# Sign Regulations in Hurst, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Hurst, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/hurst
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Hurst/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH27ZO_S27-22SIRE)

## At a glance

Hurst, Texas regulates 21 sign types across 14 zoning districts. Single-Tenant Monument Signs in the R-1A Proposed Duplex Zoning District (R-1A), R-2 Dwelling District (R-2), R-3 Dwelling District (R-3), RH Retirement Housing District (RH), AL Assisted Living District (AL), MH Mobile Home District (MH) zoning district are capped at 6 ft. tall and 50 sq. ft. per face, with a At least 15 ft. from curb; 20 ft. from residential property setback (Sec. Sec. 27-22(x) Table, Sec. 27-22(j)(4); applies to R-3, RH, AL, MH). Most commercial signs in Hurst require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (14 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 Dwelling District (R-1), RE-1 Dwelling District (RE-1), RE-2 Dwelling District (RE-2) | 4 | 8 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — |
| R-1A Proposed Duplex Zoning District (R-1A), R-2 Dwelling District (R-2), R-3 Dwelling District (R-3), RH Retirement Housing District (RH), AL Assisted Living District (AL), MH Mobile Home District (MH) | 4 | 12 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |
| O-1 Office District (O-1), O-2 Office District (O-2) | 2 | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |
| U School, Church and Institution District (U) | 2 | 6 ft. | 80 sq. ft. | — |
| NB Neighborhood Business District (NB), Limited Business District (LB) | 2 | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |
| GB General Business District (GB), O-C Outdoor Commercial District (O-C) | 6 | 20 ft. above freeway grade | 200 sq. ft. per side | — |
| TX 10 Texas Highway 10 Multiuse District (TX-10) | 3 | 20 ft. above freeway grade | 200 sq. ft. per face | — |
| TC Town Center District (TC) | 4 | 50 ft. (only on properties with direct SH 183 frontage, within 50 ft. of r-o-w) | 200 sq. ft. per building side | — |
| Mixed-Use Planned Development Overlay District (MU-PD, MU-SPUD) | 2 | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | — | — |
| PD Planned Development District (PD) | 1 | — | As approved by PD site plan, subject to underlying base district unless modified | — |
| R-PS Residential-Performance Standard District (R-PS) | 2 | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | 40 sq. ft. | — |
| FP Floodplain District (FP) | 1 | Based on base district | Up to size allowed by base district | — |
| Interim Zoning District (IZ) | 1 | — | As limited or allowed by approval of interim use/site plan | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Varies by type (see summary table at 27-22(x)) | Company logo max 100 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 14 zones)

### R-1A Proposed Duplex Zoning District (R-1A), R-2 Dwelling District (R-2), R-3 Dwelling District (R-3), RH Retirement Housing District (RH), AL Assisted Living District (AL), MH Mobile Home District (MH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of parapet wall or roof eave height | 40 sq. ft. | — | — | Multiple signs allowed per building per frontage | On building, per district | — | Sec. 27-22(x) Table of permitted signs and 27-22(j)(1) |
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — | At least 15 ft. from curb; 20 ft. from residential property | One per lot | In front yard, at least 15 ft. from curb and 20 ft. from residential property | — | Sec. 27-22(x) Table, Sec. 27-22(j)(4); applies to R-3, RH, AL, MH |
| Multi-Tenant Monument Sign | 12 ft. | 20 sq. ft. per business per side (40 sq. ft. for anchor), up to 140 sq. ft. total | — | At least 15 ft. behind curb, 100 ft. from another monument/pole sign | One per street frontage | In front, spacing and landscaping required | — | Sec. 27-22(x) Table; 27-22(j)(5) |
| Menu Board | 6 ft. | 45 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 menu board per business | Freestanding or wall mounted within a drive-through or business | — | Sec. 27-22(x) Table, 27-22(j)(7) |

### GB General Business District (GB), O-C Outdoor Commercial District (O-C)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Front Elevation) | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | — | — | — | Multiple per frontage | On building; parallel to face | — | Sec. 27-22(x), 27-22(j)(1) |
| Wall Sign (Rear Elevation on Street) | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | — | — | — | Multiple per eligible rear elevation | On building rear that fronts on street or internal road | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(1)4 |
| Wall Sign (Side Elevation on Street) | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | — | — | — | Multiple per eligible side elevation | On building side that fronts on street or internal road | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(1)5 |
| Single-Tenant Monument Sign | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — | 15 ft. from curb, 20 ft. from residential property | One per lot | Front yard, outside required setbacks | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(4) |
| Multi-Tenant Monument Sign | 12 ft. | 20 sq. ft. per business, 40 sq. ft. for anchor tenant, max 140 sq. ft. per face | — | 15 ft. behind curb, 100 ft. from another monument sign | One per street frontage | Front yard, outside required setbacks | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(5) |
| Freeway Pole Sign | 20 ft. above freeway grade | 200 sq. ft. per side | — | 15 ft. behind curb | One per street frontage | Frontage on Loop 820 or US Hwy 183/121, 15 ft. behind curb, 100 ft. from residential property | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(6) |

### TX 10 Texas Highway 10 Multiuse District (TX-10)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Top of parapet wall or roof eave | — | — | — | Multiple per qualifying elevation | On building; parallel to building face | — | Sec. 27-22(x) Table; see also TX-10 section for reference |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft. | 50 sq. ft. per face | — | 15 ft. behind curb, 20 ft. from residential property | One per street frontage | Front yard, with required setbacks | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(4), TX-10 |
| Freeway Pole Sign | 20 ft. above freeway grade | 200 sq. ft. per face | — | 15 ft. behind curb | One per street frontage | Frontage on Loop 820 or US Hwy 183/121 | — | Sec. 27-22(j)(6), TX-10 |

## Prohibited signs in Hurst

- No sign shall be erected, altered, or added to unless it conforms to the provisions contained in the sign regulations.
- No sign shall be located in the public right-of-way or on public property unless approved in a planned development site plan.
- No more than two sign faces (sides) are allowed per sign.
- No permanent wood signs shall be allowed.
- All sign structures must be painted or anodized to blend with the architecture; exposed metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion are prohibited.
- Fluorescent colors and fluorescent painted letters are not to be used on signs except for electric neon window signs as allowed.
- No sign may be erected so as to interfere with fire escapes, exits, standpipes, windows, ventilators, doors, or stairs.
- Minimum of 50 feet of street frontage required for ground signs, unless otherwise approved in a planned development site plan.
- A sign shall not be constructed within or project over any property line, vehicular right-of-way line, or public/private utility or drainage easement without an approved encroachment letter, unless otherwise approved in a mixed use or planned development district.
- No sign, fence, wall, shrub, or other structure shall be erected that obstructs visibility triangles for drivers.
- All temporary signs not specifically allowed are prohibited.
- The following sign types are expressly prohibited: roof signs, rotating/flashing/blinking/moving/animated signs, private signs on public property, signs attached to utility poles/fences/trees, visual depiction of sexual areas of human form, use of the words 'topless', 'bottomless', 'naked' on signs, off-premises advertising signs (unless compliant with regulations/PDS), and any sign not specifically permitted.
- Electronic/digital signs shall not: display animation, moving video, scrolling, flashing, blinking, flying or chasing text or graphics; or create any sense of motion. Only static display with a minimum 30-second duration per image.
- Lettering for stand-alone electronic signs limited to amber on black; fluorescent lettering is prohibited.
- Electronic/digital signs must be automatically dimmed after dark and not exceed specified luminance requirements.
- No sign or lighting shall be authorized that, by placement or operation, causes distress, discomfort, or injury to persons on adjacent property or interferes with their reasonable use.
- No sign shall duplicate the colors, characteristics, or symbols of traffic signs/signals, or otherwise create confusion for drivers.
- No sign shall be structurally altered to prolong its life or change shape/size or type if nonconforming.
- No sign shall be re-established after damage/destruction exceeding 25% (or 50%, see nonconformance provisions) of replacement cost without compliance.
- Lighting and electronics shall not be added to nonconforming signs, unless approved by site plan.

## Signs exempt from permit in Hurst

- Government-owned traffic signals and markings, and any sign required by law, are exempt.
- The following signs are exempt from permitting (although they must comply with regulations): public notice or warning signs required by law, signs located inside a building not visible from outside, works of art without commercial messages, utility/safety signs not exceeding 1 sq. ft., railway property signs referencing railway operation, security warning or neighborhood watch signs under 2 sq. ft., on-premises residential real estate signs, political signs, and garage sale signs.
- Residential real estate signs, garage sale signs, and political signs do not require a permit if compliant with criteria outlined in the section.
- Gasoline price-per-gallon or credit card signs mounted on pump islands do not require a permit, but must comply with size and placement regulations.
- No permit is required for U.S., Texas, or City of Hurst flags, or for pennants used in grand opening signage, or for window signs inside the glass, or advertising on benches at transit stops.
- Charity/civic event signs do not require a permit fee.
- Bench signs do not require a permit if installed at designated public transportation stops.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A planned development (PD) site plan is required for approval of any sign that varies from the strict application of the sign regulations (e.g., signs in public right-of-way, modifications to sign standards, special exceptions, sign variance).
- All new (or renovated/reconstructed) developments within the Town Center District require site plan approval (Sec. 27-15.2(i)).
- All development sites within the Town Center District must be submitted, reviewed, and approved as planned developments in accordance with section 27-16. Any planned development created within the TC district must adhere to regulations unless otherwise stipulated by the PD ordinance.
- A site plan is required prior to construction/reconstruction of any development in districts requiring one (including all mixed-use and PD/overlay districts).
- A landscape plan, including sign location, size, height, orientation, and design, must be included with site plan review for certain zoning districts (see, e.g., RH Retirement Housing, AL Assisted Living, TX 10 Highway and Town Center districts).
- All uses within the RH Retirement Housing and AL Assisted Living districts require site plan approval, which must include the location, size, height, orientation, and design of all signs.
- A certificate of site plan approval is required prior to the issuance of any building permit for alterations, additions, or new signage on Historic Landmark properties (Sec. 27-15.3(e)).
- In Mixed-Use (MU) Planned Development Overlay District, a site plan is required for all PD or SPUD properties; non-mixed-use proposals or single-use building projects must submit for a conditional use permit and request modifications via the site plan process.
- A master sign plan or specific signage details may be a requirement of a planned development site plan whenever signage deviates from base district requirements.
- Sign variances or special exceptions may only be granted after a public hearing by the zoning board of adjustment; an application and site plan are typically required for such cases.

## Full detail

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