# Sign Regulations in Ingleside, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ingleside, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/ingleside
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Ingleside/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH78ZO_ARTVSUDIRE_DIV3SIRE)

## At a glance

Ingleside, Texas regulates 14 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (B)s in the M multiple-family district, P professional office district, Institutional (Inst.) zoning district are capped at 8 ft max (6 ft recommended) tall and Up to 32 sq ft, with a Min 25 ft from adjacent side property line setback (Sec. Sec. 78-402(4), Sec. 78-409 Table). Most commercial signs in Ingleside require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural district (AG), R-1F (Farm Zone) single family residential district, R-1R (Ranch Zone) single family residential district, R-1E (Estate Zone) single family residential district, R-2 two-family residential district, R-3 three- and four-family residential district, M multiple-family district, P professional office district, Institutional (Inst.) | 1 | — | 2 sq ft per face | — |
| M multiple-family district, P professional office district, Institutional (Inst.) | 2 | 8 ft max (6 ft recommended) | Up to 50 sq ft | — |
| C-1 local commercial district, C-2 general commercial district, L-I light industrial district, I industrial district | 9 | 25 ft | 225 sq ft | — |
| Corridor Zone | 2 | 45 ft for first sign; additional signs up to 30 ft | 225 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### M multiple-family district, P professional office district, Institutional (Inst.)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign (A) | Not above roof line | Up to 50 sq ft | — | — | — | Flat against building, not projecting above roof | — | Sec. 78-402(1), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Freestanding Sign (B) | 8 ft max (6 ft recommended) | Up to 32 sq ft | — | Min 25 ft from adjacent side property line | One per property | On same lot as establishment, min 25 ft from adjacent side property line | — | Sec. 78-402(4), Sec. 78-409 Table |

### C-1 local commercial district, C-2 general commercial district, L-I light industrial district, I industrial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Building Sign (B) | Not above roof line | Up to 200 sq ft | — | — | — | Flat against building, not above roof | — | Sec. 78-402(2), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Freestanding Sign (A) | 25 ft | 225 sq ft | — | — | 1-3 per lot (depends on floor area/qualifications for multi-sign) | On same lot as business; for lots with over 10,000 or 20,000 sq ft floor area: Up to 3 signs allowed, on the same formula | — | Sec. 78-402(3), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Mobile Portable Sign | — | 15 sq ft | — | — | One per location per permit | — | — | Sec. 78-402(5), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Banners | — | Max 80 sq ft | — | — | One banner permit at a time | Attached to buildings or poles driven into the ground | — | Sec. 78-402(7), Sec. 78-411, Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Streamers, Pennants, etc. | 15 ft clearance required over driveways and vehicle areas | — | — | — | — | Suspended, not to obstruct views | — | Sec. 78-402(7), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Menu Board | 6 ft | 36 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | On lot for establishment with drive-through service | — | Sec. 78-402(11), Sec. 78-409 Table |
| Billboard | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Off-premises only | — | Sec. 78-409 Table, Sec. 78-412(7) |
| Freestanding Sign (B) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Min 25 ft from adjacent side property line | One per property | On the same lot; for churches, country clubs, public buildings, philanthropic institutions | — | Sec. 78-402(4), Sec. 78-409 Table |

### Corridor Zone

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Corridor Sign (A) | 45 ft for first sign; additional signs up to 30 ft | 225 sq ft | — | — | Up to three (see additional requirements) | Same lot as business, must adjoin Highway 1069, Highway 361, or FM 2725 | — | Sec. 78-402(10) |
| Electronic Message Board (Corridor Zone) | Per sign height regulation for corridor signs | 40 sq ft | — | — | One per structure | On a freestanding sign | — | Sec. 78-402(8), Sec. 78-400(12) |

## Prohibited signs in Ingleside

- No sign which is expressly prohibited, or which is not specifically described and allowed by this chapter shall be installed.
- No sign shall be installed except in compliance with this chapter.
- This division does not regulate signs located inside buildings except where expressly and specifically stated otherwise.
- No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained in a manner that prevents free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except official signs.
- Any sign erected or maintained within five feet of the public rights-of-way shall be smooth and free of protruding objects, nails, tacks, and wires.
- Permanent signs of eight feet in height or less shall be monument type.
- Attached permanent signs and freestanding signs shall be designed to resist wind load and to receive dead load as required by the city building code.
- The structural elements of permanent signs shall be constructed of materials that are noncombustible and may be supported by noncombustible materials only and finished in a presentable manner. Wood or unpainted steel supports are prohibited.
- All signs which are visible from public property and located inside a building that meet any of the following descriptions are prohibited: signs containing obscene, indecent, or immoral content; signs that imitate or may be confused with traffic signs or signals; signs that block or obstruct views at intersections; signs with flashing, moving, or blinking illumination except compliant electronic message boards; signs in public rights-of-way or in locations obscuring traffic view; signs not specifically described and allowed by this chapter; billboards exceeding 32 square feet or 15 feet in height not on the same lot as the business; off-premises signs except as specifically allowed; signs erected or affixed within or projecting over any public right-of-way except official, authorized special events, or subdivision entrance signs; all roof mounted signs; flyers attached, affixed, stapled, or glued to a pole, fence, wall, or structure; any obsolete/abandoned sign.
- No person shall locate, place or attach any sign, paper or other material, to a tree, tower, public utility pole or structure, public building, street light, public fence, public right-of-way, fire hydrant, bridge, park bench, or other public structure or property, or mark on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, or street, except for allowed signs.
- Any sign which is not specifically described and allowed by this chapter.
- Prohibited signs may be removed without prior notice by city officials.
- No sign can be placed in the 20-foot traffic sign triangle if the sign or sign post is more than 18 inches wide at a point below eight feet.
- No sign can be placed in public rights-of-way or obscure the view of traffic.
- All roof mounted signs are prohibited.
- Any flyers attached, affixed, stapled, or glued to a pole, fence, wall, or other structure are prohibited.
- Any obsolete/abandoned sign is prohibited.
- It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, or relocate within the city any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the chief building official, except as otherwise provided.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ingleside

- Public signs: Noncommercial signs erected by or at the direction of a public officer in furtherance of the public interest in the performance of his public duty.
- Land sales sign: Non-illuminated signs advertising sale or development of property or subdivision with at least two and one-quarter acres, not exceeding 32 square feet in size and eight feet in height, limited to one per street frontage.
- Real estate sign: Nonilluminated, not exceeding six square feet per face, pertaining to sale or lease of the premises.
- Contractor's sign: Nonilluminated, advertising development or improvement by builder/contractor during period of construction, not exceeding 32 square feet and eight feet in height.
- Subdivision signs: Temporary and permanent on-site subdivision ground signs as specified in the code (see details in Sec. 78-410(5)).
- Temporary signs: Announcing public, charitable, educational, or religious events for up to 21 days prior to, and up to 7 days after, the event; total sign area not exceeding 24 square feet.
- Integral signs: Names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, and commemorative tablets carved into permanent materials and constructed as an integral part of the structure.
- Nameplates: One nonilluminated sign per entrance per business attached to the building, not exceeding two square feet per face, with limited wording.
- Private signs: Signs not visible beyond the boundaries of the lot (or contiguous lots of same ownership) and not visible from any public right-of-way.
- Traffic signs: Traffic and official signs and devices installed by a governmental agency.
- On-site traffic signs: Directional signs not exceeding four square feet per face and six feet in height, no commercial message or identification.
- Garage sale signs: One sign per sale, not exceeding six square feet for all faces, not on public right-of-way, installed not more than seven days prior and removed within two days after the sale.
- Flags, emblems: Insignias of governmental bodies and one business/organization flag, and non-advertising decorative displays. Flags must be flown on permanent flagpoles.
- Political signs: Signs on private property referring to a public election issue or candidate, up to 36 square feet, not illuminated or with moving parts, erected up to 90 days before and removed within 72 hours after the election.
- Protective signs: May be affixed to walls and fences.
- Window display signs: Signs applied to or attached to the exterior or interior of a transparent window or glass door.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, alter, or relocate within the city any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the chief building official. The permit may cover more than one sign but only at one location per application.
- Applications for sign permits must include location details, plans/specifications, structural details, and other information as required by the chief building official (Sec. 78-405).
- Permanent and temporary sign types and locations are subject to approval by the building official prior to installation.
- The city building official examines all applications, plans, and premises and must verify compliance before permit issuance (Sec. 78-406).
- All permitted signs must conform to city-adopted building and electrical codes (Sec. 78-407).
- The building official inspects permitted signs for code compliance; non-compliance can result in permit revocation.
- Whenever the city building official refuses to grant a permit or revokes a permit, there is a right to appeal to the board of adjustment (Sec. 78-404).
- Menu boards, corridor zone signs, and other special sign types require permits as specified in the ordinance.
- For permitted signs, maintenance and compliance with approved permit requirements are mandatory during the life of the permit.
- Any non-permitted or nonconforming sign altered, relocated, or replaced must meet all code provisions immediately (Sec. 78-414).
- All sign types except those specifically exempted in Sec. 78-410 and Sec. 78-411 require a sign permit.
- Permit applications for highway signs must include a copy of the state permit prior to city permit issuance.
- The building official may require a structural engineer’s seal and additional documentation as needed to ensure code compliance.
- Permit fees must be paid at time of application and prior to issuance of a sign permit.
- Permitted signs must be annually inspected by the building official.

## Full detail

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