# Sign Regulations in Ovilla, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Ovilla, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Ovilla, Texas regulates 16 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Nonresidential District (CR, CG, I) zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 200 sq. ft., with a 10' (any portion of the sign) setback (Sec. § 3.06.004 Schedule for permanent signs).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential District (CR, CG, I) | 9 | Not to exceed 100 ft. of tethered line | 200 sq. ft. | — |
| Residential District (R-15, R-22, R-E, R-C, R-D, ME, MH) | 2 | 8 feet | 100 sq. ft. | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 8 feet | 308 sq. in. for one face | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Nonresidential District (CR, CG, I)

| 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 | On premises | — | § 3.06.004 Schedule for permanent signs |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet | 200 sq. ft. | — | 10' (any portion of the sign) | One sign for each premises, or for each street frontage | On premises | — | § 3.06.004 Schedule for permanent signs |
| Canopy, Marquee, or Projection Sign | Shall not exceed the height of the main structure | 9 square feet | — | — | One sign for each main structure, or tenant for each street frontage | On premises | — | § 3.06.004 Schedule for permanent signs |
| Balloon or Inflatable Sign | Not to exceed 100 ft. of tethered line | Greater than 10 cubic ft. | — | Secured on premises | Maximum of 2 located on premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Commercial Banner | Not to exceed the height of the main structure | No restriction | — | On premises | One banner per premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Portable Sign | 15 ft. measured from sign base or street grade, whichever is greater | 25 s.f. each face & 50 s.f. total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Feather Banner | 15 ft. (measured from greater of base or [of] sign or street grade) | 30 sf each face and 60 sf total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 2 signs per premises if more than 1 business is located on premises. 1 sign per premises if only 1 business is located on the premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Sandwich Board or “A” Frame Sign | 42 inches | 6 sf each face & 12 sf total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |

### Residential District (R-15, R-22, R-E, R-C, R-D, ME, MH)

| 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 premises | — | § 3.06.004 Schedule for permanent signs |
| Non-commercial Banner | Not to exceed the height of the main structure | No restriction | — | On premises | One banner per premises | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | Res. = 5 ft. Nonres. = 15 ft. (measured from greater of base of sign or street grade) | Res. = 6 s.f. each face & 12 s.f. total surface Nonres. = 75 s.f. each face & 150 s.f. total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises & for lots abutting 2 or more streets, 1 sign for each street of orientation | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Construction Sign | Res. = 5 ft.; Nonres. = 15 ft. measured from sign base or street grade, whichever is greater | Res. = 6 s.f. each face and 12 sq. ft. total surface Nonres. = 75 s.f. each face and 150 s.f. total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises & lots abutting 2 or more streets, 1 sign for each street orientation | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 308 sq. in. for one face | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises. 2 signs off premises with permission of property owner. | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Yard Sign | Res. = 5 ft. Nonres. = 8 ft. (measured from greater of base of sign or street grade) | Res. = 6 s.f. each face & 12 s.f. total surface Nonres = 15 s.f. each face & 30 s.f. total surface | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 1 sign per premises & lots abutting 2 or more streets, 1 sign for each street orientation | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Real Estate Directional Sign | 5 ft. | 6 s.f. each face & 12 s.f. total surface | — | 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | 4 signs off premises with permission of property owner | Off premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |
| Political Sign | 8 feet | Greater than 36 s.f. | — | On premises 10 ft. from curb or improved surface & 15 ft. from any driveway | No restrictions | On premises | — | § 3.06.005 Schedule for temporary signs |

## Prohibited signs in Ovilla

- No person shall erect, place or cause to be erected or placed any sign on public property, including signs attached to any public utility pole or structure, streetlight, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, in a public right-of-way, or any other location on public property.
- No sign shall be erected or placed on a vacant lot or tract unless written permission has been given by the property owner.
- Off-premises signs are prohibited, with the exception of real estate directional signs or instructional signs, when written permission has been given by the property owner.
- No sign shall be permitted which is painted on the wall of any building or on any part of a building.
- A person commits an offense if the person installs, constructs, repairs, alters, or relocates a sign described as prohibited, except as otherwise permitted in this article.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers which are parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property are prohibited.
- A pole or pylon sign is prohibited.
- A billboard is prohibited.
- Any other type of sign not permitted by this article is prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Ovilla

- Public signs required by governmental bodies or specifically authorized for a public purpose by any law, statute, or ordinance.
- Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers where the sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer as transportation.
- Signs warning the public of the existence of danger but containing no advertising material.
- Flags of governmental entities or nonprofit organizations.
- Signs of a duly constituted governmental body, including traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other instructional or regulatory signs.
- Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or governmental order, rule, or regulation.
- Signs used as scoreboards in athletic stadiums.
- Signs which are located in or adjacent to entrances or foyers.
- Signs providing no advertising of any kind, which provide direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the public.
- Public seasonal decorations installed or erected by the city, or notices of special public events.
- Political signs if such sign meets the requirements of section 216.903 of the Texas Local Government Code.

## 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 council may impose conditions on the granting of an exception if the council deems such condition further carries out the intent and purpose of this article.

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