# Sign Regulations in Wills Point, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wills Point, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/wills-point
- **Data last verified:** 2025-05-09
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Wills_Point/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=CD_ORD_CH30SI)

## At a glance

Wills Point, Texas regulates 6 sign types across 6 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign (Business)s in the Secondary and Highway Business District (B-2) zoning district are capped at 24 feet tall and 30 square feet (Sec. Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b).

## Sign rules by zoning district (6 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| One-Family Dwelling District (R-1) | 3 | — | 18 square feet | — |
| Duplex and Apartment District (R-2) | 3 | — | 18 square feet | — |
| Neighborhood Business District (B-1) | 5 | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Secondary and Highway Business District (B-2) | 6 | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Central Business District (B-3) | 6 | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — |
| Industrial District (I) | 6 | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 6 zones)

### Secondary and Highway Business District (B-2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard or Poster Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 48-8(1)e |
| Wall Sign (Business Attached) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to building; must advertise only services, articles, or products which are offered within the building to which such sign is attached | — | Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Freestanding Sign (Business) | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | 1 | In the front yard | — | Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 | Attached flatwise to the building | — | Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.1, via 48-6(1)a |
| Freestanding Sign (Church or School) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.2, via 48-6(1)a |
| Temporary Sign (For Lease, Hire or Sale) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.3, via 48-6(1)a |

### Central Business District (B-3)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard or Poster Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)e |
| Wall Sign (Business Attached) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to building; must advertise only services, articles, or products which are offered within the building to which such sign is attached | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Freestanding Sign (Business) | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | 1 | In the front yard | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 | Attached flatwise to the building | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.1, via 48-6(1)a |
| Freestanding Sign (Church or School) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.2, via 48-6(1)a |
| Temporary Sign (For Lease, Hire or Sale) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-9(1)a referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.3, via 48-6(1)a |

### Industrial District (I)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Billboard or Poster Board | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)e |
| Wall Sign (Business Attached) | — | 12 square feet | — | — | — | Attached to building; must advertise only services, articles, or products which are offered within the building to which such sign is attached | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Freestanding Sign (Business) | 24 feet | 30 square feet | — | — | 1 | In the front yard | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)b |
| Wall Sign (Home Occupation) | — | 1 square foot | — | — | 1 | Attached flatwise to the building | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.1, via 48-6(1)a |
| Freestanding Sign (Church or School) | — | 18 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.2, via 48-6(1)a |
| Temporary Sign (For Lease, Hire or Sale) | — | 4 square feet | — | — | 1 | — | — | Sec. 48-10(1) referencing 48-8(1)a referencing 48-7(1)a referencing 48-5(1)i.3, via 48-6(1)a |

## Prohibited signs in Wills Point

- No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered, and no building or land shall be used for any purpose that is not permitted in the district in which the building or land is situated.
- No building shall be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or structurally altered to exceed the height limit established for the district in which the building is situated.
- No accessory building or structure shall be erected, converted or constructed to allow for the interior passage of motor vehicles for the retail sale or delivery of foods and/or beverages.
- No building, premises, or land in which a special use permit has been granted may be enlarged, modified, structurally altered, or otherwise significantly changed unless a separate special use permit is granted for such change.
- No existing nonconforming building may be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or altered unless its use is changed to a use permitted in the district in which such building is located, except in the event such change is required by law or ordinance.
- No nonconforming building shall be moved in whole or in part to any other location on the lot unless every portion conforms to the regulations of the district in which it is located.
- Billboards and poster boards not in conformity are prohibited and must be altered, replaced, or removed within one year from enactment.
- No wall, fence, sign, or other structure, or any plant growth shall be permitted or maintained higher than two feet above the curb level within 15 feet of the intersection of property lines on any corner lot.
- It is unlawful to erect or maintain any sign not specifically permitted or regulated in the applicable zoning district.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wills Point

- Chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulk heads, fire towers, grain elevators, flour mills, monuments, stacks, or scenery lofts, tanks, water towers, ornamental towers, and spired church steeples, radio or television towers, or necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected to a height in accordance with existing or future ordinances and, in the absence of such ordinances, have no height limitations.
- Railroad trackage and accessories to railroad movement may be constructed or maintained on existing rights-of-way of railroad companies regardless of the zoning district.
- Open, unenclosed porches, platforms, or landing places not covered by a roof or canopy may project into the front yard for a distance not exceeding six feet.
- Terraces, uncovered porches, platforms, and ornamental features not extending more than three feet above the floor level of the ground story may project into a required side yard if at least two feet from the adjacent side lot line.
- Ordinary projections of skylights, sills, belt courses, cornices, and other ornamental features may project into required yards a distance of not more than two feet.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- A sign plan is required as part of a special use permit application, including the location and construction details of signs.
- The City Council may impose conditions regarding the location and construction of signs as part of granting special use permits.
- A permit is required for the erection, alteration, or enlargement of any building or sign, and a plat or plan showing location and dimensions must be filed with the building inspector.
- Variance or appeals for sign-related issues may require a Board of Adjustment hearing and application, per general procedures.

## Full detail

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