# Sign Regulations in La Marque, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** La Marque, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/la-marque
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/La_Marque/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH71ZO_S71-28OUADSIRE)

## At a glance

La Marque, Texas regulates 9 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Billboard (Off-Premises)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 50 ft. (off-premises digital) tall and 672 sq. ft. max for digital; or not greater than original sign face, with a 500 ft from platted residential setback (Sec. Sec. 71-28(g)(3), (g)(1), (b), (d), (h)). Most commercial signs in La Marque require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 50 ft. (off-premises digital) | 672 sq. ft. max for digital; or not greater than original sign face | — |
| AG agricultural district | 1 | — | 32 sq. ft. (see General Regulations For All Zones) | — |
| R-1 single-family residential, R-2 two-family residential, R-3 multiple-family residential, Residential canal zone, MHP manufactured home park district | 3 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| C-1 general commercial, C-2 restricted commercial, C-3 corridor commercial, C-4 Interstate Commercial, I-1 light industrial, I-2 industrial | 2 | — | 32 sq. ft. (over this triggers engineering, see General Regulations) | — |
| C-4 Interstate Commercial | 3 | 100 ft. | 600 sq. ft. or size of existing billboard face | — |
| FP floodplain district | 1 | — | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| PD planned development district | 1 | — | — | — |
| Thoroughfare Overlay District (TOD) | 1 | — | 32 sq. ft. (see General Regulations For All Zones) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Premises Sign (Permanent) | — | 32 sq. ft. per structure and display area (over this area triggers engineer design/certification and anchoring requirements) | — | Signs exempted from building setback restrictions imposed by zoning ordinances. | — | On-premises only | — | Sec. 71-28(f)(1), (d), (i), (h) |
| On-Premises Sign (Temporary) | Political signs: 8 ft. | 6 sq. ft. or less (otherwise considered permanent); Portable signs: up to 32 sq. ft. per face, two faces max | — | — | 1 construction sign per construction permit | On-premises only, not on public property/right-of-way | — | Sec. 71-28(f)(2),(3) |
| Billboard (Off-Premises) | 50 ft. (off-premises digital) | 672 sq. ft. max for digital; or not greater than original sign face | — | 500 ft from platted residential | Subject to separation requirements; no new sign, only conversions | Minimum 1,000 ft separation from other billboards; 500 ft from platted residential area | — | Sec. 71-28(g)(3), (g)(1), (b), (d), (h) |
| Political Sign | 8 ft. | 36 sq. ft. effective area | — | — | — | Private property only, with owner permission | — | Sec. 71-28(f)(3) |

### R-1 single-family residential, R-2 two-family residential, R-3 multiple-family residential, Residential canal zone, MHP manufactured home park district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 4 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 | Affixed to main building | — | Sec. 71-5(p)(8) |
| On-Premises Sign (Permanent) | — | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On-premises only | — | Sec. 71-28 |
| On-Premises Sign (Temporary) | — | 6 sq. ft. or less temporary; political signs up to 36 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On-premises only | — | Sec. 71-28 |

### C-4 Interstate Commercial

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenant) | 25 ft. | 100 sq. ft. (sign face only, excludes base) | — | 10 ft. minimum setback from property line or right-of-way | One per 500 ft. street frontage, plus one for each additional 125 ft. frontage | 10 ft. setback from property/right-of-way line; not within 50 ft. of any other freestanding sign on another premises; not within 125 ft. of another freestanding sign on the same premises. | — | Sec. 71-17(k) |
| Monument Sign (Multi-Tenant) | 55 ft. | 160 sq. ft. (sign face only, excludes base) | — | 10 ft. minimum setback from property line or right-of-way | One per 500 ft. street frontage (+ one per 125 ft.) | Same as above for single-tenant; one per 500 ft. street frontage, plus one per additional 125 ft.; multiple tenants may have one multi-tenant sign per 500 ft. frontage, plus one ground monument per tenant per each additional 125 ft. frontage. | — | Sec. 71-17(k) |
| Billboard Sign | 100 ft. | 600 sq. ft. or size of existing billboard face | — | 10 ft. minimum setback; 2,000 ft. from other billboard; not within 125 ft. of monument sign | Existing/relocated only | Within C-4 district; only if previously existing billboards; 10 ft. minimum setback. | — | Sec. 71-17(l) |

## Prohibited signs in La Marque

- No sign may be erected, constructed, suspended, or maintained across, over, or above any public right-of-way, sidewalk, or any portion thereof except banners for public events when approved by the chief of police or designee.
- No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained in a manner that obstructs a means of egress, any opening necessary for required light or ventilation, or any access required for fire fighting.
- No sign shall be erected in a manner that obstructs the safe flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- No sign shall be constructed on any exterior yard so as to constitute a hazardous visual obstruction to traffic in any direction.
- No sign shall be displayed on or attached to any vehicle that requires a state inspection sticker, other than for immediate transfer from or to a permitted location (exceptions apply to customary commercial/industrial markings).
- No signs with flashing, glaring, strobe, chasing, rotating or blinking lights are permitted (spectacular signs).
- No signs which interfere with the safe operation of motor vehicles by design or manner of operation.
- No sign confusingly similar to a traffic control sign or device, or using words/symbols like 'stop', 'danger', 'yield' etc., may be placed in the view of any street or thoroughfare.
- No sign illumination is allowed other than internal, direct, indirect, diffuse or neon lighting.
- No signs may be placed on or over any public right-of-way, water, sewer or drainage easements except by public agencies or utility markers.
- No signs may be attached to street lamp posts, street signs, traffic signs or signal, hydrants, trees, shrubs, fences or utility poles.
- Signs with incomplete or missing portions that are not repaired within 30 days after notice (or 15 days for structural defects) are deemed abandoned.
- Temporary signs must be removed within 24 hours after the event advertised.
- All permanent or temporary signs must have professional, even lettering with clear, legible font styles.
- Sign design must be unobtrusive and use colors/materials that harmonize with the surroundings and neighboring architecture.
- No new permanent off-premises signs are allowed, except as provided for in the ordinance or as installed by the city.
- No temporary off-premises signs are allowed within the city.
- All billboard signs are prohibited except as allowed under specific digital billboard conversion agreements.
- No enlargement, change, alteration, or repair of nonconforming signs except in conformity with the current ordinance.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained on easements or rights-of-way outside allowances for public authorities.
- Digital signs may not have animation, full motion video, dissolving or fading images, moving light, scrolling images or text, nor project a static image onto a stationary object.
- Portable signs are limited to two sign faces at 32 square feet per face.
- Political signs may not exceed eight feet in height, 36 square feet in area, cannot be artificially illuminated, and cannot have moving elements.
- Political signs may only be placed on private property and only with the owner's permission.
- Temporary signs, including portable signs, must be secured against dislodgement by wind.
- Construction signs are limited to one per general construction permit and must be on the construction site.
- Vehicle-based advertising signs (vehicles parked for sign display) off-premises are considered off-premises signs and subject to those regulations.
- No sign shall obstruct required fire lanes.
- Any sign causing a clear and immediate threat to public safety may be removed at city expense; property owner will be charged.

## Signs exempt from permit in La Marque

- Signs permitted under this section are exempted from building setback restrictions imposed by zoning ordinances.
- Customary commercial or industrial logo, location, phone numbers, identification numbers, and slogan carried on the sides of a commercial vehicle for identification are not considered prohibited vehicular signs.
- Banners for public events may be permitted across or above rights-of-way when approved by the chief of police or designee.
- City, county, state sign installations and utility structure signs are permitted on public rights-of-way, water, sewer, or drainage easements.
- No permit is required to place a political sign on private property (must comply with size, illumination, and placement requirements).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Unified business developments that meet requirements of section 71-17(c) in the C-4 Interstate Commercial Zoning District are exempt from maximum sign face area and distance limitations if a general plan, pursuant to chapter 41, article IV, is approved and includes a detailed sign plan specifying dimensions, locations, and height for all monument signs.
- All new or remodeled structures in the C-4 District with a unified business development require approval of a detailed sign plan as part of the general plan.
- For planned development (PD) districts, a development site plan including sign treatment is a required prerequisite before issuance of building permits.
- When planning and zoning commission, city council, or zoning board of adjustment requires additional information for zoning or conditional use changes, applicants may be required to submit a site plan with proposed sign locations and treatments.
- Any substantial modification to a development site plan in a PD district, including changes to location, lighting, or orientation of originally approved signs, requires city review/approval.
- No application for conditional use or variance will be considered unless supporting documents, including a site plan showing proposed sign treatment, are submitted if required by the reviewing body.
- Construction of new or modified billboards (digital billboard conversion) requires a building permit and approval of a Digital Billboard Conversion Agreement.

## Full detail

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