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Arlington, Texas sign rules

402 confirmed rules from the City of Arlington's sign code for 9 sign types, each quoted word for word with its code section and a link to the official source. Last checked Nov 13, 2026.

What the confirmed rules cover

Wall sign rules in Arlington

Allowed, with conditions. 59 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area20% (20 percent of the wall area; multiple wall signs may share it)“Total wall area, max. (%) 20”Sec. 7.8.4.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Channel letters rules in Arlington

Allowed, with conditions. 42 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area20% (20 percent of the wall area; multiple wall signs may share it)Applies to: Channel letters mounted as a wall sign“Total wall area, max. (%) 20”Sec. 7.8.4.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Monument sign rules in Arlington

Allowed, with conditions. 95 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area50 sq ftApplies to: Ground sign (up to two tenants); freeways and arterial streets; 0-299 ft linear street frontage“0-299 ft linear street frontage 50”Sec. 7.8.2.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Street type decides the size. Arlington sets freestanding sign size, height and count by the street the lot fronts (freeway, arterial, collector or local) and by its linear street frontage. Pole signs are only allowed along the interstate and state highway frontages the code lists.

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Arlington

Allowed in some districts. 53 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area40 sq ftNote: 0-299 ft linear frontage“0-299 ft linear frontage 40”Sec. 7.8.1.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Street type decides the size. Arlington sets freestanding sign size, height and count by the street the lot fronts (freeway, arterial, collector or local) and by its linear street frontage. Pole signs are only allowed along the interstate and state highway frontages the code lists.

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Arlington

Allowed, with conditions. 37 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area36 sq ft“Area, max. (s.f.) 36”Sec. 7.8.5.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Arlington

Allowed. 49 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, maximum letter height, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area16 sq ftApplies to: Awning sign“Sign Area, max. (s.f.) 16”Sec. 7.8.9.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Window sign rules in Arlington

Allowed, with conditions. 18 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25% (max 25 percent of the area of a single window (Figure 7-12))“Area, max. (% of single window 25”Sec. 7.8.12.C · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Electronic message sign rules in Arlington

Allowed in some districts. 35 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area75% (75 percent of the overall sign area, max 50 sq ft)“The maximum area for an EMC shall be 75 percent of the overall sign area, not to exceed 50 square feet.”Sec. 7.6.9.D · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Street type decides the size. Arlington sets freestanding sign size, height and count by the street the lot fronts (freeway, arterial, collector or local) and by its linear street frontage. Pole signs are only allowed along the interstate and state highway frontages the code lists.

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59 more lines could not be confirmed by our automatic checks, so no figures are shown for them. A lookup lists them with the section to check.

Before you file in Arlington

Planned developmentsMuch of Arlington, including the stadium area, is zoned PD (planned development). The city says a PD may have its own sign requirements. Check the PD ordinance or ask the city.
Downtown form-based districtDowntown was rezoned to a form-based zoning district in April 2026 (Ordinances 26-019 and 26-020). Those ordinances are not in the code copy used here and may change sign rules downtown. Ask the city before relying on the figures below.
Overlay districtsThe Entertainment District Overlay, downtown overlays and the Lamar/Collins overlay have their own sign conditions (for example, no pole signs and no cabinet signs in the Entertainment District). Airport, landmark preservation and conservation overlays may add more. Check the Special Conditions of each sign type in Article 7. Source
Alternate sign plansSome centers have an alternate sign plan approved by the City Council that replaces the general sign rules. Ask the landlord or the city whether one applies.
Certificate of occupancyThe city issues a sign permit only when the business has a certificate of occupancy approved or in review. Awnings and lit signs may also need building and electrical permits.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Arlington sign permit office, 817-459-6502. Zoning districts: Arlington zoning map.

Not legal advice. The city has the final say. Planned developments, master sign plans and special sign districts can override the general sign code. Check the linked section before you file.

Rules are extracted from official city documents by AI and checked automatically, not reviewed by a person. How the checks work

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