# Sign Regulations in Orange, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Orange, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/orange
- **Data last verified:** 2026-04-27
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Orange/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12PLZO_ART12.1000SIRE)

## At a glance

Orange, Texas regulates 22 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Ground Signs in the C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District, C-2 Commercial Zoning District, OTC-Old Town Center Zoning District, I-Industrial Zoning District zoning district are capped at May not exceed maximum size allowed (functionally height is controlled by area and width; no explicit height limit for ground sign beyond that); in I district same; in all four districts: height is limited implicitly by size. tall, 260 sq ft, and 26 ft wide, with a Prohibited in sight triangle in all four districts. setback (Sec. Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(viii)1; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(viii)1; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(x)1; Sec. 12.1006). Most commercial signs in Orange require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |
| R-1 Low Density Residential Zoning District | 1 | 4 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-2 Medium Density Residential Zoning District | 1 | 4 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — |
| R-3 High Density Residential Zoning District | 4 | 4 ft above grade | 100 sq ft | — |
| R-4 Manufactured Housing Zoning District | 3 | 4 ft above grade | 100 sq ft | — |
| C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District, C-2 Commercial Zoning District, OTC-Old Town Center Zoning District, I-Industrial Zoning District | 8 | 50 ft above grade | 600 sq ft | — |
| C-S Commercial-Special Zoning District, C-S Cove-Commercial Special Cove Zoning District | 9 | 50 ft above grade | 600 sq ft | — |
| IDC - Interstate Development Corridor Zoning District | 9 | 100 ft above grade | 2600 sq ft | — |
| HOZD Historic Overlay Zoning District | 1 | — | — | — |
| MUZD-Mixed Use Zoning District | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### C-1 Light Commercial Zoning District, C-2 Commercial Zoning District, OTC-Old Town Center Zoning District, I-Industrial Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | May not exceed maximum size allowed (functionally height is controlled by area and width; no explicit height limit for ground sign beyond that); in I district same; in all four districts: height is limited implicitly by size. | 260 sq ft | 26 ft | Prohibited in sight triangle in all four districts. | In C-1, C-2, OTC, I: per parcel/lot only one (1) of: ground sign, pole sign, master sign, or electronic reader board is allowed (see separate sign types for full option listing). | Not in public right-of-way, public sidewalk, easement or on public property without written consent; shall not be located in a sight triangle (all four districts). | — | Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(viii)1; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(viii)1; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(x)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Electronic Reader Board | May not exceed maximum size allowed (no explicit height limit beyond this; treated same as ground sign category in C-1/C-2/OTC/I for height vs size). | 150 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | At most one electronic reader board per parcel/lot and only as one of the mutually exclusive major sign options (ground/master/pole/electronic). | Not in public right-of-way, public sidewalk, easement or on public property without written consent; shall not be located in a sight triangle in all four districts. | — | Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(v), (C)(x)1; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(xi)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Master Sign | 50 ft above grade | 600 sq ft | — | Not closer than 50 linear ft to adjoining residential property; prohibited in sight triangle. | One master sign per parcel/lot maximum, and only as alternative to ground, pole, or electronic reader board. | Not in public right-of-way, public sidewalk, easement or on public property without written consent; shall not be located in sight triangle; must be at least fifty (50) linear feet from an adjoining residential property. | — | Sec. 12.1002 Master Sign; Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(ix)1, (C)(ix)3; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(viii)3, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(viii)3, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(x)3, (C)(xi)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Pole Sign | 24 ft above grade (C-1, C-2, OTC, I) | 336 sq ft (C-1, C-2, OTC, I) | 14 ft | May be within sight triangle only if pole diameter <12 in and lower edge ≥10 ft above grade; otherwise must respect sight triangle prohibition on signs. | One pole sign allowed per parcel/lot (if chosen instead of ground, master, or electronic reader board). | May be placed in a sight triangle in all four districts if: pole is less than 12 inches in diameter and lowest edge of sign face is 10 ft or more above grade; not in public right-of-way or on an easement without consent. | — | Sec. 12.1002 Pole Sign; Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(ix)1-2; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(viii)2, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(viii)2, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(x)2, (C)(xi)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Promotional Sign | May not exceed maximum size allowed (no separate height limit); treated as ground/temporary sign. | 50 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One promotional sign allowed at any one time per parcel/lot. | Not in public right-of-way, public sidewalk, easement, or public property without consent; shall not be located in sight triangle in all four districts. | — | Sec. 12.1002 Promotional Sign; Sec. 12.1005(5)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(ix)3; Sec. 12.1005(6)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(ix)3; Sec. 12.1005(9)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1005(11)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(xi)4; Sec. 12.1006(1) |
| Ornamental Sign | May not exceed maximum size allowed (no specific height limit given; physical definition approx 30 in tall). | 8 sq ft | — | May be in sight triangle in C-1, C-2, OTC, IDC (I does not explicitly address sight triangle placement for ornamental signs). | Two ornamental signs allowed per business on a parcel or lot. | C-1, C-2, IDC, I: may be placed in sight triangle but not in public right-of-way, sidewalk, or easement. OTC: may be placed in sight triangle, on public sidewalk and on easement. I: allowed, but placement in sight triangle not specifically authorized (only C-1, C-2, IDC, OTC specify). | — | Sec. 12.1002 Ornamental Sign; Sec. 12.1005(5)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)6, (C)(vi), (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1005(6)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)6, (C)(v), (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1005(9)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)6, (C)(v), (C)(ix)3; Sec. 12.1005(11)(C)(iv)6, (C)(v), (C)(xi)3 |
| Wall Sign | May not exceed height of eaves of building (explicit in C-1, C-2, OTC, I). | 30% of wall area | — | — | Unlimited in count per wall facing a public street so long as area cap is met. | Attached to walls of buildings in these districts; any wall facing a public street may have wall signs subject to area limit. | — | Sec. 12.1005(5)(C)(iv)7, (C)(ix)2, (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1005(6)(C)(iv)7, (C)(viii)4, (C)(ix)2; Sec. 12.1005(9)(C)(iv)7, (C)(viii)4, (C)(ix)2; Sec. 12.1005(11)(C)(iv)7, (C)(x)4, (C)(xi)2 |
| Billboard | — | I-Industrial: 450 sq ft (static); 260 sq ft per face (digital). | — | — | I district: Only one billboard allowed per business establishment on a parcel or lot. | In I: allowed only if located on parcel/lot adjacent to, adjoining or contiguous with a state or federal highway; may not be placed on top of or on side of a building. | — | Sec. 12.1002 Billboard; Sec. 12.1005(11)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)8-9, (C)(viii); Sec. 12.1006 |

### C-S Commercial-Special Zoning District, C-S Cove-Commercial Special Cove Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (Single Family/Duplex/Triplex in C-S) | 4 ft above grade | 6 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | For single family homes and duplexes, ground sign is part of a set of mutually exclusive major sign types (see number_of_signs entry for C-S). | Not in public right-of-way, sidewalk, or easement without consent; may not be placed in sight triangle in C-S and C-S Cove. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1a, (C)(vii); Sec. 12.1006 |
| Ground Sign (Non-Residential/Multifamily in C-S) | — | 260 sq ft | 26 ft | Prohibited in sight triangle. | Ground sign is one of mutually exclusive major sign options (see number_of_signs). | Not in right-of-way or easement without consent; not in sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1b, (C)(vii); Sec. 12.1006 |
| Ground Sign (C-S Cove) | — | 260 sq ft | 26 ft | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One ground sign is one of the mutually exclusive major sign options in C-S Cove. | Not in right-of-way, sidewalk, or easement without consent; may not be placed in a sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(8)(B)(viii), (C)(iv)1, (C)(vii); Sec. 12.1006 |
| Electronic Reader Board | — | 150 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One electronic reader board per parcel/lot as one of the mutually exclusive options. | Not in public right-of-way or easement without consent; shall not be located in sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(ix)2; Sec. 12.1005(8)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)2, (C)(ix)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Master Sign | 50 ft above grade | 600 sq ft | — | Minimum 50 linear ft from adjoining residential property; prohibited in sight triangle. | One master sign as alternative to ground, pole, or electronic reader board. | Not in public right-of-way or easement without consent; not in sight triangle; at least 50 ft from adjoining residential property. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(viii)2; Sec. 12.1005(8)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)3, (C)(viii)3; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Pole Sign | 24 ft above grade | 336 sq ft | 14 ft | May be located in sight triangle only under size/clearance conditions; otherwise signs are prohibited in sight triangle. | One pole sign per parcel/lot if chosen as major sign. | May be placed in sight triangle, but not in right-of-way or on an easement, if pole is less than 12 in diameter and lowest edge of sign face is 10 ft or more above grade; otherwise must respect sight triangle prohibition. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(viii)2; Sec. 12.1005(8)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(viii)2; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Promotional Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One promotional sign allowed at any one time per parcel/lot. | Not in right-of-way, sidewalk, or easement without consent; shall not be placed in sight triangle. In C-S and C-S Cove, promotional signs shall not be displayed at any single family home, duplex or triplex. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1005(8)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)5, (C)(ix)4; Sec. 12.1006(1) |
| Ornamental Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | C-S: may be in sight triangle but not right-of-way/easement; C-S Cove: no specific sight triangle allowance, so default prohibition for ground signs does not apply to ornamental signs unless interpreted broadly. | Two ornamental signs per business on a parcel or lot. | C-S: may be placed in sight triangle but not in right-of-way or on an easement. C-S Cove: ornamental signs allowed but placement in sight triangle/right-of-way is not expressly listed; by text, only C-S Cove regulates other sign types for sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(7)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)6, (C)(v), (C)(ix)5; Sec. 12.1005(8)(C)(iv)6, (C)(v), (C)(ix)3 |

### IDC - Interstate Development Corridor Zoning District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign | — | 260 sq ft | 26 ft | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One ground sign is one of the mutually exclusive major sign options (see number_of_signs for IDC). | Not in public right-of-way, public sidewalk, easement or public property without consent; shall not be located in sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(B)(viii), (C)(iv) ‘For ground signs’; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Electronic Reader Board | — | 150 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | At most one electronic reader board per parcel/lot as one of mutually exclusive options. | Not in right-of-way or easement without consent; shall not be allowed in sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(B)(vi), (C)(iv)1, (C)(xi)1; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Master Sign | 100 ft above grade | 600 sq ft | — | ≥50 ft from adjoining residential; prohibited in sight triangle. | One master sign as alternative to ground/pole/electronic reader board. | Not in right-of-way or easement without consent; not in sight triangle; must be at least 50 ft from adjoining residential property. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(B)(iv)-(v), (C)(iv)2, (C)(x)3; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Pole Sign | 100 ft above grade | 2600 sq ft | 26 ft | May be within sight triangle only if pole <12 in and clearance ≥10 ft; otherwise subject to general sight triangle prohibitions. | One pole sign per parcel/lot (if chosen). | May be placed in sight triangle if pole <12 in diameter and lowest edge of sign face is 10 ft or more above grade; not in right-of-way or easement without consent. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(B)(ii), (C)(iv)3, (C)(x)2; Sec. 12.1006 |
| Promotional Sign | — | 50 sq ft | — | Prohibited in sight triangle. | One promotional sign allowed at any one time per parcel/lot. | Not in public right-of-way, sidewalk, easement or public property without consent; shall not be allowed in sight triangle. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(A)(i), (B)(vii), (C)(iv)4, (C)(xi)4; Sec. 12.1006(1) |
| Ornamental Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | May be in sight triangle but not in right-of-way/easement. | Two ornamental signs per business on a parcel/lot. | May be placed in sight triangle but not in public right-of-way or on an easement. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(B)(ix), (C)(iv)5, (C)(vi), (C)(xi)3 |
| Wall Sign | May not exceed height of eaves of building. | 30% of wall area | — | — | Unlimited in count per wall facing public street subject to area cap. | On building walls, especially those facing a public street. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(C)(iv)7, (C)(x)4, (C)(xi)2 |
| Billboard (Parcel Adjacent/Adjoining/Contiguous to I‑10) | — | 672 sq ft per face (static or digital) for parcels adjacent/adjoining/contiguous to I‑10. | — | — | Only one billboard per business establishment per parcel/lot. | Billboards allowed only if property is adjacent, adjoining, or contiguous to a state or federal highway. For 672 sq ft size, parcel or lot must be adjacent, adjoining, or contiguous to Interstate 10. | — | Sec. 12.1005(10)(C)(iv)6-8, (C)(viii)2-3, (C)(xi)5; Sec. 12.1006 |

## Prohibited signs in Orange

- No sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
- No pole sign, master sign, or billboard may be located closer than fourteen (14) feet from overhead electrical conductors energized at more than seven hundred fifty (750) volts.
- It is unlawful for any person, business entity, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, equip, use, or maintain any sign or sign structure in the city contrary to or in violation of any provision of Article 12.1000.
- An illegal sign that exists at the effective date of adoption or amendment of this article shall be removed.
- No sign may be placed in a public right-of-way, public sidewalk, public or utility easement, or on public property without the express written consent of the governmental entity and/or private entity owning the right-of-way, easement, or the property. (Note: this prohibition is repeated in each district and functions as a citywide standard unless written consent is obtained.)
- No sign may be placed on a utility pole or on any tree. (Note: this prohibition appears in every listed district and operates across all zones.)
- No sign may be lighted to shine on adjacent property or create a traffic hazard. (Note: this lighting prohibition appears in every listed district and thus functions as a general standard.)
- No sign may flash on and off or have a strobe light. (Note: this flashing/strobe prohibition appears in every listed district and thus operates across all zones.)
- No revolving signs are allowed. (Note: this prohibition appears in every listed district and thus operates across all zones.)

## Signs exempt from permit in Orange

- The definition of "Sign" excludes: banners, flags, historical landmarks, political advertisements or messages, and any signage required and/or installed by a governmental entity including, but not limited to, message boards, monuments, and scoreboards.
- The definition of "Sign" also excludes symbols, letters, or numerals that are marked, sprayed, or painted upon a public roadway as approved by a governmental entity.
- The definition of "Sign" also excludes governmental warning devices used to alert and/or warn of road conditions, school zones, workers in the public rights-of-way, or other public health and safety matters.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit must be obtained from the department of planning and community development prior to the installation of any ground sign greater than six (6) square feet in size, any electronic reader board, any pole sign, any master sign, or any billboard (Sec. 12.1006(1)).
- A promotional sign must obtain a permit, but no fee is required (Sec. 12.1006(1)).
- An inspection by the building official or designee is required on all installations of ground signs greater than six (6) square feet in size, pole signs, master signs, and billboards to assure conformance with city codes and ordinances (Sec. 12.1006(2)).
- The director of planning and community development is responsible for administering sign regulations for proposed signs not specifically identified and may apply regulations for the most closely associated sign type (Sec. 12.1004).
- The zoning board of adjustment may approve an application for a sign that does not conform with the provisions of the zoning district, where the location, size, or addition would not be inconsistent with the character of the area or neighborhood (Sec. 12.1007).
- All signs in Historic Overlay Zoning Districts must comply with sign regulations contained in the historic overlay zoning district regulations (Sec. 12.1008).
- All signs in MUZD–Mixed Use Zoning Districts must comply with sign regulations contained in the MUZD regulations (Sec. 12.1009).
- No separate "master sign plan" document or coordinated multi-sign plan requirement is stated in this ordinance; the term "master sign" refers to a specific type of sign structure rather than a planning instrument.

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