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Carrollton, Texas sign rules

283 confirmed rules from the City of Carrollton'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.

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Wall sign rules in Carrollton

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

Example: Maximum area200 sq ft for each 75 ft of wall length per business“Maximum area per wall: 200 square feet for each 75 feet of wall length per business”§ 151.33(A) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Can/box and pan signs. Can/box signs are prohibited on all buildings, and pan signs are prohibited on office and retail buildings (Sections 151.12 and 151.33(F)).

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Channel letters rules in Carrollton

Allowed. 27 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, maximum letter height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area200 sq ft for each 75 ft of wall length per businessApplies to: Channel letters mounted on a building wall as a wall sign“Maximum area per wall: 200 square feet for each 75 feet of wall length per business”§ 151.33(A) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Can/box and pan signs. Can/box signs are prohibited on all buildings, and pan signs are prohibited on office and retail buildings (Sections 151.12 and 151.33(F)).

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Monument sign rules in Carrollton

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

Example: Maximum area60 sq ft“Maximum area: 60 square feet of sign copy.”§ 151.30(B) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Carrollton

Allowed in some districts. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, maximum letter height, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area160 sq ftApplies to: Pylon sign; lots over five acres“Maximum area: For lots over five acres: 160 square feet of sign copy.”§ 151.31(B) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

Pole signs only on IH-35E. Pole signs are allowed only on lots that abut IH-35E (Sections 151.05 and 151.32).

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Carrollton

Allowed in some districts. 36 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, Transit Center24 sq ftApplies to: Horizontal projecting sign“Maximum area: 24 square feet.”§ 151.54(C)(2)(a)(iii) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Carrollton

Allowed in some districts. 22 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area40 sq ftApplies to: Gas price signs under island canopy“Gas price signs under island canopy: 40 square feet.”§ 151.33(A)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Window sign rules in Carrollton

Allowed, with conditions. 13 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25%Applies to: Of the total window area for any linear wall segment“Window signs/painted window signs: with a maximum size not exceeding 25 percent of the total window area for any linear wall segment”§ 151.11(N) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Electronic message sign rules in Carrollton

Allowed in some districts. 21 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Permit fee$125“Satellite dish $50.00 Sign $125.00 Rainwater harvesting $25.00”§ 31.01(B)(2) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Before you file in Carrollton

Transit Center District: development plan firstIn the Transit Center District every sign that needs a permit first needs a development plan approved by the City Manager or designee (Section 151.54(B)). Projecting, awning and sandwich board signs are allowed only there.
Planned developmentsMany Carrollton properties are in a planned development (PD). PD-169 has its own sign rules in Section 151.55, and other PD ordinances can also affect signs. Ask the city whether the property's PD changes the sign rules.
Old Downtown Commercial DistrictPainted wall and roof signs can only be considered in the Old Downtown Commercial District, a defined tract around Belt Line Road, IH-35E, Vandergriff Drive and the railroad (Sections 151.05 and 151.54(C)(11)(f)). It is not shown as a separate zone on the city map.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Carrollton sign permit office. Zoning districts: Carrollton 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.

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