# Sign Regulations in Jacksonville, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Jacksonville, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/jacksonville
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Jacksonville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_APXAZO_ARTIIISUPR_S3SIRE)

## At a glance

Jacksonville, Texas regulates 42 sign types across 15 zoning districts. Banner Sign (Temporary)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a min 5' from property line setback (Sec. Sec. 3(f)(2), Table 2, Sec. 3(d)). Most commercial signs in Jacksonville require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (15 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 19 | 48 inches | 64 sq ft | — |
| M Industrial District (M) | 8 | 35 ft | 672 sq ft | — |
| Commercial Districts (G, H, L, M) | 6 | 35 ft | 144 sq ft | — |
| Local Retail District (F) | 4 | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Central Business District (H zone, H) | 3 | 15 ft | 100 sq ft (per façade) | — |
| Multi-family Residential Districts (C, D, E) | 6 | 25 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Single-family, Two-family and Mobile Home Park Districts (A, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, B-MH2) | 3 | 12 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| All Residential Districts | 3 | 25 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| All Nonresidential Districts | 3 | 5 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| Public/Civic Uses or Churches in Residential Districts | 3 | 12 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Planned Developments | 1 | — | — | — |
| Nonresidential Zoning Districts | 2 | 3 ft | 6 sq ft | — |
| Multi-family Districts | 1 | 4 ft | 18 sq ft | — |
| Subdivision Sign Districts (A, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, B-MH2) | 1 | 12 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) | 1 | 35 ft | 672 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 15 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner Sign (Temporary) | 5 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Pole-mounted banners: min 5' from property line | 1 per lot (except with multiple suites, see Sec. 3(d)) | Ground-mounted, pole-mounted, or wall-mounted; not in ROW unless temporary pole banner with setback | — | Sec. 3(f)(2), Table 2, Sec. 3(d) |
| Construction Sign (Nonresidential/Multifamily/Subdivision) | 10 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | 1 per construction site | On premises under construction (≥5 acres) | — | Sec. 3(f)(8)a |
| Construction Sign (Single-family Residence) | 48 inches | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot | On lot under construction | — | Sec. 3(f)(8)b |
| Directory Sign (Exterior) | 4 ft | 18 sq ft | — | 10 ft from primary entrance unless otherwise determined/approved | 1 per main entrance | Ground sign near entrance (nonresidential/multifamily) | — | Sec. 3(f)(9) |
| Flag/Flagpole (Residential Districts) | 25 ft | 24 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 | Any residential lot | — | Sec. 3(f)(10)a |
| Flag/Flagpole (Nonresidential Districts) | 35 ft | 40 sq ft per flag | — | — | Up to 6 (3 poles x 2 flags per pole) | Any nonresidential lot | — | Sec. 3(f)(10)b |
| Garage Sale Sign | 42 inches | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 per lot (plus additional on private property with permission) | On premises and additional with permission (private property only) | — | Sec. 3(f)(11) |
| Menu Board | 10 ft | 64 sq ft | — | — | 2 per drive-thru lane | Accessory to restaurant drive-thru | — | Sec. 3(f)(14) |

### M Industrial District (M)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (Frontage Hwy 69 or Hwy 79, within 1,000 ft of intersection) | 35 ft | 144 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on Hwy 69 or 79 within 1,000 ft of 69/79 intersection | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage Hwy 69 or Hwy 79, within 1,000 ft of intersection) | 35 ft | 144 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on Hwy 69 or 79 within 1,000 ft of 69/79 intersection | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Pole Sign (All other roadways) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on other roadways | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Monument Sign (All other roadways) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on other roadways | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Wall Sign | 5 ft | 100 sq ft (per façade) | — | — | 1 per façade per business suite | Each façade per business suite | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 3 |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | Varies | Locations per City Manager/designee approval | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 3 |
| Temporary Sign | Varies | Varies | — | — | Varies | — | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 3; Sec. 3(d) |
| Billboard Sign | 35 ft | 672 sq ft | — | See additional: min twice sign height from residential | — | Only in M Industrial District | — | Sec. 3(f)(3), Table 3 |

### Commercial Districts (G, H, L, M)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (Frontage Hwy 69 or Hwy 79, within 1,000 ft of intersection) | 35 ft | 144 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on Hwy 69 or 79 within 1,000 ft of 69/79 intersection | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Monument Sign (Frontage Hwy 69 or Hwy 79, within 1,000 ft of intersection) | 35 ft | 144 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on Hwy 69 or 79 within 1,000 ft of 69/79 intersection | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Pole Sign (All other roadways) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on other roadways | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Monument Sign (All other roadways) | 30 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per lot per street frontage | Lot frontage on other roadways | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 1 |
| Wall Sign | 5 ft | 100 sq ft (per façade) | — | — | 1 per façade per business suite | Each façade per business suite | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 3 |
| Directional Sign | 4 ft | 10 sq ft | — | — | Varies | Per city manager/designee approval | — | Sec. 3(j)(3), Table 3 |

## Prohibited signs in Jacksonville

- Any sign, other than an approved directional sign, that copies or imitates an official sign or purports to have official status.
- Windblown devices other than those allowed under section 3(f)(10).
- Inflatable signs, balloons, or other devices if located within a multi-family or non-residential district.
- Pennants.
- Portable signs.
- Any sign attached to an accessory structure, except an incidental sign.
- Any attention-attracting device not permitted by this ordinance.
- Signs imitating traffic, regulatory or emergency signs or signals or signs which may mislead, confuse or distract the driver of a motor vehicle.
- Signs painted on or attached to roofs of buildings, trees, fence posts, rocks or other natural features unless otherwise permitted by this ordinance, telephone or utility poles, or any public signs or poles.
- Off premises signs unless otherwise allowed by this ordinance.
- Flashing signs or signs having flashing parts unless permitted as a CEVMS electronic sign.
- Moving or rotating signs or signs having moving parts.
- Any sign held by an individual and displaying such sign to attract attention to a business whether on-premises or off-premises.
- Banners, tarps or similar material used for the purpose of signage unless otherwise allowed in this ordinance.
- Beacons or any other artificial light unless otherwise allowed.
- Bandit signs.
- Streamers.
- No sign shall be erected in the "clear sight triangle."
- No sign shall be erected or lighted in a manner to obstruct or be confused with authorized traffic signals or devices.
- No signs shall be allowed in the public right-of-way, easement, or public-owned property except as specifically enumerated.
- Illegal signs (constructed after ordinance without a permit and/or in violation) have no legal right to remain and must be removed.
- Incidental signs are prohibited from being installed on light poles, trees and any traffic or emergency control device.
- Garage or occasional sale signs are not permitted in the right-of-way.
- Signs must not display more than the number of pieces of information as limited elsewhere in ordinance (see also logo rules).
- All signs must be constructed of permanent materials and directly attached to the ground, building or structure, except for permitted banners, flags, temporary signs and window signs.
- Temporary signs that are not maintained in good condition must be removed.
- Abandoned (nonconforming) signs related to a use or business that ceases for 14 continuous days shall not be reused unless brought into full conformity.

## Signs exempt from permit in Jacksonville

- Any sign required by federal, state, or local law or a public utility company.
- Traffic signs which meet Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or successor standards and contain no commercial message.
- Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door.
- Any sign inside the perimeter fencing of an athletic field or similar outdoor facility owned or operated by a governmental or nonprofit entity including public or private schools.
- Works of art with no commercial message.
- Holiday decorations, approved for the holiday season as defined.
- "No trespassing," "no hunting," "no fishing," "no loitering" or employment opportunity signs not exceeding six square feet.
- Governmental signs.
- Memorial signs or tablets and building markers displayed on public or private buildings and tablets or headstones in cemeteries.
- The changing of messages on changeable copy signs designed and intended to be changed on a regular basis, unless specified herein.
- Concrete tomatoes as authorized by the city.
- Legal notices.
- Government institutions and schools are exempt from flag and flagpole requirements.
- All public signs erected by or on behalf of a governmental body to identify public property, convey public information and direct or regulate traffic.
- Bus stop signs erected by a public transit company.
- Informational signs of a public utility regarding its poles, lines, pipes or other facilities.
- Signs appurtenant to a use of public property permitted under a franchise or lease agreement with the City.
- Signs posted by municipal, county, state, or federal authorities for crime prevention and public safety and health.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A master signage plan is allowed for all multiple-tenant buildings, planned district developments, and all multi-building or multi-occupant commercial developments.
- A master signage plan is an administrative permit establishing standards (size, design, location, etc.) for all exterior signs associated with a multi-tenant/multi-building development with two or more tenants, whether on a single lot or multiple lots.
- Application for a master signage plan must include a formal application, fee, and two paper/one digital copy of the proposed site plan.
- Master signage plans are reviewed for completeness, subject to staff review, and approved by the city manager or designee.
- Any sign that requires a permit and is part of a development with an approved master signage plan must demonstrate compliance with the master plan at time of permit application.
- Appeals of administrative decisions related to master signage plans may be filed within 30 days to the zoning board of adjustment.
- Directional signs in non-residential districts require a site plan depicting sign locations and sizes.
- Variance to sign requirements, including those involving sign plans, may be requested from the zoning board of adjustment after permit denial.

## 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 15 zoning districts in Jacksonville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Jacksonville+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-jacksonville

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