# Sign Regulations in Texarkana, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Texarkana, Texas (TX)
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- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-08
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/tx/texarkana/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIILADECO_CH140ZO_ARTIXSI)

## At a glance

Texarkana, Texas regulates 32 sign types across 10 zoning districts. Advertising Sign (Off-Premises/Billboard)s in the General Retail District (GR); Limited Commercial District (LC); Commercial District (C); Light Industrial District (I-1); Heavy Industrial District (I-2) zoning district are capped at 42.5 ft overall height (measured from highest point of sign to grade level of interstate perpendicular to sign) tall and Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways, with a Setback from any residential use or district boundary at least equal to sign height setback (Sec. Sec. 140-239 — Advertising sign (off-premises/billboard) (permitted in GR, LC, CB, C, I-1, I-2 with SUP); Sec. 140-245 (Off-premises/billboards standards); Sec. 140-242 (traffic interference prohibition)). Most commercial signs in Texarkana require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (10 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agricultural District (A) | 6 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Single-Family Dwelling District-1 (SF-1); Single-Family Dwelling District-2 (SF-2); Single-Family Dwelling District-3 (SF-3); Planned Unit Residential District (PUR); Two-Family Dwelling District-1 (2F1); Two-Family Dwelling District-2 (2F-2); Townhouse Dwelling District (TH) | 7 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1 (MF1); Multiple-Family Dwelling District-2 (MF-2) | 8 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Office District (O) | 7 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| Neighborhood Service District (NS) | 8 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| General Retail District (GR); Limited Commercial District (LC); Commercial District (C); Light Industrial District (I-1); Heavy Industrial District (I-2) | 12 | 42.5 ft overall height (measured from highest point of sign to grade level of interstate perpendicular to sign) | Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways | — |
| Central Business District (CB) | 12 | 42.5 ft overall height (measured from highest point of sign to grade level of interstate perpendicular to sign) | Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways | — |
| Planned Development District (PD) | 9 | 8 ft (overall structure) | 400 sq ft | — |
| University Planned Development District (UPDD) (Non-Single-Family Residential) | 8 | 10 ft | 150 sq ft per wall facade (plus formula for extra area) | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | Up to 75 ft | Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 10 zones)

### General Retail District (GR); Limited Commercial District (LC); Commercial District (C); Light Industrial District (I-1); Heavy Industrial District (I-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | No general restriction in table | — | — | One per street frontage | At business frontage | — | Sec. 140-239 — Business sign (Permitted in: O, NS, GR, LC, CB, C, I-1, I-2, PD) |
| Apartment Sign | — | 70 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | At multifamily/apartment use within these districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — Apartment sign (permitted in GR, LC, C, I-1) |
| Advertising Sign (Off-Premises/Billboard) | 42.5 ft overall height (measured from highest point of sign to grade level of interstate perpendicular to sign) | Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways | — | Setback from any residential use or district boundary at least equal to sign height | — | Where permitted in these districts with SUP | — | Sec. 140-239 — Advertising sign (off-premises/billboard) (permitted in GR, LC, CB, C, I-1, I-2 with SUP); Sec. 140-245 (Off-premises/billboards standards); Sec. 140-242 (traffic interference prohibition) |
| CEVMS (Institutional Uses) | 8 ft (overall structure) | Sign face ≤ 32 sq ft; overall sign structure ≤ 70 sq ft; height ≤ 8 ft (overall structure) | — | — | — | Institutional uses within these districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — CEVMS for institutional uses (General Retail, Limited Commercial, Central Business, Commercial, Industrial-1, Industrial-2 and PD) |
| CEVMS (General On-Premises) | — | Sign face ≤ 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises within these districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — CEVMS (General Retail, Limited Commercial, Central Business, Commercial, Industrial-1, Industrial-2 and PD) |
| CEVMS (Off-Premises) | — | Up to 672 sq ft | — | See off-premises billboard setback standard | — | Where permitted with SUP | — | Sec. 140-239 — Changeable electronic variable message sign (off-premises) (permitted in GR, LC, CB, C, I-1, I-2 with SUP); Sec. 140-245; Sec. 140-247 |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) (Nonresidential Districts) | — | No restriction | — | — | See additional requirements | In all districts, except residential (these districts are nonresidential) | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Real estate (In all districts, except residential: No restriction) |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | 400 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | In all districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Development sign (footnote) |

### Central Business District (CB)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business Sign | — | No general restriction in table | — | — | One per street frontage | At business frontage | — | Sec. 140-239 — Business sign (Permitted in CB) |
| Advertising Sign (Off-Premises/Billboard) | 42.5 ft overall height (measured from highest point of sign to grade level of interstate perpendicular to sign) | Up to 672 sq ft along divided four-lane highways/interstates; up to 378 sq ft along other roadways; or two faces of 336 sq ft along divided highways | — | Setback from any residential use or district boundary at least equal to sign height | — | Where permitted in CB with SUP | — | Sec. 140-239 — Advertising sign (off-premises/billboard) (permitted in CB with SUP); Sec. 140-245 (Off-premises/billboards standards); Sec. 140-242 |
| CEVMS (Institutional Uses) | 8 ft (overall structure) | Sign face ≤ 32 sq ft; overall sign structure ≤ 70 sq ft; height ≤ 8 ft (overall structure) | — | — | — | Institutional uses within CB | — | Sec. 140-239 — CEVMS for institutional uses (General Retail, Limited Commercial, Central Business, Commercial, Industrial-1, Industrial-2 and PD) |
| CEVMS (General On-Premises) | — | Sign face ≤ 32 sq ft | — | — | — | On-premises within CB | — | Sec. 140-239 — CEVMS (General Retail, Limited Commercial, Central Business, Commercial, Industrial-1, Industrial-2 and PD) |
| Sandwich/Stand-Up Sign | 3.5 ft | Height 3.5 ft; width 2 ft | 2 ft | — | — | Only in CB District | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Sandwich or stand-up sign (CB, license only) |
| Real Estate Sign (Temporary) (Nonresidential Districts) | — | No restriction | — | — | See additional requirements | In all districts, except residential (CB is nonresidential) | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Real estate (In all districts, except residential: No restriction) |
| Construction Sign (Temporary) | — | 60 sq ft | — | — | — | In all districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Construction sign |
| Development Sign (Temporary) | — | 400 sq ft | — | — | See additional requirements | In all districts | — | Sec. 140-239 — Temporary Type Signs: Development sign (footnote) |

### University Planned Development District (UPDD) (Non-Single-Family Residential)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign — Commercial/Restaurant/Office/Retail | 6 ft | Copy area ≤ 60 sq ft; total sign structure area (including copy) ≤ 90 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Within 30 feet of ROW; not inside ROW; shall not block sight distances; may be in city utility easement at owner's risk | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)a (Monument signage table and definition); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b (Lighting); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)c (Location); Sec. 140-111(e)(8)b3(iv) (site plan signage details) |
| Monument Sign — Apartments or High-Density Residential | 6 ft | Copy area ≤ 30 sq ft; total sign structure area ≤ 45 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Within 30 feet of ROW; not inside ROW | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)a (Monument signage table); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b–c |
| Monument Sign — Multitenant Mixed Use Development (≤ 3 tenants) | 8 ft | Copy area ≤ 80 sq ft; total sign structure area ≤ 110 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Within 30 feet of ROW; not inside ROW | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)a (Monument signage table); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b–c |
| Monument Sign — Multitenant Mixed Use Development (≥ 4 tenants) | 10 ft | Copy area ≤ 120 sq ft; total sign structure area ≤ 150 sq ft | — | — | One per street frontage | Within 30 feet of ROW; not inside ROW | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)a (Monument signage table); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b–c |
| Directional Sign | 2.5 ft | Copy area ≤ 8 sq ft | — | — | One per drive | On-site directional | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)a (Monument signage table — Directional) |
| Wall Signage | — | 150 sq ft per wall facade (plus formula for extra area) | — | — | — | Attached to exterior; shall not extend above the roof or parapet wall | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)d1 (Wall signage standards); Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b (Lighting) |
| Wayfinding Guide Sign (Educational Institution) | — | — | — | — | — | Only within 1,000 feet each direction from the street entrance(s) to the educational institution site; may be attached to existing street light poles with owner permission; allowed in ROW | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)c6 and Sec. 140-111(e)(8)b3(iv) |
| Electronic/Changeable Message Sign (District Entrance Exception) | — | — | — | — | One per UPDD entrance | At each entrance into the UPDD | — | Sec. 140-111(e)(6)b4 (Lighting — exception) |

## Prohibited signs in Texarkana

- No sign may be located or constructed so as to interfere with or confuse traffic control on public streets, and no sign may use a rotating beacon, beam, or flashing illumination resembling an emergency signal.
- No sign may project into the public right-of-way of any street or alley (exception applies only in the Central Business District with specific limits).
- No permanent sign is permitted on any utility or public easement, and no signage or posters of any kind (including hand-held) may be displayed on public or utility poles or on rights-of-way.
- No sign may be constructed to exceed the maximum building height permitted in the district (with a limited exception for large shopping/office centers meeting specified conditions).
- Nonconforming signs that are damaged or deteriorated such that restoration costs exceed 50 percent of replacement value must be removed.
- Damaged, in need of repair, abandoned, or obsolete signs must be removed or repaired by the property owner.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Planned Development (PD) Districts: No sign may be erected without prior city approval of a proposed site plan or an amendment to an existing site plan that specifies the sign’s location, description, and physical dimensions; standard building code permit requirements also apply.
- University Planned Development District (UPDD): Site plan approval is required; site plan submittals must include signage location and detail (including, for wayfinding guides, proposed design and graphics). Appeals of site plan denials go to the Planning and Zoning Commission for recommendation and then to the City Council for a final decision; changes to an approved site plan follow the same process.
- Within 100 feet of an interstate or loop corridor right-of-way, on-premises sign height may be up to 50 feet (measured from the interstate/loop grade), and the Zoning Board of Adjustment is not allowed to grant a height variance for signage in these cases.

## Full detail

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