# Sign Regulations in Sunset Valley, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Sunset Valley, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/sunset-valley
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-20

## At a glance

Sunset Valley, Texas regulates 20 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Temporary Site Development Sign (Development/Construction Sign)s in the Single Family Residential District (SF) zoning district are capped at 5 ft tall and 8 sq ft, with a At or behind property line, not in public ROW setback (Sec. § 150.114; § 150.725(A)). Most commercial signs in Sunset Valley require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Single Family Residential District (SF) | 5 | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — |
| Highway Commercial Districts | 8 | 10 ft total, 9 ft sign face | 50 sq ft (sign face, not including base) | — |
| GUI zoning district | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 6 | 6 ft | 60 sq ft | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### Single Family Residential District (SF)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Political Sign | 8 ft | 32 sq ft | — | — | No limitation | Not on city property or TXDOT right-of-way | — | § 150.114; § 150.721(N); § 150.725(G) |
| Real Estate Sign (Residential) | 4 ft | 8 sq ft | — | — | 1 onsite, 1 offsite per lot | Onsite and one permitted offsite per lot | — | § 150.114; § 150.725(E) |
| Temporary Site Development Sign (Development/Construction Sign) | 5 ft | 8 sq ft | — | At or behind property line, not in public ROW | 1 per street frontage | One per street frontage | — | § 150.114; § 150.725(A) |
| Residential Nameplate Sign | — | 2 sq ft | — | — | 1 per dwelling | One per single family unit | — | § 150.114; § 150.721(I) |
| Garage/Yard Sale Sign | 3 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | Up to 4 per sale | — | — | § 150.725(F) |

### Highway Commercial Districts

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign (Attached Sign) (Under 15,000 sq ft Business) | — | — | Limited to 75% of facade width; sign must be in middle 75% or centered | — | Max 2 per lease space | On building façade (one per street front, max two per lease) | — | § 150.729(A)(1-4) |
| Wall Sign (Attached Sign) (15,000 sq ft or Greater Business) | — | — | Limited to 75% of facade width; sign must be in middle 75% or centered | — | Max 2 per lease space | On building façade (one per street front, max two per lease) | — | § 150.729(A)(1-4) |
| Projecting Sign | Not higher than eave line or parapet; min 8 ft above grade over walkway | 4 sq ft | Extends max 4 ft from wall | — | 1 per lease space | 1 per lease space, in addition to wall sign | — | § 150.729(B)(1) |
| Menu Board | 8 ft | 24 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | Side or rear of principal building (drive-thru only) | — | § 150.729(B)(2) |
| Drive-Through Sign | 4 ft | 4 sq ft | — | — | 1 per site | Internal streets and drives only | — | § 150.729(B)(3) |
| Awning Sign | Awning max 5 ft high | — | Awning may not extend more than 3 ft from wall | — | — | Awning (Highway Commercial only) | — | § 150.729(B)(4) |
| Monument Sign (Single Business Use) | 8 ft total, 7 ft sign face | 40 sq ft (sign face, not including base) | — | 5 ft from property line; not in ROW | 1 per lot | One per lot; 5 ft setback from property line; not in right-of-way; not on artificial mound >18in | — | § 150.729(C)(2)(a) |
| Monument Sign (Multi-Tenant Use) | 10 ft total, 9 ft sign face | 50 sq ft (sign face, not including base) | — | 5 ft from property line; not in ROW | 1 per entrance (min 300 ft apart) | At entrance of each street access drive; min 300 ft between signs; not on artificial mound >18in | — | § 150.729(C)(2)(b) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Banner (Temporary) | — | 60 sq ft | 75% of storefront width | — | 1 per lease space per period, 2 periods per year | Attached to building | — | § 150.727(A) |
| Grand Opening Banner (Temporary) | — | 48 sq ft | 75% of storefront width | — | 1 per lease space, once within 1 year of Certificate of Occupancy | Attached to building | — | § 150.727(B) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | 4 ft | — | 2 ft | — | 1 per lease space | Along sidewalks and internal driveways only | — | § 150.727(F) |
| Window Sign (Real Estate/Business Open) | — | 4 sq ft for illuminated "Open" sign (others per 10% rule) | — | — | Illuminated: 2 per lease space; Real estate: 1 per lease space | Inside window | — | § 150.725(D), § 150.725(J) |
| Special Purpose Sign (Non-Profit/Civic Event) | 6 ft | 4 sq ft | — | At or behind property line | Max 2 off-site, 1 on-premise per event | At or behind property lines; not in ROW | — | § 150.727(C) |
| Light Pole Banner | — | 10 sq ft | 2 ft | — | 1 per light pole | On light pole | — | § 150.727(E) |

## Prohibited signs in Sunset Valley

- It is unlawful to erect, construct, enlarge, move or convert any sign within the city limits or its extraterritorial jurisdiction without first obtaining a sign permit unless specifically exempted.
- No sign shall be constructed or installed in a manner that would interfere with visibility, create a traffic hazard, or be confused with any traffic control sign or signal.
- No sign shall be located on or project over public property or a street right-of-way except as specifically allowed by this chapter or by license agreement.
- No person shall cause or authorize a sign to be installed, used, or maintained on any utility pole, traffic signal pole, controller box, tree, public bench, street light, or any other structure on or over any public property or right-of-way, except as authorized.
- It is unlawful to post, paint, or otherwise exhibit any sign on property not owned or controlled by the person, without the property owner's permission.
- It is unlawful to tear down, remove, or interfere with any notice, sign, advertisement, bill or poster erected by another, unless it was placed or maintained on their property without permission.
- It is unlawful to paint, mark, write on, or affix any hand-bill or sign to or upon any sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, lamp post, hydrant, tree, shrub, utility pole or wire, fire or police system fixture, lighting system, public bridge, lifesaving equipment, street sign or traffic sign.
- It is unlawful to erect, maintain, or paint any sign or advertisement upon a tree, rock, or other natural feature.
- It is unlawful to erect any sign or advertising in the city or ETJ without a permit, unless exempted.
- Canopy signs, billboard signs, electronic message signs, inflatable signs, home occupation signs, signs with flashing lights, portable signs, vehicle/trailer signs parked for advertisement, roof signs, signs painted on fences or other structures, advertising search lights, advertisement flags, and waving banners are prohibited.
- Signs must not contain or be illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights, except for signs providing solely public service information (e.g., time, date, temperature, weather).
- No sign may be so illuminated that it interferes with or obscures official traffic signs or devices.
- Use of search lights for sign illumination is prohibited.
- No sign may be erected in a manner or location that constitutes a hazard due to collapse, wind, fire, collision, decay, or abandonment, or creates an obstruction to firefighting or police surveillance.
- No sign may be detrimental to land or property value or constitute a nuisance to adjacent or contiguous property by its brightness, size, height, or movement.
- No monument sign may be erected in (SF) Single Family Residential zones.

## Signs exempt from permit in Sunset Valley

- Warning and security signs placed by a public utility for public safety, welfare, or convenience.
- Any sign erected by or under the authority of the city on city property.
- "No Dumping" and "No Trespassing" signs, less than one square foot in area per sign and not spaced less than 100 linear feet apart.
- Signs attached to a temporary structure used specifically for outdoor sales or services or other signs approved in a specific use permit authorizing outdoor sales or services.
- Non-illuminated names of buildings, dates of erection, monument statues, commemorative tablets, etc., carved or made of permanent construction and made integral or flush to the ground with permitted structures.
- Traffic signs, public notices, and warnings required by federal, state, or local law on public or private property.
- Traffic control signs on private property with no commercial message.
- Address signs (not in single family residential zones) not greater than five square feet, limited to one per access drive.
- Residential nameplate sign not exceeding two square feet, one per single family unit.
- Retail store window displays of merchandise, free-standing three-dimensional promotional items, and display fixtures not affixed to windowpanes and located inside the store.
- Holiday lights and decorations without a commercial message.
- Restricted parking signs required or authorized by ordinance or law, including handicap parking signs.
- No permit required for a change of copy or for the repainting, cleaning, and normal maintenance or repair of a permitted sign or structure, as long as it is not modified (unless the sign was approved by variance; then new permit required).
- Political signs exempt pursuant to Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 216.903.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign permit application must include a site plan showing the sign location (required for variances).
- Variance applications require an accompanying sign permit application, detailed sign specifications, and a site plan.
- If a sign was approved by variance from the City Council, replacement of a sign face will require a new permit, which may again require Council approval.
- City Administrator will review the location, appearance, lighting, form, color, character, dimensions, and materials of all signs for compliance.
- Application procedures require all submittal information under 'sign application requirements' (including plan views and elevations drawn to scale) prior to approval.

## 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 4 zoning districts in Sunset Valley — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Sunset+Valley+TX&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-sunset-valley

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