# Sign Regulations in Robinson, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Robinson, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/robinson
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Robinson/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH5.5BU_ARTIIISI)

## At a glance

Robinson, Texas regulates 32 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding (pole or ground) Signs in the Industrial District (I-1, I-3) zoning district are capped at 15 to 50 feet (area/height relationship) tall and 0 to 300 SF (see detailed table for gradation), with a See Area-Height-Setback table; 0-15 ft depending on sign face area setback (Sec. Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Freestanding (pole or ground) Sign; Sec. 5.5-66). Most commercial signs in Robinson require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (AG) | 4 | — | 320 SF (combined total) | — |
| Residential District (RE, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, 2F, PH, MF-1, MF-2, MH) | 11 | — | 320 SF (combined total) | — |
| Industrial District (I-1, I-3) | 28 | Not to exceed 35 feet | 300 SF | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | — | 10 SF | — |

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## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### Agricultural District (AG)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign in Agricultural District | — | 100 SF | — | — | One per every 200 LF | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Sign in Agricultural District |
| Temporary Signs During Development (Exterior) | — | 128 SF | — | — | Two per entrance | Exterior/perimeter roads of development | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs During Development |
| Temporary Signs During Development (Interior) | — | 320 SF (combined total) | — | — | One per 40 LF, max 10 signs | Interior residential sign | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs During Development |
| Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Residential | — | 6 SF per sign; combined max area 32 SF for acreage | — | — | 2 per lot or tract; see requirements for corner lots and acreage | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Residential |

### Residential District (RE, SF-1, SF-2, SF-3, 2F, PH, MF-1, MF-2, MH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Apartment or Multi Unit Residential Complex Sign | — | 64 SF | — | — | One per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Apartment or Multi Unit Residential Complex sign |
| Temporary Signs During Development (Exterior) | — | 128 SF | — | — | Two per entrance | Exterior/perimeter roads of development | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs During Development |
| Temporary Signs During Development (Interior) | — | 320 SF (combined total) | — | — | One per 40 LF, max 10 signs | Interior residential sign | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs During Development |
| Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Residential | — | 6 SF per sign; combined max area 32 SF for acreage | — | — | 2 per lot or tract; see requirements for corner lots and acreage | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Residential |
| Temporary Signs on Property Generally Year Round | — | 4 SF | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs on Property Generally Year Round |
| Temporary Signs during Campaign | — | 16 SF | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs during Campaign |
| Name Plate Sign | — | 2 SF | — | — | One per building or tenant per street frontage | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Name Plate Sign |
| Permanent Small Sign on Property | — | 1 SF | — | — | 2 | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Permanent Small Sign on Property |

### Industrial District (I-1, I-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner, Pole | Not to exceed 35 feet | 12 SF | — | — | Max 10 per property | Secured to permanent pole; mounted with manufactured brackets for that purpose; no T-posts | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Banner, Pole |
| Directional Sign | — | 3 SF or per MUTCD | — | — | Max 2 visible from roadway | Attached or detached; max 2 visible from roadway | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Directional Sign |
| Fence Sign | — | 25% of fence area, not to exceed 60 SF | — | — | One per street frontage | Affixed directly and flush with fence; no extender poles; prohibited in shopping centers | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Fence Sign |
| Flag | 35 feet | 48 SF | — | — | Max 10 per property | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Flag |
| Freestanding (pole or ground) Sign | 15 to 50 feet (area/height relationship) | 0 to 300 SF (see detailed table for gradation) | — | See Area-Height-Setback table; 0-15 ft depending on sign face area | Per lot, per frontage (see Sec. 5.5-66(d) & (e)) | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Freestanding (pole or ground) Sign; Sec. 5.5-66 |
| Message (Reader) Board Electronic | — | 150 SF (max 50% of the sign; see restrictions) | — | See base sign's setback | One per premises | — | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Message (Reader) Board Electronic; Sec. 5.5-69 |
| Subdivision Entry Sign | 8 feet above curb line | 80 SF | — | 15-foot visibility triangle | Max 2 per entrance | Each subdivision entrance; must comply with 15-foot visibility triangle from property/intersections | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Subdivision Entry Sign |
| Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Commercial | 15 feet (on-premise) | 32 SF | — | 8 feet (nonresidential) | One per platted lot or tract; for acreage one per 200 feet of street frontage | Nonresidential lot or tract; for acreage: one per 200 feet of street frontage | — | Sec. 5.5-65. Table - Temporary Signs While Property for Sale or Rent, Commercial |

## Prohibited signs in Robinson

- A sign may not be erected in violation of the city's building code.
- A sign may not be erected or maintained in violation of this ordinance or the sign permit requirements.
- A sign may not be constructed, attached, erected, located, relocated, posted, painted, or maintained without first obtaining a permit (unless specifically exempted).
- A sign may not be erected so as to project into the public street or right-of-way of any street or alley beyond allowed limits.
- A person may not attach a sign to a stand pipe or fire escape.
- Signs may not create a hazard due to collapse, fire, decay or abandonment.
- Signs may not obstruct firefighting or police observation ability.
- Signs may not create traffic hazards by confusing or distracting pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists.
- Signs may not become obstacles that hinder free passage to pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists, or the ability to read traffic signs.
- Signs may not interfere with scenic views or create a nuisance to people using public rights-of-way or neighboring properties.
- A sign may not be illuminated with lights that glare into or upon the surrounding area or residential property, or distract vehicle operators or pedestrians.
- A lighted sign may not be erected within 150 feet of a residential district unless the lighting is shielded from view of the residential district.
- The following signs are prohibited: abandoned signs, animated or moving signs (except allowed electronic reader boards), bench signs, cardboard signs, glaringly illuminated signs, handmade (non-commercially produced) signs, portable signs (and conversion of portable to permanent), signs creating a traffic hazard, signs emitting audible sound, signs on or attached to public property (utility pole, streetlight, tree, traffic sign, fire hydrant, bridge, etc.), unlisted or undefined signs, unsafe signs, and roof signs.
- A person may not erect, relocate, or maintain a sign as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape.
- Any sign not maintained in accordance with the ordinance is deemed a public nuisance.
- A sign must not constitute a hazard to safety or health due to inadequate design, construction, repair or maintenance.
- Off-premises signs may not be erected in most zoning districts except under special circumstances outlined in the ordinance.

## Signs exempt from permit in Robinson

- No permit is required for yard signs in a residential district, provided they comply with the ordinance.
- No permit is required for a temporary sign not exceeding six square feet on property for sale, lease, or rent, which must be removed within seven days of sale, lease, or rental.
- No permit is required for signs not exceeding one square foot in area.
- No permit is required for a temporary sign not exceeding six square feet on a structure under construction, which must be removed when a certificate of occupancy is issued.
- No permit is required for on-premises directional signs not exceeding eight square feet in area, but placement must be approved by the building official.
- No permit is required for government signs: those constructed, placed, or maintained by, or required by, the federal, state, or local government.
- No permit is required for changing a commercial message to a non-commercial message on any legal sign surface.
- No permit is required for any sign specifically exempted from the permit requirement elsewhere in the ordinance.
- A sign permit is not required for repair, repainting or maintenance of a sign that does not entail structural change.
- A sign permit is not required for changing the copy on a permitted message board sign.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan must be submitted with every sign permit application, showing street frontage, property lines, sight triangles, existing and proposed rights-of-way, sign locations, relationship to ingress and egress points, and relationship to other signs within 15 feet.
- For freestanding signs, if the standard provisions for multiple tenants or sign area do not satisfactorily meet the applicant's needs, the city council may review and approve a variance or alternate signage plan that meets unique site needs and balances advertising with community appearance.
- A variance to any requirements may be requested by filing with the city council; the council considers requests for variances and makes final decisions at a regular meeting.

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

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