# Sign Regulations in Nassau Bay, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Nassau Bay, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/nassau-bay
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-06
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Nassau_Bay/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH16SI)

## At a glance

Nassau Bay, Texas regulates 28 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Projecting Signs in the MSHO zoning district are capped at Lower edge min 9 ft, max 35 ft, not to project above roofline tall and 12 sq ft, with a Setback not less than 1/2 foot setback (Sec. Sec. 16-2(2)). Most commercial signs in Nassau Bay require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R1, R2, R3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| MF | 3 | — | — | — |
| ORP | 5 | Temporary: 35 ft; Small portable: 4.5 ft | 120 sq ft | — |
| MSHO | 7 | 35 ft max, not to exceed 3 ft above roof line | 200 sq ft | — |
| C | 7 | 35 ft max, not to exceed 3 ft above roof line | 200 sq ft | — |
| Scenic right-of-way | 11 | 25 ft | 500 sq ft | — |
| C - Commercial or Industrial Zoned District | 2 | 25 ft | 500 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 35 ft | 120 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### MSHO

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign A, Roof Sign B | 35 ft max, not to exceed 3 ft above roof line | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business/usage per frontage (see Sec. 16-2(3)) | Upon or over the roof | — | Sec. 16-2(1) Table; Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Wall Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft aboveground if encroaching into right-of-way/setback. Not to project above roof line | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business, others possible if multiple businesses/use | — | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Marquee Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft, not to exceed top of face/balance of marquee/canopy/awning | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached to and within perimeter of marquee/canopy/awning | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Projecting Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft, max 35 ft, not to project above roofline | 12 sq ft | — | Setback not less than 1/2 foot | — | — | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Pylon Sign, Billboard | 1 ft height for each 2 ft setback, not exceeding 35 ft | 120 sq ft | — | — | — | Setback not less than 1/2 foot | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Monument Sign | 4.5 ft plus 0.5 ft per 40 ft setback | Variable by setback, base 32 sq ft | — | — | — | Setback not less than 0.5 ft | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Construction Sign, Temporary Sign, Small Portable Sign | Temporary: 35 ft; Small portable: 4.5 ft | Temporary: 120 sq ft; Small portable: 7 sq ft | — | — | — | Small portable sign: 8 ft min setback; Temporary sign over right-of-way/easement: ≥16 ft bottom clearance | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |

### C

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Roof Sign B | 35 ft max, not to exceed 3 ft above roof line | 200 sq ft | — | — | — | On roof but no part extending above roofline | — | Sec. 16-2(1) Table; Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Wall Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft aboveground if encroaching into right-of-way/setback. Not to project above roof line | 200 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business/usage; multiple sign rules per Sec. 16-2(3) | — | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Marquee Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft, not to exceed top of marquee/canopy/awning | 12 sq ft | — | — | — | Attached/contained within marquee/canopy/awning | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Projecting Sign | Lower edge min 9 ft, max 35 ft, not above roof line | 12 sq ft | — | Min setback 1/2 ft | — | — | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Pylon Sign, Billboard | 1 ft height per 2 ft setback, not more than 35 ft | 120 sq ft | — | — | — | Setback not less than 1/2 ft | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Monument Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Setback not less than 1/2 ft | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |
| Construction Sign, Temporary Sign, Small Portable Sign | Temporary: 35 ft; Small portable: 4.5 ft | Temporary: 120 sq ft; Small portable: 7 sq ft | — | — | — | Small portable: min 8 ft setback; Temporary: over right-of-way/easement: 16 ft bottom clearance | — | Sec. 16-2(2) |

### Scenic right-of-way

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pylon Sign Structure (Shopping Center/Integrated Business Development) | 25 ft | 288 sq ft for a 25 ft high sign (structure); Individual business: max 72 sq ft per sign | — | — | Max 3 per project | Within shopping center/integrated business development | — | Sec. 16-26(h)(1)-(2) |
| Monument Sign (Shopping Center) | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | Shopping center; individual detached pad allowed 1 monument sign (see requirements) | — | Sec. 16-26(h)(3) |
| Wall or Projecting Sign (Shopping Center) | Cannot project above roofline (except parapet wall buildings); must be perpendicular to ground on sloping roofs; only on max 2 sides; not on rear wall | 500 sq ft | — | — | — | Max 2 sides of building which front street or customer parking area; not on rear wall except detached business pads | — | Sec. 16-26(h)(4) |
| Freestanding Ground Sign (Individual Business outside Shopping Center) | 25 ft | 72 sq ft | — | — | 1 per business | Individual business premises, commercial or industrial zoned | — | Sec. 16-26(i) |
| Wall/Projecting Sign (Individual Business outside Shopping Center) | Cannot project above roofline (except parapet walls); not on rear wall; max 2 sides only | 500 sq ft | — | — | — | Max 2 sides facing street or parking | — | Sec. 16-26(i)(2) |
| Grand Opening Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per grand opening event | 1 side of building fronting street or parking | — | Sec. 16-26(f) |
| Temporary Special Sales Banner | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per period | Building | — | Sec. 16-26(b) |
| Temporary Construction Monument Sign | See max area | Tracts <10 acres: 16 sq ft and 4 ft high; 10+ acres: 32 sq ft and 6 ft high (2 allowed) | — | — | Tracts <10 acres: 1; tracts 10+: 2 | Anywhere on property for sale or under construction | — | Sec. 16-26(c), (d) |

## Prohibited signs in Nassau Bay

- A sign not expressly permitted is prohibited.
- Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving lights.
- Banners, pennants, spinners and streamers except temporary signs authorized herein.
- String lights used in connection with commercial premises for commercial purposes, other than Christmas decorations.
- Any sign which has any visible moving part, visible revolving parts or visible mechanical movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical means, including intermittent electrical pulsations, or by action of normal wind currents.
- Any sign or sign structure which (a) is structurally unsafe, or (b) constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation or abandonment, or (c) is not kept in good repair, or (d) is capable of causing electrical shocks to persons likely to come in contact with it.
- Any sign which, by reason of its size, location, contour, coloring or manner of illumination, constitutes a traffic hazard or a detriment to traffic safety by obstructing the vision of drivers, or by obstructing or detracting from the visibility of any traffic signs or control devices on public streets and roads.
- Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a required door, window, fire escape or other required exitway.
- Signs which make use of words such as 'Stop,' 'Look,' 'Danger,' or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters or designed by size, shape, contour or coloring in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- Any sign or other advertising structure containing any obscene, indecent or immoral matter.
- Any sign unlawfully installed, erected or maintained.
- Any sign now or hereafter existing which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a product sold.
- Spectacular sign, including the use as an interior sign.
- Advertising sign (as defined in section 16-1).
- Any sign within fifty (50) feet of the nearest point of intersection of the right-of-way line of any two (2) public streets.
- Large portable signs.

## Signs exempt from permit in Nassau Bay

- House numbers, real estate signs, residential name-places or address, and not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection, when cut into any masonry surface or when construction is of bronze or other incombustible material.
- Signs painted on or attached to motor vehicles which are legally licensed and normally used upon the highway for the transporting of persons, goods or equipment.
- Flags bearing the official design of a nation, state, municipality, educational institution or noncommercial organization.
- Traffic or other municipal signs such as the following: Legal notices, railroad crossing, danger and other emergency signs as may be approved by the city council or city manager.
- Community special event signs approved by the city council or city manager to be displayed for less than one month.
- Theater-hotel marquee advertising, provided that said advertising is wholly contained within the basic marquee face.
- Gasoline service stations only may display customary lettering or other insignia on a gasoline pump consisting of the brand of gasoline sold, lead warning sign, and any other sign required by law and not exceeding a total of three (3) square feet on each pump and not in violation of other sections of this chapter.
- A single nonilluminated double-faced sign per gasoline pump island each of which shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area may be placed on a gasoline pump island; said sign may extend a maximum of two (2) feet above pumps.
- Nonilluminated signs located on the gasoline pump island which shall define the type of service of the island.
- Merchandise or showcases may be displayed in reasonable quantities. Such racks or showcases may contain a single sign not exceeding ten (10) per cent of the largest visible face area nor more than one square foot. Such signs must contain messages relating only to the merchandise for sale on such rack or showcase.
- Vending machines and structures used for the storage and sale of ice and/or beverages shall be permitted two (2) signs. The total area of said signs shall not exceed ten (10) per cent of the wall surface area of the side of the structure on which such signs are located, or in any case a maximum area of ten (10) square feet for all of such signs. All portions of such signs shall be located within the face of the structure.
- Institutional bulletin boards subject to the area, height and placement regulations for the signs.
- Private parking lot and drive identification signs based upon the following standards: One (1) sign per entrance not to exceed three (3) square feet in area nor six (6) feet in height. Information naming or describing the business (as distinguished from parking and driving information) shall occupy no more than thirty (30) per cent of the sign area and shall consist of letters, numbers and symbols no larger or more conspicuous than those used for parking or driving information.
- Noncommercial signs. On election day, signs advocating or opposing a candidate for public office or a position on an issue to be determined at the election, may be erected without permit.
- Noncommercial resident information. Residents may erect signs of not more than three (3) square feet to provide information on matters of local interest such as picnic, church activities, garage sales, advertisements for lost animals, etc. These signs must be dated and have the name of resident and must be removed within one week of the date.
- Real estate signs used for advertising the property for sale or rent and less than four (4) square feet in area including attachments such as sold, open house, MLS, etc., with a maximum height of six (6) feet and shall be removed within two (2) weeks after the property is sold.
- Interior signs, except spectacular signs used as interior signs which are prohibited.
- Small portable signs.

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Nassau Bay

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All sign permits | Fees for the erection of all signs, business signs or business directory signs shall be identical to those set forth in the building code, or four (4) per cent of the sign cost, whichever is greater. | — |

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## Full detail

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