# Sign Regulations in Wolfforth, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wolfforth, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/wolfforth
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-09

## At a glance

Wolfforth, Texas regulates 19 sign types across 2 zoning districts. Construction Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 10 feet tall and 32 square feet (Sec. § 14.04.014(g)(3)). Most commercial signs in Wolfforth require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (2 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 18 | 20 feet or height of building, max 50 feet | 500 square feet | — |
| C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2 | 1 | — | — | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Awning/Canopy Sign | — | Determined by smallest rectangle enclosing advertising area | — | — | One per tenant, one per frontage | Exterior wall of building | — | § 14.04.014(g)(1) |
| Construction Sign | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | One per lot, one per frontage | On-premises | — | § 14.04.014(g)(3) |
| Development Sign | 10 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | One per 50 lots | On-premises | — | § 14.04.014(g)(4) |
| Monument Sign | 15 feet | 150 square feet per side | — | — | One per lot, one per frontage | On-premises | — | § 14.04.014(g)(8) |
| Pylon Sign | 15 feet | 150 square feet per side | — | — | One per lot, one per frontage | On-premises | — | § 14.04.014(g)(12) |
| Real Estate Sign - Commercial | 10 feet (freestanding) | 32 square feet (freestanding), 10 square feet (wall mounted) | — | — | One per building or tenant space, one per frontage | On-premises | — | § 14.04.014(g)(13) |
| Subdivision Entry Sign - Primary | 8 feet | 32 square feet | — | — | Two per primary entrance | Within subdivision, within 150 feet of entrance | — | § 14.04.014(g)(14) |
| Subdivision Entry Sign - Secondary | 8 feet | 16 square feet | — | — | Two per secondary entrance | Within subdivision, within 150 feet of entrance | — | § 14.04.014(g)(14) |

### C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pole Sign | — | — | — | — | — | Within 100 feet of U.S. Highway 62/82 right-of-way | — | § 14.04.014(d)(6)(A) |

## Prohibited signs in Wolfforth

- Air blown signs.
- Billboard signs within the city limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
- Bandit signs.
- Electronic changeable copy signs, except where allowed as on-premises monument signs.
- Bench signs.
- Pole signs, except with a special use permit in certain zoning districts.
- Roof signs.
- Signs with revolving beacons, fluttering, swinging, or otherwise moving parts, except certain flags.
- Signs which imitate or resemble any official traffic sign, signal, or device.
- Any sign which is so illuminated that it would interfere with the effectiveness of or obscure an official traffic sign, device, or signal.
- A sign placed on a vehicle or trailer that is parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the sign.
- Any sign placed in the right-of-way of a road or highway maintained by the city.
- Any sign placed in a right-of-way which is a part of the state highway system.
- Any sign which has been placed in violation of chapter 393 of the Texas Transportation Code unless permitted by section 393.0026 of the Texas Transportation Code.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wolfforth

- Any sign being repainted where the painting constitutes the only alteration to the sign.
- Any on-premises sign posted on private property on maximum twenty-four (24) inch by thirty (30) inch sheet poster panels.
- Any singular wall sign not exceeding five (5) square feet in area and not projecting more than six (6) inches from the wall of the building.
- All signs erected by governmental entities for the purpose of public instruction, street or highway designation, control of traffic and similar uses relating to the public interest.
- Garage and yard sale signs no larger than four (4) square feet.
- Construction, development, or real estate signs placed on private property and in compliance with this chapter.
- The replacement of plastic sign faces or panels where the original frame is used, the frame size is not altered, and the substructure is not altered or removed.
- The replacement of bulbs that illuminate the sign where the original or identical frame is used, and the frame size is not altered, and the substructure is not altered or removed.
- Directional signs placed on private property and in compliance with this chapter.
- Flutter flags, placed on private property and otherwise in compliance with this chapter.
- Portable signs, for on-premises advertising, not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area.
- Banner signs, for on-premises advertising, not exceeding twenty-four (24) square feet in area.
- Nameplate signs for residential locations not exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
- Contractor signs identifying the contractor or subcontractor performing work on the premises where the sign is displayed. Such signs must not exceed six (6) square feet in area and must be removed when the work is completed.
- Professional nameplates and occupational signs, when attached to the building face and which denote only the name and occupation of an occupant in a commercial building or public institutional building and not exceeding four (4) square feet of sign area.
- Temporary political signs placed on private property in compliance with Texas Election Code Section 259.003 and this chapter.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Before any sign is erected, constructed, reconstructed, installed, painted, or replaced, a permit for the sign must be obtained.
- An application for a sign permit must be accompanied by the permit fee and shall include such information as necessary to assure compliance with the city ordinances.
- The director has the power to revoke permits at any time for failure to comply with any sign regulation of the city.
- In addition to special use reviews specifically referenced in this section, the owner of property may request a special use review under section 14.02.006 of this chapter pertaining to size and height restrictions for monument signs or pylon signs.

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