# Sign Regulations in Pearsall, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Pearsall, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/pearsall
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Pearsall/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH48ZO_ARTIIIDEST_S48-60SIRE)

## At a glance

Pearsall, Texas regulates 4 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Nonilluminated Wall Sign (R-2 Major Entrance)s in the Residential districts, Single- and Two-Family Dwelling District (R-1), Multifamily Dwelling District (R-2), Manufactured Housing District (R-3), Agriculture and Open Space District (A-O) zoning district are capped at 4 square feet (Sec. Sec. 48-60.(b)(2)).

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential districts, Single- and Two-Family Dwelling District (R-1), Multifamily Dwelling District (R-2), Manufactured Housing District (R-3), Agriculture and Open Space District (A-O) | 2 | — | 4 square feet | — |
| Commercial, Office and Professional District (C-1), Neighborhood Business District (C-2), General Business District (C-3), C districts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Light Industrial District (M-1), Heavy Industrial, including Agricultural Industry District (M-2), M districts | 2 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential districts, Single- and Two-Family Dwelling District (R-1), Multifamily Dwelling District (R-2), Manufactured Housing District (R-3), Agriculture and Open Space District (A-O)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nameplate Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | — | Attached directly to and parallel to the face of the building or porch. | — | Sec. 48-60.(b)(1) |
| Nonilluminated Wall Sign (R-2 Major Entrance) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | One per major entrance | Attached flat against the wall of building at each major entrance. | — | Sec. 48-60.(b)(2) |

### Commercial, Office and Professional District (C-1), Neighborhood Business District (C-2), General Business District (C-3), C districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May be erected in required front yard; must not extend on or over public property. | — | Sec. 48-60.(c)(1) |
| Wall Nameplate or Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Displayed parallel with and on the face of the structure. | — | Sec. 48-60.(c)(2) |

### Light Industrial District (M-1), Heavy Industrial, including Agricultural Industry District (M-2), M districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | May be erected in required front yard; must not extend on or over public property. | — | Sec. 48-60.(c)(1) |
| Wall Nameplate or Business Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Displayed parallel with and on the face of the structure. | — | Sec. 48-60.(c)(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Pearsall

- No private sign may be authorized on or over public property.
- No business signs may extend on or over public property.
- Business signs may not interfere with the visibility of vehicle operators.
- Business signs may not contain flashing or intermittent lighting or movement that may distract vehicle operators.

## Signs exempt from permit in Pearsall

- Nameplates for customary home occupations are permitted, provided they meet listed restrictions (attached to building, maximum one square foot, non-illuminated, non-projecting more than six inches).
- One non-illuminated sign not more than four square feet in area is permitted at each major entrance to an R-2 building if attached flat against the wall, projecting no more than three inches, and bearing no advertising.
- In C and M districts, business signs are permitted in required front yards if they comply with other listed restrictions.
- A business sign or nameplate listing only the name and address of the business is permitted in C and M districts when displayed parallel with and on the face of the structure.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Site plans are required to be submitted for building permits. The application must include the location and types of all signs, including lighting and heights.
- A site plan is specifically required as part of the application for a conditional use permit, and must detail the location and types of all signs, including lighting and heights.
- If a conditional use permit is sought, the site plan (including sign information) will be reviewed as part of the approval process.

## Full detail

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