# Sign Regulations in Rollingwood, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Rollingwood, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/rollingwood
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Rollingwood/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTICOOR_CH24SIAD)

## At a glance

Rollingwood, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Monument Signs in the Commercial District (C), Office Building zoning district are capped at 8 ft tall and 24 sq ft (frontage <100 ft); 48 sq ft (frontage ≥100 ft), with a 10 ft minimum from property boundary. setback (Sec. Sec. 24-90). Most commercial signs in Rollingwood require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial District (C), Office Building | 13 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft (<25,000 sq ft GFA); 80 sq ft (≥25,000 sq ft GFA) | — |
| Hospital District (H), Governmental or Institutional District (GI) | 7 | 8 ft | 60 sq ft | — |
| Park District (P) | 1 | — | — | — |
| Residential District | 4 | 3 ft | 5 sq ft | — |

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

### Commercial District (C), Office Building

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 24 sq ft (frontage <100 ft); 48 sq ft (frontage ≥100 ft) | — | 10 ft minimum from property boundary. | 1 monument sign per premises (<400 linear ft frontage); up to 2 for >400 linear ft, minimum 100' spacing. | On-premises, set back at least 10 ft from property boundary. | — | Sec. 24-90 |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Channel Letter) | — | 60 sq ft (<25,000 sq ft GFA); 80 sq ft (≥25,000 sq ft GFA) | 75% of linear width of front facade | — | 1 per public entrance façade, 2 on front if bldg 10,000–25,000 sq ft, 3 if >25,000 sq ft | On each building façade with public entrance | — | Sec. 24-91(a, b, e) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Channel Logo) | — | 60 sq ft (<25,000 sq ft GFA), 80 sq ft (>25,000 sq ft GFA) | 75% of frontage | — | 1 per public entrance façade, see above for bldg size | On building façade with public entrance | — | Sec. 24-91(a, c, e) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Dimensional Letter) | — | 60 sq ft (<25,000 sq ft GFA); 80 sq ft (≥25,000 sq ft GFA) | 75% of linear width of front facade | — | Same as above | On building façade with public entrance | — | Sec. 24-91(a, d, e) |
| Projecting Sign | — | 6 sq ft | 4 ft (from facade) | Min. 8' above grade for clearance | 1 per establishment | Attached to building, projecting perpendicularly | — | Sec. 24-92(c) |
| Commercial Real Estate Sign (Temporary, Prior Approval) | — | 10 sq ft | — | 10 ft min from right-of-way | 1 | On-premises being sold/leased, min. 10 ft from right-of-way | — | Sec. 24-93(b)(1) |
| Contractor Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | — | 10 sq ft per contractor/subcontractor | — | Min. 10' from right-of-way unless on fencing | 1 per contractor/subcontractor | On-premises being improved. | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(3) |
| A-Frame Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | 3.5 ft | 10 sq ft (total, 5 sq ft per face) | — | — | 1 per establishment | Private sidewalk, must not impede ADA or pedestrians, not within public right-of-way. | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(5) |

### Hospital District (H), Governmental or Institutional District (GI)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | 8 ft | 24 sq ft (<100 ft frontage), 48 sq ft (≥100 ft frontage) | — | 10 ft setback | 1 (<400 ft frontage); 2 (>400 ft, 100 ft apart). | On premises, setback 10 ft minimum from property boundary. | — | Sec. 24-90; Sec. 24-95(a) |
| Building-Mounted Sign (Dimensional Letter) | — | 60 sq ft | 75% of facade width | — | See above: up to 3 depending on building size | On building façade. | — | Sec. 24-91(f); Sec. 24-95(a) |
| Wayfinding Sign | 6 ft | 2 sq ft | — | — | — | On premises. | — | Sec. 24-92(d) |
| Commercial Real Estate Sign (Temporary, Prior Approval) | — | 10 sq ft | — | 10 ft min from right-of-way | 1 | On-premises being sold/leased, 10 ft min from right-of-way | — | Sec. 24-93(b)(1) |
| Banner (Temporary, Prior Approval) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 1 at a time | On-premises | — | Sec. 24-93(b)(2) |
| Directional Real Estate Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | 3 ft | — | — | — | 1 | Right-of-way or adjoining property. | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(2) |
| Contractor Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | — | 10 sq ft per contractor/subcontractor | — | 10 ft min from right-of-way | 1 per contractor/subcontractor | On premises being improved. | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(3) |

### Residential District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wayfinding Sign | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 24-92(a) |
| Residential Real Estate Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | — | 5 sq ft | — | 10 ft from ROW unless hardship | 1 | On premises being sold/leased, min. 10 ft from ROW | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(1) |
| Directional Real Estate Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | 3 ft | — | — | — | 1 | In ROW or adjacent property (with consent). | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(2) |
| Contractor Sign (Temporary, Without Prior Approval) | — | 5 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premises being improved. | — | Sec. 24-94(b)(3) |

## Prohibited signs in Rollingwood

- No person shall construct, alter or move any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the building official, unless exempted by this article.
- No sign may be erected or maintained in such manner as to obstruct the view of operators of motor vehicles, or at any location where, by reason of position, shape, size, color or illumination, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device.
- No person may place, erect or maintain any sign on any tree, utility pole, fence, retaining wall, easement or right-of-way, unless specifically authorized by this article.
- No person may place, erect or maintain any sign upon any city property without the prior approval of the city council.
- Unless expressly authorized or allowed under this article, no signs are permitted within the city.
- All signs not expressly permitted under this article or exempt from regulation in accordance with Section 24-26 or that do not conform to the requirements of this article are prohibited in the city.
- The following types of signs are prohibited: Animated signs; Exposed neon signs; Front-lit channel letter signs; Illuminated awnings; Wrap-around awnings; Menu/message/marquee signs; Off-premises signs; Painted wall signs; Portable signs; Roof-mounted signage; Wall/pole-mounted cabinet signs; Externally illuminated signs; Changeable electronic variable message signs.
- No sign on a lot zoned commercial district (C) shall face an adjacent residentially zoned lot.

## Signs exempt from permit in Rollingwood

- Memorial signs or tablets, or names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of cast bronze or other metal.
- Signals, markers or signs erected by state or local government for traffic control or informational purposes.
- Temporary decorations or displays that are clearly incidental to and customarily or commonly associated with any national, local or religious holiday or celebration, provided that such decorations or displays are maintained in an attractive condition and do not constitute a fire, traffic or pedestrian hazard.
- Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utility companies or construction companies to warn of danger or hazardous conditions, including signs indicating the presence of underground cables, gas lines and other devices.
- Signs displayed by a civic organization up to three days before and on the meeting day of such organization if such signs do not exceed four square feet in surface area on each of the two sides.
- Residential nameplates, residential address numerals, and notices that property is protected by a security company or neighborhood watch.
- Newspaper names and prices on vending racks.
- Personal signs.
- Political signs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit is required before constructing, altering, or moving any sign, unless exempted by this article.
- The application for a sign permit must include a site plan depicting the exact location of the proposed sign on the premises, if applicable.
- An elevation and specification drawing to scale of the proposed sign must be submitted with the sign permit application.
- The application for a monument sign must bear the signature and seal of a registered professional engineer.
- An application for a variance must include the application for a sign permit and requires a public hearing and approval by the city council.
- Signs on local, state, or federal government property or in parks require city council approval after a public hearing.
- Applications for variances from sign regulations require a public hearing before the city council and may be approved, denied, or modified.

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

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