# Sign Regulations in Lender, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lender, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/lender
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [other municipal code](https://www.leandertx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2166/Sign-Ordinance-PDF)

## At a glance

Lender, Texas regulates 64 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding – Monument (Toll Road, <5 acres)s in the Nonresidential L.U. category zoning district are capped at 18 ft tall, 150 sq ft, and 10 ft wide, with a ≥5 ft from property lines; ≥10 ft from side property lines; spacing ≥150 ft between monuments setback (Sec. Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G)). Most commercial signs in Lender require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 8 ft | Up to 40% of monument sign display area (where permitted). | — |
| Single-family and Two-family residential L.U. category | 12 | 25 ft pole height | Toll: 150 sq ft; Arterial: 100 sq ft; Collector/Local: 75 sq ft | — |
| Multi-family residential L.U. category | 20 | 40 ft (non-residential areas); 25 ft if considered residential area | Toll: 300 sq ft (up to 400/600 sq ft for very large occupancies per notes); Arterial: 200 sq ft (up to 300/500 sq ft per notes); Collector/Local: 75 sq ft; Not facing ROW: no stated cap; Minimum entitlement 20 sq ft regardless of frontage. | — |
| Nonresidential L.U. category | 35 | 40 ft pole height | 300 sq ft (may increase to 400 sq ft if frontage >100 ft and ground floor >50,000 sq ft; to 600 sq ft if frontage >200 ft and ground floor >100,000 sq ft) | — |
| TOD Subject to Smart Code | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Single-family and Two-family residential L.U. category

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Future Development (Freestanding) | Matches Monument sign maximum by road type and site acreage (e.g., Toll: 18’ <5 ac / 30’ ≥5 ac; Arterial: 12’ <5 ac / 20’ ≥5 ac; Collector/Local: 6’ <5 ac / 8’ ≥5 ac) | 40 sq ft | — | — | 1 per street frontage | On the property where the activity will occur. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(E) |
| Model Home Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per cluster per builder | In front of a cluster of one or more model homes per builder. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(I); Table 1 note P-1 |
| Neighborhood Amenity Signs | 4 ft | 32 sq ft | — | Outside ROW. | Up to 8 per corridor | Outside ROW along major neighborhood corridors; located on HOA-owned lots (landscape or amenity lots). | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(J) |
| Area Identification & Entry Feature Sign | Toll: 10 ft; Arterial: 6 ft; Collector/Local: 5 ft | Toll: 150 sq ft; Arterial: 100 sq ft; Collector/Local: 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per main entrance | At each main entrance to a residential subdivision; may be split across roadway and considered one sign; may be located within 250 ft off-premises adjacent to an arterial; in sight triangle must be ≤3 ft height. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(A) |
| Freestanding – Low Profile (Toll Road) | 6 ft | 40 sq ft | — | — | Per frontage spacing rules | Along Toll Road frontage. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(H) |
| Freestanding – Low Profile (Arterial Road) | 6 ft | 25 sq ft | — | — | Per frontage spacing rules | Along Arterial frontage. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(H) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Project Identification Only) | Per road type and site size | Per road type and site size (see Nonres monument table values as applicable to road type if used as project identification) | — | ≥5 ft from property lines; ≥10 ft from side property lines; spacing ≥150 ft between monuments. | Per frontage rules | Per monument siting rules. | — | Table 1 (P-2); Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Information Sign (Neighborhood/Public/Church) | 5 ft | 12 sq ft | — | ≥150 ft from collector/arterial intersection (neighborhoods). | 1 | At or near entrance of public building/church; for neighborhoods, in common HOA locations (park/amenity, main mail station, or main entrance); ≥150 ft from intersection of collector and arterial. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(L) |

### Multi-family residential L.U. category

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A/T-Frame Sandwich Board (Nonresidential within MF sites) | 4 ft | 12 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business/tenant | On the property of the business; ≥4 ft pedestrian clearance; not in required parking; ≥20 ft from other A/T signs; ≥5 ft from building corner at street intersection. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(A); Table 1 |
| Banner | 4 ft | 48 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line adjacent to ROW | Each tenant/building allowed its own banner per regulations | ≥10 ft setback from property line adjacent to street ROW. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(B) |
| Future Development (Freestanding & Wall) | Freestanding height per Monument sign by road type/acreage | Freestanding 40 sq ft; Wall 10% of facade | — | — | Freestanding: 1 per frontage; Wall: 1 per building/tenant | On the property where the activity will occur. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(E) |
| Model Home Sign (Where MF includes model clusters) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per cluster per builder | In front of model home clusters. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(I); Table 1 note P-1 |
| Area Identification & Entry Feature Sign | Toll 10 ft; Arterial 6 ft; Collector/Local 5 ft | Toll 150 sq ft; Arterial 100 sq ft; Collector/Local 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 per main entrance | At main entrance(s); may be off-prem within 250 ft on arterials; ≤3 ft high in visibility triangle. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(A) |
| Directional Signs (On-site) | 30 inches | 6 sq ft | — | ≥75 ft from public ROW | — | Internally on project site; ≥75 ft from all public ROW. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(C) |
| Directory Sign | 5 ft | 9 sq ft (total for all panels) | — | ≥75 ft from public ROW | — | Internally on project site; ≥75 ft from public ROW. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(D) |
| Freestanding – Monument (MF, Project Identification Only) | Per road type and site acreage | Per road type and site acreage (see monument table) | — | ≥5 ft from property lines; ≥10 ft from side property lines; spacing ≥150 ft | Per frontage rules | Per monument rules. | — | Table 1 (P-2); Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |

### Nonresidential L.U. category

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner | 4 ft | 48 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from property line adjacent to ROW | Each tenant/building allowed an individual banner | ≥10 ft setback from property line adjacent to street ROW. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(1)(B); Table 1 |
| Freestanding – Monument (Toll Road, <5 acres) | 18 ft | 150 sq ft | 10 ft | ≥5 ft from property lines; ≥10 ft from side property lines; spacing ≥150 ft between monuments | Per frontage and spacing rules | ≥5 ft from side lines; ≥10 ft from side property lines (per site criteria). | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Toll Road, ≥5 acres) | 30 ft | 200 sq ft | 20 ft | As above. | Per frontage and spacing rules | As above. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Arterial, <5 acres) | 12 ft | 75 sq ft | 10 ft | As above. | Per frontage and spacing rules | As above. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Arterial, ≥5 acres) | 20 ft | 120 sq ft | 20 ft | As above. | Per frontage and spacing rules | As above. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Collector/Local, <5 acres) | 6 ft | 50 sq ft | 10 ft | As above. | Per frontage and spacing rules | As above. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Monument (Collector/Local, ≥5 acres) | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | 15 ft | As above. | Per frontage and spacing rules | As above. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(G) |
| Freestanding – Pylon (Toll Road Only) | 35 ft (up to 50 ft if view blocked by elevated Toll lanes) | Single-tenant: 70 sq ft; Multi-tenant: 150 sq ft | — | ≥10 ft from side property lines | 1 per site (in lieu of other freestanding sign) | Sites with ≥200 ft Toll Road frontage. | — | Sec. 3.08.012(2)(J) |

## Prohibited signs in Lender

- Any sign not specifically authorized by this article is prohibited unless required by law.
- Flashing, revolving beacon, chasing, blinking, or stroboscopic lights and visible moving parts are prohibited on signs; animated signs are prohibited. Electronically controlled changeable-copy signs are not considered flashing unless they meet the ordinance definition of flashing.
- Billboards and other off-premises signs are prohibited except where specifically authorized by this article.
- Freestanding cabinet signs without a surround are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs are prohibited (freestanding signs may remain only if items of information are removed and the display area is left blank).
- No sign may be located within, on, or projecting over a property line bordering a public or private right-of-way except as expressly allowed; temporary or portable signs on public property may be removed by the City.
- No sign may be attached to public utility poles/structures, streetlights, trees, fences, fire hydrants, bridges, curbs, sidewalks, park benches, or other locations on public property except as provided.
- Signs that obstruct the view of authorized traffic-control devices, or by shape/color/position could be confused with them, or that contain words such as “stop,” “look,” or “danger,” are prohibited.
- Signs are prohibited within the sight line visibility triangle.
- Swooper flags, bandit signs, and human signs are prohibited except when part of an approved Promotional Event Sign Package.
- Pole signs are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs; festoons, tethered balloons, pennants, searchlights, streamers, and similar attention-getting devices are prohibited.
- Signs may not block or inhibit required ingress/egress from any door, window, or exit.
- Signs may not emit audible sound, odor, smoke, steam, laser or hologram lights, or other visible matter; stereopticon or motion picture projection on signs is prohibited.
- Vehicle/trailer/boat signs that are parked, stored, or conspicuously displayed to attract attention in the public right-of-way or on private premises are prohibited (excluding permanent business markings on vehicles regularly and consistently used to conduct normal business).
- Signs attached to visibly inoperable vehicles are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited (mansard roofs allowed when compliant).
- Banners and other temporary signs are prohibited except as expressly allowed by this article.
- Signs or banners within or projecting over any public right-of-way are prohibited except as provided.
- Signs containing words or symbols that resemble highway traffic control or direction signals are prohibited.
- Political signs larger than 36 square feet or taller than 8 feet are prohibited.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
- No sign may be placed so as to endanger pedestrians, bicyclists, or traffic by obscuring views or interfering with official street signs/signals; no sign may occupy a site triangle.
- Signs and supports must maintain clearance and noninterference with surface/underground utilities and communications equipment.
- Signs are prohibited within utility easements unless a license to encroach agreement has been executed.
- Hazardous signs are prohibited, including signs that: obstruct fire escapes/exits/windows; interfere with ventilation; substantially obstruct public lighting or interfere with utilities/traffic devices; place supports in the public right-of-way without City approval and a right-of-way joint-use agreement; are illuminated in a manner that creates a traffic hazard; create a traffic hazard by restricting visibility at curb cuts or intersections; have less than 9 feet of clearance above street pavement or are within sight triangles causing impaired sight distance; violate the electrical code; or are determined dangerous by the Building Official.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lender

- Public notices or warnings required by federal, state, or local law.
- Interior signs not attached to a window or door and not legible from more than three feet beyond the lot line.
- Works of art without a commercial message.
- Holiday lights and decorations with no commercial message.
- Government signs erected by the city, county, state, or federal government in furtherance of governmental responsibility.
- Memorial signs or tablets and building markers on public or private buildings; tablets or headstones in cemeteries.
- Signs prepared by or for government marking sites or buildings of historical significance.
- Address and postbox numerals conforming to incidental sign regulations.
- On-site real estate “for sale” or “for lease” signs up to 32 sq ft (up to 6 sq ft in residential districts).
- Political signs on private property (including private passenger vehicles) up to 36 sq ft and 8 ft tall, not illuminated, with no moving elements, and placed with owner/occupant consent; may be placed on fences located entirely on private property.
- Political signs on public property/right-of-way only within the Authorized Sign Zone near polling locations during election day hours, subject to strict placement, number (max 5 per candidate or proposition per polling location), duration, condition, and size (18 in by 24 in) limits; violations subject to immediate removal.
- Decorative festoon (tinsel, ribbon, small commercial flags, streamers) as temporary enhancements in multifamily projects with no glare, no moving parts, no lettering, maintained in safe condition, for up to 60 days per calendar year.
- Signs for vendors exempt under the city’s solicitor/temporary vendors ordinance.
- Contractor signs up to 32 sq ft (up to 16 sq ft in residential districts).
- Garage sale signs.
- Building addresses, except as required on freestanding signs.
- Advertising and informational signs internal to a concert venue, stadium, or similar use.
- Signs placed on a fence bordering an outdoor sports field or court on property operated by a not-for-profit community recreational organization.
- Signs placed on a fence on property owned or leased by a public or private K–12 educational institution.
- Personal expression signs of any sign type, including flags, up to 3 sq ft per side, non-commercial, and not illuminated.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A Master Sign Plan is required for projects located within a center as identified by the City’s Comprehensive Plan; a consistent design standard and compliance with Composite Zoning Ordinance standards are required. (Sec. 3.08.013(B))
- A Master Sign Plan provides a consistent, architecturally compatible plan for multiple signs within a development and allows flexibility in allocating sign area between sign types. (Sec. 3.08.013(A)(a))
- Under a Master Sign Plan, maximum sign height may increase at a ratio of 1 foot of height for each additional 2 feet of setback, up to 20% above the allowed sign height (per the setbacks in Sec. 3.08.011(C)). (Sec. 3.08.013(A)(b))
- To be approved, a Master Sign Plan must demonstrate higher standards of sign design, architectural compatibility, and overall project aesthetics. (Sec. 3.08.013(A)(c))
- Master Sign Plan application must include: letter of intent; proposed sign locations; materials for signs/structures; type of illumination; freestanding sign structure designs; sizes; quantities; uniform standards for nonbusiness signage; color palette; and landscaping/ornamental structures. (Sec. 3.08.013(C))
- Permissible sign types within a Master Sign Plan (as allowed by road type) include wall, monument, pylon, directional, directory, pedestrian-oriented, and others. (Sec. 3.08.013(D))
- All sign permit applications for signage within a multi-tenant occupancy must comply with the approved Master Sign Plan. (Sec. 3.08.013(E))
- Signs listed as prohibited in Sec. 3.08.010 cannot be approved through a Master Sign Plan. (Sec. 3.08.013(F))
- An approved Master Sign Plan expires two years after approval if no progress has been made toward project completion. (Sec. 3.08.013(G))
- Pylon signs are limited to one per site in lieu of another freestanding sign unless otherwise approved as part of a Master Sign Plan. (Sec. 3.08.012(J))
- Exceptions/variances: Owners of signs that do not strictly comply with the ordinance may seek an exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Appeal; a public hearing is required, and approval depends on hardship, compatibility, safety, and other criteria. (Sec. 3.08.020)

## Full detail

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