# Sign Regulations in Kennedale, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Kennedale, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/kennedale
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Kennedale/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=UNDECO_PTIIIDEPRDEST_ART14SI)

## At a glance

Kennedale, Texas regulates 18 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Pole Sign (EC-1/EC-2)s in the Employment Center Districts (EC-1, EC-2, EC-3) zoning district are capped at 75 feet tall and 360 square feet, with a Not within 100 feet of specified street; otherwise see ordinance. setback (Sec. Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements). Most commercial signs in Kennedale require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG) | 4 | 8 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, D, MF, MH, TH) | 4 | 8 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Old Town District (OT-1, OT-2, OT-3, OT-4), Neighborhood Village District (NV), Urban Village District (UV) | 5 | 8 feet minimum clear height | 32 square feet (NV, OT), 48 square feet (UV) | — |
| Employment Center Districts (EC-1, EC-2, EC-3) | 6 | 75 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| Commercial Districts (C-0, C-1, C-2) | 7 | 16 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 4 | 16 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 2 | Address sign: N/A; parking: 6 ft; yard sign: 5 ft; flags: pole max 35 ft | Varies: Up to 60 sq ft banner, 64 sq ft general temp, 75 ft tall/5 ft diameter balloon, 32 sq ft and 10 ft high for subdivision; sandwich boards 6 sq ft, 42 in high, 30 in wide. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Old Town District (OT-1, OT-2, OT-3, OT-4), Neighborhood Village District (NV), Urban Village District (UV)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Below eave, below the roof line of a flat roof. | 32 square feet (NV, OT), 48 square feet (UV) | — | — | One per business entity, per street frontage, no more than two. | Building/tenant façade, one per business entity per street frontage (max 2). | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Awning Sign | 8 feet minimum clear height | 16 square feet, no more than 1 foot from each edge of awning. | Any width, limited by awning width. | — | One per business entity, per street frontage. | On awnings; may encroach sidewalk to within 2 feet of curb/clear zone. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | 4 feet width/projection | — | One per business entity. | Perpendicular to building facade; 8 feet minimum clear height. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Suspended Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per business entity. | Perpendicular to facade, 8 feet minimum clear height. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Window Sign | 3 feet | 15% of shopfront window, up to 3 ft height, 5 ft width | 5 feet | — | — | On shopfront window | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |

### Employment Center Districts (EC-1, EC-2, EC-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign (EC-1/EC-2) | 75 feet | 360 square feet | — | Not within 100 feet of specified street; otherwise see ordinance. | See 'additional requirements'. | See detailed location/setback rules; only certain streets; not within 100 feet of Link Street or Kennedale Parkway as specified. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per lot or parcel. | One per lot or parcel. Location/setbacks per general requirements. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| KEDC-Owned Multi-Tenant Monument Sign | 15 feet | 150 square feet | — | — | One in ECD. | One total in the ECD. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| KEDC-Owned District Identification Sign | 27 feet | 135 square feet | — | — | One total in ECD. | One total in the ECD, on KEDC property. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Wall Sign | Below eave, below roof line of flat roof | 400 square feet | — | — | Two per business entity. | On building façade | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Awning Sign | 8 feet minimum clear height | 16 square feet; max 1 foot from edge of awning | Any width | — | One per business entity per street frontage. | On awning | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |

### Commercial Districts (C-0, C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Center Sign (Monument or Pole) | 16 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per development (monument or pole sign). | Serves shared development with ≥2 businesses on a single or contiguous lot | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Pole Sign | 10 feet, 32 feet if fronting I-20 frontage road. | 10 square feet (other streets), 32 square feet if fronting I-20 frontage road. | — | 10 feet minimum | One per lot/parcel per 300 feet frontage. | 10 feet minimum setback | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Monument Sign | 7 feet | 100 square feet | — | — | One per lot/parcel per 300 ft frontage. | At lot or parcel | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Wall Sign | Below eave, below roof line | 400 square feet | — | — | Two per business entity. | On building | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Projecting Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | 4 feet width and projection | — | One per business entity. | Perpendicular to facade; 8 feet min clear height | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Suspended Sign | 3 feet | 6 square feet | 3 feet | — | One per business entity. | Perpendicular to facade, not extending beyond the overhang, 8 feet min clear height | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |
| Awning Sign | 8 feet min clear height | 16 square feet | Any width, must not be more than 1 foot from each edge of awning. | — | One per business entity per street frontage. | On awning; may project to within 2 ft of curb. | — | Table 14.7 Permanent Sign Requirements |

## Prohibited signs in Kennedale

- No sign shall be permitted in any district except as provided in the sign ordinance.
- No sign shall be permitted within a clear vision area (see Section 10.16, Visibility at Intersections).
- No sign shall be placed in any public easement, right-of-way, utility easement, clear vision triangle, or no-build zone, except publicly owned signs or as otherwise specifically allowed.
- Signs may not constitute a traffic hazard or contribute to traffic problems, including confusion with traffic control devices, or visual distraction for motorists.
- No sign shall exceed the maximum sign area allowed for the district in which located.
- No sign shall be erected, displayed, or altered without a duly approved sign permit from the city unless exempted by the ordinance.
- All permanent signs must be of a professional character and shall not detract from the appearance of the general neighborhood or adversely affect property values.
- No sign shall have exposed electrical wires or protrusions on the reverse side, which must be properly finished and of one color.
- Signs shall not prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- Signs are prohibited if erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision by vehicular traffic at any location, street, intersection, or driveway.
- Signs are prohibited if they interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of position, size, shape, movement, color, or illumination.
- Obscene signs, as defined in the ordinance, are prohibited.
- Portable signs, with the exception of sandwich board signs as specifically permitted, are prohibited.
- Signs illuminated to an intensity or in such a manner as to cause a glare or brightness that constitutes a hazard or nuisance to traffic are prohibited.
- Signs that move or flash, have moving or flashing components, are intermittently lighted, have changing colors, revolve, or similar signs are prohibited except as permitted for reader board and wind signs.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Trailer, skid, or similar mobile structure signs where structure is primarily for signage are prohibited (except for business vehicle identification).
- Signs placed on property without owner's permission are prohibited.
- Builder directional signs (except as allowed in kiosk sign plazas) are prohibited.
- CEVMS/Electronic Reader Board/Message Board signs and Changeable Electronic Variable Message signs are prohibited in Employment Center Districts and Village Districts.
- Using vehicles (trucks, cars, trailers, etc.) as signs when parked within 50 feet of a property line abutting a public street for the primary purpose of signage is prohibited, except as outlined for business use or construction.
- Feather signs are prohibited.
- Bench signs are prohibited.
- Signs emitting audible sound, odor, or visible matter are prohibited.
- All permanent signs must be designed to withstand a wind pressure of no less than 30 pounds per square foot of area and receive dead loads per code.
- Every sign, whether permitted or not, must be maintained in a safe, presentable, and sound structural and operational condition at all times.
- No illuminated sign may contain intermittent, moving, blinking, flashing, oscillating, scrolling, or fluttering lights or animated parts (except as specifically allowed for changeable message signs).
- Exposed neon-type tubing as part of any sign or building is not permitted.
- Illumination must not constitute a demonstrable hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic or spill onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
- Signs attached to fixtures, poles, utilities, public buildings, fences, trees, without city permission, are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Kennedale

- Signs erected or maintained by or on behalf of the city, county, state, or federal government for public purposes, including regulatory or directional signs.
- Address signs (non-residential, up to 5 square feet; residential numerals up to 6 inches high).
- Development/Commercial Construction signs: One sign not exceeding 48 square feet, set back at least 10 feet from right-of-way, may be erected during construction and removed within 30 days of certificate of occupancy.
- Government signs: temporary signs or banners (with restrictions on frequency, duration, and size); official public notices and other official signs and notices.
- Flags: Up to three per property, max 50 sq ft each, max height 35 feet, located with setbacks.
- Historic markers or commemorative plaques, up to 2 sq ft (no size limit for official state or federal markers).
- Holiday decorations.
- Incidental signs less than 2 sq ft per face.
- Integral signs (building names, dates, citations, etc.) made part of the structure.
- Interior signs not visible from outside the building or directed at persons within the premises.
- Murals or art that do not project more than 12 inches and carry no commercial message.
- Parking and private traffic directional signs (with limits on size and height).
- Religious symbols incorporated into the architecture of places of worship (unless accompanied by text).
- Scoreboards (approval tied to plan review).
- Window signs (no permit specified, but implied exempt per table).
- Yard signs: One per lot, max 6 sq ft, max height 5 feet, ground-mounted, outside of ROW and easements, minimum setbacks as specified.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Pole signs in Employment Center Districts (EC-1, EC-2) shall not be permitted without a signed, recorded agreement, and an approved sign plan.
- A unified sign agreement requires submission and approval of a sign plan covering the entire area included in the agreement, including location, size and height of all proposed and existing signs, and a description demonstrating the attributes of a unified commercial or business development.
- A Sign Project Plan may be required for certain variances or appeals (see Section 14.14 and cross-referenced Article 28).
- Business centers (multi-tenant commercial developments) may share a sign structure for advertisement of multiple businesses, and the development must constitute a single cohesive development as shown by a shared sign plan.
- All KEDC-owned multi-tenant monument or district identification signs require approval of a sign plan showing materials matching primary design themes, and sign usage must conform to gateway and way-finding purposes, not tenant advertisement.
- For properties under a unified sign agreement, a copy of the sign plan shall be attached to the unified sign agreement and may be amended administratively provided the initial criteria are still met.

## Full detail

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