# Sign Regulations in Moody, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Moody, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/moody
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Moody, Texas regulates 8 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Pole & Pylon Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 30' in GC and HC, 10' from bottom of sign to ground in all other locations tall and 200 sq. ft. in GC, 300 sq. ft. in HC, with a 10' (any portion of the sign) setback (Sec. [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197)). Most commercial signs in Moody 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 | 7 | 30' in GC and HC, 10' from bottom of sign to ground in all other locations | 200 sq. ft. in GC, 300 sq. ft. in HC | — |
| Non-residential uses and zoning districts | 7 | 30' in GC and HC, 10' from bottom of sign to ground in all other locations | 200 sq. ft. in GC, 300 sq. ft. in HC | — |
| Residential districts | 2 | 8 feet | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| GC | 2 | 30' | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| HC | 1 | 30' | 300 sq. ft. | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Attached to structure and not to exceed the roof line | 25% of wall facing the street | — | — | One sign for each business or tenant, for each street frontage. | Attached to structure | — | [31.3](41750184#41750184), [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Pole & Pylon Sign | 30' in GC and HC, 10' from bottom of sign to ground in all other locations | 200 sq. ft. in GC, 300 sq. ft. in HC | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197) |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet in Residential districts & GC; 12 feet in all other Non-residential districts | 100 sq. ft. in Residential districts & GC; 200 sq. ft. in all other Non-residential districts | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197) |
| Canopy, Marquee, or Projection Sign | Shall not exceed the height of the main structure | 50% of Canopy, Marquee, or Projection sign | — | — | One sign for each main structure, or tenant for each street frontage | Attached to main structure | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Window Sign | — | No restrictions | — | — | — | On windows | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Nameplate & Mailbox Sign | — | 5 sq. ft. in Residential & GC; 10 sq. ft. in all other Non-residential districts | — | — | One sign for each business, or tenant lot for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Roof Sign | 10' from top of roof, not to exceed a total distance of 40' from ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | — | One sign for each main structure | On roof | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |

### Non-residential uses and zoning districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | Attached to structure and not to exceed the roof line | 25% of wall facing the street | — | — | One sign for each business or tenant, for each street frontage. | Attached to structure | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Pole & Pylon Sign | 30' in GC and HC, 10' from bottom of sign to ground in all other locations | 200 sq. ft. in GC, 300 sq. ft. in HC | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197) |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet in Residential districts & GC; 12 feet in all other Non-residential districts | 100 sq. ft. in Residential districts & GC; 200 sq. ft. in all other Non-residential districts | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197) |
| Canopy, Marquee, or Projection Sign | Shall not exceed the height of the main structure | 50% of Canopy, Marquee, or Projection sign | — | — | One sign for each main structure, or tenant for each street frontage | Attached to main structure | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Window Sign | — | No restrictions | — | — | — | On windows | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Nameplate & Mailbox Sign | — | 5 sq. ft. in Residential & GC; 10 sq. ft. in all other Non-residential districts | — | — | One sign for each business, or tenant lot for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |
| Roof Sign | 10' from top of roof, not to exceed a total distance of 40' from ground | 200 sq. ft. | — | — | One sign for each main structure | On roof | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195) |

### Residential districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 feet | 100 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premise | — | [31.4](41750195#41750195), [31.6](41750197#41750197) |
| Non-Commercial Banner | Not to exceed the height of the main structure | No restriction | — | On premise | One banner per premises | On premise | — | [31.5](41750196#41750196) |

## Prohibited signs in Moody

- No sign may be erected or placed on public right-of-way.
- No sign may be erected or placed on vacant lots or tracts unless written permission has been given by the property owner.
- No permanent or temporary sign shall be located to block the visibility in the required sight triangle.
- Off-premise signs shall be prohibited, with exceptions for builders’ directional signs or instructional signs with permission.
- No sign shall be permitted which is painted on the wall of any building or on any part of a building.
- Pole and monument signs shall not be used in combination on the same premise.
- A-frame or sandwich board, and sidewalk or curb signs are prohibited except as temporary signs.
- Balloons, or inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Moving, flashing, animated, or rotating signs, signs with moving lights, or signs which create the illusion of movement are prohibited, except for reader boards.
- Temporary off-premise signs are prohibited.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property for advertising are prohibited.
- Signs attached to utility poles or other surfaces not the property of the utility or serving a public purpose within a public right-of-way or easement are prohibited.
- Permanent off-premise signs are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Moody

- Public signs required by governmental bodies or authorized for a public purpose.
- Signs on vehicles where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle as transportation.
- Warning signs without advertising material, removed within three days after danger subsides.
- Flags of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations.
- Governmental signs including traffic or regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings, and instructional signs.
- Address numerals and other signs required by law or governmental order.
- Athletic signs used as scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
- Directional signs for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
- Directory signs located in or adjacent to entrances or foyers.
- Instructional signs providing direction or instruction without advertising.
- Public seasonal decorations or special public events.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Application for a permit for a permanent sign shall be made in writing upon forms furnished by the City Secretary.
- The City Secretary may require the filing of plans or other pertinent information necessary to ensure compliance with the Ordinance.
- Portable signs may be converted into permanent signs by permanently affixing the portable sign to a foundation or pole, requiring submission of a structural design diagram for review.

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

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