# Sign Regulations in Taylor Lake Village, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Taylor Lake Village, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/taylor-lake-village
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Taylor_Lake_Village/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH42NARE_ARTIIOIGAWE_DIV1GE_S42-39SI)

## At a glance

Taylor Lake Village, Texas regulates 15 sign types across 5 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Non-residential, Kirby Boulevard)s in the R-1 single-family residential district zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall, 80 square feet, and 8 feet wide, with a More than 10 feet but less than 40 feet from Kirby Boulevard curb setback (Sec. Sec. 27(b)). Most commercial signs in Taylor Lake Village require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (5 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| R-1 single-family residential district | 5 | 10 feet | 80 square feet | — |
| R-2 single-family residential district, waterfront | 4 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| C-1 general business district | 6 | May not extend above roofline; letters may not exceed 30 inches in height | 36 square feet per face (double-faced allowed) | — |
| R-3 detached single-family high density residential district, waterfront | 1 | — | 6 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 4 | 4 feet above pavement or finished grade (Note: C-1 has special rules) | Real estate: 6 sq ft per sign face; not more than one per street frontage. Temporary display posters: Not specified. Flags/emblems/noncommercial: Not specified. | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 5 zones)

### R-1 single-family residential district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale or For Rent Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Must advertise the property on which the sign is erected; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 27(a)(9)a.1 |
| Open Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Relating to the property on which the sign is erected; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 27(a)(9)a.2 |
| Contractor or Architect Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | On property where work is being performed; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 27(a)(9)a.3 |
| Religious Institution Sign | — | 6 square feet (unless located on the property to which they relate, then see Sec. 30(g)) | — | — | — | Not within public rights-of-way; must relate to the property to which they relate for greater than 6 sq ft | — | Sec. 27(a)(9)a.4 |
| Freestanding Sign (Non-residential, Kirby Boulevard) | 10 feet | 80 square feet | 8 feet | More than 10 feet but less than 40 feet from Kirby Boulevard curb | One | On-premise; more than 10 feet but less than 40 feet from Kirby Boulevard curb; equal distance from side lot lines | — | Sec. 27(b) |

### R-2 single-family residential district, waterfront

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| For Sale or For Rent Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Must advertise the property on which the sign is erected; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 28(a)(9)a.1 |
| Open Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Relating to the property on which the sign is erected; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 28(a)(9)a.2 |
| Contractor or Architect Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | At least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | On property where work is being performed; at least 10 feet from the nearest street line | — | Sec. 28(a)(9)a.3 |
| Religious Institution Sign | — | 6 square feet (unless located on the property to which they relate, then see Sec. 30(g)) | — | — | — | Not within public rights-of-way; must relate to the property to which they relate for greater than 6 sq ft | — | Sec. 28(a)(9)a.4 |

### C-1 general business district

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ground-Mounted Monument Sign | 5 feet (including base and message area) | 36 square feet per face (double-faced allowed) | 2 feet deep | — | One per lot or development site; if lot or site or shopping/strip center has two street frontages, one for each | Within vegetative landscaped area; not closer than specified setbacks; not in right-of-way; shared shopping/strip center signs must have required aesthetic features | — | Sec. 29(g)(3) |
| Wall Sign | May not extend above roofline; letters may not exceed 30 inches in height | — | — | — | — | Mounted against a building wall | — | Sec. 29(g)(2)d |
| Real Estate Sign (Exemption) | — | 6 square feet per sign face | — | — | One per street frontage | Pertaining to sale/rental of the property; not more than one per street frontage | — | Sec. 29(g)(9)a |
| Temporary Special Sales Sign/Window Graphic (Exemption) | — | 32 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to or visible on one side of a building only | — | Sec. 29(g)(9)f |
| Noncommercial Sign (Exemption) | — | — | — | — | — | On property owned or lawfully occupied by the person displaying the message | — | Sec. 29(g)(1)i-j, (9)d |
| Waterfront Notice Sign (Exemption) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Waterfront property as needed for notices (e.g., safety procedures, limited liability) | — | Sec. 29(g)(9)e |

## Prohibited signs in Taylor Lake Village

- Billboard, signboard or advertising sign shall not be permitted as an accessory use except as specifically allowed (R-1, R-2).
- A sign shall not be permitted as an accessory use in R-3 except one unilluminated temporary sign not more than six square feet in area, at least five feet from street line.
- Signs located on or within ten feet of public property or public right-of-way are prohibited unless specifically allowed.
- Portable signs are prohibited unless specifically authorized.
- Any sign referencing a business, commodity, or service offered elsewhere than on the premises is prohibited unless specifically authorized.
- Freestanding or ground signs which exceed stated height limits (four feet in residential, five feet in C-1) are prohibited unless authorized.
- Wall signs which extend above the roofline of the building upon which they are erected are prohibited unless authorized.
- Roof signs are prohibited unless specifically authorized.
- Waterfront, shoreline, in-water, or water signs are prohibited unless specifically authorized.
- More than one ground-mounted monument sign per lot or development site, or per individual shopping/strip center is prohibited, except for lots with two street frontages (C-1).
- A commercial sign or ground-mounted monument sign is not allowed in any zoning district other than district C-1.
- The installation of any new sign is prohibited on a site where a nonconforming sign remains in use (C-1).
- No sign shall be erected, structurally altered, or relocated so as to obstruct ingress/egress, firefighting, or escape from a building.
- No sign shall be erected, structurally altered, or relocated so as to constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- It is unlawful for any person to erect, relocate, or structurally alter any sign within the city except in conformity with the regulations.

## Signs exempt from permit in Taylor Lake Village

- Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet per sign face and pertaining to the sale or rental of the property on which they are displayed, with location and number limitations (one per street frontage, not within 10 feet of property line/right-of-way).
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, or danger signs placed or required by federal, state, or local governments.
- Non-advertising signs of public service, pipeline, and utility companies as required by their operations or by government regulation.
- Noncommercial signs, including noncommercial messages (C-1).
- Temporary display posters used in connection with political campaigns and civic, noncommercial health/safety/welfare campaigns, provided such posters are removed within five days after the campaign and are not displayed within public roadway rights-of-way.
- Flags, emblems, insignia, and noncommercial signs of patriotic, charitable, religious, or civic character, not erected within ten feet of any street right-of-way line.
- Waterfront signs required by property owners to notify visitors of safety procedures, private ownership and limited liabilities, not exceeding four square feet (C-1).
- Temporary special sales signs or window graphics in C-1 only, limited duration (14 days per quarter, four times per year), size (max 32 sq ft), subject to specific requirements.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- No language in the provided ordinance sections establishes a general requirement for a master sign plan, sign plan, or variance meeting for sign approval. However, all structural signs require compliance with the building and electrical codes and a city permit (Sec 29(g)(5), Sec 30(g)(3)).
- Entryway structures (such as subdivision signs over public rights-of-way) require submission of construction plans to the building official, city council review and approval, and compliance with specified procedures and standards (Sec 30(l)).
- A separate sign permit is required for signage associated with conditional use permits on Kirby Road (Sec 31(4)(b)8).

## Full detail

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