# Sign Regulations in Lewisville, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lewisville, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/lewisville
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Lewisville/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH11SI)

## At a glance

Lewisville, Texas regulates 43 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Subdivision Identity Sign - Single-Familys in the Residential Zoning Districts (AO, R-18, R-12, R-9, R-7.5, R-6, R-5, DU, ETH, TH, TH-2, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3, MHP, MHS) zoning district are capped at 6 feet tall and 40 square feet, with a 3 feet for low profile/monument setback (Sec. Sec. 11-10(p)(1)). Most commercial signs in Lewisville 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 | 3 | 25 feet | 32 square feet | — |
| Old Town District | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential Zoning Districts (AO, R-18, R-12, R-9, R-7.5, R-6, R-5, DU, ETH, TH, TH-2, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3, MHP, MHS) | 7 | 30 feet (≤150 sq ft) or 40 feet (>150 sq ft) | 100 square feet | — |
| Mixed-Use Zoning Districts (OTC, OTMU-1, OTMU-2, MU, MU-90) | 12 | 60 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Non-Residential Zoning Districts (OD, MD, LC, GB, GB-2, LI, WH, HI, PU, SU, PK, PUD) | 20 | 60 feet | 100 square feet | — |

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

### Residential Zoning Districts (AO, R-18, R-12, R-9, R-7.5, R-6, R-5, DU, ETH, TH, TH-2, MF-1, MF-2, MF-3, MHP, MHS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Identity Sign - Single-Family | 6 feet | 40 square feet | — | 3 feet for low profile/monument | 2 per street entrance | at each street entrance of the platted subdivision | — | Sec. 11-10(p)(1) |
| Subdivision Identity Sign - Multi-Family (MF-1, MF-2, MHP, MHS) | 18 feet (freestanding) or 6 feet (low profile/monument) | 40 square feet | — | 3 feet (low profile) or 10 feet (freestanding) | 1 per street entrance | at each street entrance of the platted subdivision | — | Sec. 11-10(p)(2) |
| Model Complex Sign | 20 feet | 6 square feet (per model sign), 4 square feet (directional signs), 32 square feet (complex sign) | — | Minimum 10 feet | 1 per model + 2 directional + 1 per complex | on the project site | — | Sec. 11-10(k) |
| Directional Sign - Multi-Family | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | on-premise entrances, exits, and for pedestrian/vehicular traffic in multifamily zones | — | Sec. 11-10(f) |
| Freestanding Sign - Low Allowance (MF-1, MF-2, MF-3) | 25 feet | 100 square feet | — | Minimum 10 feet | 1 | on premises in multifamily zones | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - High Allowance (AO) | 30 feet (≤150 sq ft) or 40 feet (>150 sq ft) | — | — | Minimum 10 feet | 1-3 based on lot size | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(2) |
| Ideological Sign - Single-Family | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | on-premise | — | Sec. 11-13(d) |

### Mixed-Use Zoning Districts (OTC, OTMU-1, OTMU-2, MU, MU-90)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Grand Opening Sign - MU, MU-90 | 60 feet | — | — | — | — | in commercial zones, not in parking, driveways, fire lanes, ROW | — | Sec. 11-10(b) |
| Banner Sign - MU, MU-90 | — | 50 square feet aggregate | — | — | — | firmly anchored to building structure in commercial zones | — | Sec. 11-10(c) |
| Business Park Entry Sign - MU, MU-90 | 6 feet | 50 square feet | — | 3 feet from property lines | 2 (up to 3 street entrances) | on non-residentially zoned property with unified development | — | Sec. 11-10(d) |
| Directional Sign - MU, MU-90 | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | on-premise entrances, exits in mixed-use zones | — | Sec. 11-10(f) |
| Freestanding Sign - Low Allowance (MU, MU-90) | 25 feet | 100 square feet | — | 10 feet | 1 | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(1) |
| Hanging Sign - MU, MU-90 | 1 foot | — | 50% of awning/canopy width | — | — | suspended under awning/canopy above sidewalk | — | Sec. 11-10(h) |
| Low Profile/Monument Sign - Low Allowance (MU, MU-90) | 6 feet | — | — | 3 feet | — | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(j)(2) |
| Projecting Sign - MU, MU-90 | — | 15 square feet per face | — | — | — | projecting from building elevation | — | Sec. 11-10(m) |

### Non-Residential Zoning Districts (OD, MD, LC, GB, GB-2, LI, WH, HI, PU, SU, PK, PUD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Park Entry Sign | 6 feet | 50 square feet | — | 3 feet | 2 (up to 3 entrances) | on unified development | — | Sec. 11-10(d) |
| Directional Sign | 4 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | — | on-premise entrances/exits | — | Sec. 11-10(f) |
| Freestanding Sign - Low Allowance (OD, MD, PU, PK, SU) | 25 feet | 100 square feet | — | 10 feet | 1 | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(1) |
| Freestanding Sign - High Allowance (LC, GB, GB-2, LI, WH, HI, PUD) | 30 ft (≤150) or 40 ft (>150) | — | — | 10 feet | 1-3 by size | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(2) |
| Freestanding Sign - Multi-Tenant Center | 30 ft (≤150) or 40 ft (>150) | — | — | 10 feet | 1-3 by size | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(g)(3) |
| Hanging Sign | 1 foot | — | 50% awning width | — | — | under awning/canopy above sidewalk | — | Sec. 11-10(h) |
| Low Profile/Monument Sign - Low Allowance (OD, MD, PU, PK, SU) | 6 feet | — | — | 3 feet | — | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(j)(2) |
| Low Profile/Monument Sign - High Allowance (LC, GB, GB-2, LI, WH, HI, PUD) | 6 feet | — | — | 3 feet | — | on premises | — | Sec. 11-10(j)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Lewisville

- Signs advertising illegal activities under federal, state, or local law.
- Flashing, scrolling, or animated signs or signs with intermittent or varying intensity of illumination or color (except signs indicating time, date, and temperature).
- Signs, displays, or devices that change message or copy by programmable electronic or mechanical processes, electronic images on digital displays, or changeable electronic variable message signs if illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights or containing animated, moving video or scrolling messages (variable message electronic reader boards allowed when permitted and installed per chapter).
- Off-premises signs advertising or directing attention to a business, product, service, or activity not available on the premises (except real estate signs conforming to chapter requirements; off-premises signs removed for non-natural disaster reasons may not be reconstructed).
- Portable displays temporarily fixed to a standardized advertising structure regularly moved from location to location.
- Signs on public property or recorded utility easements, including public rights-of-way, without city council approval.
- Signs erected, placed, or painted on retaining walls, fences, rocks, or natural features (except ball field fencing signs meeting requirements).
- Temporary point of sale signs without permanent foundation, not meeting permissible sign requirements, intended for limited display time.
- Signs or banners on a pole not meeting chapter requirements.
- Weekend directional signs not installed permanently to identify, direct, sell, promote, or advertise homes and real estate (including those using stakes, tripods, sandwich boards, or other temporary means).
- Any other signs not referenced or governed by this chapter.
- No sign shall obstruct the view in any direction at street, alley, or driveway intersections (vision clear between 2.5 and 9 feet above street grade in specified triangular areas).
- Signs placed on property without written consent of the owner or authorized agent.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lewisville

- Signs located within the Old Town District (provisions in chapter 9.5, article XII).
- City-owned message/reader board signs.
- Temporary holiday or festival decorations (not considered signs; electrical decorations require electrical permit; limited to normal calendar holidays).
- Official traffic signs, signals, or devices (no permit required).
- Zoning change signs (no permit required).
- Window signs (except directly wired electrical signs and those in Old Town Center district; no permit required).
- Customary identification signs indicating name, type of business, and/or hours of operation attached to or painted on building or window, not exceeding three square feet (no permit required).
- Real estate signs of six square feet or less located on premises for sale, rent, or lease (no permit required).
- Change of copy or message on legally established signs (no permit required).
- Garage sale signs (one sign up to two square feet on sale property; remote signs prohibited; no sign permit but garage sale permit required per section 7-202).
- Governmental signs (no permit required).
- Flags on residential properties (not regulated).
- Flags on nonresidential properties (non-regulated flags of nations, states, cities, etc.; corporate logo flag allowed if at least two non-regulated flags present, not exceeding their size, attached to flagpole).
- Ideological signs communicating noncommercial messages (up to six square feet in commercial and single-family residential zones, on-premise; no permit required).
- Political signs (no permit required; specific time, place, manner restrictions apply, including removal timelines, placement limits, size up to 36 square feet, no illumination, no moving parts).
- Vehicle signage on motorized vehicles used in delivery or company functions (must be licensed, inspected, operative; no parking as sign).
- Vertical pole banner signs on lighted metal poles in commercial zones or public property (up to 24 square feet each, aggregate 300 square feet per lot; no permit required, must conform within one year).
- Sandwich board signs (A-frame for pedestrian area; during business hours, ten feet from entrance, outside rights-of-way, up to two feet wide or six square feet total; no permit required).
- Ball field fencing signs inside fencing for related advertising (one-sided facing interior, not projecting over fence, up to eight feet high, maintained; no permit required; scoreboards exempt).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan is defined as a plan showing building locations/dimensions/elevations, size/location/type of existing/proposed signs, nearest street intersections/driveway locations, zoning, applicant/sign owner/constructor names, corner clear vision areas if applicable, and engineering data for signs/structures exceeding 20 feet in height or when required for compliance.
- The building official may require filing of plans or pertinent information for permit applications to ensure compliance.
- Each sign must be identified by label/nameplate/trademark of manufacturer/installer, except those not requiring submittal of a sign plan.
- Sign plans shall not be approved for new signs where an illegal sign exists on the premises.
- On-premise entrance, exit, and directional signs are allowed pursuant to an approved sign plan.
- Engineering certification required at permit application and final inspection for signs in the I-35E corridor to verify location (second certification after erection).
- For business park entry signs, permit issued after final plat approval and public improvement acceptance (implies plan review).
- For subdivision identity signs, permit not issued until final plat approved and accepted (implies plan review).
- Variable message electronic reader boards permitted within allowable sign area of low profile/monument signs subject to specific criteria (static for seven seconds, etc.; implies plan for approval).

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 5 zoning districts in Lewisville — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lewisville+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lewisville

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