# Sign Regulations in San Angelo, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** San Angelo, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/san-angelo
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/San_Angelo/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH12PLDE_ART12.04SI)

## At a glance

San Angelo, Texas regulates 18 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Accessory Structure Signs in the Ranch and Estate District (R&E), Single-Family Residence District (RS-1), Two-Family Residence District (RS-2), Zero Lot Line, Twinhome and Townhome Residence District (RS-3), Low Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-1), High Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-2), Manufactured Housing Park District (MHP), Manufactured Housing Subdivision District (MHS) zoning district are capped at 35 ft (for buildings in R&E, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-1, RM-2); Accessory building height not specifically limited, but must meet setbacks/other standards tall and Accessory building max 600 sq ft or 50% of principal building (whichever is greater) in residential lots; up to 100% of principal or 10% of site in R&E, with a R&E side 5', rear 10'; RS-3 one side 0-1' or 10'/5' if certain criteria; see Sec. 402.B/C setback (Sec. Sec. 402.A-B, D, E, F, Sec. 415). Most commercial signs in San Angelo require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ranch and Estate District (R&E), Single-Family Residence District (RS-1), Two-Family Residence District (RS-2), Zero Lot Line, Twinhome and Townhome Residence District (RS-3), Low Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-1), High Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-2), Manufactured Housing Park District (MHP), Manufactured Housing Subdivision District (MHS) | 5 | 35 ft (for buildings in R&E, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-1, RM-2); Accessory building height not specifically limited, but must meet setbacks/other standards | Accessory building max 600 sq ft or 50% of principal building (whichever is greater) in residential lots; up to 100% of principal or 10% of site in R&E | — |
| Neighborhood Commercial District (CN), Office Commercial District (CO), General Commercial District (CG), Heavy Commercial District (CH), Central Business District (CBD) | 5 | 30 ft | 250 sq ft (see Editor's note, Section 420) | — |
| Office-Warehouse District (OW), Light Manufacturing District (ML), Heavy Manufacturing District (MH), General Commercial/Heavy Commercial District (CG/CH), Planned Industrial Park District (PIP) | 3 | Not to exceed building height | 250 sq ft (see Editor's note, Section 420) | — |
| Historic Overlay Zone (HO) | 1 | — | Under 50 sq ft | — |
| Open Structure Overlay Zone (OS) | 1 | — | — | — |
| River Corridor Overlay Zone (RCO), Downtown Overlay Zone (DO), Cultural District Overlay Zone (CDO) | 3 | 30 ft | 75 sq ft | — |
| Planned Development District (PD) | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 8 zones)

### Ranch and Estate District (R&E), Single-Family Residence District (RS-1), Two-Family Residence District (RS-2), Zero Lot Line, Twinhome and Townhome Residence District (RS-3), Low Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-1), High Rise Multifamily Residence District (RM-2), Manufactured Housing Park District (MHP), Manufactured Housing Subdivision District (MHS)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Accessory Structure Sign | 35 ft (for buildings in R&E, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-1, RM-2); Accessory building height not specifically limited, but must meet setbacks/other standards | Accessory building max 600 sq ft or 50% of principal building (whichever is greater) in residential lots; up to 100% of principal or 10% of site in R&E | — | Accessory bldgs: R&E side 5', rear 10'; RS-3 one side 0-1' or 10'/5' if certain criteria; see Sec. 402.B/C | — | Located to rear (R&E) or side/rear (RS-3) of principal building | — | Sec. 402.A-B, D, E, F, Sec. 415 |
| Home Occupation Sign | — | 2 sq ft (non-illuminated) | — | — | 1 | On the dwelling/unit only | — | Sec. 413.A.7 |
| Bed and Breakfast/Short-Term Rental Sign | — | 6 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On premise | — | Sec. 406.C.6 |
| School Sign (Residential District) | — | 75 sq ft | — | — | 1 | On school property | — | Sec. 422.7.a-b |
| Sandwich Board Sign (Residential) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | General reading of sign definitions and district uses |

### Neighborhood Commercial District (CN), Office Commercial District (CO), General Commercial District (CG), Heavy Commercial District (CH), Central Business District (CBD)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | No set citywide maximum given for commercial base districts, but for overlay districts (see respective overlays) | — | Outside right-of-way; outside 30' visual clearance triangle | — | On commercial property, outside public right-of-way and visual clearance triangle | — | Sec. 205, 212.H, Article 5 |
| Wall Sign (General Nonresidential) | Not to exceed building height limits or encroach above parapet | Not specified, but must comply with building and visual clearance limits | — | — | — | Building façade | — | Sec. 205, 212.C, 212.D |
| Off-Site Sign | — | 250 sq ft (see Editor's note, Section 420) | — | No closer than 75 ft from the right-of-way line for CG, CG/CH | — | In CH, OW, ML, MH generally; in CG and CG/CH only within 75 ft of the right-of-way line of specified highways, sign face perpendicular to ROW | — | Sec. 420 |
| River Corridor/Cultural/Downtown Overlay Freestanding Sign | 30 ft | 75 sq ft | — | — | — | Properties in RCO, CDO, DO overlays | — | Sec. 212.H |
| Sandwich Board Sign (nonresidential districts) | — | — | — | — | — | Sidewalk or private property; must not block path or create hazard | — | General reading of sign types and permitted uses |

### Office-Warehouse District (OW), Light Manufacturing District (ML), Heavy Manufacturing District (MH), General Commercial/Heavy Commercial District (CG/CH), Planned Industrial Park District (PIP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign | — | Not specified (default to overlay/DO/CDO/RCO restriction if in overlay: 75 sq ft, 30 ft high) | — | None unless abutting residential, then 10 ft minimum | — | On property outside right-of-way and visual triangle | — | Sec. 502, 212.H, 509.A |
| Wall Sign (Manufacturing/Industrial) | Not to exceed building height | — | — | — | — | Building facade | — | Sec. 502 |
| Off-Site Sign | — | 250 sq ft (see Editor's note, Section 420) | — | If in CG/CH, within 75 ft of right-of-way | — | Allowed by right in CH, OW, ML, MH; allowed in CG/CH in designated corridors | — | Sec. 420 |

## Prohibited signs in San Angelo

- No permit issued in conflict with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall be valid; such permits are null and void (Sec. 108).
- No building, structure, or land shall be used, occupied, erected, constructed, reconstructed, installed, or structurally altered except in conformance with all regulations specified in this Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 107.1).
- Intermodal Containers, railroad cars, motor vehicles, truck or bus bodies, and other similar containers shall not be used as accessory buildings in any residential district, unless otherwise specified in the Zoning Ordinance (Sec. 402.A.3).
- Outdoor storage and display shall be located outside of public right-of-way and/or at least 15 feet from the back edge of the adjacent curb or street pavement, and not in required side yards (Sec. 504.E).
- Permanent Intermodal Containers are prohibited in certain districts and overlay zones, including all residential districts, River Corridor, Historic Overlay Zones, properties with Historical Landmark designation, and vacant sites (Sec. 415.A.1).
- Signage is prohibited on Intermodal Containers except for small, incidental labeling (Sec. 415.A.3.a and 415.A.4.b).
- Stacking of Intermodal Containers is prohibited (Sec. 415.A.2.b).
- No sign (including fences or landscaping) on a corner lot and situated within 30 feet of the intersection of two street property lines shall exceed a height of three feet, except for freestanding signs with appropriate visual clearance below the display area (Sec. 510).
- Freestanding signs within the River Corridor District Overlay Zone, Downtown District Overlay Zone, or Cultural District Overlay Zone shall not exceed 30 feet in height or 75 square feet in area (Sec. 212.H).
- Permanent placement of intermodal containers is not allowed on sites less than five acres in size within R&E zoning district (Sec. 415.A.4.a).
- Containers (temporary or permanent) shall not be located in public right-of-way or on vacant sites, and shall not block required fire lanes, drive aisles, maneuvering areas, or required parking spaces (Sec. 415.B.3).

## Signs exempt from permit in San Angelo

- Signs in residential districts are limited to certain types and sizes (signage for home occupations is limited to one non-illuminated sign with a maximum area of two square feet; Sec. 413.A.7).
- Ordinary maintenance and repair of any exterior architectural feature of a landmark or property within any Historic Overlay Zone that does not involve a change in design, material, or outward appearance (in-kind replacement or repair) is not regulated as a zoning matter (Sec. 308.D).
- Temporary Intermodal Containers (including trailers and semi-trailers) for construction-related storage are allowed during construction, limited to storage of material and equipment used for the related permitted construction and must be removed within 60 days of project completion (Sec. 415.B.1.a.ii and Sec. 427.B).
- Temporary Intermodal Containers on residential sites are permitted for 30 consecutive days, up to two times per calendar year (Sec. 415.B.2.a).
- Temporary Intermodal Containers are allowed for short-term storage in non-residential zoning districts for 30 days at a time, up to four times per year (Sec. 415.B.2.b).
- Certain structures, such as flagpoles, steeples, spires, penthouses, bulkheads, and roof-mounted equipment, may be erected above height limits, provided they do not provide additional floor area or exceed other limits for specific structures (Sec. 507.A).
- Parking in the Central Business District (CBD) is not required; however, if provided, it shall comply with minimum standards (Sec. 511.B.4.a).
- Minor site plan review is not required for single-family or two-family residential construction and accessory structures (Sec. 205.B.5).

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A site plan (which would include sign locations) is required for construction or expansion of non-residential, multi-family, or certain other structures (Sec. 205.B.1).
- Sign plans/site plans are reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or designee for minor site plans, but major site plans or significant amendments must be submitted and approved (Sec. 205.D-F).
- No building permit may be issued, and no construction may commence within a Planned Development (PD) District unless a site plan consistent with the approved concept plan is approved (Sec. 210.H.1).
- Site plans for PD Districts may be approved administratively by the Planning Director if deemed minor; otherwise, major site plans are reviewed by the Planning Commission (Sec. 210.I-J).
- If a sign is proposed in an overlay zone (River Corridor, Downtown, or Cultural District), a submittal and review by the Planning Director or Design and Historic Review Commission is required (Sec. 212.A, 212.C-D).
- A Master Sign Plan or sign location plan is not explicitly named; however, sign location is a required component of a Major Site Plan submittal (Sec. 205.B.6.j).
- A site plan setting out the dimensions and location in relation to lot boundaries is required for adult entertainment enterprise compliance review, including signage (Sec. 403.C).
- A signage plan may be required as part of a Certificate of Appropriateness application for historic districts or landmarks (Sec. 211.I.1.e).
- Alternative notification and/or variance reviews, which could affect signage, may be undertaken via variance (Sec. 207.C) or appeals process (Sec. 215).
- Review of signs in the River Corridor, Downtown, or Cultural District Overlay Zones is performed administratively if under 50 sq. ft., or by the Design and Historic Review Commission if equal to or greater than 50 sq. ft. (Sec. 212.C.1.a, 212.D.1.b).

## Full detail

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