569 confirmed rules from the City of Cleburne'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 Cleburne
Allowed, with conditions. 52 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, CM25% (25% of the wall area, for all wall signs combined)“Sign area (max. % of wall area for all wall signs) 10% 10% 10% 25% 20% 30%”Sec. 156.37, Table 7: Wall Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Downtown Core Overlay. Neon is allowed only on permanent attached signs inside the Downtown Core Overlay (DTC).
Allowed, with conditions. 53 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, AG10% (10% of the wall area, for all wall signs combined)Applies to: Channel letters mounted on a wall count as wall signs (wall sign projection 'includes letters'); nonresidential uses only (table key NR (allowed for nonresidential uses only))“Sign area (max. % of wall area for all wall signs) 10% 10% 10% 25% 20% 30%”Sec. 156.37, Table 7: Wall Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Downtown Core Overlay. Neon is allowed only on permanent attached signs inside the Downtown Core Overlay (DTC).
Allowed, with conditions. 104 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, AG150 sq ftApplies to: Major monument sign (multi-tenant); nonresidential uses only (table key NR)“Sign Area (max.) 150 sf 150 sf 175 sf 300 sf 250 sf 300 sf”Sec. 156.36(B), Table 2: Major Monument Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Major or minor sign. Cleburne sets different limits for multi-tenant (major) and single-tenant (minor) monument and pole signs. Make sure the right one is applied.
Allowed in some districts. 65 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, AG150 sq ftApplies to: Major pole sign (multi-tenant); nonresidential uses only (table key NR)“Sign Area (max.) 150 sf - - 250 sf - 250 sf”Sec. 156.36(D), Table 4: Major Pole Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Major or minor sign. Cleburne sets different limits for multi-tenant (major) and single-tenant (minor) monument and pole signs. Make sure the right one is applied.
Allowed in some districts. 40 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, CM20 sq ft“Sign area (max.) 20 Sf - - 20 sf 20 sf 20 sf”Sec. 156.37(F), Table 12: Projecting Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Downtown Core Overlay. Neon is allowed only on permanent attached signs inside the Downtown Core Overlay (DTC).
Allowed in some districts. 81 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, AG50 sq ftApplies to: Attached awning/canopy sign; nonresidential uses only (table key NR)“Sign area (max.) 50 sf - 50 sf 90 sf 50 sf 50 sf”Sec. 156.37(B), Table 8: Attached Awning/Canopy Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Downtown Core Overlay. Neon is allowed only on permanent attached signs inside the Downtown Core Overlay (DTC).
Allowed in some districts. 46 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, MF35% (35%)Note: The table gives a percentage without naming its base (presumably of the window)“Sign area (max.) 35% - 35% 40% 40% 35%”Sec. 156.37(G), Table 13: Window Sign Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Downtown Core Overlay. Neon is allowed only on permanent attached signs inside the Downtown Core Overlay (DTC).
Allowed, with conditions. 82 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, CM100 sq ftApplies to: Attached banner (on a building)“Sign height (max.) 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft 15 ft Sign area (max.) 50 sf 25 sf 50 sf…”Sec. 156.39(C), Table 17: Attached Banner Standards · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Before you file in Cleburne
Pick the sign district yourselfThis page cannot look up Cleburne zoning from the address. Find the zoning on the city's zoning map, then pick the sign district: Sec. 156.35 (Table 1) groups zoning districts into six sign districts (AG, SF, MF, CM, MU, IN). Planned Development and other zoning districts are not on that list; ask the city which sign district applies.
New sign chapter (June 2025)Cleburne replaced its sign chapter with Ordinance 06-2025-20 (June 10, 2025). Older sign permits, master sign plans or variances may refer to the previous rules.
Master sign plansA master sign plan is required for larger nonresidential Planned Developments with several buildings, for larger unified developments in the MU or CM sign districts, and for very large nonresidential buildings (Sec. 156.56).
Permit fee not shownThe sign permit fee is set by the City Council in the city's fee schedule, which we could not read; ask the city for the current amount.
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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