — | Only 1 at any given time | On-premises of the business | — | § 4.07.061(14)(A)-(G) |
| Portable Sign (On-Premises – Business or Not-for-Profit) | — | Max 32 sq ft per side | — | At least 5 ft from all property lines and at least 45 ft from any street corner intersection | — | On-premises; location must be approved by City Manager to avoid traffic/pedestrian hazards | — | § 4.07.069(a), (c)-(f) |
| Residential Subdivision Entrance Monument | Max 6 ft | Primary entrance: max 32 sq ft; Additional section entrance (if multiple platted sections): max 16 sq ft | — | — | One per major subdivision entrance; additional one per section entrance if multiple platted sections | At each major entrance to a single-family residential subdivision or its sections | — | § 4.07.067(a), (c) |
| Multifamily Monument Sign | Max 12 ft | Max 50 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property lines; min 45 ft from corner intersection | One monument sign per multifamily dwelling complex | On premises of townhouse, condominium, or apartment complex | — | § 4.07.067(b), (c) |
| Monument Sign (Not-for-Profit Entity or Private School) – Primary Use | Max 12 ft | Max 50 sq ft | — | — | One primary monument sign | On the property of the not-for-profit entity or private school | — | § 4.07.068 |
| Monument Sign (Not-for-Profit Entity or Private School) – Secondary Use (Additional) | Max 8 ft | Max 28 sq ft | — | — | One additional monument sign | On the same property to identify a secondary use (e.g., school) | — | § 4.07.068 |

### Sign District A

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (<200 ft frontage) (Option 1) | Max 30 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 200 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from all property lines | 1 per business establishment | On properties adjacent to and fronting I-59 (and its frontage roads), FM 1960 Bypass East, FM 1960 Bypass West, or Will Clayton Parkway (and its frontage roads) | — | § 4.07.063(1)(A), (D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Pole Sign (≥200 ft frontage) (Option 1) | Max 40 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 300 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from all property lines | 1 per business establishment | On properties adjacent to and fronting I-59 (and its frontage roads), FM 1960 Bypass East, FM 1960 Bypass West, or Will Clayton Parkway (and its frontage roads) | — | § 4.07.063(1)(B), (D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Pole Sign – Additional Corner Sign (Option 1) | Max 25 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 100 sq ft for the additional sign | — | Min 5 ft from all property lines | 1 additional sign on qualifying corner lots | Corner lots at intersection of I-59 (or its frontage road), FM 1960 Bypass East/West, or Will Clayton Parkway with a city street; additional sign faces the city street | — | § 4.07.063(1)(C)-(D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign (In lieu of Pole Sign) (Option 2) | Max 12 ft | Max 150 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property lines; min 15 ft from property-line corner at street intersections | 1 per business establishment | On the business premises in District A | — | § 4.07.063(2)(A)-(B); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign – Additional Corner Sign (Only if Monument Option selected) (Option 2) | Max 10 ft | Max 25 sq ft for the additional sign | — | As for monument signs in District A (≥5 ft from property lines; ≥15 ft from property-line corner) | 1 additional sign on qualifying corner lots | Corner lots at intersection of I-59 (or its frontage road), FM 1960 Bypass East/West, or Will Clayton Parkway with a city street | — | § 4.07.063(2)(C); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Pole Sign (Shopping Center / Integrated Business Development) (<200 ft frontage) (Option 1) | Max 35 ft (including supporting structure) | Calculated by formula | — | Min 5 ft from property lines | 1 center identification pole sign | Shopping centers/integrated business developments with <200 ft frontage on I-59 (or its frontage road), FM 1960 Bypass East/West, or Will Clayton Parkway (and frontage roads) | — | § 4.07.066(1)(A), (D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Pole Sign (Shopping Center / Integrated Business Development) (≥200 ft frontage) (Option 1) | Max 35 ft (including supporting structure) | Calculated by formula | — | Min 5 ft from property lines | 1 center identification pole sign | Shopping centers/integrated business developments with ≥200 ft frontage on I-59 (or its frontage road), FM 1960 Bypass East/West, or Will Clayton Parkway (and frontage roads) | — | § 4.07.066(1)(B), (D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Pole Sign – Additional Corner (Shopping Center / Integrated Business Development) (Option 1) | Max 30 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 150 sq ft for the additional corner pole sign, plus 20 sq ft per business establishment | — | Min 5 ft from property lines | 1 additional sign on qualifying corner lots | On corners where the center fronts I-59 (or its frontage road), FM 1960 Bypass East/West or Will Clayton Parkway and a city street | — | § 4.07.066(1)(C)-(D); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |

### Sign District B

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (Option 1) | Max 20 ft (including supporting structure) | Max 60 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business establishment | On properties adjacent to and fronting State Spur 184, Wilson Road, or Houston Avenue between Issacks and First Streets | — | § 4.07.064(1); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign (In lieu of Pole Sign) (Option 2) | Max 12 ft | Max 30 sq ft | — | Min 5 ft from property lines; min 15 ft from property-line corner at street intersections | 1 per business establishment | On the business premises in District B | — | § 4.07.064(2)(A)-(B); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign – Additional Corner Sign (Only if Monument Option selected) (Option 2) | Max 12 ft | Max 20 sq ft for the additional sign | — | As for monument signs in District B (≥5 ft from property lines; ≥15 ft from property-line corner) | 1 additional sign on qualifying corner lots | Corner lots at intersection of State Spur 184, Wilson Road, or Houston Avenue (between Issacks and First Streets) and a city street | — | § 4.07.064(2)(C); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Wall Sign (Only with Monument Option) | — | Calculated by formula | — | — | 1 per exterior wall | On exterior walls of business establishments in District B | — | § 4.07.064(3)(A)-(B) (wall signs allowed in addition to a monument sign); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign (Shopping Center / Integrated Business Development) | Max 12 ft | Calculated by formula | — | Min 5 ft from property lines; min 45 ft from street corner intersection | 1 center identification monument sign | At shopping center/integrated business development entrances within District B | — | § 4.07.066(2)(A)-(B); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Monument Sign – Additional (Shopping Center / Integrated Business Development) | Max 6 ft | Max 30 sq ft for the additional sign, plus 5 sq ft per business establishment | — | Min 5 ft from property lines; min 45 ft from street corner intersection | 1 additional sign on qualifying sites | Centers with frontage on State Spur 184, Wilson Road, or Houston Avenue (between Issacks and First Streets) and another public street; the additional sign faces the other public street | — | § 4.07.066(2)(C); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |
| Wall Sign (Shopping Center Tenant) | — | Calculated by formula | — | — | 1 per exterior wall | On tenant storefront/exterior walls within shopping centers/integrated business developments in District B | — | § 4.07.066(2)(D) (wall signs allowed) and § 4.07.064(3)(A)-(B) (limits); § 4.07.062(a)(8)-(12) |

## Prohibited signs in Humble

- Inadequately maintained signs showing deterioration (peeling, rust, dirt, fading, discoloration, holes); must be repaired or removed within 30 days after notice.
- Abandoned or outdated signs advertising a business or product no longer in existence; must be replaced or removed within 30 days after notice.
- Signs erected/relocated/maintained so as to block ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape; no sign may be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- Signs that obstruct free and clear vision at any street intersection.
- Signs that interfere with, obstruct the view of, or may be confused with an authorized traffic sign, signal, or device because of position, shape, or color.
- Signs using words or symbols such as “STOP,” “LOOK,” “GO SLOW,” “CAUTION,” “DANGER,” “WARNING,” etc., in a manner that misleads or confuses traffic.
- Signs that constitute a safety or health hazard due to inadequate design, construction, repair, or maintenance.
- Signs illuminated with lights that cause glare onto surrounding areas or residential properties, or that distract drivers or pedestrians on public rights-of-way.
- Signs with reflectors, lights, or illumination that flash, move, rotate, scintillate, blink, flicker, vary in intensity or color, or use intermittent electrical pulsation; exception: LED signs that comply and do not change display more often than once every two minutes.
- Signs displaying obscene or patently offensive sexual content lacking redeeming social value.
- Signs painted on or attached to a motor vehicle used primarily to display a sign; exception: normal business identification on vehicles operated and parked in the normal course of business.
- Signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts or visible mechanical movement by electrical or mechanical means, except time-temperature-date signs; any electronic date/time/temperature display may not exceed 24 square feet of sign face area.
- Signs attached to or located upon trees, street signs, utility poles, or fences, visible from any street.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Signs or any portion located on, or projecting or extending over, any public right-of-way, sidewalk, street, alley, or other public property.
- Wind device signs that cause confusion or obstruction to traffic on adjacent public streets.
- Billboards are unlawful except those installed prior to August 10, 2017; lawful existing billboards may not be reconstructed if destroyed or removed.
- Feather signs are unlawful.
- Inflatable signs are unlawful.

## Signs exempt from permit in Humble

- Temporary real estate signs (sale/rent/lease of premises) up to 16 sq ft; only on private property; remove within 7 days after transaction.
- Political signs on private real property with owner consent (not on property subject to public-use easements); max 36 sq ft, max 8 ft height, not illuminated, no moving parts; does not apply to rented/purchased advertising structures like billboards carrying political messages.
- Signs integral to the historical character of a designated historic district or designated landmark building.
- Public signs regulating traffic or giving directions to streets, schools, hospitals, historical sites, or public facilities.
- Flags of any government/governmental agency or of patriotic, religious, charitable, civic, educational, or fraternal organizations, not exceeding 40 sq ft.
- Temporary signs for special community events/activities sponsored by nonprofits or churches; max 32 sq ft; erected no more than 10 days before and removed within 3 days after; securely anchored; max 7 ft height.
- Temporary holiday displays or decorations; erected no more than 45 days before and removed no later than 10 days after the holiday/celebration.
- Hand-held noncommercial signs not affixed to the ground and not exceeding 10 sq ft.
- Temporary construction-site identification signs (architect/engineer/developer/contractor) up to 64 sq ft; not before site plan approval; remove within 10 days after project completion.
- Business occupant name/profession signs not exceeding 2 sq ft.
- Memorial or commemorative plaques/tablets denoting building name/date or historic significance up to 4 sq ft.
- Informational (non-advertising) signs up to 1 sq ft with letters up to 4 inches.
- Property identification signs indicating address/name: up to 2 sq ft on residential property; up to 5 sq ft on business property.
- Temporary business signs, subject to all of the following: (a) combustible material signs ≤60 sq ft; (b) if >50 lbs, must meet building code safety and be approved by the city manager; (c) may not extend into any right-of-way, alley, sidewalk, or public thoroughfare; (d) must be attached with wire or steel cables (no strings/ropes/wood slats); (e) display period ≤15 days in a six-month period; (f) must be on-premises; (g) only one displayed at a time.
- Amateur ball park signs.
- Signs erected by the city, the state (including political subdivisions such as school districts), or the United States, or signs otherwise required by law.
- Directory signs, menu boards, and similar signs designed to be read from a distance no greater than 10 feet.
- Religious emblems installed in compliance with zoning and construction codes.
- Any sign that may display a commercial message may also display any noncommercial message (in place of or in addition), provided all other requirements are met.

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Humble

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sign permits with construction valuation under $1,000 | $50 | cite: 3, 6, 13 |
| Variance | Within 30 days after denial of a sign permit by the city manager, a request for variance may be filed with the city council. (starts when Denial of a sign permit by the city manager) | § 4.07.035 |

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## Full detail

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