# Sign Regulations in West Columbia, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** West Columbia, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/west-columbia
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-19
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/West_Columbia/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH32SI)

## At a glance

West Columbia, Texas regulates 9 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Architect/Engineer/Contractor Signs in the Residential area zoning district are capped at 4 feet tall and 8 square feet (Sec. Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit). Most commercial signs in West Columbia require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Residential area | 6 | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 25 feet | 32 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Residential area

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Garage Sale Sign | — | 2 square feet | — | — | Maximum of 5 signs per garage sale | Designated on the license application | — | Sec. 8-172. - Signs. |
| For Sale/Lease/Rent Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | On the property being advertised | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |
| Resident Name and Address Sign | — | 3 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |
| Architect/Engineer/Contractor Sign | 4 feet | 8 square feet | — | — | — | On the premises where construction is in progress | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |
| Political Sign | 8 feet | 36 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |
| Community Service Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | — | Erected by a unit of government, school, chamber of commerce, religious organization or other nonprofit agency | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monument Sign | — | 16 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 32-35. - Required; term; modification of permit terms |
| Pole-mounted Sign | 25 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 32-35. - Required; term; modification of permit terms |
| Daily Display Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | — | One per business | On the leased or rented premises of the business advertised | — | Sec. 32-36. - Signs allowed without permit |

## Prohibited signs in West Columbia

- No sign or any part of a sign shall be placed on or attached to any utility pole or pedestal, except by a utility company owning the pole or pedestal or operating facilities mounted on the pole or pedestal.
- No sign shall be placed upon real property without the consent of the property owner.
- No sign shall be located in, on, or over any right-of-way, except for directional or informational signs erected by government agencies.
- No sign shall be located so that it blocks vehicle or pedestrian views or safe sight distances at any intersection, curve or corner.
- No sign shall be hung with less than 7.5 feet of vertical clearance above the sidewalk or less than 15 feet of vertical clearance above the street, drive or parking area.
- No sign shall imitate or resemble an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, attempt to direct the movement of traffic, or hide from view or hinder the effectiveness of an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal.
- No sign shall be placed closer than six feet to the edge of a road surface.
- No sign shall be allowed which moves or has moving components or has bright flashing lights or other distracting features.
- No sign shall be located so that it is on or in any way obstructs any sidewalk, walkway or pathway used by the public for normal pedestrian access.
- No sign shall be painted or installed on any roof surface.
- No sign shall extend above or beyond the building roofline, facade or eaves when installed on a wall.
- No sign shall be located closer than ten feet to any power line.
- No sign shall be installed so that it faces contiguous residential property.

## Signs exempt from permit in West Columbia

- Any sign inside a building, not attached to a window or door and not oriented so as to be read from outside the building.
- Commemorative plaques and historical markers mounted on the face of a building or erected on a site as a freestanding monument sign, when placed or approved by a governmental entity, historical society, religious organization or other nonprofit entity to commemorate a person, event or other matter of historical interest.
- A sign installed or required to be installed by any governmental entity or public utility to give information, directions or warnings to the general public, regardless of the sign's location on public or private property.
- Temporary signs with the intended use of identifying seasonal, occasional or special community, educational, charitable and civic events, facilities, activities or social events, and of identifying newly opened businesses.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A variance is written approval to depart from the strict application of the provisions of this chapter. Any person, business or other organization desiring to continue to construct, reconstruct, place, install, repair, maintain, relocate, alter or use any sign which does not conform to the provisions of this chapter may make application to the city council for a variance to the provisions of this chapter.

## Full detail

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