# Sign Regulations in Meadows Place, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Meadows Place, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/meadows-place
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Meadows_Place/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=TITXVLAUS_CH155SI)

## At a glance

Meadows Place, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Flags in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) tall and Combined square footage equal to self-supported sign (Sec. Sec. 155.40(K)). Most commercial signs in Meadows Place require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential zoning district | 5 | 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) | Less than 3 sq. ft. | — |
| Non-residential zoning district | 8 | 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Special Use Area | 5 | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Attached flat against the surface or surfaces of an awning. | — | Sec. 155.40(A) |
| Bulletin Board | 7 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On the premises of the institution, organization, or establishment; Off-premises allowed at special use areas. | — | Sec. 155.40(E) |
| Canopy Sign | A sign on top of the canopy cannot exceed 18 inches in height with a maximum length of five ft. or ten percent of the width of the establishment, whichever is greater. | — | Not to exceed two-thirds of width or length of canopy as applicable. | — | — | Above, below, or on the façade of a canopy, not higher than the main roof or lower than 7 ft. above a walk/floor. | — | Sec. 155.40(F) |
| Electronic Sign / Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 155.40(J), Table D, Sec. 155.50(D), 155.50(B) |
| Flag | 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) | Combined square footage equal to self-supported sign | — | — | 3 per location | On-site. | — | Sec. 155.40(K) |
| Double-Faced Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 155.40(I) |

### Non-residential zoning district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Auxiliary Sign | — | Less than 3 sq. ft. (to be exempt from permit) | — | — | — | On-premise, secondary/incidental to principal use. | — | Sec. 155.20(A)(1)(b) |
| Commercial Complex Identifier | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | 2 (see additional requirements) | Off-premises, special use signage location, must advertise multiple establishments. | — | Sec. 155.40(G) |
| Bulletin Board | 7 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | — | On-premise for institution/organization/establishment. | — | Sec. 155.40(E) |
| Canopy Sign | 18 in. (max) if on top of canopy, max length 5 ft. or 10% establishment width, whichever is greater. | — | Not to exceed two-thirds of width or length of canopy as applicable. | — | — | Above, below, or on the façade of a canopy; not taller than main roof nor lower than 7 ft. above walk/floor. | — | Sec. 155.40(F) |
| Flag | 30 ft. (non-governmental flagpole) | As allowed for self-supported sign | — | — | 3 per location | On-premise. | — | Sec. 155.40(K) |
| Window and Door Sign | — | Less than 3 sq. ft. (to be exempt) | — | — | — | On or behind window/door. | — | Sec. 155.20(A)(1)(d) |
| Public Service Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per special use property | Off-premises may be placed on special use property as off-premise sign of sponsor of property development. | — | Sec. 155.40(N) |
| Electronic Sign / Illuminated Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 155.40(J), Table D |

### Special Use Area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Complex Identifier | 12 ft. | 32 sq. ft. | — | — | Up to 2 | Off-premises, special use signage location, must advertise multiple establishments. | — | Sec. 155.40(G) |
| Free-standing Sign | 6 ft. | 16 sq. ft. | — | — | Up to 2 | Off-premises, special use designation, for establishments in designated areas. | — | Sec. 155.40(L) |
| Community Service Sign | — | 6 sq. ft. | — | — | — | Off-premises, special use area. | — | Sec. 155.40(H) |
| Off-site Event Sign | — | 3 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 sign per event | On designated property, special use area, off-premises from event location. | — | Sec. 155.40(M) |
| Public Service Sign | — | 12 sq. ft. | — | — | 1 per special use property | On special use property, off-premises. | — | Sec. 155.40(N) |

## Prohibited signs in Meadows Place

- It is unlawful to erect, place, alter, reconstruct, or relocate a sign without receiving a permit from the City, except as otherwise provided (Sec. 155.03(D)).
- No sign shall be erected, altered, relocated, constructed, or maintained without a valid contractor's license and current certificate of insurance when required by state or federal regulations (Sec. 155.03(G)).
- No sign shall be located anywhere in the City except in accordance with this Chapter (Sec. 155.31).
- Prohibited sign types, including: balloon or inflatable devices, beacons, billboards, flashing signs, moving signs, exterior neon signs, roof signs, posters, ribbons, streamers, spinners, immoral signage, hazardous signage, abandoned signs (Sec. 155.30).
- No sign shall be placed on or attached to any tree, utility pole, or pedestal (except by the utility company), or above any public land including rights-of-way, except as regulated by this Chapter (Sec. 155.31(A)(1) and (3)).
- No sign shall be placed or kept in use to advertise an activity, business, or service no longer conducted on the premises (Sec. 155.31(A)(2)).
- No sign or supporting structure (including fixtures) may be located above or project over any private sidewalk, street, drive, or parking area at less than nine ft. above sidewalk or less than 15 ft. above street/drive/parking area (Sec. 155.31(A)(4)).
- No sign may be located on any sidewalk or unpaved walkway intended for public use unless it allows at least three ft. in radius of horizontal clearance on at least one side (Sec. 155.31(A)(5)).
- No signs (or parts between two ft. and eight ft. above ground) may be placed within a visibility triangle for traffic extending 20 ft. in each direction from the street corner intersection (Sec. 155.31(A)(6)).
- No sign shall be located closer than six ft. to a secondary power line or closer than 15 ft. to a primary power line (Sec. 155.31(A)(7)).
- No lighted or permanent sign may be mounted or placed on or extended above the side or rear wall of any building or be located in the side or rear yard when it faces and is visible from a contiguous residential area not separated by a public street or alley (Sec. 155.31(A)(8)).
- After closing hours, businesses must reduce outdoor illumination (including illuminated signs) between 11:00 p.m. and sunrise by turning off unnecessary lighting, except for lighting associated with flag display, safety, or security (Sec. 155.32).
- No sign shall obstruct visibility or otherwise cause a traffic hazard (Sec. 155.50(C)).
- No sign shall be illuminated in a way that causes glare or brightness that constitutes a hazard or nuisance to traffic (Sec. 155.50(D)).
- No sign may prevent free access or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, or block access to a fire hydrant or be attached to a standpipe/fire escape (Sec. 155.50(E)).
- No sign or support structure shall constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate design, construction, repair, or maintenance (Sec. 155.50(F)).
- It is unlawful to change, modify, alter, or otherwise deviate from the terms and conditions of an issued sign permit without prior City approval (Sec. 155.61(A)(1)).
- Permanent or specially permitted signs erected without a sign permit are unlawful (Sec. 155.100).
- Violators are subject to fines: $200.00 per day per sign displayed in violation, and each sign and each day is a separate offense (Sec. 155.100 & 155.102(G)).

## Signs exempt from permit in Meadows Place

- No application or permit is required for the following signs and signage activity, provided such signs are not illuminated, are less than three sq. ft. in area, meet any additional regulations in specific use regulations, and comply with all other provisions of this Chapter and other applicable City ordinances (Sec. 155.20(A)): temporary signage; auxiliary signs; resident and commercial address name plates; window and door signs; flags; real estate signs.
- No application or permit required for signage activities solely consisting of: routine necessary repairs that do not change size, shape, orientation, height, illumination, location, or content; repainting or replacing existing letters, characters, colors, or face panels; changing the copy on a bulletin board or changeable copy sign; replacing the fabric/material of an awning sign when no other change is made (Sec. 155.20(A)(2)).
- The following signs are exempt from regulation under the Chapter: any sign inside a building; commemorative plaques and historical markers; any signs belonging to governmental or public utilities; holiday signage and decorations; handheld signs (Sec. 155.21).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A permit is required to erect, place, alter, reconstruct, or relocate a sign unless otherwise exempted (Sec. 155.03(D); 155.60).
- Applicants must submit a sign permit application, including drawings, descriptions, and site/building information (Sec. 155.60(B)).
- Special-use sign permits require a signage agreement between the property owner and the City (with details as per Sec. 155.03(E) and Sec. 155.60(A)(2)).
- Permit applications are reviewed by City Staff; if denied, an appeal can be made to City Council, which makes a final determination (Sec. 155.60(E)-(F)).
- Variances from the sign ordinance (e.g., for sign features or locations not otherwise permitted by code) require a variance request and a City Council meeting for approval (Sec. 155.80(B)).
- City Staff may consider variances at the time a site plan or other development application (plat, planned development district, development agreement) is submitted (Sec. 155.81(A)(3)).

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

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