# Sign Regulations in Lumberton, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Lumberton, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/lumberton
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Lumberton/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH50ZO_ARTVISI)

## At a glance

Lumberton, Texas regulates 24 sign types across 12 zoning districts. Off-Premises Sign (Billboard - Pole only)s in the C-2, I-1, I-2 zoning district are capped at 50 ft (sign face); 35 ft (max sign and frame height); width max 60 ft tall, 672 sq ft, and 60 ft wide, with a See above setback (Sec. Sec. 50-567(q); Sec. 50-569). Most commercial signs in Lumberton require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (12 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2 | 5 | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| C-2, I-1, I-2 | 4 | 50 ft (sign face); 35 ft (max sign and frame height); width max 60 ft | 672 sq ft | — |
| R-1 (Residential, by SUP only) | 2 | 6 ft | 12 sq ft | — |
| R-2 | 1 | 20 ft | 200 sq ft | — |
| MH | 3 | 20 ft | 96 sq ft | — |
| All other districts | 1 | 30 ft | 400 sq ft | — |
| Institutional | 2 | 20 ft | 30 sq ft | — |
| Apartment | 2 | 30 ft | 50 sq ft | — |
| Manufactured Housing | 1 | 20 ft | 96 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 6 ft | 20 sq ft | — |
| Nonresidential zoning district | 1 | 40 ft (flagpole) | 40 sq ft per flag (logo flag 1 per lot only) | — |
| Residential zoning district | 1 | 25 ft (flagpole) | 15 sq ft per flag | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 12 zones)

### C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Business Wall Sign | 4 ft (wall sign) / 20 ft (table) | 50 sq ft | — | None unless otherwise specified | — | Mounted to wall, not extending above roofline | — | Sec. 50-569; Sec. 50-567(l); Sec. 50-566 |
| Parapet Wall Sign | 20 ft | 50 sq ft | — | None unless otherwise specified | — | On parapet wall | — | Sec. 50-569 |
| Projecting Sign | 20 ft (no higher than 20' above sidewalk) | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Extending from building, min 8' above sidewalk | — | Sec. 50-569; Sec. 50-567(o) |
| Marquee Sign | 20 ft (8 ft min above sidewalk, max 20') | 50 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Projection from building; 2 ft min from nearest marquee/traf. control sign | — | Sec. 50-569; Sec. 50-567(n) |
| Portable Sign | Not specified for on-premises, 7 ft (off-premises) | 50 sq ft (on-premises); 35 sq ft (off-premises) | — | 10 feet from back of curb; not in ROW | 1 per business, max 2 per development unless more than 300 ft, then max 4 | On-premises (must be at least 10 ft from back of curb, not in ROW or visibility area), off-premises restricted | — | Sec. 50-567(j); Sec. 50-569 |

### C-2, I-1, I-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-Premises Freestanding (Pole or Ground) Sign | 20-30 ft (per frontage) | 100-250 sq ft | — | 5 ft from right-of-way. Additional setbacks for >150 sf face: 200' from res.line, 1500' public park/school, 200' from other pole sign, 4000' from any billboard, 1000' from intersection, 10' from side/front/rear lines | 1 per site | On-premises, 5' from ROW | — | Sec. 50-569; Sec. 50-567(m) |
| On-Premises Window Sign | — | Not specified; subject to general business 50 sq ft or 100-250 sq ft limits | — | — | — | Within window, facing out | — | Sec. 50-569 |
| On-Premises Parapet Wall Sign | 30 ft (per table) | 100-250 sq ft (per table) | — | — | — | On parapet wall | — | Sec. 50-569 |
| Off-Premises Sign (Billboard - Pole only) | 50 ft (sign face); 35 ft (max sign and frame height); width max 60 ft | 672 sq ft | 60 ft | See above | 1 per platted lot | Off-premises, pole required, not attached to building | — | Sec. 50-567(q); Sec. 50-569 |

### MH

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Manufactured Housing Sign - Ground Sign | 20 ft | 96 sq ft | — | 25 ft | 1 per street frontage | 25 ft setback | — | Sec. 50-569 (Table); Definitions |
| Manufactured Housing Sign - Wall Sign | 20 ft | 96 sq ft | — | 25 ft | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 50-569 (Table); Definitions |
| Manufactured Housing Sign - Pole Sign | 20 ft | 96 sq ft | — | 25 ft | 1 per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 50-569 (Table); Definitions |

## Prohibited signs in Lumberton

- No sign shall be erected, placed or located except in accordance with the standards of this article.
- Any sign or form of advertisement in the form of or attached to a balloon or other inflatable, inflated or floating device shall be prohibited, except as provided for in this chapter.
- Any pole-mounted flag, banner, or material of cloth, vinyl, plastic, canvass, leather or other similar material used for the express purpose of attracting attention to a place of business or location shall be prohibited except for coming soon or now open signs, grand opening signs, now hiring signs, change of business/ownership signs, public announcement signs or special event signs, with other limited exceptions.
- No sign shall be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner as to cause glare or brightness to such a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance to traffic.
- All human signs shall be prohibited except for specific temporary charitable use as specified.
- Any sign with moving parts, animated features, flashing, blinking or rotating illuminating or any other visual and/or audible features that cause a distraction or public nuisance shall be prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited within the city limits.
- Sandwich boards and any temporary banners, and A-frame type signs are considered portable signs and are prohibited.
- Any vehicle or trailer with advertising parked for over 24 hours or parked to cause visual clutter is considered a portable sign and is prohibited.
- Signs containing obscene, indecent or immoral words, pictures, descriptions or other matters.
- Signs imitating governmental signs, including traffic control signs.
- Signs blocking or obstructing public access, fire escapes, traffic visibility, utilities, etc.
- Signs placed on or attached to other signs, utility poles, fire hydrants, trees, flag poles, streetlamps or other means of support of an outdoor advertising display.
- Any advertisement attached to a sign that would cause the face to exceed the allowed surface face maximum.
- Any painting, marking or attachment of a sign to the street, sidewalk or building, other than house numbers or occupant names or as provided by this chapter.
- Any permanent sign located within the public right-of-way unless specific permission is given.
- Any sign, permanent or temporary, in violation of this chapter.
- Any sign that is unsafe or unsecure, abandoned or maintained in a dilapidated condition.
- A sign in direct line of vision of any traffic control signal from any point in a moving traffic lane within 50 feet of land approaching such signal shall not be permitted.
- No revolving beam or beacon of light resembling any emergency vehicle light shall be permitted to be erected as part of any sign display.
- No sign or graphic advertising device shall be located or placed so as to obstruct the vision or sight distance of motor vehicle drivers or pedestrians at any street intersection, street crossing or point of traffic concentration.
- No sign may be constructed or posted on a public right-of-way.
- No sign may be placed on a utility pole, traffic pole, light pole, sign pole or any trees.

## Signs exempt from permit in Lumberton

- Governmental signs that the city, county, state or federal government erects in furtherance of their governmental responsibilities.
- A sign that has the purpose of protecting life or property.
- A sign that provides information about underground utility lines.
- An official sign that is erected by a public officer, public agency, or political subdivision under the officer's, agency's or political subdivision's constitution or statutory authority.
- A sign required by the Railroad Commission of Texas at oil or gas producing properties, limited in size to the minimum needed to comply with regulations.
- A sign of a nonprofit service club, charitable association, religious organization, chamber of commerce, nonprofit museum, or governmental entity that gives information about the meetings, services, events, or locations of the entity and that does not exceed 36 square feet.
- No permit is required for public and/or private flag poles for the public display of a state, national, local, religious, institutional flag or emblem or a registered corporate logo not exceeding a height of 25 feet in residential zoning districts and 40 feet in nonresidential zoning property.
- No permit is required for memorial signs, markers, plates, plaques, etc., when deemed an integral part of a structure, building or landscape.
- No permit is required for signs or materials displayed in a temporary manner on or prior to traditional civic, patriotic or religious holidays.
- A public service sign located on a school bus stop seating bench or shelter, following noted requirements on content and size (max 36 square feet, content limitations, approval, etc.)
- A sign erected and maintained by a public school, college, university, or nonprofit agricultural fair as long as its info is limited to meetings, services, events, or on-premises activities, and the face per travel direction does not exceed 200 square feet.
- A sign that shows only the name of a ranch or farm and directions, phone, or internet address, not exceeding 36 square feet face area.
- A sign relating only to a public election, erected after the 91st day before election date and removed before the 11th day after election date, not exceeding 50 square feet and containing no commercial endorsement.
- A sign erected before October 23, 1965, that has been designated as a landmark sign by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In order to obtain a building permit, a drawing of the proposed sign location must be presented for approval.
- The applicant must acquire all required building permits as they apply to the sign.
- All construction work is subject to city code enforcement.
- All applicable State of Texas permits must be obtained prior to applying for a permit from the City of Lumberton.
- Sign regulations for any development placed in a planned development district shall be established by article III, division 11 of this chapter, and shall specify the maximum height, setback, general types and area of such signs permitted.

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

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