# Sign Regulations in Round Rock, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Round Rock, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/round-rock
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Round_Rock/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIZODECO_CH8ZODEST_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Round Rock, Texas regulates 23 sign types across 7 zoning districts. Sandwich Boards in the Original Settlement (OS) Special Area, Historic Overlay (H), Chisholm Trail Overlay (CT), Palm Valley Overlay (PV) zoning district are capped at 48 in tall, 30 in wide x 48 in tall, and 30 in wide, with a Must not be within 5 ft of building corner at street intersection. setback (Sec. Sec. 8-79(a)). Most commercial signs in Round Rock require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (7 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Original Settlement (OS) Special Area, Historic Overlay (H), Chisholm Trail Overlay (CT), Palm Valley Overlay (PV) | 9 | 48 in | 40 sq ft | — |
| Downtown Development Area (DT) Special Area | 7 | 48 in | 40 sq ft; 8 sq ft for MU-L | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 6 ft | Cannot cover more than 50% of the glazing of any building elevation; and not more than 50% of the window within 4 ft of main entrance | — |
| SF-1 (Single-Family - Large Lot), SF-2 (Single-Family - Standard Lot), SF-3 (Single-Family - Mixed Lot), SF-D (Single-Family - Downtown), TF (Two-Family), MH (Manufactured Home) | 4 | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | — |
| MF-1 (Multifamily - Low Density), MF-2 (Multifamily - Medium Density), MF-3 (Multifamily - Urban) | 5 | 48 in | 150 sq ft (freeway); 100 sq ft (commercial); 75 sq ft (neighborhood); 50 sq ft (OS/DT special area) | — |
| C-1 (General Commercial), C-1a (General Commercial - Limited), C-2 (Local Commercial), OF-1 (General Office - Low Rise), OF-2 (Mid-Rise Office), BP (Business Park), LI (Light Industrial), I (Industrial), MI (Mining), PF-1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity), PF-2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity), PF-3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity), MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core), MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density), MU-L (Mixed-Use Local), MU-R (Mixed-Use - Redevelopment and Small Lot), MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot), SR (Senior) | 9 | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | — |
| TH (Townhouse), OS (Open Space) | 3 | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | — |

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

### Original Settlement (OS) Special Area, Historic Overlay (H), Chisholm Trail Overlay (CT), Palm Valley Overlay (PV)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 sq ft | — | — | Multiple allowed per occupant, total area not to exceed maximum for occupant frontage. | — | — | Sec. 8-76(b), Sec. 8-83(d)(2) |
| Hanging or Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | Allowed if within total sign display area maximum. | Minimum 8 ft clearance over pedestrian area; may project over sidewalk if building/canopy is within 2 ft of right-of-way. | — | Sec. 8-76(c) |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 12 sq ft; if building frontage exceeds 200 ft, up to 40 sq ft with no more than 33% of awning covered by info | — | — | Total area combined with building signs may not exceed wall sign limit. | Must be integrated into awning/canopy; cannot project above wall or parapet; min 8' clearance below. | — | Sec. 8-76(d) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft (less than 5 acres); 6 ft on neighborhood roads, 10 ft on commercial/freeways in special area (5+ acres) | 36 sq ft (less than 5 acres); 36 sq ft on neighborhood roads or 100 sq ft on commercial roads/freeways if lot is 5 acres or more | — | Front setback 3 ft; side setback 5 ft; not in sight triangle if >3 ft tall. | One per road frontage. | Min. 3 ft front setback, 5 ft side; cannot be in ROW; 75% of width in contact with ground. | — | Sec. 8-78(h) |
| Pylon Sign | 0 ft | 0 sq ft | — | — | 0 | — | — | Sec. 8-78(i) |
| Low-Profile Sign | 0 ft | 0 sq ft | — | — | 0 | — | — | Sec. 8-78(h) |
| Sandwich Board | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | 30 in | Must not be within 5 ft of building corner at street intersection. | One per business use. | In or adjacent to private walkways to building entrances; not to interfere with pedestrian/ADA access. | — | Sec. 8-79(a) |
| Directional Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | Not to exceed number of driveways/lanes. | On site, adjacent to entrance or drive-through lane. | — | Sec. 8-79(b) |

### Downtown Development Area (DT) Special Area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 40 sq ft; 8 sq ft for MU-L | — | — | Multiple allowed as long as total doesn't exceed max. | — | — | Sec. 8-76(b) |
| Hanging or Projecting Sign | — | 8 sq ft | — | — | Must not exceed total building sign area. | Min 8 ft clearance over pedestrian area. | — | Sec. 8-76(c) |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | 12 sq ft; 40 sq ft if >200 ft frontage & 33% awning coverage | — | — | Combined total building sign area. | On or integrated into awning/canopy; min 8' clearance below. | — | Sec. 8-76(d) |
| Fascia-Mounted Sign | — | 0 sq ft (not permitted) | — | — | 0 | — | — | Sec. 8-76(e) |
| Monument Sign | 6 ft (neighborhood); 10 ft (commercial/freeway, 5+ acres) | 36 sq ft (under 5 acres fronting neighborhood road); 100 sq ft (5+ acres on commercial/freeway); 36 sq ft if on 5+ acres fronting neighborhood road | — | 3 ft front, 5 ft side; and not in sight triangle. | One per frontage. | Min. 3 ft from front, 5 ft from side property line; 75% width in contact with ground. | — | Sec. 8-78(h) |
| Sandwich Board | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | 30 in | — | One per business. | Adjacent to private walkways to entry, must keep 48" clear on ADA sidewalk. | — | Sec. 8-79(a) |
| Directional Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | Up to number of driveways. | On-site, at driveway/entrance. | — | Sec. 8-79(b) |

### C-1 (General Commercial), C-1a (General Commercial - Limited), C-2 (Local Commercial), OF-1 (General Office - Low Rise), OF-2 (Mid-Rise Office), BP (Business Park), LI (Light Industrial), I (Industrial), MI (Mining), PF-1 (Public Facilities - Low Intensity), PF-2 (Public Facilities - Medium Intensity), PF-3 (Public Facilities - High Intensity), MU-1 (Mixed-Use Historic Commercial Core), MU-2 (Mixed-Use Downtown Medium Density), MU-L (Mixed-Use Local), MU-R (Mixed-Use - Redevelopment and Small Lot), MU-G (Mixed-Use Greenfield and Large Lot), SR (Senior)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | Depends on road type, see formula | — | — | Multiple, total area as above | Integrated to principal building facade | — | Sec. 8-76(b) |
| Monument Sign - Less than 5 acres | See formula | Varies, see formula | — | 3' front, 5' side, not in triangle | One per road frontage | Min 3' front, 5' side, not in sight vis. triangle | — | Sec. 8-78(h) |
| Monument Sign - 5 acres or greater | See formula | See formula | — | Spacing 400' between signs | As fits, spaced 400' apart; not to exceed number of driveways | Min 3' front, 5' side, not in sight triangle; must be spaced 400' from other monument or pylon signs | — | Sec. 8-78(h) |
| Pylon Sign (<5 acres) | See formula | See formula | — | — | One per site | Must meet setback; only in lieu of monument; two poles required for multi-tenant | — | Sec. 8-78(i) |
| Pylon Sign (5+ acres) | See formula | See formula | — | 400' separation | Per frontage, max driveways | One per frontage, min 400' between; not to exceed driveways on site. | — | Sec. 8-78(i) |
| Fascia-Mounted Sign | — | See formula | — | — | Limited by wall sign area | Mounted to fascia at entrance elevation only; cannot extend above roofline | — | Sec. 8-76(e) |
| Sandwich Board | 48 in | 30 in wide x 48 in tall | 30 in | — | One per business | In or adjacent to walkway; must maintain 48" ADA access | — | Sec. 8-79(a) |
| Directional Sign | 6 ft | 6 sq ft | — | — | # of driveways | At driveways/drive-thrus | — | Sec. 8-79(b) |

## Prohibited signs in Round Rock

- All signs not expressly permitted by this chapter are prohibited.
- Off-premises signs unless otherwise specifically permitted are prohibited.
- Cabinet signs mounted on buildings (including re-facing of existing cabinet signs installed without a permit after 2002) are prohibited.
- Abandoned signs, except as for freestanding signs where items of information shall be removed and a blank sign panel installed, are prohibited.
- Billboard signs are prohibited.
- Animated signs are prohibited.
- Roof-mounted signs are prohibited.
- Inflatable signs are prohibited.
- Swooper flags are prohibited.
- Festoons, tethered balloons, pennants, searchlights, streamers, and any clearly similar attention getting features or devices are prohibited.
- Portable signs (with the exception of sandwich boards) are prohibited.
- Signs on vehicles or trailers are prohibited when the vehicle/trailer is placed in a location not normally expected for such vehicles, and the location apparently has the primary purpose of advertisement.
- Signs containing words or symbols that would cause confusion because of their resemblance to highway traffic control or direction signals are prohibited.
- Merchandise, equipment, products, vehicles, or other items not available for purchase or rental, but intended to attract attention, or for identification or advertising purposes, are prohibited as signs.
- Signs attached to or being held by a human for the purpose of advertising a commercial message for a business use are prohibited.
- Signs, posters, or outdoor advertising, except as expressly permitted, placed in the public right-of-way or attached to any public property are prohibited.
- Signs in locations that interfere with safe vehicular and pedestrian circulation or public safety signals and signs are prohibited.
- Signs erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window, or door opening used as a means of egress are prohibited.
- Exposed neon tubing (using gas) is prohibited.
- Bandit signs are prohibited.
- Signs attached to a visibly inoperable vehicle are prohibited.
- No sign may be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner as to cause a glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or adjacent sites.
- No sign may be illuminated with fixtures that allow for the unshielded upward transmission of light.
- Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
- Building signs not related to businesses located in the respective building are prohibited.

## Signs exempt from permit in Round Rock

- Political campaign signs on private property.
- Any public purpose/safety sign, including regulatory signs, and any other notice or warning required by federal, state or local law, regulation or resolution.
- Works of art, including murals, which do not include a commercial message.
- Holiday decorations that do not contain a commercial message and are displayed only during the appropriate time of the year.
- Flags that are a symbol of government or political subdivision.
- Historic-age signs.
- Building markers.
- Information signs.
- Building addresses, except as required on freestanding signs.
- Barber poles.
- Signs placed on a fence on property owned or leased by a public or private educational institution with students in grades K through 12.
- Signs placed on a fence bordering an outdoor sports field or court on property operated by a not-for-profit community recreational organization.
- Advertising and informational signs internal to a concert venue, stadium, or similar use.
- Signs internal to a site so that they are not visible from a public right-of-way.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A comprehensive sign plan (CSP) may be submitted that considers unique conditions, flexibility and creativity; approval is subject to the Zoning Administrator.
- A comprehensive sign plan (CSP) shall be required for a planned unit development and is subject to approval by the City Council. Once a CSP has been approved, subsequent applications for specific signs shall be approved administratively for compliance with the approved CSP.
- Where a permit is not required for a specific sign type, said sign shall meet all applicable standards.
- A sign permit is required for most sign types as listed in Sec. 8-83; some sign types are exempt from permitting (see Sec. 8-83 for full list).

## Full detail

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