# Sign Regulations in Saint Paul, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Saint Paul, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/saint-paul
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Saint Paul, Texas regulates 4 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Temporary Signs in the Nonresidential property zoning district are capped at 8 feet tall and 36 square feet (Sec. § 3.05.004(2)). Most commercial signs in Saint Paul require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential property | 3 | 20 feet or the height of the building, whichever is smaller | 121 square feet per side | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | 5 feet | 6 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Nonresidential property

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | One sign per 500 feet of frontage, maximum two signs per site | — | — | § 3.05.004(2) |
| Wall Sign | 20 feet or the height of the building, whichever is smaller | 40 square feet | — | — | One sign per business or property purpose | On the main building of the property | — | § 3.05.004(3)(A)(i) |
| Monument Sign | 20 feet | 121 square feet per side | — | — | One per street frontage, maximum two per site | On each of the site's street frontages, not to exceed two monument signs per site | — | § 3.05.004(3)(A)(iii) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | 5 feet | 6 square feet | — | — | One per lot, except corner lots which are allowed one sign for each side contiguous and adjacent to a street | On any lot within the town, except corner lots which are allowed one sign for each side contiguous and adjacent to a street | — | § 3.05.004(1)(A) |

## Prohibited signs in Saint Paul

- No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape.
- No sign shall be erected or maintained in such a manner as to be likely to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Off-premises signs, including, but not limited to, temporary real estate directional signs and billboards.
- Signs erected or placed in any right-of-way or easement belonging to the town or any other agency or branch of government.
- Animated signs, including, but not limited to, signs that flash, reflect, or blink, or which effect changes in hue or intensity of illumination.
- Moving signs, including, but not limited to, pennants, banners, streamers, signs that rotate or move.
- Signs which emit sound, odor, or visible matter.
- Portable signs.
- Pole signs.
- Signs advertising a home-based business or occupation on residential premises.
- Signs that mimic governmental traffic-control or other official regulatory signs by use of similar words, symbols, colors, or other.

## Signs exempt from permit in Saint Paul

- Displays of official or public notices in accordance with a court order or local, state, or federal law.
- Signs located completely within an enclosed building.
- Governmental signs for control of traffic or other regulatory purposes: street signs, danger signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of public service companies indicating danger and/or aids to service or safety.
- Political signs as provided by section 216.903 of the Local Government Code.
- Temporary holiday lights and decorations which are incidental, customary and commonly associated with any national, local, or religious holiday.
- One (1) non-illuminated sign for identification of the address and/or name of the owner or occupant of a lot, tract, or parcel.
- Signs on town property with an agreement adopted by the town council.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Signs with height greater than seven feet (7’) or area greater than sixty-four (64) square feet per side shall include a town's greeting on the sign's base or structure. The town's greeting is defined by the town and shall be a part of any plans, including the final engineering plans, that are submitted to the town.

## Full detail

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