# Sign Regulations in Waxahachie, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Waxahachie, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/waxahachie
- **Data last verified:** 2026-05-12
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Waxahachie/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH24PLZODE_ARTVSI)

## At a glance

Waxahachie, Texas regulates 33 sign types across 8 zoning districts. Construction Signs in the Future Development (FD), Rural Residential (RR), Single-Family Residential-1 (SF1), Single-Family Residential-2 (SF2), Single-Family Residential-3 (SF3), Two-Family Residential (Duplex) (2F), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1 (MF1), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-2 (MF2), Mobile Home District (MH), Mixed Use Residential (MUR), Downtown Neighborhood (DN) zoning district are capped at 15 feet tall and 32 square feet, with a 20 feet from front property line setback (Sec. Sec. 5.08(d)(4)). Most commercial signs in Waxahachie require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (8 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Future Development (FD), Rural Residential (RR), Single-Family Residential-1 (SF1), Single-Family Residential-2 (SF2), Single-Family Residential-3 (SF3), Two-Family Residential (Duplex) (2F), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1 (MF1), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-2 (MF2), Mobile Home District (MH), Mixed Use Residential (MUR), Downtown Neighborhood (DN) | 8 | 20 feet | 125 square feet | — |
| General Retail District (GR), Central Area District (CA), Commercial District (C), Airport District (AP) | 10 | 20 feet | 125 square feet | — |
| Light Industrial District-1 (LI1), Light Industrial District-2 (LI2), Heavy Industrial District (HI) | 8 | 20 feet | 125 square feet | — |
| Office (O), Neighborhood Service District (NS) | 7 | 15 feet | 125 square feet | — |
| Mixed Use Non-Residential (MUNR) | 6 | 15 feet | 125 square feet | — |
| Planned Development (PD) District, PD-GR | 5 | Up to 75 feet (no sign shall exceed 75 feet) | 200 sq ft for up to 50 ft tall; 300 sq ft for 51–75 ft tall | — |
| Historic Overlay District | 1 | — | — | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 17 | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — |

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

### Future Development (FD), Rural Residential (RR), Single-Family Residential-1 (SF1), Single-Family Residential-2 (SF2), Single-Family Residential-3 (SF3), Two-Family Residential (Duplex) (2F), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-1 (MF1), Multiple-Family Dwelling District-2 (MF2), Mobile Home District (MH), Mixed Use Residential (MUR), Downtown Neighborhood (DN)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 20 feet from front property line | One (1) per street front | On private property in residential or non-residential zoning districts | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(4) |
| Development Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | 30 feet from front property line (or building setback line if less than 30 feet) | One (1) per each portion of 50 acres | On the property only (must relate to the property on which located) | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(5) |
| Real Estate Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 8 feet from any property line | One (1) per street front | On private property in residential or non-residential zoning districts | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(20) |
| Model Home Sign | 6 feet | 16 square feet | — | ≥10 feet from front property line AND 50% of distance between front property line and building | One (1) per premises; each builder in subdivision may have one | On model home premises in residential zoning districts | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(12) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenants; Nonresidential Uses on Residential-Zoned Property) | 8 feet | 80 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way and 15 feet from non-ROW property lines; 250 feet from any other monument sign on the same property | — | On residential-zoned property for apartments, schools, model homes, and other nonresidential uses; individually platted business/pad sites | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(13) (Single Tenants; allowance for nonresidential uses on residential-zoned property) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenants; Shopping Centers/Office Buildings) | 10 feet measured from grade | 125 square feet | — | 15 feet from street right-of-way and 15 feet from non-ROW property lines; 250 feet from any other monument sign on the same property | — | Shopping centers and office buildings with multiple tenants or businesses; including where such nonresidential uses are located on residential-zoned property | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(13) (Multiple Tenants) |
| Political Sign | — | Residential property: 32 square feet maximum area | — | — | — | On private property with owner’s permission | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(16) and Sec. 5.08(e)(xii)(4) |
| Garage Sale Sign (Off-Premises allowed) | 3 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | One (1) on the property having the sale, no more than five (5) off-site | On private property; off-premises signs require the property owner's permission | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(10) |

### General Retail District (GR), Central Area District (CA), Commercial District (C), Airport District (AP)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | ≤36 ft height: up to 250 sq ft; >36 ft height: up to 350 sq ft | — | — | Four (4) per building | Upon the wall of the building, painted or attached directly to the surface | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(24)(a)-(b) and Wall Sign table |
| Awning Sign | Not applicable | Not to exceed 75% of awning surface area | — | — | — | On awning (architectural projection) supported by the building | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(2) and Awning Sign table (listed as item 1 in ordinance text) |
| Canopy Sign | Not to exceed canopy height | ≤10% of the area of the canopy face to which attached OR max 25 sq ft, whichever greater | — | — | One (1) per canopy face | On the face of the canopy | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(3) |
| Monument Sign (Multiple Tenants) | 10 feet (from grade) | 125 square feet | — | 15 ft from street ROW; 15 ft from other property lines; 250 ft spacing | — | Shopping centers and office buildings with multiple tenants | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(13) |
| Monument Sign (Single Tenants) | 8 feet | 80 square feet | — | 15 ft from street ROW; 15 ft from other property lines; 250 ft spacing | — | Individually platted business sites, pad sites, apartments, schools, model homes, and other nonresidential uses (including those on residential-zoned property) | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(13) |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 20 ft from front property line | One (1) per street front | On private property | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(4) |
| Development Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | 30 ft from front property line (or building setback if less) | One (1) per each portion of 50 acres | On the property only | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(5) |
| Real Estate Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 8 ft from any property line | One (1) per street front | On private property | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(20) |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Directional Sign (On-Site) | Permit-exempt version: ≤3 feet | Permit-exempt version: ≤8 sq ft | — | Behind the front building line for permit-exempt version | — | On-site; only behind the front building line (for permit-exempt version) | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(6) and Sec. 5.08(e)(xii)(3) |
| Directory/Informational Sign (On-Site) | Permit-exempt version: ≤3 feet | Permit-exempt version: ≤8 sq ft | — | Behind the front building line for permit-exempt version | — | On-site; only behind the front building line (for permit-exempt version) | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(7) and Sec. 5.08(e)(xii)(3) |
| Garage Sale Sign (Off-Premises allowed) | 3 feet | 4 square feet | — | — | One (1) on the property having the sale; no more than five (5) off-site | On private property; off-premises signs require property owner's permission | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(10) |
| Sandwich Board Sign | — | 8 square feet | ≤2 feet | — | One per lease space | Permitted only on sidewalks along streets and internal driveways; must be within limits of the storefront advertised | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(21) |
| Unified-Lot Sign (Monument form) | Per Monument Sign requirements | Per Monument Sign requirements | — | Per Monument Sign | — | On premises consisting of two or more contiguous lots subject to binding easement agreement | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(23) |
| Construction Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 20 ft from front property line | One (1) per street front | On private property | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(4) |
| Development Sign | 20 feet | 100 square feet | — | 30 ft from front property line (or building setback if less) | One (1) per each portion of 50 acres | On the property only | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(5) |
| Real Estate Sign | 15 feet | 32 square feet | — | 8 ft from any property line | One (1) per street front | On private property | — | Sec. 5.08(d)(20) |

## Prohibited signs in Waxahachie

- No sign may be located or constructed in a manner that interferes with or confuses the flow or control of traffic, obstructs clear vision, resembles an emergency signal (rotating beacon, beam, flashing illumination), or uses words such as "Stop", "Go", "Look", "Slow", "Danger" or similar colors/lighting that could confuse traffic.
- No sign may project into a public right-of-way (street or alley) anywhere in the city, except in the Central Area (CA) district under limited projection and clearance rules.
- No sign structure may contain more than two sign face panels exposed/readable in the same direction.
- Billboards and any signs advertising off-premises sales, services, or activities are prohibited.
- Obscene, indecent, or immoral matter is prohibited on any sign.
- It is unlawful to place or suspend goods, wares, merchandise, or other advertising displays (other than permitted signs) from buildings, poles, sidewalks, parkways, driveways, or parking areas.
- Cloth, paper, banners, flags, or similar advertising matter may not be attached to, suspended from, or allowed to hang from any sign, building, or structure when they create a public menace or danger.
- Painting, stenciling, marking, or otherwise inscribing advertising on sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, utility poles, public buildings, fences, or other public structures is prohibited unless otherwise allowed by ordinance.
- Attaching or placing any advertisement, handbill, placard, or similar matter on fences, railings, sidewalks, public utility poles, or other public property (including trees), or scattering advertising matter on streets or sidewalks, is prohibited.
- Lighted signs are prohibited within 150 feet of a residential district unless the lighting is shielded from view of the residential district.
- Roof signs (signs erected on a vertical framework supported by and immediately and entirely over the roof) are prohibited.
- Balloons and other inflatable or floating devices anchored to the ground or to any structure are prohibited.
- Signs attached to trailers, skids, or similar mobile structures, where the primary use is for sign purposes, are prohibited (does not restrict bona fide identification on vehicles used for delivery/transportation).
- Signs attached to or upon vehicles are prohibited when the vehicle remains parked in the same location or vicinity for frequent or extended periods with the apparent intent to use the vehicle for advertising (vehicles operating under a City franchise are excluded).
- Maintaining a sign in a dilapidated or deteriorated condition is prohibited.
- Temporary electrical service for signs is prohibited; overhead electrical power to signs is prohibited (sign power must be underground in conduit and concealed from view).
- Flags used as signs may only be displayed for noncommercial or not-for-profit purposes (commercial flag displays are prohibited).

## Signs exempt from permit in Waxahachie

- One temporary wall sign not exceeding 8 square feet that advertises the sale, rental, or lease of the premises on which it is located is exempt from permit.
- Memorial plaques, building identification signs, and building cornerstones that are cut or carved into the building or made of noncombustible material and integral to the structure (not exceeding 4 square feet) are exempt from permit.
- On-site directional and directory/informational signs not exceeding 8 square feet in area and 3 feet in height, located behind the front building line and containing no advertising, are exempt from permit.
- Political signs in or upon a motor vehicle (not exceeding 6 square feet, not illuminated), displayed no sooner than 30 days before the election and removed within 5 days after, are exempt from permit.
- Traffic or other municipal signs, legal notices, danger and emergency, temporary or non-advertising signs approved by the City (and compliant with MUTCD and applicable City codes) are exempt from permit.
- Temporary special occasion announcement signs on residential lots for a maximum of 5 days are exempt from permit.
- Religious emblems installed in compliance with this Section and other applicable City codes/ordinances are exempt from permit.
- Seasonal decorations for a maximum of 60 days, provided traffic visibility is not affected, are exempt from permit.
- American, State of Texas, or local government flags less than 60 square feet (limited to one of each type per lot or business) are exempt from this Section; flags over 60 square feet are treated as general business signs.

## Sign permit fees & timelines in Waxahachie

| Item | Details | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary / Promotional sign | $30.00 | — |

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## Full detail

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