# Sign Regulations in Richwood, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Richwood, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/richwood
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Richwood/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH28SI)

## At a glance

Richwood, Texas regulates 10 sign types across 1 zoning district. Ground Sign (constructed entirely of wood outside fire district)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 24 ft if constructed of wood; 50 ft if speed limit > 45 mph tall and 192 sq ft if speed limit > 45 mph; otherwise, per regular formula (not specified) (Sec. Sec. 28-70 (a)-(f), (g)). Most commercial signs in Richwood require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (1 zone)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 10 | 40 ft above roof level | 192 sq ft if speed limit > 45 mph; otherwise, per regular formula (not specified) | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground Sign (constructed entirely of wood outside fire district) | 24 ft if constructed of wood; 50 ft if speed limit > 45 mph | 192 sq ft if speed limit > 45 mph; otherwise, per regular formula (not specified) | — | — | — | May not be located in the fire district if constructed of wood. If facing is sheet metal or other noncombustible material, can be located in or out of fire district. | — | Sec. 28-70 (a)-(f), (g) |
| Ground Sign (with sheet metal or other noncombustible facing in fire district) | 24 ft, 50 ft if speed limit > 45 mph | 192 sq ft if speed limit > 45 mph; otherwise, per regular formula (not specified) | — | — | — | Allowed inside or outside fire district if facing is metal/noncombustible | — | Sec. 28-70 (a)-(f), (g) |
| Roof Sign (tight or solid surface) | 24 ft above roof level | — | — | — | — | On roof | — | Sec. 28-71 (a)-(d) |
| Roof Sign (open, ≥40% uniform open area) | 40 ft above roof level | — | — | — | — | On roof | — | Sec. 28-71 (a)-(e) |
| Projecting Sign | Cannot project above roof or cornice, EXCEPT: A sign at right angle to building, not more than 18" wide perpendicular to wall, may be up to 2 ft above roof/cornice | — | 18 in (if sign at right angle to building and projecting above roof/cornice) | — | — | Attached to exterior walls of buildings | — | Sec. 28-73 (a)-(d) |
| Marquee Sign | Shall not exceed more than 6 ft above or 1 ft below marquee; vertical dimension max 8 ft. | — | — | — | — | Attached to or hung from a marquee | — | Sec. 28-74 |
| Political Sign (private property, with owner consent) | 8 ft | 36 sq ft | — | — | — | On private real property with property owner consent | — | Sec. 28-75 (a)-(h) |
| Political Sign (public property at polling location, voting period) | — | 6 sq ft (2'x3') | — | Not within 10 ft of ROW; must be clear of hazards and not on impervious surface. | — | At polling sites during early voting/Election Day, not within 10 ft of right-of-way, not on impervious surfaces, not in landscape beds, not attached to any structure/building, not a traffic/safety hazard. | — | Sec. 28-75 (i) |

## Prohibited signs in Richwood

- Political signs shall not be located on any utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole.
- Political signs shall not be located so as to cause a safety or traffic hazard.
- Political signs shall not be illuminated or projected.
- Political signs shall not contain any moving elements or parts.
- Political signs shall not be placed within public right-of-way.
- Political signs are not allowed on city property except as required by law (V.T.C.A., Election Code § 61.003 or 85.036).
- Political signs on private property may not be illuminated or have moving parts.
- Temporary cloth signs with wood frames may only be kept in place for up to 30 days.

## Signs exempt from permit in Richwood

- A permit fee shall not be required for political signs.
- Political signs are allowed in any zoning district up to 60 days prior to and 7 days after an election.

## Full detail

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