# Sign Regulations in Lacy Lakeview, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lacy Lakeview, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/lacy-lakeview
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Lacy_Lakeview/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH153SI)

## At a glance

Lacy Lakeview, Texas regulates 17 sign types across 9 zoning districts. Development Sign (Residential, 25+ lots or 20+ acres)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 25 feet tall and 400 square feet, with a At least 100 ft from a residential dwelling not within the development site. setback (Sec. § 153.06(B)(2)). Most commercial signs in Lacy Lakeview require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (9 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 8 | 25 feet | 400 square feet | — |
| R-1, R-2, R-3, SF-A, MH-1 | 4 | 6 feet | 6 square feet | — |
| MF-1, MF-2, MH-2 | 4 | 12 feet | 40 square feet | — |
| O | 4 | 12 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| C, I | 9 | 50 feet (if within 300 ft of interstate); 35 feet (controlled access, primary arterial, arterial); 25 feet (any other street). | 672 square feet | — |
| C-1 | 3 | 45 feet (max 60 feet in special cases) | 672 square feet | — |
| C-2 | 1 | 20 feet | 72 square feet | — |
| C-3 | 3 | 45 feet (max 60 ft in special circumstances) | 672 square feet | — |
| I | 3 | 45 ft (max 60 ft in certain cases) | 672 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 9 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Permitted in any zoning district. | — | § 153.05 |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 125 square feet | — | — | — | On property where construction/improvement is taking place. | — | § 153.06(A) |
| Development Sign (Office/Commercial/Industrial) | 25 feet | 400 square feet | — | — | One | On site to be developed. | — | § 153.06(B)(1) |
| Development Sign (Residential, 25+ lots or 20+ acres) | 25 feet | 400 square feet | — | At least 100 ft from a residential dwelling not within the development site. | One | On development site | — | § 153.06(B)(2) |
| Development Sign (Residential, 10–24 lots or <20 acres) | 15 feet | 100 square feet | — | At least 100 ft from a residential dwelling not within the development site. | One | On development site | — | § 153.06(B)(3) |
| Portable Mobile Sign | — | — | — | Same setbacks as off-premise signs in the applicable district. | — | Any zoning district EXCEPT R-1, R-2, R-3, SF-A, MH-1 | — | § 153.12 |
| Banners, Flags, Pennants (Grand Opening/Promotion) | — | — | — | — | — | On property being promoted (subdivision, multi-family complex, retail, or commercial establishment/center) | — | § 153.06(D) |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | One | On property where sale is taking place | — | § 153.06(E) |

### R-1, R-2, R-3, SF-A, MH-1

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On premises | — | § 153.05 |
| Detached On-Premise Sign | 6 feet | 4 square feet | — | Front yard: 5 ft; Side yard: 5 ft | One | Property in zone | — | § 153.11(B)(1) |
| Attached On-Premise Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | One | Building in zone | — | § 153.11(C)(1) |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | On property for sale/rent | — | § 153.06(C)(1) |

### C, I

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | — | — | — | Same as off-premise signs in these districts. | — | On premises | — | § 153.05 |
| Detached On-Premise Sign (Primary Arterial/Freeway Frontage) | 50 feet (if within 300 ft of interstate); 35 feet (controlled access, primary arterial, arterial); 25 feet (any other street). | 400 square feet | — | Front: 5 ft; Side: 5 ft | One; additional signs for each 300 ft of frontage after first 450 ft; one per additional building (max 60 sq ft) | On premises; additional signs as specified for multiple buildings/frontages | — | § 153.11(B)(4), (d) |
| Detached On-Premise Sign (Other Streets) | 25 feet | 120 square feet (or 60 sq ft if it's a second sign); or 180 sq ft if one sign in lieu of two. | — | Front: 5 ft; Side: 5 ft | One (or two if eligible). | On premises; as above | — | § 153.11(B)(4)(b)2 |
| Attached On-Premise Canopy Sign | — | 30% of canopy area | — | — | One | On canopy | — | § 153.11(C)(4)(d) |
| Real Estate Sign | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | — | On property for sale/rent | — | § 153.06(C)(3) |
| Off-Premise Sign - Small | 20 feet | 72 square feet | — | Front: 15 ft; Side: 15 ft; 50 ft from residential zone. | — | Allowed in C-1, C-2, C-3, I | — | § 153.10(B) |
| Off-Premise Sign - Medium | 35 feet | 300 square feet | — | Front: 15 ft; Side: 15 ft; 100 ft from residential zone. | — | Allowed in C-1, C-3, I | — | § 153.10(C) |
| Off-Premise Sign - Large | 45 feet (max 60 feet); See note for exceptions by highway. | 672 square feet | — | Front: 25 ft; Side: 25 ft; 100 ft from residential zone. | — | C-1, C-3, I along primary arterial/limited access freeways. | — | § 153.10(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Lacy Lakeview

- No sign or part of any sign may have lights which flash, move or rotate in such a manner as to be confused with traffic-control signals or emergency vehicle signals, or in a manner that confuses, misleads or distracts traffic motorists.
- Beacons may not be placed on any sign or be made a part of any sign.
- No sign that resembles an official traffic-control sign, signal or device or that bears the words stop, go slowly, caution, danger, detour, or other wording for official traffic-control signs or devices may be used within the city.
- No sign shall be located on or project over a building, except as provided in § 153.11(C).
- No sign may be placed on or over a public right-of-way, whether used or unused, across the public right-of-way line extended across railroad right-of-way, on utility poles, or in any manner as to create a hazard to traffic.
- Any sign erected or allowed to remain in place in violation of any state law, this chapter or other regulation of the city shall be deemed a public nuisance and subject to abatement and removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lacy Lakeview

- Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the display of a national or state flag.
- Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional, or traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- An application for a sign permit must be submitted and a permit obtained for all signs having a face area greater than ten square feet, signs with height in excess of eight feet, all illuminated signs, all signs with moving elements, and all signs projecting more than 18 inches from any wall, roof, parapet or eave.
- The application for a sign permit must include a drawing, to scale, of the proposed sign and the lot or tract of land with the proposed location and all existing signs clearly marked, as well as a list of exact sizes of all existing signs on the premises.
- Variance applications from the requirements of this section may be submitted together with a sign permit application. A public hearing will be held by the Board of Adjustment for any requested variance.

## Full detail

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