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Corsicana, Texas sign rules

345 confirmed rules from the City of Corsicana'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.

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Wall sign rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum areagreater of 40 sq ft or 2 sq ft per lineal foot of the wall area available to the signs or store frontage
City's words · Sec. 3.929(a)“Wall signs shall not exceed 40 square feet or the product of 2 times the lineal footage of the wall area available to such…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

47 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, minimum setback, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Channel letters rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum areagreater of 40 sq ft or 2 sq ft per lineal foot of the wall area available to the signs or store frontageApplies to: Channel letters are not named in the code; wall sign rule (Sec. 3.929)
City's words · Sec. 3.929(a)“Wall signs shall not exceed 40 square feet or the product of 2 times the lineal footage of the wall area available to such…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

44 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, minimum setback, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Monument sign rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum area150 sq ftApplies to: Monument sign (free-standing sign, Sec. 3.928); Interstate 45 corridor signs are exempt from this limit
City's words · Sec. 3.928(d)“A free-standing sign shall not exceed 150 feet in area. Interstate 45 corridor signs are exempt from this 150 square feet area limitations.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

64 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum area150 sq ftApplies to: Pole sign (free-standing sign, Sec. 3.928); Interstate 45 corridor signs are exempt from this limit
City's words · Sec. 3.928(d)“A free-standing sign shall not exceed 150 feet in area. Interstate 45 corridor signs are exempt from this 150 square feet area limitations.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

62 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum height30 ftApplies to: Overall height. Except Interstate 45 signs (within 1,000 ft of the edge of the Interstate 45 right-of-way), which can reach 100 ft
City's words · Sec. 3.921(a)“No sign shall exceed 30 feet (30') overall height, except Interstate 45 signs can reach a maximum height of 100 feet (100').”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

40 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum height, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Corsicana

Maximum height30 ftApplies to: Overall height. Except Interstate 45 signs (within 1,000 ft of the edge of the Interstate 45 right-of-way), which can reach 100 ft
City's words · Sec. 3.921(a)“No sign shall exceed 30 feet (30') overall height, except Interstate 45 signs can reach a maximum height of 100 feet (100').”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

24 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Window sign rules in Corsicana

Permit fee2 x the sign permit feeNote: Only if any work is started prior to obtaining a permit
City's words · Sec. 3.910(b)“If any work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the above specified fee shall be doubled to obtain the required permit.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

22 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Electronic message sign rules in Corsicana

Maximum height30 ftApplies to: Overall height. Except Interstate 45 signs (within 1,000 ft of the edge of the Interstate 45 right-of-way), which can reach 100 ft
City's words · Sec. 3.921(a)“No sign shall exceed 30 feet (30') overall height, except Interstate 45 signs can reach a maximum height of 100 feet (100').”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Temporary banner rules in Corsicana

Allowed, with conditions
Number allowed1Note: Special event banners; per business at any given time
City's words · Sec. 3.918(g)(1)“A business may display one (1) special event banner at any given time for a period of no longer than thirty (30) days.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

17 confirmed rules: permit required, number allowed, permit fee, other limit.

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69 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 Corsicana

  • Which districts allow business signs. In the zoning Schedule of Uses (Sec. 8-100), general business signs are permitted in the NS, GR, CA, C, I-1, I-2 and PD districts, need a Specific Use Permit in the O district, and are not listed for the residential districts. Check the property's district before planning a business sign.

  • Sign permit fee. The sign permit fee is set in Chapter 13 of the City Code (Sec. 3.910); the city's fees page says it varies based on valuation. Ask Permits & Inspections for the amount. The fee is doubled when work starts before the permit is issued.

  • Planned developments. In a PD (Planned Development District) the sign standards are set by the PD's own amending ordinance (Zoning Ordinance Sec. 14-102). Ask the city which rules apply.

  • Historic Main Street District and downtown overlay. Signs in the Historic Main Street District must reflect the style and period of "Early Corsicana" (Sec. 3.930), and the Historic Downtown District Overlay design guidelines (Zoning Article 12.700) call for Landmark Commission review of some signs. Check with the city before designing a downtown sign.

  • Zoning map date

    The city's online zoning layer was last edited on July 17, 2023. Rezonings after that date may not show; confirm the zoning district with the city.

  • Interstate 45 corridor

    Signs in the Interstate 45 corridor (business-zoned land near the I-45 right-of-way, Sec. 3.931) have their own height and area limits. Check whether the sign qualifies.

  • Office district

    Business signs in the O (Office) district need a Specific Use Permit (Schedule of Uses and Sec. 14-101).

  • Contractor registration

    Sign contractors need an active City of Corsicana registration before applying, and electrical work must be done by a registered, licensed electrical contractor (city sign permit form; Sec. 3.912).

Official sources

Permits: The City of Corsicana sign permit office, 903-654-4870. Zoning districts: Corsicana 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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