# Sign Regulations in Joshua, Texas

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

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

## At a glance

Joshua, Texas regulates 10 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Permanent Off-Premises Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at As provided for in table 1, schedule of permanent signs tall, 300 sq. ft., and 60 feet wide, with a 10 feet from any highway right-of-way line setback (Sec. § 3.06.006). Most commercial signs in Joshua require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District (C1, C2) | 8 | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| Industrial District (I1, I2) | 6 | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 300 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | As provided for in table 1, schedule of permanent signs | 300 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Commercial District (C1, C2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Canopy, Marquee, or Projection Sign | Shall not project above the canopy, marquee, or projection sign | 40% of the area of that elevation | — | — | — | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Roof Sign | 10 ft. from top of roof, not to exceed a total distance of 40' from ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | — | One for each main structure | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Ground Sign | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 5 sq. ft. | — | — | One for each main structure or tenant for each street frontage | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Pole Sign | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Wall Sign | Attached to structure and shall not project above the roofline of the structure | 40% of the area of that wall elevation | — | — | — | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Window Sign | — | 40% of the area facing public streets | — | — | — | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |

### Industrial District (I1, I2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign | 10 ft. from top of roof, not to exceed a total distance of 40' from ground | 300 sq. ft. | — | — | One for each main structure | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Ground Sign | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 300 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 10 sq. ft. | — | — | One for each main structure or tenant for each street frontage | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Pole Sign | 50' adjacent to Highway 174, 30' at all other locations, 10' clearance from ground to sign | 300 sq. ft. | — | 10' | One for each premises | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |
| Window Sign | — | 40% of the area facing public streets | — | — | — | — | — | Table 1 Schedule of Permanent Signs |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Off-Premises Sign | As provided for in table 1, schedule of permanent signs | 300 sq. ft. | 60 feet | 10 feet from any highway right-of-way line | No more than two panels or sign faces will be allowed for each sign | Adjacent to interstate highways and federal-aid primary highways | — | § 3.06.006 |
| Kiosk Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In or adjacent to public right-of-way | — | § 3.06.007 |

## Prohibited signs in Joshua

- A frame or sandwich board signs are prohibited except as a temporary sign.
- Banners and balloons or inflatable signs are prohibited except as a temporary sign.
- Moving and flashing signs are prohibited except for reader boards.
- Signs that resemble traffic-control signs or emergency information signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to utility poles or other surfaces within a public right-of-way or easement are prohibited.
- New permanent off-premises signs are prohibited.
- Any combination of a projection, wall, or roof sign is prohibited unless permitted individually.
- LED and digital signs are prohibited unless authorized by a conditional use permit.

## Signs exempt from permit in Joshua

- Public signs required by governmental bodies or authorized for a public purpose.
- Signs on vehicles where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle.
- Warning signs containing no advertising material.
- Flags of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations.
- Governmental signs including traffic or similar regulatory devices.
- Address numerals and other signs required by law.
- Athletic signs used as scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
- Directional signs for vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
- Directory signs located in or adjacent to entrances or foyers.
- Instructional signs providing direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Sign plan review fee is 25% of permit.
- Sign waiver from city council requires a fee of $150.00.

## Full detail

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