# Sign Regulations in Palmview, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Palmview, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/palmview
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Palmview, Texas regulates 25 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Ground/Tenant Signs in the Neighborhood Commercial District and Office Building District (C-1, C-2) zoning district are capped at 40 ft tall and 32 sq ft, with a 5 ft setback (Sec. §153.037(A)(5)). Most commercial signs in Palmview require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural Open-Interim and Agricultural Open Permanent Districts | 4 | 15 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Residential districts | 5 | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per side of entrance | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial District and Office Building District (C-1, C-2) | 14 | 40 ft | 100 sq ft | — |
| General Business, Heavy Commercial and Industrial Districts (C-3, C-4, I) | 14 | 50 ft (60 ft if within 1,200 ft of expressway corridor and on state road) | 500 sq ft (10% of wall face) | — |
| Expressway Corridor and Secondary Arterial Corridor Districts | 18 | 80 ft | 800 sq ft (max 4 faces) | — |
| Public Zone District | 12 | 30 ft | 64 sq ft | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | 1 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 7 zones)

### Neighborhood Commercial District and Office Building District (C-1, C-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 10 ft | 15 sq ft | — | 5 ft from all property lines | — | — | — | §153.037(A)(1) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.037(A)(3), §153.020 |
| Directory Sign | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.037(A)(4) |
| Ground/Tenant Sign | 40 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | — | — | §153.037(A)(5) |
| Subdivision Sign | 10 ft | 32 sq ft per side of entrance | — | — | — | Attached to fence or wall at entrance to subdivision | — | §153.037(A)(6) |
| Wall Sign | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per site | Attached or painted on wall or fence | — | §153.037(A)(7) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | — | — | §153.037(B)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 10 ft | 32 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | — | — | §153.037(B)(5) |

### General Business, Heavy Commercial and Industrial Districts (C-3, C-4, I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 10 ft | 20 sq ft | — | 5 ft from property lines | — | — | — | §153.038(A)(1) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | 20 ft | 100 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.038(A)(3) |
| Directory Sign | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.038(A)(4) |
| Ground/Tenant Sign | 50 ft (60 ft if within 1,200 ft of expressway corridor and on state road) | 200 sq ft per face | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | Multi-unit complexes: max 200 sq ft per tenant sign. | — | §153.038(A)(5) |
| Marquee Sign | — | 32 ft (length) x 8 ft (width) | 8 ft | — | 1 per site | Attached to marquee | — | §153.038(A)(6) |
| Subdivision Sign | 10 ft | 40 sq ft per side of entrance | — | — | — | Attached to fence or wall at entrance | — | §153.038(A)(7) |
| Wall Sign | — | 500 sq ft (10% of wall face) | — | — | 4 per premises | Attached or painted to wall | — | §153.038(A)(8) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per project/development | — | — | §153.038(B)(2) |

### Expressway Corridor and Secondary Arterial Corridor Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Sign | 18 ft | 60 sq ft | — | 5 ft min | — | — | — | §153.039(A)(1) |
| Changeable Copy Sign | 60 ft | 484 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.039(A)(3) |
| Directory Sign | 20 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | — | — | — | §153.039(A)(4) |
| Ground/Tenant Sign | 80 ft | 800 sq ft (max 4 faces) | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | — | — | §153.039(A)(6) |
| Marquee Sign | — | 32 ft (length) x 8 ft (width) | 8 ft | — | 1 per site | Attached to marquee | — | §153.039(A)(7) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per project/development | — | — | §153.039(B)(2) |
| Political Sign (Temporary) | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | Anywhere on property | — | §153.039(B)(3) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) | 10 ft | 40 sq ft | — | 5 ft | 1 per site | — | — | §153.039(B)(5) |

## Prohibited signs in Palmview

- It is unlawful to display, erect, relocate, rebuild, reconstruct, or alter any sign without first filing an application for and obtaining a sign permit from the city, except for temporary signs (§153.070).
- No more than two permanent signs shall be allowed on one lot, except lots with double frontage, which may have three permanent signs, with at least one sign on each frontage (§153.004).
- No site may utilize more than three different types of signs, excluding temporary and exempted signs (§153.004).
- Signs shall not create a nuisance to other properties due to size, height, brightness, or movement (§153.004).
- Signs shall be in harmony with building, neighborhood, or other area signs, except as otherwise noted (§153.004).
- No sign shall be allowed within a triangular corner clip area at street intersections, as described (§153.004).
- No sign shall be placed in the public right-of-way without prior City Council approval, and such signs are subject to annual reassessment, potential removal, permit fees, and a hold harmless agreement (§153.004).
- Searchlights may only be allowed on a temporary basis and may not create traffic hazards or risk traffic safety (§153.004).
- It is unlawful to leave or place any advertisement, ribbons, balloons, or similar items on trees, fences, street signs, public right-of-way, city property, or against any telephone or electric light pole (§153.007).
- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign not included under permitted sign types for the relevant zoning district (§153.022).
- Prohibited signs include: signs resembling official traffic signs/signals or bearing words like 'Stop', 'Go Slow', 'Caution', 'Danger', unless placed by governmental authority (§153.022); signs placed on trees, rocks, natural features, or utility poles; signs blocking other signs, fire escapes, exit doors, or windows (§153.022); signs emitting sound, smoke, or steam; signs erected or placed within the public right-of-way (§153.022); obsolete, damaged, non-compliant, out-of-date, defunct business, or non-permitted signs (§153.022); signs not in good repair (e.g., broken, faded, missing letters) (§153.022); and signs not securely fixed as per Building Code (§153.022).
- Non-conforming signs may not be repaired or renovated to enlarge or increase the structure, and normal maintenance is not considered repair (§153.023).
- Private signs are never allowed to project into public right-of-way (§153.056).

## Signs exempt from permit in Palmview

- Signs not exceeding two square feet in area and bearing only property numbers, post box numbers, or names of occupants on the premises (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Flags and insignia of any government, except when displayed in connection with a commercial promotion (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Public signs of a public or non-commercial nature, including community service information, transit service information, utility information, safety, danger, trespassing, scenic or historical interest, and all signs erected by public officers in the performance of duty (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Integral decorative or architectural building features, except for letters, trademarks, moving parts, or lights (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Signs fully located within interior of any building or stadium, or within an enclosed lobby or court, or signs within theater lobbies/courts/entrances intended solely for information relating to internal operation (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Memorial plaques, grave markers, statues, and other non-commercial remembrances (§153.001, definition of SIGN - exclusions).
- Home occupation signs, provided there is an approved conditional use permit (§153.021).
- Temporary political signs (§153.021).
- Temporary real estate signs (§153.021).
- Window signs (§153.021).
- Construction signs (§153.021).
- Signs placed on motor vehicles (§153.021).
- Signs directing and guiding traffic (§153.021).
- Yard sale signs (no such sign may be placed on utility poles or in public rights-of-way; must be immediately removed after sale) (§153.021).
- Gasoline price signs (§153.021).
- Street banner signs over a public right-of-way for a limited time, with permission from City Manager and Police Chief (§153.021).
- Any other temporary sign that the Planning Director determines it would be unreasonable to require a permit for (§153.021).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Every application for a sign permit must be accompanied by a plan or plans drawn to scale of the proposed sign and all existing signs maintained on the premises (§153.071). Required elements include: dimensions of the sign and wall, supporting members, max/min height, sign location in relation to the building and property boundaries, other signs/buildings on property, owner/contact info, legal/property descriptions, related electrical permit application, valuation, and contractor license numbers.
- Before a permit is granted (except for temporary signs), a design and stress diagram or plan containing design and stress specifications must be submitted to the Building Official (§153.056).
- Permit applications are reviewed and must be approved or denied within ten working days after all required data is submitted (§153.070).
- Signs requiring site plan approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission: wall signs over 500 square feet but within 10% of wall face (expressway corridor and secondary arterials) (§153.039)(A)(10)(a); billboard signs with LED lights/electronics/motorization (expressway corridor/secondary arterial corridor) (§153.039)(C)(2)(e).
- Variance or appeal procedures: applicants disagreeing with any decision (disapproval, interpretation, application of ordinance, etc.) may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a public hearing; ZBA can grant special variances and modifications to requirements (§153.005).

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

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