# Sign Regulations in Texas City, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Texas City, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/texas-city
- **Data last verified:** 2025-11-10
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/texascity/latest/texascity_tx/0-0-0-6591)

## At a glance

Texas City, Texas regulates 11 sign types across 18 zoning districts. Off-Premises Subdivision Identification and Directional Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 12 feet tall and 64 square feet per face, with a 5 feet from public ROW setback (Sec. § 155.070). Most commercial signs in Texas City require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (18 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 7 | 12 feet | 64 square feet per face | — |
| Multi-Family Residential (C, C-1) | 4 | 6 feet above average grade | 60 square feet per side for single; 60 + 5 per business for multi | — |
| Neighborhood Service (D) | 5 | 20 feet | 100 square feet single max | — |
| Community Service (D-1) | 5 | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| General Business (E) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet per side | — |
| Central Business (E-1) | 5 | 20 feet | 250 square feet | — |
| Freeway Commercial (E-2) | 7 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Outdoor Commercial (E-3) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Commercial Warehouse (E-4) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Light Industrial (F) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Outdoor Industrial (F-1) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Waterfront (G) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Recreational Waterfront (G-2) | 5 | 20 feet | 250 square feet | — |
| G-1 | 4 | 6 feet | 60 square feet | — |
| Heavy Industrial (H) | 6 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |
| Office-Professional (O-P) | 5 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Planned Industrial (P-I) | 5 | 6 feet | 100 square feet | — |
| Site Plan (S-P) | 4 | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 18 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Attached Sign | — | — | — | — | Unlimited for single-occupancy; up to one per occupant per building side for multi-occupant | Attached to building surface, parallel to wall | — | § 155.066 |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 60 square feet | 4 feet in one dimension | — | — | On property of the business, not over public right-of-way | — | § 155.007 |
| Portable Sign | — | 60 square feet per side | — | As per monument sign setbacks | 1 per certificate of occupancy for business | On-premises, approved location not creating traffic hazard | — | § 155.068 |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | 4 total (2 on, 2 off) | 2 on-premises, 2 off-premises on private property | — | § 155.069 |
| Off-Premises Subdivision Identification and Directional Sign | 12 feet | 64 square feet per face | — | 5 feet from public ROW | 2 per subdivision | Undeveloped private property, 5 ft setback from ROW, with owner consent | — | § 155.070 |
| Kiosk Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Approved locations, not in ROW without TxDOT auth, not obstructing visibility/sidewalks | — | § 155.071 |
| Detached Accessory Sign | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | Maximum 2 per lot/tract | Per lot/tract, not facing public ROW serving building front | — | § 155.065(D) |

### General Business (E)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet; 42.5 feet in IH-45 Corridor | 80 square feet; up to 155 for multi | — | — | As general | On-premises | — | § 155.065(B),(E) |
| Attached Sign | — | 250 square feet | — | — | As general | Attached | — | § 155.066(B)(2) |
| Off-Premises Sign | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet per side | — | As location | — | Within 100 ft of specified highways, in E zone, min 100 ft from other districts, 300 ft from state hwy intersections, 100 ft from others | — | § 155.067 |
| Portable Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | — | As general | On-premises | — | § 155.068(F) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 60 square feet | 4 feet | — | — | On-premises | — | § 155.007 |
| Detached Accessory Sign | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | 2 max | Not front | — | § 155.065(D) |

### Freeway Commercial (E-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign - IH-45 Corridor | 42.5 feet | 160 square feet | — | — | As general pole | On-premises in corridor | — | § 155.065(E) |
| Pole Sign | 20 feet | 80 square feet up to 155 | — | — | As general | On-premises | — | § 155.065(B) |
| Attached Sign | — | 250 square feet | — | — | As general | Attached | — | § 155.066(B)(2) |
| Off-Premises Sign | 42.5 feet | 672 square feet | — | As location | — | Near specified highways | — | § 155.067 |
| Portable Sign | — | 60 square feet | — | — | As general | On-premises | — | § 155.068(F) |
| Temporary Business Sign | — | 60 square feet | 4 feet | — | — | On-premises | — | § 155.007 |
| Detached Accessory Sign | 6 feet | 20 square feet | — | — | 2 max | Not front | — | § 155.065(D) |

## Prohibited signs in Texas City

- No sign shall be erected or maintained without proper permits (§ 155.040)
- No sign shall be damaged or inadequately maintained, showing deterioration; must be repaired or removed within 30 days of notice (§ 155.041)
- No sign shall advertise a non-existent business or product; abandoned signs must be replaced or removed within 30 days of notice (§ 155.042)
- No sign shall obstruct doors, windows, or fire escapes, or be attached to standpipes or fire escapes (§ 155.043)
- No sign shall create traffic hazards by obstructing vision at intersections, mimicking traffic signs, or using confusing words like 'Stop' or 'Danger' (§ 155.044)
- No sign shall be unsafe due to inadequate design, construction, repair, or maintenance (§ 155.045)
- No illuminated sign shall glare into surrounding areas, residential premises, or distract vehicles/pedestrians; includes signs on public property (§ 155.046)
- No flashing, moving, scrolling, rotating, blinking, or varying intensity/color signs, except as allowed in § 155.050 (§ 155.047)
- No obscene signs appealing to prurient interest without social value (§ 155.048)
- No signs painted on or attached to vehicles primarily for display; business identification allowed if parked normally, not extending more than 12 inches (§ 155.049)
- No signs with visible moving, revolving, or rotating parts, or apparent movement changing every 15 seconds or less, except street clocks (§ 155.050)
- No signs attached to trees, utility poles, street signs, benches, fences, or other public/private amenities (§ 155.051)

## Signs exempt from permit in Texas City

- Temporary signs ≤8 sq ft for sale/rental of premises, removed within 7 days of sale/rental, on private property; banners not exempt (§ 155.026(A))
- Temporary political signs: ≤4 sq ft in residential or ≤32 sq ft in commercial/undeveloped, erected ≤60 days before election, removed 7 days after, on private property (§ 155.026(B))
- Temporary garage/yard sale signs ≤4 sq ft, posted ≤3 days before and removed 1 day after, on private property (§ 155.026(C))
- Signs attached inside windows ≤4 sq ft and ≤25% of window pane (§ 155.026(D))
- Signs integral to historic character of landmark building or district (§ 155.026(E))
- Public signs for traffic regulation, direction to streets/schools/hospitals/sites/facilities (§ 155.026(F))
- Flags of governments/agencies or patriotic/religious/charitable/civic/educational/fraternal organizations ≤40 sq ft (§ 155.026(G))
- Temporary signs for non-profit community events, church campaigns, or activities: ≤32 sq ft, erected ≤10 days before, removed 1 day after, anchored, ≤7 ft height (§ 155.026(H))
- Temporary holiday displays/decorations: erected ≤45 days before, removed ≤14 days after celebration (§ 155.026(I))
- Handheld non-commercial signs not affixed to ground ≤10 sq ft (§ 155.026(J))
- Temporary construction signs identifying architect/engineer/developer/contractor ≤64 sq ft, not before site plan approval, removed ≤7 days after project completion (§ 155.026(K))
- Commercial building occupational signs ≤2 sq ft identifying name/profession (§ 155.026(L))
- Memorial/commemorative plaques ≤4 sq ft for building name/date or historic site (§ 155.026(M))
- Informational (non-advertising) signs ≤1 sq ft with letters ≤4 inches (§ 155.026(N))
- Property identification signs ≤2 sq ft (residential) or ≤5 sq ft (non-residential) for address/name (§ 155.026(O))

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances may be requested to the Board of Adjustments within 30 days of permit denial if property's shape/topography prevents adequate signage under chapter provisions (§ 155.005)
- Temporary construction identification signs shall not be erected prior to approval of a site plan (§ 155.026(K))
- Off-premises subdivision identification/directional sign permit applications shall include a site plan (§ 155.070(B))
- Kiosk sign erections require submission of a sign location map for approval prior to installation (§ 155.071(B))

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

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