# Sign Regulations in Palm Valley, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Palm Valley, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Palm Valley, Texas regulates 16 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Residential Nameplate Signs in the Residential zoning district are capped at 6 feet from average grade tall and 2 sq. ft. per residence, or 0.5 sq. ft. per multi-family unit, with a Outside of public R-O-W setback (Sec. § 158.06(A)(1), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2).

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential | 7 | 8 feet from average grade | 32 sq. ft. | — |
| Multi-family | 2 | 16 feet from average grade | 24 sq. ft. (e.g., 3' x 4') | — |
| Commercial (Multi-Tenant Center and Office Complexes) | 3 | 16 feet from average grade | 72 sq. ft. per face | — |
| Commercial (Single Business Use) | 2 | 16 feet from average grade | 50 sq. ft. per face | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 5 | 16 feet from average grade, if freestanding | 36 sq. ft. (e.g., 4' x 9') | — |
| Subdivision | 2 | 16 feet from average grade | 24 sq. ft. (e.g., 3' x 4') | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Residential

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential Nameplate Sign | 6 feet from average grade | 2 sq. ft. per residence, or 0.5 sq. ft. per multi-family unit | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 unit per dwelling | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(A)(1), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Freestanding Real Estate Sign (less than 1 acre lot) | 3 feet from average grade | 6 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per standard lot; 1 per corner lot | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(E), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2, § 158.09(B) |
| Freestanding Real Estate Sign (1 to <5 acres) | 8 feet from average grade | 16 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per standard lot; 1 per corner lot | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(E), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2, § 158.09(B) |
| Freestanding Real Estate Sign (5+ acres) | 8 feet from average grade | 32 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per standard lot; 1 per corner lot | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(E), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2, § 158.09(B) |
| Project Development Sign | 8 feet from average grade | 32 sq. ft. (e.g., 4' x 8') | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per development | Outside of public R-O-W | — | § 158.06(F), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Political Sign | 3 feet from average grade | 6 sq. ft. (e.g., 2' x 3') | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per lot per candidate | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(G), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2, § 158.09(A) |
| General Contractor's Sign | 3 feet from average grade | 6 sq. ft. (e.g., 2' x 3') | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per contractor | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(I), § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2, § 158.09(D) |

### Commercial (Multi-Tenant Center and Office Complexes)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign (double faced) | 16 feet from average grade | 72 sq. ft. per face | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 sign per center | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(B)(1); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Joint Directory Commercial Sign | 16 feet from average grade | 2 sq. ft. per tenant | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per tenant | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(B)(2); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per tenant | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(B)(3); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Traffic Control Sign (on Private Property) | 8 feet from average grade | 2 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | As needed to direct traffic | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(D); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2; § 158.09(E) |
| Temporary Sign (Grand Opening Advertising) | 16 feet from average grade, if freestanding | 36 sq. ft. (e.g., 4' x 9') | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per business per permit | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(H)(1); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Temporary Sign (Charitable Projects/Benefits) | 16 feet from average grade, if freestanding | 36 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per business per permit | Outside of public R-O-W | — | § 158.06(H)(2); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Temporary Sign (Recognized Events/City Holidays) | 16 feet from average grade, if freestanding | 36 sq. ft. | — | Outside of public R-O-W | Per permit | Outside of public R-O-W | — | § 158.06(H)(3); § 158.13; § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2 |
| Contractor's Sign | 3 feet from average grade | 6 sq. ft. (e.g., 2' x 3') | — | Outside of public R-O-W | 1 per contractor | Outside of public right-of-way | — | § 158.06(I); § 158.07 Table 1 & Table 2; § 158.09(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Palm Valley

- Airborne signs are prohibited.
- Illegal signs, including those constructed after the enactment of this chapter and not in compliance, are prohibited.
- Moving, swinging, flashing signs, and electronic message centers are prohibited, except for time and temperature signs which must be constant in nature without animation or special effects.
- Off-premise signs are prohibited.
- Portable signs are prohibited except those used for temporary purposes as authorized by this chapter.
- Banners are prohibited.
- Sidewalk sandwich signs are prohibited.
- Pole signs are prohibited.
- Snipe signs are prohibited.
- Roof signs are prohibited.
- Signs with a reflective surface are prohibited.
- Signs containing obscene, prurient, or immoral content are prohibited.
- Signs that imitate or may be confused with official traffic signs or signals are prohibited, or those that may hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal.
- High rise signs are prohibited.
- Wall and awning signs are prohibited.
- Projecting signs are prohibited.
- Any sign constructed or located in such a manner as to become an immediate hazard or danger to persons or property, or that obstructs any window, door, or fire escape, is prohibited and subject to immediate removal.

## Signs exempt from permit in Palm Valley

- Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings, and date of erection cut into masonry or constructed of bronze or other metal not exceeding two square feet are exempt.
- Signs erected and maintained by the city are exempt.
- Official governmental notices and notices posted by governmental officers in the performance of their duties, governmental signs to control traffic, for regulatory purposes, to identify streets, or to warn of danger are exempt.
- Works of fine art as identified by the Mayor or designee, which do not identify or advertise a product or business, are exempt.
- Temporary decorations or displays customarily associated with national or local holidays or celebrations are exempt, provided they are maintained in attractive condition, do not pose hazards, and are removed within seven days after the event.
- Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utility companies or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions, including signs indicating the presence of underground cables, gas lines, and similar devices are exempt.
- Signs displayed on vehicles (trucks, buses, trailers, etc.) operated in the normal course of business, provided the primary purpose isn't display of signs, vehicles are parked appropriately, used in business, operable, and licensed and inspected, are exempt.
- Signs indicating a business is 'Open' or 'Closed', including hours of operation at entrances, not exceeding five square feet, are exempt.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, enlargement, extension, placement, or moving of any sign or sign structure, unless specifically exempted.
- Applications for sign permits must include a scale drawing with detail and dimensions of the sign and proposed sign location.
- A site plan indicating the location of all structures in relation to property lines may be required as part of the permit application.
- Permanent multi-family or subdivision identification signs, commercial monument signs, joint directory commercial signs, nameplate signs, and project development signs require review (approval) prior to installation (as shown in Table 2).
- Variances to the sign standards may be sought by application to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals (§ 158.15, § 158.07(A)&(B)).
- Temporary signage for special events/city holidays may be permitted by the Mayor or designee after application.
- Non-conforming and abandoned signs are subject to registration and/or abatement procedures per § 158.14.
- Signs exceeding certain size/duration thresholds (for example, project development signs, temporary signs, real estate signs as specified) may require review, a permit, or removal after a specified period.
- Master sign plan or consolidated sign plan is not explicitly required in the ordinance, but approval/review and permit for most permanent and major signage is mandated.

## Full detail

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