Sign Regulations in McKinney, Texas
McKinney, Texas has specific sign regulations covering 150 sign types across 30 zoning districts. Regulated sign types include Illuminated Signs (General Standard), Illuminated Signs — General Standard, Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign. Height restrictions apply. Permits are required for most commercial signs. Use PermitPal to get instant access to the complete regulations.
Data last verified: April 27, 2026
Sign Regulation Overview for McKinney, Texas
Sample Sign Requirements in McKinney
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Entrance Sign (Residential Subdivision) | Max 6 ft | Max 32 sq ft per sign | Detached sign setbacks per Table 5-4 for ground signs if applicable; maintain visibility at intersections |
| Institutional Use Sign (On-site) | Max 8 ft | Max 25 sq ft per face | Detached sign setbacks per Table 5-4 for ground signs when freestanding |
| Construction Site Sign (Residential Districts) | Max 8 ft | Max 32 sq ft | — |
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Sign Types Covered
150
- Illuminated Signs (General Standard)
- Illuminated Signs — General Standard
- Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign
- Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign
- +2 more types
Zoning Districts
30
Different zoning districts with specific sign regulations
Data Includes
- Permit requirements
- Height restrictions
- Illumination rules
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign height limits in McKinney vary by zone and sign type. Wall signs typically range from 25-40 feet, while monument signs are usually limited to 6-10 feet. Use PermitPal to get exact requirements for your property.
To get a sign permit in McKinney, submit an application to the local building or planning department with sign dimensions, location, and design specifications. Our data confirms permits are required for most commercial signs. Processing typically takes 1-4 weeks. PermitPal helps you identify specific requirements and prepare complete applications.
In McKinney, regulated sign types include Illuminated Signs (General Standard), Illuminated Signs — General Standard, Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign, Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign, and 2 more types. Most commercial signs require permits. Temporary signs and certain small signs may be exempt. Use PermitPal for specific exemptions.
Sign setback requirements in McKinney vary by zone and sign type, typically ranging from 5-15 feet from property lines. Use PermitPal for specific setback requirements at your location.
Digital and LED signs in McKinney are regulated with specific requirements for brightness, animation, and message duration. McKinney has documented illumination rules in our database. Use PermitPal to see the exact requirements for electronic message centers.
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Detailed Sign Ordinance Requirements for McKinney, Texas
Sign Rules by Zoning District in McKinney (30 zones)
| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R43, R12, R8, R6, R5, TR1.8 – Townhome Residential | 11 | Max 12 ft | Max 64 sq ft | — |
| FR, MR | 13 | Max 12 ft | Max 64 sq ft | — |
| MF30 | 13 | 16 ft | 200 sq ft per side | — |
| MH | 24 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | 200 sq ft per side | — |
| C1, C2, C3, O-1, RO | 17 | Attached signage located between ground and 24 ft for multistory structures | Up to 200 sq ft | — |
| AG | 12 | 16 ft | 200 sq ft per side | — |
| AP | 19 | Per table (example heights depicted include 35 ft at 0–70 ft ROW down to 12 ft at Freeway category, depending on frontage) | Up to 200 sq ft; also limited to 1.5× single-use allowance | — |
| I1 | 18 | Per table (example heights depicted include 35 ft at 0–70 ft ROW down to 12 ft at Freeway category, depending on frontage) | Up to 200 sq ft; also limited to 1.5× single-use allowance | — |
| I2 | 18 | Per table (example heights depicted include 35 ft at 0–70 ft ROW down to 12 ft at Freeway category, depending on frontage) | Up to 200 sq ft; also limited to 1.5× single-use allowance | — |
| GC | 18 | Sign cannot extend above the roofline; placement for multistory buildings allowed from ground level up to 24 ft for attached signage; letter/logo height caps apply for 4+ story buildings | Up to 200 sq ft; also limited to 1.5× single-use allowance | — |
| MTC | 12 | — | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
| PD | 13 | Sign cannot extend above the roofline; placement for multistory buildings allowed from ground level up to 24 ft for attached signage; letter/logo height caps apply for 4+ story buildings | Up to 200 sq ft; also limited to 1.5× single-use allowance | — |
| H | 8 | No extension above roofline; attached signage allowed from ground up to 24 ft on multistory buildings; letter/logo caps for 4+ stories | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
| O-1 – Office, RO – Regional Office | 18 | Top of sign not above roofline; attached signage allowed from ground level up to 24 ft on multistory structures | Up to 200 sq ft per side, subject to formula | — |
| RED-1 – Residential Estate (RED-1) | 11 | Up to 12 ft (≤50 acres) or 16 ft (>50 acres) | 64 sq ft | — |
| RED-2 – Residential Estate (RED-2) | 11 | Up to 12 ft (≤50 acres) or 16 ft (>50 acres) | 64 sq ft | — |
| RS-120 | 13 | 16 ft | 200 sq ft per side | — |
| RS-84, SF7.2, RS-72, RS-60, SF5, TH, RS-45 | 13 | 16 ft | 200 sq ft per side | — |
| RD-30, DR, RG-27, RG-25 | 11 | 12 ft (≤50 acres); 16 ft (>50 acres and the larger-frontage options) | 64 sq ft | — |
| MP | 9 | 12 ft (≤50 acres); 16 ft (>50 acres and the larger-frontage options) | 64 sq ft | — |
| BN, BG, C | 18 | Secondary sign: max 24 ft; Primary sign per applicable detached sign allowances | Up to 200 sq ft if 1.5× single-use allowance exceeds single-use cap | — |
| O, SO | 17 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
| LI, ML | 17 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
| HPO | 8 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | 60 sq ft | — |
| CHD | 7 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | 60 sq ft | — |
| CC | 9 | Letters/logos: up to 24 ft above ground for attached signage; for 4+ story buildings: 4 stories = 36 in max letter/logo height; 5–10 stories = 48 in; 11–15 stories = 60 in; 16+ stories = 72 in | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
| HC – Highway Commercial Overlay (HC) | 16 | Top of sign not above roofline; attached signage allowed from ground level up to 24 ft on multistory structures | Per ground sign table by ROW width and frontage; multiple frontage combine up to 150% of largest or 200 sq ft | — |
| TMN – Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay | 4 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| TMN – Traditional McKinney Neighborhood Overlay (TMN) | 4 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | Total site sign allowance may be aggregated and redistributed; multiuse sign up to 200 sq ft or 1.5× single-use allowance, whichever is less if used (see separate multiuse sign entry for parameters). | — |
Zone-by-Zone Sign Requirements in McKinney(sample of 3 of 30 zones)
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| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional Use Sign (on residential site) | 8 ft | 25 sq ft per face | — | Detached signs must observe general setbacks for ground signs (e.g., from ROW per Table 5-4). | 1 per institutional use site | Erected upon the site of the institutional use within the district | — | Unlock | §504D.2; §504A |
| Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign (≤50 acres) | 12 ft | 32 sq ft per sign | — | Refer to Ground Sign setbacks | 1 temporary freestanding yard sign per tract | On the tract of land; on private property | — | Unlock | §504E.6(a)(I), (b), (c) |
| Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign (>50 acres, <1000 ft frontage) | 16 ft | 96 sq ft per sign | — | Refer to Ground Sign setbacks | 1 temporary freestanding yard sign per tract | On the tract of land; on private property | — | Unlock | §504E.6(a)(II), (b) |
| Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign (>50 acres and ≥1,000 ft frontage) | 16 ft | 200 sq ft per side | — | Refer to Ground Sign setbacks | 1 temporary freestanding yard sign per tract | On the tract of land; on private property | — | Unlock | §504E.6(a)(III), (b) |
| Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign | 12 ft | 64 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | 1 per ROW frontage | One per right-of-way frontage on undeveloped sites | — | Unlock | §504E.8(a)-(f) |
| Ground Sign (Detached, Non-Residential) | Lots < 3 acres: 20 ft; Development entrance signs: under 10 acres = 6 ft; 10+ acres = 8 ft; Kiosks = 6 ft | Lots < 3 acres: 60 sq ft per side per frontage; 3+ acres or specified locations: see pole/ground sign standards; multiuse sign up to 1.5× single-use allowance, max 200 sq ft | — | Setback from street ROW measured from ultimate ROW per Master Thoroughfare Plan; typical ground sign setback from ROW is 3.5 ft and from other property lines 5–15 ft depending on context (apply §504C.5 and ground sign table). | Lots < 3 acres: one per street frontage; 3+ acres: one per frontage based on ground/pole standards; development entrance: signs allowed at each corner of entrance intersections (commercial multi-lot developments). | On private property meeting setbacks; one per street frontage unless combined; may be placed at each corner of commercial development entrances on multi-lot developments bisected by public streets. | — | Unlock | §504C.1-2, 6, 7(d), 7(f), 7(g); §504A(3)(b); §504C.6; §504C.2(e); §504C.3; §504C.7(d) |
| Pole Sign (where expressly allowed) | By adjacent ROW: 0–70 ft ROW = 35 ft; 71–99 ft ROW = 24 ft; 100–250 ft ROW = 20 ft; Freeway = 12 ft | By adjacent ROW: 0–70 ft ROW = 150 sq ft/side; 71–99 ft ROW = 100 sq ft/side; 100–250 ft ROW = 70 sq ft/side; Freeway = 40 sq ft/side | — | Setbacks per pole sign standards and visibility triangle; distance measured from ultimate ROW per §504C.5. | Lots < 3 acres: one per frontage; 3+ acres: one per frontage per pole/ground sign allowances; may combine allowances per multi-frontage rule. | Within 50 ft of specified highway ROW segments; not within 20 ft of a street intersection unless bottom of sign exceeds 42 in and required setbacks are met. | — | Unlock | §504C.2(a)-(c), (e); Figure 5-6; Figure 5-7; §504C.1, §504C.6(a) |
| Automobile Dealership Detached Signs | Primary per applicable standard; Secondary sign: max 24 ft | Primary signs: per applicable ground/pole standards; Secondary sign: ≤ 50% of area of the primary detached sign | — | Per applicable ground/pole sign setbacks. | One primary detached sign per franchise (max three primaries per dealership) plus one secondary detached sign for the dealership. | On dealership site per detached sign location standards. | — | Unlock | §504C.7(a)(I)-(II), (c); §504C.6(a) |
C1, C2, C3, O-1, RO
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Sign (Non-Residential Attached) | Attached signage located between ground and 24 ft for multistory structures | Determined by formula; plus optional 25 sq ft on non-ROW-facing sides | — | — | Per frontage and per tenant frontage; distributed per frontage rules | On building wall; may be on multiple frontages as allowed | — | Unlock | §504B.2(a)-(c) |
| Ground Sign (Non-Residential) | Ranges by ROW width/frontage tier; examples: Freeway up to 10 ft; other ROW categories allow 3.5–8.5 ft maximum | Ranges by ROW width and frontage; examples: Freeway ROW up to 100 sq ft per face; other ROW categories allow 20–150 sq ft per face depending on frontage tier | — | Minimum 3.5 ft from street ROW; side/rear setbacks 5–15 ft depending on ROW category and frontage; sign height measured from top of adjacent curb or natural grade if higher; berms to increase height prohibited. | Generally 1 per frontage; see multi-frontage and development entrance rules | On private property meeting required setbacks from street ROW and other property lines | — | Unlock | §504C.1-6; §504C.7(e) Table 5-4 Ground Signs |
| Pole Sign (Only where allowed by corridor proximity) | Depends on adjacent ROW classification: 0–70 ft ROW: 35 ft; 71–99 ft ROW: 24 ft; 100–250 ft ROW: 20 ft; Freeway: 12 ft | Depends on adjacent ROW classification: 0–70 ft ROW: 150 sq ft/side; 71–99 ft ROW: 100 sq ft/side; 100–250 ft ROW: 70 sq ft/side; Freeway: 40 sq ft/side | — | Setback per Table 5-5; general rule: 5–10 ft from street ROW or property line per pole sign table; sign height measured from curb or grade; no berms to increase height. | Per frontage limits; see multi-frontage rules: lots <3 acres: 1 per frontage up to 60 sq ft/20 ft high; ≥3 acres or major intersection: per pole/ground sign allowances | Within 50 ft of specified highway ROW segments; must meet visibility triangle and setback rules | — | Unlock | §504C.2(a)-(d); Fig. 5-6; Fig. 5-7 |
| Development Entrance Sign (Commercial, multi-lot developments) | Under 10 acres: 6 ft; 10 acres and above: 8 ft | Under 10 acres: 36 sq ft; 10 acres and above: 64 sq ft | — | Must be on private property and observe applicable setbacks | At each corner of qualifying entrance intersections | At each corner of the development entrance intersection; commercial zoning districts on more than one lot bisected by public streets | — | Unlock | §504C.7(d) |
| Kiosk Signs (Centers/Parks) | 6 ft | 16 sq ft per side | — | — | No more than 5 per development | Within shopping centers, office parks, industrial parks, or medical centers | — | Unlock | §504C.7(f) |
| Multiuse Center Sign (Center ID) | Per applicable ground or pole sign standards for the frontage/ROW | Up to 200 sq ft | — | Per ground/pole sign setback rules | Typically 1 multiuse sign per site | At coordinated development sites (shopping centers, office centers, industrial parks) | — | Unlock | §504C.7(g) |
| Changeable Electronic Variable Message Sign (Detached component or panel) | Per supporting sign type (ground or pole) or mounting | 60 sq ft | — | As applicable to host detached sign | — | On private property as part of a permitted sign structure | — | Unlock | §504C Changeable Electronic Variable Message Signs (1)-(6) |
| Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign | 12 ft | 64 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | 1 per ROW frontage | One per right-of-way frontage on undeveloped sites | — | Unlock | §504E.8(a)-(f) |
BN, BG, C
| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Premium Details(Illumination, Size Formula, Permit Requirements, Additional Requirements — available with a free PermitPal account) | Ordinance Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projecting Sign (Attached — Non-Residential) | 5 ft total sign height | 15 sq ft | — | Vertical clearance 8.5 ft above sidewalk | — | May project from building facade; may extend into right-of-way or above a pedestrian walkway/sidewalk | — | Unlock | §504B.1 |
| Ground Sign (Non-Residential) | Allowance varies by ROW width and frontage, typical maximum heights range approximately 3.5–10 ft | Allowance varies by right-of-way width and lot frontage; examples include maximum square footage per side tiers such as 20–150 sq ft depending on ROW width and frontage; lots with multiple frontages may combine allowances up to 150% of largest allowance or 200 sq ft, whichever is less | — | Setbacks from street ROW and other property lines per §504C.5 and ground sign standards; at intersections, maintain visibility triangle | Lots with multiple frontages: 1 per frontage; allowances may be combined into 1 sign up to 150% of largest allowance or 200 sq ft (whichever is less) | Detached, on private property; setbacks from street ROW and other property lines required | — | Unlock | §504C.1–6; §504C.7.e; §504C.4–5; §504C.6 |
| Pole Sign (Non-Residential — only in expressly allowed highway locations) | By ROW width at street: 0'–70' ROW: 35 ft; 71'–99' ROW: 24 ft; 100'–250' ROW: 20 ft; Freeway: 12 ft | By ROW width at street: 0'–70' ROW: 150 sq ft per side; 71'–99' ROW: 100 sq ft; 100'–250' ROW: 70 sq ft; Freeway: 40 sq ft | — | Setback from adjacent ROW per pole sign standards; visibility triangle must be maintained at intersections | Per §504C.3: lots <3 acres — 1 per frontage up to 60 sq ft and 20 ft height; ≥3 acres — 1 per frontage per allowances; at freeway/major thoroughfare intersections — 1 per frontage per allowances; two allowable signs may be combined into one sign up to 150% of largest allowance, max 200 sq ft per side | Within 50 ft of specified highway ROW segments; must observe visibility triangle near intersections | — | Unlock | §504C.2.a–d; Figure 5-6; Figure 5-7; §504C.1; §504C.6 |
| Development Entrance Signs (Commercial Developments on multiple lots) | Under 10 acres: 6 ft; 10 acres and above: 8 ft | Under 10 acres: 36 sq ft; 10 acres and above: 64 sq ft | — | Detached sign setback rules apply | May be located at each corner of the intersection | At each corner of the entrance intersection within the commercial development | — | Unlock | §504C.7.d |
| Automobile Dealership — Primary and Secondary Detached Signs | Secondary sign: max 24 ft; Primary sign per applicable detached sign allowances | Primary signs per general detached sign allowances; Secondary sign limited to 1/2 the area of the primary | — | Detached sign setback rules apply | Up to 1 primary per franchise (max 3); 1 secondary per dealership | On dealership site | — | Unlock | §504C.7.a |
| Temporary On-Premise Yard Sign | 12 ft (≤50 acres); 16 ft (>50 acres and the larger-frontage options) | Tiered by tract size: up to 32 sq ft (≤50 acres); up to 96 sq ft (>50 acres); up to 200 sq ft per side (>50 acres with ≥1,000 ft frontage) | — | Refer to ground sign setbacks for street ROW and other property lines | 1 per tract | On the tract (private property) | — | Unlock | §504E.6 |
| Temporary Signs During Public Right-of-Way Improvements | 6 ft for standard temporary signs; 8 ft for reconstruction-phase driveway signs | Standard condition: 16 sq ft per sign; During reconstruction: 1 banner up to 150 sq ft; additional temporary signs up to 36 sq ft per driveway | — | Must not block line of sight for traffic; located on private property | Standard: 1 per driveway; Reconstruction: 1 banner per property and 1 driveway sign per driveway | On private property adjacent to affected ROW; banners must be flat against face of permanent structure facing construction ROW | — | Unlock | §504E.7 |
| Undeveloped Real Estate Site Sign — Temporary | 12 ft | 64 sq ft | — | Minimum 15 ft from any property line | 1 per right-of-way frontage | On undeveloped real estate site; may not face a residential neighborhood unless separated by a major thoroughfare | — | Unlock | §504E.8 |
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See all 30 zones for McKinney — start freeProhibited Signs in McKinney
- New billboards are prohibited citywide; existing billboards are regulated as nonconforming signs
- Any illuminated sign operating at brightness levels more than 0.3 foot-candles above ambient light at the property line (or the closer distance defined by the ordinance formula) is prohibited
- Inflatable signs are prohibited in all zoning districts, except as permitted for change in occupancy or ownership events
- Attaching, painting, stenciling, writing, or otherwise marking any sign or material on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, utility poles, trees, public buildings or structures is prohibited unless authorized
- Portable and/or display signs are prohibited except as allowed under temporary sign provisions
- Roof signs are prohibited (mansard-style roofs are treated as facade, not roof, for attached sign location)
- Searchlights are prohibited unless specially permitted by the Chief Building Official
- Signs containing obscene matter are prohibited
- Placing or erecting signs in, on, or over public rights-of-way, railroad rights-of-way, public easements, or designated fire lanes is prohibited, except as allowed in the McKinney Town Center standards or if erected by the City for public purposes
- Any sign that imitates an official traffic sign/signal, could be confused with a traffic control device, hides traffic/street signs or signals, or obstructs intersection sight lines is prohibited
- Painting or attaching signs to the outside of fences or railings is prohibited
- Wind-driven signs are prohibited in all zoning districts, except as permitted for change in occupancy or ownership events
- Any sign erected without a required permit (when a permit is required) is unlawful
- Any sign erected in violation of the sign ordinance is unlawful
- Any sign that is dangerous due to being electrically or structurally defective is unlawful
Exempt Signs in McKinney
- Gasoline and service station signage located beneath canopies that do not advertise the premises; government-mandated signage; signage within individual pumps; plus up to 10 square feet per side under the canopy per set of dispensers (letters under 3 inches not counted)
- Government flags (up to 3 per site; each not exceeding 40 square feet) for uses with a building permit or certificate of occupancy
- Human signs (sunrise to sunset) subject to conditions, including location on private property or adjacent right-of-way with a special event permit, not in residential districts, and other operational limits
- Incidental window signs covering no more than 40% of transparent window area
- Integral signs such as monumental citations and commemorative tablets carved into permanent materials as part of a structure
- Menu board signs for drive-through restaurants (maximum two per premises; each up to 36 square feet and six feet in height)
- Mobile billboards permitted provided they are not on private property within city limits for longer than 20 minutes per 24-hour day
- Private signs not visible from any public right-of-way
- Public entrance signs (one per public entrance per business; not exceeding four square feet per face)
- Public signs erected by or at the direction of a public officer in furtherance of public duties, to be removed when the public purpose is complete
- Residential garage sale event signs on private property with owner consent, within specified timing, size (max 4 square feet per face), and attachment/location restrictions
- Vehicular signs or trailers with signs are permitted if the vehicle/trailer moves at least once every 24 hours, is operable and legally registered, and is not used as an additional freestanding or temporary sign
- Signs located on property owned by the City of McKinney, an independent school district, or any other governmental agency are not required to meet the requirements of the sign article, but must obtain a permit
Source: municode municipal code