# Sign Regulations in Wylie, Texas

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

- **Jurisdiction:** Wylie, Texas (TX)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/texas/wylie
- **Data last verified:** 2025-03-19
- **Source:** [municode municipal code](https://library.municode.com/TX/Wylie/codes/Code_of_Ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH22BUBURE_ARTXXSIRE)

## At a glance

Wylie, Texas regulates 9 sign types across 3 zoning districts. Real Estate Signs in the General Regulations For All Zones zoning district are capped at 4 feet in residential zones; 10 feet in nonresidential zones tall and 9 square feet in residential zones; 32 square feet in nonresidential zones, with a 3 feet from sidewalk or 10 feet from street edge setback (Sec. Sec. 22-450. - Regulations for temporary signs.). Most commercial signs in Wylie require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (3 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nonresidential Zoning District (NS, CR, CC, BG, LI, HI, PD, FP, DTH, SBO) | 5 | 12 feet | 96 square feet | — |
| Residential Zoning District (AG/30, ED, SF-20/26, SF-10/24, TH, MF, MH) | 3 | 12 feet | 96 square feet | — |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 3 | 40 feet | 9 square feet in residential zones; 32 square feet in nonresidential zones | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements

### Nonresidential Zoning District (NS, CR, CC, BG, LI, HI, PD, FP, DTH, SBO)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 75% of total allowed square footage | — | — | — | Buildings in nonresidential zoning districts or nonresidential uses in residential zones | — | Sec. 22-447. - Attached sign regulations. |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet | 96 square feet | 8 feet | — | — | Individually platted land including individual pad sites within a shopping center, apartments, schools, model homes | — | Sec. 22-448. - Monument sign regulations. |
| Multiple Business Sign | Varies by number of tenant spaces | Varies by number of tenant spaces | Varies by number of tenant spaces | — | — | Shopping centers and/or office complexes with multiple tenants | — | Sec. 22-448. - Monument sign regulations. |
| Projecting Sign | — | 16 square feet per sign face | — | — | — | Attached to and supported by a building or wall | — | Sec. 22-447. - Attached sign regulations. |
| Canopy Sign | — | 10% of the face of the canopy or 25 square feet, whichever is greater | — | — | — | Attached to or integral part of the face of a canopy | — | Sec. 22-447. - Attached sign regulations. |

### Residential Zoning District (AG/30, ED, SF-20/26, SF-10/24, TH, MF, MH)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wall Sign | — | 75% of total allowed square footage | — | — | — | Churches, apartments, schools, and other nonresidential uses | — | Sec. 22-447. - Attached sign regulations. |
| Monument Sign | 12 feet | 96 square feet | 8 feet | — | — | Nonresidential uses located on residentially zoned property | — | Sec. 22-448. - Monument sign regulations. |
| Subdivision Entry Sign | 7 feet | 32 square feet for attached signs; 96 square feet for monument signs | — | — | — | Subdivision entrance | — | Sec. 22-449. - Other types of signs. |

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Temporary Sign | Varies by type | Varies by type | — | — | — | Varies by type | — | Sec. 22-450. - Regulations for temporary signs. |
| Real Estate Sign | 4 feet in residential zones; 10 feet in nonresidential zones | 9 square feet in residential zones; 32 square feet in nonresidential zones | — | 3 feet from sidewalk or 10 feet from street edge | One per two acres | Property being sold or leased | — | Sec. 22-450. - Regulations for temporary signs. |
| Promotional Sign | 40 feet | Varies by type | — | 15 feet from street curb | — | Property of legal business | — | Sec. 22-450. - Regulations for temporary signs. |

## Prohibited signs in Wylie

- Signs imitating traffic or emergency signs.
- Portable signs, unless specifically allowed by this article.
- Signs violating other laws or ordinances.
- Signs attached to trees or utility poles.
- Signs on sidewalks, curbs, gutters or streets.
- Moving, flashing, revolving or color changing signs, unless specifically allowed.
- Pole signs, unless specifically allowed.
- Off-premises signs, unless specifically allowed.
- Signs attached to or painted on a fence, wall or railing, unless specifically allowed.
- Signs causing a nuisance or hazard because of illumination.
- Signs advertising the sale of a vehicle parked in a way that attracts attention from the public right-of-way.
- Signs attached to a vehicle for advertising purposes visible from a public right-of-way.

## Signs exempt from permit in Wylie

- Nameplates not exceeding one square foot in area.
- Building identification/memorial signs.
- Traffic or street signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger, and emergency signs.
- Signs inside a building not visible from outside.
- Copy change for previously permitted signs designed to provide a changeable copy area.
- Movement control signs complying with specific regulations.
- Protective signs complying with specific regulations.
- Government signs including flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional or traffic signs.
- Holiday lights and decorations displayed for 90 days or less.
- Political signs on private property with consent, not exceeding 36 square feet and eight feet in height, not illuminated, and without moving elements.
- Special event or public announcement signs sponsored by nonprofit organizations with specific regulations.
- Garage sale signs with specific regulations.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- Variances to the provisions of this article shall be heard by the zoning board of adjustment.
- A variance from this article is valid only if a permit is secured within 90 days from the date of the board's decision.
- All variance requests shall be made in writing to the planning department.

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