# Sign Regulations in Roman Forest, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Roman Forest, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/roman-forest
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Roman_Forest/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH36SI)

## At a glance

Roman Forest, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 1 zoning district. Electronic Sign (changeable electronic variable message signs)s in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 12 feet (in flood zones); no explicit height when within monument sign tall and 32 sq ft (Sec. Sec. 36-34, Sec. 36-74). Most commercial signs in Roman Forest 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 | 15 | 12 feet (measured from adjacent street grade to top edge) | 100 sq ft | — |

## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 15% of building facade area (sum of all wall signs per tenant or building) | — | — | — | Attached to wall of building. | — | Sec. 36-34, Sec. 36-64 |
| Pole or Pole-Mounted Sign | 12 feet (measured from adjacent street grade to top edge) | 100 sq ft | — | — | — | On private property (not on sidewalk, street, or public property). | — | Sec. 36-34, Sec. 36-67 |
| Temporary Sign - General | — | 16 sq ft | — | 2 feet from property lines except for banners as regulated. | — | At least 2 feet inside private property lines unless banner (see below). | — | Sec. 36-34(b)(5), Sec. 36-63 |
| Electronic Sign (changeable electronic variable message signs) | 12 feet (in flood zones); no explicit height when within monument sign | 32 sq ft | — | — | One per lot | Within monument sign (general); in flood zones, not required in monument sign | — | Sec. 36-34, Sec. 36-74 |
| Real Estate Sign (On-premises, Commercial/Unrestricted Lots) | — | 32 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property | On premises being sold | — | Sec. 36-34(b)(2) |
| Real Estate Sign (Off-premises/Homebuilding Signs) | 4 feet | 4 sq ft | — | — | 2 per property | Off-premises with property owner approval | — | Sec. 36-34(b)(2)a-c |
| Portable Sign (On-Premises) | 8 feet (including decorative trim) | — | — | 15 feet from street | — | At least 15 feet from street, on private property. | — | Sec. 36-134(d), (e)(1) |
| Portable Sign (Off-Premises) | 8 feet (including decorative trim) | — | — | 15 feet from street | — | At least 15 feet from street, on private property. | — | Sec. 36-134(d), (e)(2) |

## Prohibited signs in Roman Forest

- It is unlawful to erect or substantially alter any sign without obtaining the proper permit from the city secretary/court clerk, unless specifically exempted.
- No permit for the erection or alteration of any sign over any sidewalk, alley or other public property or on or over any roof or building shall be issued except with the condition that it may be withdrawn for noncompliance at any time; such sign shall be immediately removed by the owner if withdrawn.
- Any permit issued in violation of any part of the chapter is void and gives no rights.
- All signs must be situated so as not to interfere with or obstruct windows, doors, or means of exit from the building; signs may not be supported on or attached to any fire escape, door, or window casing.
- No signs shall be erected on or over public property in a manner that interferes with any fire hydrant, traffic light, fire alarm box, or streetlight.
- Commercial signs shall not be erected in locations where they imperil public safety or hamper fire department functions, as determined by building official and fire marshal.
- Staples, wires, and wood plugs are prohibited for fastening or erecting signs.
- All permanent signs may not overhang any street, alley, or plaza; overhanging above sidewalk or curb area allowed only if area is not used for vehicle access to a building.
- No sign may be erected, maintained, or painted upon any tree, rock, or other natural feature.
- Pole, post, or standard used to support any sign or floodlight may not be set in or upon any sidewalk, street, or other public property.
- Pole-mounted, non-lettered, physical representative signs (such as automobiles, boats, airplanes) are prohibited.
- No roof sign shall be erected to extend over a sidewalk, street, or other public property.
- Off-premises portable signs are prohibited except as specifically provided, and portable signs (electric or non-electric) may not be on any sidewalk, street, public thoroughfare, or public property.
- Portable signs with top (including trim) more than eight feet above ground are prohibited.
- Portable signs using exposed electric bulbs and missing one or more bulbs (exposing a socket) are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Roman Forest

- Signs not exceeding one square foot attached to a residence or apartment, stating only the name and/or occupation of the occupant, are exempt from permit.
- Real estate signs not exceeding 32 square feet on commercial/unrestricted lots or seven square feet on residential lots, used solely to advertise the sale of the premises, are exempt from permit.
- Off-premises real estate or home building signs not exceeding four square feet and four feet in height, allowed between noon Friday and noon Monday with property owner approval, are exempt from permit.
- A maximum of two real estate signs per commercial/unrestricted property being marketed are exempt from permit.
- Governmental signs are exempt from permit.
- Personal not-for-profit yard signs not exceeding three square feet are exempt from permit.
- Temporary signs not exceeding 16 square feet are exempt from permit.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A plan review fee is collected at the time the permit application is submitted; the plan review fee is in addition to the sign permit fee.
- The application for a commercial sign permit must include all information, drawings, specifications, etc., necessary to inform the city building official of the type, size, shape, location, construction, and materials of the proposed sign and the building or premises upon which it is to be placed.

## Full detail

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