# Sign Regulations in Richland Hills, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Richland Hills, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/richland-hills
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Richland Hills, Texas regulates 10 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Detached Monument Signs in the Business District (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2) zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 60 square feet, with a 15 feet from street right-of-way setback (Sec. § 62-167(2)). Most commercial signs in Richland Hills require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business District (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2) | 6 | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| Commercial District (C-1 restricted commercial, C-2 general commercial, C-3 multi-story general commercial) | 6 | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I-1 light industrial, I-2 heavy industrial) | 6 | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| PUD planned unit development zoning district | 6 | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — |
| Nonbusiness zoning district | 4 | — | 150 square feet | — |
| Residential District (R-3, R-4) | 2 | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — |

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

### Business District (C-1, C-2, I-1, I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached Monument Sign | 12 feet | 60 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(2) |
| Detached Pole Sign | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(3) |
| Attached Sign | — | 300 square feet | — | — | One per facade | Mounted parallel to building surface | — | § 62-168 |
| Temporary Banner Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Affixed to primary structure or between permanent poles | — | § 62-169(a) |
| Temporary Portable Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Outside of any right-of-way or easement | — | § 62-172 |
| Real Property Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | One per two acres | No closer than 10 feet from any property line | — | § 62-170 |

### Commercial District (C-1 restricted commercial, C-2 general commercial, C-3 multi-story general commercial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached Monument Sign | 12 feet | 60 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(2) |
| Detached Pole Sign | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(3) |
| Attached Sign | — | 300 square feet | — | — | One per facade | Mounted parallel to building surface | — | § 62-168 |
| Temporary Banner Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Affixed to primary structure or between permanent poles | — | § 62-169(a) |
| Temporary Portable Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Outside of any right-of-way or easement | — | § 62-172 |
| Real Property Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | One per two acres | No closer than 10 feet from any property line | — | § 62-170 |

### Industrial District (I-1 light industrial, I-2 heavy industrial)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Detached Monument Sign | 12 feet | 60 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(2) |
| Detached Pole Sign | 25 feet | 300 square feet | — | 10 feet from street right-of-way | One per premises with frontage along one public right-of-way | Frontage along public right-of-way | — | § 62-167(3) |
| Attached Sign | — | 300 square feet | — | — | One per facade | Mounted parallel to building surface | — | § 62-168 |
| Temporary Banner Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Affixed to primary structure or between permanent poles | — | § 62-169(a) |
| Temporary Portable Sign | — | 40 square feet per side | — | — | One per business | Outside of any right-of-way or easement | — | § 62-172 |
| Real Property Sale Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 10 feet from property line | One per two acres | No closer than 10 feet from any property line | — | § 62-170 |

## Prohibited signs in Richland Hills

- Signs that imitate traffic signs or emergency signs.
- Portable signs, except for those temporary portable signs allowed under section 62-172.
- Signs erected in violation of the building or electrical code of the city.
- Signs attached to or maintained upon any tree, public utility pole or structure.
- Signs attached to or painted on any sidewalk, curb, gutter or street, except house address numbers.
- Signs that move, flash light intermittently, change color or revolve unless specifically allowed in this chapter.
- Pole signs and flag poles unless specifically allowed by this chapter.
- Off-premises signs, except for those temporary portable signs allowed under section 62-172.
- Signs erected in the public right-of-way, except subdivision signs allowed under section 62-197.
- Signs attached to or painted on the outside of a fence or railing.
- Signs illuminated to an intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or nuisance.
- Signs attached to a vehicle advertising the sale of the vehicle where the vehicle is parked in such a way that the sign informs or attracts the attention of persons using the public right-of-way.
- Signs attached to a vehicle advertising a business and where the vehicle is parked in such a way to inform or attract the attention of persons using the public right-of-way.
- Signs located in any visibility triangle.
- Signs constructed with sign inserts, regardless of the location of the sign.
- Signs that are located upon or supported by the roof of a building or its roof support members, or signs that project directly above the roof of a building.
- Signs erected without a permit, either prior to or after the adoption of this chapter.
- Signs on which light is directed toward any public right-of-way, or which light illuminates a sign to an intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or nuisance.
- Signs which contain or display gestures or words which are obscene as defined in this article.
- Signs, other than a nameplate and address showing street number, painted on or affixed to a fence, railing or wall which is not a structural part of the building.
- Signs within any public land or right-of-way, or on any public sidewalk, curb, utility pole, gutter, or street.
- Signs affixed to a tree, shrub, bush or other living material.
- Signs which obstruct free and clear vision for drivers of vehicles on public streets or roadways.
- Signs which encroach upon the visibility triangle of any street intersection.
- Signs which use words, phrases, symbols or characters, or employ any lamp or light in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
- Signs attached to or upon any vehicle, including a trailer, when the primary use of said vehicle is to provide a base for such sign or constitute the sign itself.

## Signs exempt from permit in Richland Hills

- Movement control signs.
- Protective signs.
- Government signs.
- Holiday lights and decorations.
- Non-illuminated political signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Any sign constructed or which may hereafter be constructed, pursuant to any variance heretofore authorized, shall be considered a sign conforming to the provisions of this chapter.

## Full detail

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