# Sign Regulations in Lindale, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lindale, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-12-04
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/tx/lindale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH155SIRE)

## At a glance

Lindale, Texas regulates 42 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Sign – Residential Subdivision Entrances in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 8 ft overall (including base/support); sign face max 4 ft high. tall, 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face., and Sign face max 12 ft wide (excluding base/support). wide, with a Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not within public easement or right‑of‑way; spacing of 125 ft from other monument/custom monument signs on same lot (with noted exception) and 50 ft from those on other lots. setback (Sec. § 155.16(A)(1)–(2), (F)–(J)). Most commercial signs in Lindale 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 | 20 | 8 ft overall (including base/support); sign face max 4 ft high. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | — |
| Residential Districts; R-1A Single Family Residential Estate District; R-1B Single Family Residential Restricted District; R-1C Single Family Residential Standard District; R-1D Single Family Residential District; R-2 Two Family Residential District; R-3 Multiple Family Residential District; R-MH HUD- Code Manufactured Home District; R-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development District | 8 | 8 ft overall; sign face 4 ft high max. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | — |
| C-1 Convenience and Neighborhood Commercial District; C-2 Community/Regional Commercial District; I-PD Institutional Planned Development District; MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District; MU-2 Community and Regional Mixed Use District; MU-3 Downtown Mixed Use District; MU-4 Mixed Use Planned Development District; I-1 Light Industrial, Transportation and Distribution District; I-2 Heavy Industrial District; Commercial district; Mixed use district; Industrial district | 12 | 150 ft overall including pole; sign face 20 ft high max (excluding pole). | 800 sq ft per sign; 400 sq ft per sign face. | — |
| MU-2 Community and Regional Mixed Use District (with road frontage on Interstate 20); MU-4 Mixed Use Planned Development District (with road frontage on Interstate 20 or Highway 69); Industrial district (with road frontage on Interstate 20) | 1 | 150 ft overall including pole; sign face 20 ft high max. | 800 sq ft per sign; 400 sq ft per sign face. | — |
| MU-3 Downtown Mixed Use District (with road frontage on Highway 69) | 1 | 20 ft overall; base height max 6 ft. | 200 sq ft per sign; 100 sq ft per sign face. | — |

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

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Exempt Signs (No Permit Required, All Zones) | — | National or state flag must not exceed monument sign face regulations for that lot. | — | — | Not specifically limited for exempt signs, except as limited by individual subsections (e.g., political/polling place context handled elsewhere). | Varies by type: government property, private property for traffic control, utilities/hazards, mailboxes, vehicles, outdoor machines, athletic fields, etc. | — | § 155.03(A)–(O) |
| Monument Sign – Residential Subdivision Entrance | 8 ft overall (including base/support); sign face max 4 ft high. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | Sign face max 12 ft wide (excluding base/support). | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not within public easement or right‑of‑way; spacing of 125 ft from other monument/custom monument signs on same lot (with noted exception) and 50 ft from those on other lots. | One per side of the street at each subdivision entrance; also subject to general rule of no more than one monument/custom monument sign per front yard of a lot. | At each street entrance into a residential subdivision; one monument sign on each side of the street at each entrance. Must be minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement or right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.16(A)(1)–(2), (F)–(J) |
| Temporary Sign – Real Estate | 8 ft | — | 4 ft | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; prohibited in public easement or right‑of‑way. | One per front yard; if lot abuts multiple streets, one per front yard. | Front yard of a lot; if lot abuts more than one street, one in each front yard. Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement or right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.21(A)(1), (B)–(C), (D) |
| Temporary Sign – Construction | 8 ft | — | 4 ft | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way. | One per front yard where applicable. | Front yard of lot under construction/remodeling; if lot abuts more than one street, one in each front yard. Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement or right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.21(A)(2), (B)–(C), (D) |
| Temporary Sign – Development | 8 ft | — | 6 ft | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way. | Base: one; plus one additional for each additional 30 acres or part thereof over 30 acres. | On property being developed. Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement or right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.21(A)(3), (B)–(C), (D) |
| Temporary Sign – Political | 8 ft | — | 4 ft | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way. | One or more allowed per lot, subject to placement rules. | On a lot with property owner's permission; also on lots used as polling places in area designated by election officer. Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement or right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.21(A)(4), (B)–(D) |
| Sandwich-Board Sign | 4 ft | 24 sq ft per sign; max 12 sq ft per sign face. | 3 ft | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way; must not block sidewalk in ADA‑noncompliant way. | No explicit numeric limit per lot. | Must be at least 5 ft from any lot line; may not be placed in public easement/right‑of‑way; may not obstruct any part of a sidewalk in violation of the ADA. | — | § 155.15(A); § 155.22(A)–(E) |
| Monument Sign – Multiple-Family Dwelling Use | 8 ft overall (including base/support); sign face max 6 ft high. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | Overall width (including base/support) max 8 ft; sign face max 8 ft wide. | Minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way; spacing 125 ft on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from signs on other lots. | No more than one monument/custom monument sign in front yard per street frontage. | On lot used for multiple‑family dwelling. Must be minimum 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/right‑of‑way. | — | § 155.16(E)(1)–(2), (F)–(J) |

### Residential Districts; R-1A Single Family Residential Estate District; R-1B Single Family Residential Restricted District; R-1C Single Family Residential Standard District; R-1D Single Family Residential District; R-2 Two Family Residential District; R-3 Multiple Family Residential District; R-MH HUD- Code Manufactured Home District; R-PUD Residential Planned Unit Development District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign – Residential Subdivision Entrance (Residential Districts) | 8 ft overall; sign face 4 ft high max. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | Sign face 12 ft wide max (excluding base/support). | ≥ 5 ft from lot lines; spacing 125 ft on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from signs on other lots. | One per side of street at each subdivision entrance; also limited to one monument/custom monument per front yard. | At each street entrance into a residential subdivision; one on each side of street per entrance. Applicable to residential districts where subdivision entrances occur. | — | § 155.16(A)(1)–(2), (F)–(J) |
| Monument Sign – Multiple-Family Dwelling (R-3, potentially R-PUD where multi-family) | 8 ft overall; sign face 6 ft high max. | 96 sq ft per sign; max 48 sq ft per sign face. | Overall 8 ft wide max (including base/support); sign face 8 ft wide max. | ≥ 5 ft from any lot line; not in easement/ROW; 125 ft separation on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from signs on other lots. | Max one monument/custom monument sign per front yard per street frontage. | On lot used for multiple‑family dwelling (applies at least to R‑3, and any multi‑family component in R‑PUD). | — | § 155.16(E)(1)–(2), (F)–(J) |
| Attached Sign – Residential Use Buildings (All Residential Districts) | — | 1% of wall/facade area. | — | — | One attached sign per lease space per street‑facing wall in multi‑tenant buildings. | On wall/facade of principal building devoted to residential use (e.g., allowed name plate or similar). | — | § 155.17(A)(1), (4)–(6); (B) |
| Attached Sign – Nonresidential Use in Residential District (e.g., approved civic, religious uses) | — | Up to 15% of applicable wall/facade, max 400 sq ft. | — | — | One per lease space per street‑facing wall in multi‑tenant nonresidential buildings. | On wall/facade of principal building devoted to a lawful nonresidential use within a residential district (e.g., church, school, permitted institutional use). | — | § 155.17(A)(2), (4)–(6); (B) |
| Awning Sign – Residential Use Buildings | — | 2% of awning area. | — | — | One per awning; zero if attached sign exists on same side of building. | On awning of principal residential building. | — | § 155.19(A)(1), (4); (B) |
| Awning Sign – Nonresidential Use within Residential District | — | Up to 30% of awning area, max 400 sq ft. | — | — | One per awning. | On awning of principal building devoted to nonresidential use within residential district (e.g., church, school). | — | § 155.19(A)(2), (4); (B) |
| Temporary Signs (Real Estate, Construction, Development, Political) – Residential Districts | Real estate: 8 ft; Construction: 8 ft; Development: 8 ft; Political: 8 ft. | — | Real estate: 4 ft; Construction: 4 ft; Development: 6 ft; Political: 4 ft. | ≥ 5 ft from lot lines; no placement in public easements/ROW. | Real estate & construction: one per front yard; Development: one plus one per additional 30 acres or part thereof after first 30 acres; Political: one or more per lot permitted. | Real estate and construction signs: front yard of lot; one per front yard abutting a street. Development signs: on property being developed. Political signs: on any lot with owner’s permission and on polling place lots in designated area. All: at least 5 ft from lot lines; not in easements/ROW. | — | § 155.21(A)(1)–(4), (B)–(D) |
| Sandwich-Board Sign – Residential District | 4 ft | 24 sq ft per sign; 12 sq ft per face. | 3 ft | ≥ 5 ft from lot lines; not in easement/ROW; must leave ADA‑compliant sidewalk clearance. | No explicit numeric limit. | At least 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/ROW; may not obstruct sidewalk contrary to ADA. | — | § 155.15(A); § 155.22(A)–(E) |

### C-1 Convenience and Neighborhood Commercial District; C-2 Community/Regional Commercial District; I-PD Institutional Planned Development District; MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use District; MU-2 Community and Regional Mixed Use District; MU-3 Downtown Mixed Use District; MU-4 Mixed Use Planned Development District; I-1 Light Industrial, Transportation and Distribution District; I-2 Heavy Industrial District; Commercial district; Mixed use district; Industrial district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign – Single Business (Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial) | 8 ft overall (including base/support); sign face 6 ft high max. | 96 sq ft per sign; 48 sq ft per sign face. | Overall width (including base/support) 10 ft; sign face 8 ft wide max. | ≥ 5 ft from any lot line; not in public easement/ROW; spacing 125 ft on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from signs on other lots. | Max one monument or freestanding pole sign in front yard per street frontage. | On a lot in a commercial district, mixed use district or industrial district to identify a business on the lot (other than a home occupation). Located in front yard, at least 5 ft from lot lines, not in easement/ROW. | — | § 155.16(B)(1)–(2); § 155.16(F)–(J); § 155.23(C)–(D) |
| Monument Sign – Multi-Tenant (Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial) | 12 ft overall (including base/support); sign face 10 ft high max. | 160 sq ft per sign; 80 sq ft per sign face. | Overall width (including base/support) 10 ft; sign face 8 ft wide max. | ≥ 5 ft from lot lines; not in easement/ROW; 125 ft spacing on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from such signs on other lots. | Max one monument/custom monument or freestanding pole per front yard per street frontage. | On a lot in a commercial, mixed use or industrial district to identify more than one business located on the lot (other than home occupations). In front yard, ≥5 ft from lot lines, not in easement/ROW. | — | § 155.16(C)(1)–(3); (F)–(J); § 155.23(C)–(D) |
| Custom Monument Sign – MU-3 Downtown Mixed Use (with road frontage on Highway 69) | 20 ft overall including base; base max 6 ft high. | 200 sq ft per sign; 100 sq ft per sign face. | — | ≥ 5 ft from lot lines; not in easement/ROW; spacing 125 ft on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from other lots. | No more than one monument/custom monument/freestanding pole sign per front yard per street frontage. | On a lot with road frontage on Highway 69 in an MU‑3 Downtown Mixed Use District, to identify four or more businesses other than a home occupation. | — | § 155.16(D)(1)–(3); (F)–(J) |
| Freestanding Pole Sign – C-2; MU-2 (I-20 frontage); MU-4 (I-20 or Hwy 69 frontage); Industrial district (I-1/I-2) with I-20 frontage | 150 ft overall including pole; sign face 20 ft high max (excluding pole). | 800 sq ft per sign; 400 sq ft per sign face. | Sign face 20 ft wide max (excluding pole). | Must not extend into public easement/ROW; spacing 125 ft on same lot (with exception) and 50 ft from such signs on other lots. | Max one freestanding pole or monument sign per front yard per street frontage. | On a lot in: (1) C‑2 Community and Regional Commercial District; (2) MU‑2 Community and Regional Mixed Use District with road frontage on Interstate 20; (3) MU‑4 Mixed Use Planned Development District with road frontage on Interstate 20 or Highway 69; (4) Industrial district (I‑1 or I‑2) with road frontage on Interstate 20. Used to identify one or more on‑premise businesses (not home occupations). Must not extend into public easement/ROW. | — | § 155.23(A)(1)–(4), (a)–(c); § 155.23(B)–(F) |
| Attached Sign – Nonresidential Principal Building (Commercial, Mixed Use, Industrial) | — | Up to 15% of wall/facade area, but not more than 400 sq ft. | — | — | One attached sign per lease space per street‑facing wall in multi‑tenant buildings. | On wall/facade of principal nonresidential building in C‑1, C‑2, I‑PD, MU‑1, MU‑2, MU‑3, MU‑4, I‑1, I‑2 and other commercial/mixed/industrial districts. | — | § 155.17(A)(2), (4)–(6); (B) |
| Attached Sign – Residential Use Buildings in Commercial/Mixed/Industrial Zones | — | 1% of wall/facade area. | — | — | One per lease space per street‑facing wall (if multi‑tenant). | On wall/facade of principal building devoted to residential use within commercial/mixed/industrial districts (e.g., dwelling units in mixed‑use). | — | § 155.17(A)(1), (4)–(6); (B) |
| Temporary Signs (Real Estate, Construction, Development, Political) – Commercial/Mixed/Industrial | Real estate: 8 ft; Construction: 8 ft; Development: 8 ft; Political: 8 ft. | — | Real estate: 4 ft; Construction: 4 ft; Development: 6 ft; Political: 4 ft. | ≥5 ft from lot lines; not in easement/ROW. | As specified in § 155.21 (see General Regulations entry). | Same placement rules as general: real estate & construction in front yard(s); development on property being developed; political on any lot with permission and on polling place lots in designated area. All at least 5 ft from lot lines; not in easement/ROW. | — | § 155.21(A)(1)–(4), (B)–(D) |
| Sandwich-Board Sign – Commercial/Mixed/Industrial | 4 ft | 24 sq ft per sign; 12 sq ft per sign face. | 3 ft | ≥5 ft from lot lines; no placement in easement/ROW; must preserve ADA sidewalk clearance. | Not numerically limited per lot. | ≥5 ft from lot lines; not in public easement/ROW; must not obstruct sidewalk in ADA‑noncompliant manner (common for storefront advertising in these districts). | — | § 155.15(A); § 155.22(A)–(E) |

## Prohibited signs in Lindale

- No sign may be erected, constructed, reconstructed, structurally altered, repaired or used in violation of any provision or requirement of Chapter 155.
- A portable sign, other than a sandwich-board sign, is prohibited.
- A sign located on a tree or shrub is prohibited.
- A sign located on the roof of a building is prohibited.
- A sign that is deteriorated, dilapidated or unsafe is prohibited.
- A sign located or attached to a street light, utility pole, hydrant, bridge, traffic-control device, street sign or other city-owned building, facility, structure or equipment is prohibited without the approval of the city administrator or designee.
- A sign located in the right-of-way of a street is prohibited.
- A sign located or illuminated so that it interferes with an official traffic sign, signal or device, obstructs or interferes with the view of approaching, emerging, or intersecting traffic, or prevents a driver from having a clear view of approaching vehicles is prohibited.
- A sign illuminated with such intensity or without proper shielding so as to constitute a hazard to vehicle operation on a street or interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of a residential lot is prohibited.
- A sign emanating light greater than 0.2 footcandles when measured at the lot line is prohibited.
- An off-premises sign is prohibited.
- Balloons or streamers are prohibited except when displayed as part of a sale, promotion or community event for no more than 20 days in any calendar year.
- A sign that flashes or has an image that changes is prohibited, unless the image is static and does not change more than once every three seconds.
- Any sign that is not authorized by Chapter 155 or that does not conform to its requirements is prohibited.
- A monument sign or custom monument sign may not be placed in a public easement or right-of-way.
- A sandwich-board sign may not be placed in a public easement or right-of-way, or on a sidewalk so as to obstruct any part of the sidewalk in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- A freestanding pole sign may not extend into a public easement or right-of-way.
- Wood panels may not be used on a monument sign, custom monument sign, or freestanding pole sign.
- Exterior letters with exposed neon lighting may not be used on an attached sign or gasoline canopy sign.
- Letters or logos with exposed neon lighting may not be used on a freestanding pole sign.
- A building may not have both an awning sign and an attached sign on the same side of the building.
- A temporary sign, sandwich-board sign, or monument/custom monument sign must be set back at least five feet from any lot line and thus is prohibited within that setback.
- A temporary sign may not be placed in a public easement or right-of-way.
- No more than one monument sign or custom monument sign is allowed in the front yard of a lot, and not within 125 feet of another such sign on the same lot (except specified menu/drive-through cases).
- No more than one freestanding pole sign or monument sign is allowed in the front yard of a lot, and a freestanding pole sign may not be within 125 feet of another freestanding pole or monument sign on the same lot (except specified menu/drive-through cases).
- A monument/custom monument sign may not be located within 50 feet of another monument/custom monument sign on another lot.
- A freestanding pole sign may not be located within 50 feet of another freestanding pole sign or monument sign on another lot.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lindale

- Government signs: signs erected or maintained pursuant to a government function, required by law, ordinance or government regulation, or located on property owned, leased or under the control of the United States, the State of Texas, Smith County, the City of Lindale, the Lindale Independent School District, or an agency thereof are exempt from Chapter 155.
- Private traffic control signs on private property containing no advertising that direct traffic movement, warn of obstacles or overhead clearances, or control parking, including entrance and exit signs, are exempt.
- Signs not visible from a street are exempt.
- Utility or hazard signs marking utility or underground communication or transmission lines or hazards are exempt.
- Historical or commemorative plaques of a recognized historical society or organization are exempt.
- Names and addresses located on mailboxes are exempt.
- Vehicle signs are exempt unless the vehicle or trailer is permanently stationed or regularly used at a fixed location to serve the same or similar purpose as a permanent or portable sign; a sign on an unregistered vehicle or trailer is presumed permanently stationed and therefore not exempt.
- Signs on an outdoor machine, device or equipment that display the trademark, trade name, manufacturer, cost, operating or service instructions or similar information, but do not advertise the business where located, are exempt, including signs on coin-operated vending machines, fuel pumps, telephone facilities, ATMs, automotive vacuum cleaners, amusement rides or similar equipment.
- National or state flags on a lot that do not exceed the sign face regulations applicable to a monument sign for that lot are exempt.
- Signs located on the field side of a scoreboard or fence of an athletic field are exempt.
- Temporary holiday signs, including Christmas lights, containing only holiday messages and no commercial advertising, are exempt.
- Hand-held signs on a person or animal are exempt.
- Unused signs being manufactured or transported and not used for advertising are exempt.
- Window or door signs painted or placed on and supported by the glass surface of a window or door, if not illuminated with the intent of being viewed from a street, are exempt.
- Temporary community betterment signs to advertise an event for a non-profit organization for a period not to exceed 14 days are exempt.
- Signs under the control, administration or jurisdiction of a state or federal agency are exempt from Chapter 155, except signs located or to be located on a privately owned lot, building, or other structure leased to a state agency, which remain subject to the chapter.
- Temporary signs placed in accordance with § 155.21 do not require a sign permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required before any sign is erected, constructed, reconstructed, or structurally altered, unless specifically exempted in § 155.35 or § 155.21.
- Repair of a sign that is not structurally altered does not require a permit.
- Temporary signs meeting the requirements of § 155.21 do not require a permit.
- An application for a sign permit must include a site plan drawn to scale showing the lot dimensions and the dimensions and location of the sign, along with any other information the city reasonably determines necessary.
- The sign permit process is administered with specific timelines: the city must issue a permit within 20 business days if the application complies; applications may expire if required information or fees are not timely provided.
- There is no mention in the provided text of a master sign plan, coordinated sign plan, or required variance or special meeting specifically for signs; regulation is handled through individual sign permits under § 155.35–§ 155.37.

## Full detail

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