# Sign Regulations in Lubbock, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lubbock, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/lubbock
- **Data last verified:** 2025-08-25
- **Source:** [ecode360 municipal code](https://ecode360.com/45662056)

## At a glance

Lubbock, Texas regulates 21 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Temporary Signs in the Base Residential Districts (RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR, HDR) zoning district are capped at 18 or 24 inches tall, 3 sq. ft. (18 x 24 inches), and 18 or 24 inches wide, with a 5 ft. setback (Sec. Table 39.03.024-1, §39.03.024d). Most commercial signs in Lubbock require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| Base Residential Districts (RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR, HDR) | 8 | 30 ft. from grade | up to 1,500 sq. ft. or 75% of facade | — |
| Base Public and Nonresidential Districts (NC, AC, OF, HC, IP, LI, GI) | 13 | 35 ft. | 750 sq. ft. | — |
| Base Mixed-Use Districts (MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-4, MU-5, MU-6) | 13 | 15 ft. above grade | 100 sq. ft. (max per sign) | — |
| LI, GI | 1 | 35 ft. | 750 sq. ft. | — |
| ETJ (extraterritorial jurisdiction) | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Base Residential Districts (RE, SF-1, SF-2, MDR, HDR)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subdivision Entry Sign | 8 ft. | 25 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. from driveway curb cut/alley; No minimum setback listed otherwise. | 2 per entry | 2 per entry to subdivision, within 500 ft of entry; must not obstruct driveway/alley visibility; may mount on perimeter walls. | — | § 39.03.023b(3), Table 39.03.023-1 |
| Monument Sign | 5-10 ft. (depends on frontage: up to 100 ft. = 5 ft., >100 ft. = 10 ft.) | 15 to 50 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | 1 per lot, per street frontage | 1 per lot, per street frontage | — | Table 39.03.023-1 |
| Wall Sign | — | 48 sq. ft. | 50% of building facade | — | 1 per building | 1 per building, wall-mounted (not above parapet, max 18 inches projection, 0' horizontal projection) | — | Table 39.03.023-1 |
| Mural | 30 ft. from grade | up to 1,500 sq. ft. or 75% of facade | 75% of facade | — | 1 per building | 1 per building | — | Table 39.03.023-1, §39.03.023e(4) |
| Banner | — | 50 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 per lot | 2 per lot, must be securely attached to building wall | — | Table 39.03.024-1, §39.03.024a |
| Incidental Sign | 4 ft. | 32 sq. ft. (per lot/4 signs) | — | — | 4 per lot | Up to 4 per lot | — | Table 39.03.024-1, §39.03.024c |
| Temporary Sign | 18 or 24 inches | 3 sq. ft. (18 x 24 inches) | 18 or 24 inches | 5 ft. | 2 per lot | 2 per lot | — | Table 39.03.024-1, §39.03.024d |
| Flag | 8 ft. | — | — | 5 ft. | — | — | — | Table 39.03.024-1, §39.03.024b |

### Base Public and Nonresidential Districts (NC, AC, OF, HC, IP, LI, GI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 15-35 ft. (see formula) | 50-250 sq. ft. (per frontage) | 15 ft. | Varies: Up to 15 ft. height = 20 ft. setback; see additional requirements | 1 per lot, per street frontage | 1 per lot, per street frontage | — | Table 39.03.023-2 |
| Wall Sign | — | 75% of facade or tenant space, whichever is lower | 75% of facade or tenant space | — | No max | Unlimited per building. Each street-facing facade is a primary facade | — | Table 39.03.023-2, §39.03.023d |
| Pole Sign (Arterial or Collector Frontage) | up to 30 ft. | 50-250 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | See additional requirements | 1 per lot, per street frontage | 1 per lot, per street frontage | — | Table 39.03.023-2 |
| Pole Sign (Expressway Frontage) | up to 35 ft. | — | 15 ft. | See additional reqs | 1 per lot, per street frontage | 1 per lot, per street frontage | — | Table 39.03.023-2 |
| Projecting (Blade) Sign | 10 ft. above grade | 24 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 1 per facade | 1 per building facade | — | Table 39.03.023-2 |
| Incidental Sign | 10 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | No max | No max number; 10 ft. from other incidental signs | — | Table 39.03.024-2 |
| Temporary Sign | 4 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | No max | No max number; 10 ft. from other temporary/incidental signs | — | Table 39.03.024-2 |
| Feather Sign | 8 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | 5 ft. | 3 per lot | Up to 3 per lot, 50 ft. separation from other feather signs | — | Table 39.03.024-2, §39.03.024g |

### Base Mixed-Use Districts (MU-1, MU-2, MU-3, MU-4, MU-5, MU-6)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 10 ft. | 50 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 1 per lot, per street frontage | 1 per lot, per street frontage, 50 ft. from other freestanding signs | — | Table 39.03.023-3 |
| Canopy Sign | 3 ft. above roofline | 50 sq. ft. | 75% of canopy width | — | 1 per canopy | 1 per canopy | — | Table 39.03.023-3 |
| Projecting (Blade) Sign | 10 ft. | 24 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 1 per building facade | 1 per building facade | — | Table 39.03.023-3 |
| Incidental Sign | 10 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | No max | No max; must be 10 ft. from other incidental signs | — | Table 39.03.024-3 |
| Temporary Sign | 4 ft. | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10 ft. | No max | No max number; 10 ft. from other incidental or temporary signs | — | Table 39.03.024-3 |
| A-Frame or Easel | 6 ft. | 12 sq. ft. | 3 ft. | — | 1 per ground floor entrance | 1 per ground floor entrance | — | Table 39.03.024-3, §39.03.024h |
| Flag | 8 ft. | 40 sq. ft. | — | 5 ft. | 3 per lot | 3 per lot | — | Table 39.03.024-3, §39.03.024b |
| Portable Sign | 4 ft. | 4 sq. ft. | 2 ft. | — | 1 per lot | 1 per lot | — | Table 39.03.024-3 |

## Prohibited signs in Lubbock

- It is a violation to erect, install, convert, relocate, enlarge, or structurally modify a sign on private property except as specifically allowed within this Division.
- All signs shall meet the standards of the City's Building Code.
- No more than two sides of a sign, sign structure, or sign support are allowed for display, and these sides must be placed back to back and parallel.
- No sign, sign structure, or sign support shall project over any property line, except that a wall sign on the property line may project pursuant to this Division.
- Objects including trees, rocks, bridges, fences, windmill towers, and dilapidated buildings shall not be used as sign supports.
- Any signs and supports located on the public right-of-way are prohibited, except signs required by a governmental authority or for which a street use license is issued.
- Signs with flashing, blinking, or traveling lights are prohibited within 50 feet of any street right-of-way, except permitted electronic message displays.
- Signs with flashing, blinking, or traveling lights are prohibited within 1,000 feet of any street intersection except electronic message displays.
- Searchlights, twirling signs, balloons, gas-filled objects, or tube signs are prohibited except as permitted in this Division.
- Signs resembling an official traffic sign or signal, or bearing words like 'Stop,' 'Go Slow,' 'Caution,' 'Danger,' 'Warning,' or similar are prohibited.
- Signs may not be designed, sized, colored, located, or illuminated so as to be confused with or construed as a traffic-control sign, signal, or device, or hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal or device.
- Signs that obstruct any window, door, fire escape, stairway, ladder, or opening required for light, air, ingress, or egress, or hide from view any traffic or street sign or device are prohibited.
- Parking advertising vehicles or trailers on a public right-of-way or on public property is prohibited; vehicles parked on private property and visible from right-of-way must be used regularly.
- Signs that emit sound, odor, or visible matter which serves as a distraction within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
- Signs that cause direct glare into or upon any residential building or premises, other than the building or premises to which the sign is attached, are prohibited.
- Dilapidated or otherwise unsafe signs are not allowed to remain on any premises.
- Certain nonconforming signs (including those prohibited above) must be brought into compliance or removed within six months of the effective date of this Division.
- Portable or wheeled signs (except where permitted) are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lubbock

- Signs not visible from a public or private street.
- Signs erected by the City, state (including its political subdivisions), a school district, or the United States government, or required by federal, state, or local laws.
- Signs or commemorative plaques that are integral to the historical character of a designated historic district or a building designated as a landmark.
- Headstones and other facilities essential to the function of cemeteries.
- Signs inside a building, not attached to a window or door.
- Traffic control signs on private property (e.g., Stop, Yield), if the face meets Texas Department of Transportation standards.
- Address and postbox numerals.
- No sign permit is required for painting, repainting, cleaning, or other normal maintenance and repair of a sign not involving structural alterations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Except as provided in this Division, no person or business firm shall alter or erect any sign or sign structure until the Building Official issues a Sign Permit to a registered contractor or the owner of the premises.
- Additional sign area and height are achievable if a Master Sign Plan is approved for an eligible property pursuant to Section 39.07.024, Sign Permit and Master Sign Plan.
- Sign permit is required prior to construction, including for signs within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), per Section 39.07.024, Sign Permit and Master Sign Plan.
- Billboards require a Specific Use Permit in the LI and GI zoning districts.
- Comparable Use Determination applications may require plans and approval.
- Submittal of elevation drawings for monument/subdivision entry and certain other sign types is required for staff review prior to permit issuance, showing construction materials and detail.

## 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 6 zoning districts in Lubbock — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Lubbock+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-lubbock

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