227 confirmed rules from the City of Boerne'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 14, 2026.
What the confirmed rules cover
Wall sign rules in Boerne
26 confirmed rules: maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum areagreater of 10% of total wall area or 1.25 sq ft per linear ft of total wall widthApplies to: Total sign area per building wall“Max Total Sign Area per Wall Greater of: 10% of total wall area or 1.25 sf sign area per ft of total wall width.”Sec. 9-7.D.7 (table, Wall) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
22 confirmed rules: maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area25 sq ftApplies to: Channel letters as a building-mounted sign; tenant spaces with 50 ft or less of frontage“For tenant spaces with a total frontage of fifty (50) feet or less on a public street or public space, the maximum sign area…”Sec. 9-7.D.1.b · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
35 confirmed rules: maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area30 sq ftNote: Monument (8 ft or less)“Sign Area (max sf) 24 sf 30 sf; or 4sf/tenant with max 40 sf”Sec. 9-7.C.9 (table, Monument) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Not allowed. 30 confirmed rules: maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area400 sq ftApplies to: Freeway pylon sign (freestanding sign on two parallel enclosed or concealed poles, over 8 ft)“Sign Area (max sf) 24 sf 30 sf; or 4sf/tenant with max 40 sf shall not exceed 400 sq. ft.”Sec. 9-7.C.9 (table, Freeway Pylon) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Pole signs are not allowed. Boerne prohibits pole signs (UDC Sec. 9-2.A.11). Freestanding signs are monument, post and panel, or freeway pylon signs.
33 confirmed rules: maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum spacing, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area12 sq ftApplies to: Blade sign“Max Sign Area per Sign n/a n/a n/a 12 sf”Sec. 9-7.D.7 (table, Blade) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
34 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area10%Applies to: Fascia sign on a detached canopy“10% of area of canopy fascia; counts toward total sign area of building wall that is parallel to canopy fascia”Sec. 9-7.E.4 (table, Fascia Signs on Detached Canopy) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
9 confirmed rules: permit required, number allowed, illumination, other limit.
Example: Number allowed1Applies to: Lighted window or door sign“An establishment shall only have one (1) lighted window or door sign per store front.”Sec. 9-5.B.3 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Allowed, with conditions. 22 confirmed rules: maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area25%Applies to: Sign types other than marquee and monument signs; design review committee approval first“For all other sign types, the electronic changeable copy board shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the allowable sign area.”Sec. 9-5.C.4.d · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Electronic and digital signs need approval first. Electronic changeable copy signs and digital signs must be approved before use by the city's review body (the code names the Design Review Committee) (UDC Sec. 9-5.A).
Not allowed. 16 confirmed rules: permit required, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Number allowed2Note: Banners on on-site lighting or decorative poles“No more than two (2) banners may be attached to an on-site lighting or decorative pole at one time”Sec. 9-7.F.4.b.vi · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Before you file in Boerne
Code copy may be out of dateThese rules come from the Unified Development Code as published on Municode, which was current only to April 1, 2025. Boerne changed who reviews sign approvals and variances in 2026 (from the Design Review Committee to the Historic Landmark Commission), and later amendments may not be reflected here. Confirm the current rules with Permitting & Code Compliance before ordering.
Overlay districts have their own sign standardsSign standards for overlay districts (Downtown Community, Entrance Corridor, Heritage Corridor, Historic District, River Road, South Boerne and Scenic Interstate Corridor) replace the general sign standards (UDC Sec. 9-7.A.2). This tool has not read those standards. Check with the city if the property is in an overlay.
Historic DistrictSigns in the Historic District need Historic Landmark Commission approval in addition to the sign permit, and follow the Boerne Historic Design Guidelines. Source
Some table cells could not be readThe sign table in UDC Sec. 9-7.D lost its blank cells when the code was copied as text, so some limits for projecting, hanging, awning and window signs could not be tied to a column and are left out. Confirm those limits with the city.
Master sign agreementsUnified commercial or industrial developments can have a master sign agreement that changes shared and building-mounted signage (UDC Sec. 3-9.C). Ask the landlord or the city whether one applies.
Applies in the ETJ tooBoerne's sign rules apply in the city limits and in its extraterritorial jurisdiction (UDC Sec. 9-1.B).
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.
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