115 confirmed rules from the City of Conroe'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 Conroe
Allowed. 7 confirmed rules: maximum area, illumination, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, Downtown50% (50% of the area of the wall)“Not more than 50 percent of the area of a wall may be occupied by wall signs”Sec. 90-29(b) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Allowed. 7 confirmed rules: maximum area, illumination, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, Downtown50% (50% of the area of the wall)Applies to: Channel letters mounted on a building wall as a wall sign“Not more than 50 percent of the area of a wall may be occupied by wall signs”Sec. 90-29(b) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 33 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum spacing, electronic message limits, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area100 sq ftApplies to: Category A street (designated by ordinance as a scenic street or corridor); one tenant on the sign“One Tenant 14 100 20 150 42½ 225 8 60”Sec. 90-8(a) table · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Scenic streets. On streets designated by ordinance as scenic streets or corridors only monument signs are allowed as freestanding signs (Sec. 90-8(b)). The list of scenic streets is not in Chapter 90; ask the city.
Not allowed. 27 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum spacing, electronic message limits, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Maximum area150 sq ftApplies to: Category B street (non-scenic major thoroughfares and collectors); one tenant on the sign“One Tenant 14 100 20 150 42½ 225 8 60”Sec. 90-8(a) table · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Scenic streets. On streets designated by ordinance as scenic streets or corridors only monument signs are allowed as freestanding signs (Sec. 90-8(b)). The list of scenic streets is not in Chapter 90; ask the city.
Allowed. 9 confirmed rules: maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, Downtown8 sq ftApplies to: Wall mounted projecting sign or shingle sign“nor may the area of the sign exceed eight square feet per side”Sec. 90-29(e) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Allowed. 4 confirmed rules: maximum area, illumination, other limit.
Example: Maximum area, Downtown50% (50% of the area of the window)“Not more than 50 percent of the area of a window may be occupied by window signs.”Sec. 90-29(c) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
13 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area150 sq ft“No digital LED face shall be permitted to exceed 150 square feet in area except as provided herein.”Sec. 90-13(a) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
Not allowed. 12 confirmed rules: permit required, number allowed, minimum spacing, permit fee, other limit.
Example: Number allowed2Note: Attention getting devices (includes banners, sail/feather banners, streamers, pennants)“Attention getting devices may not be displayed more than two times on the same property during any calendar year”Sec. 90-7(b) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Before you file in Conroe
No zoning in ConroeConroe has no zoning ordinance. Sign rules depend on whether the property is in the Downtown District (Chapter 90, Article II) and, for freestanding signs, on the class of the adjacent street (Sec. 90-8: scenic streets, major thoroughfares and collectors, IH-45 and its frontage roads, or small local streets).
Downtown DistrictInside the area bounded by Frazier Street, Phillips Street, Pacific Street and the BNSF railway only wall, window, door, canopy, wall mounted projecting and shingle signs are allowed; freestanding signs, banners and outdoor neon are prohibited and colors are limited to earth tones from the building official's palette (Secs. 90-25 to 90-29).
Off-premise signsOff-premise signs are prohibited in the city and its ETJ (Sec. 90-11). Converting an existing billboard to LED needs a development agreement approved by city council (Sec. 90-13(c)).
Permits through OpenGovConroe takes sign permit applications through its OpenGov portal; fees follow Ordinance 2761-25 (adopted November 13, 2025). That ordinance shows two different banner fees, Sec. 90-6(d) says freestanding sign fees are set by the building code, and Chapter 90 does not say whether a wall sign needs a permit. Confirm the permit and fee with the city.
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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