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Del Rio, Texas sign rules

117 confirmed rules from the City of Del Rio'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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One example limit per sign type, with the city's words one click away. Limits often change by zoning district, so look up an address for every figure on that lot.

Wall sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed
Maximum area · Commercial or Industrial30% (Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting and sloping roof signs on a structure <= 30% of the area of the wall on which the sign is attached or fronts)Applies to: Aggregate of all attached signs on the structure (canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting, sloping roof signs)
City's words · Sec. 32-5(c)(1)“Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, facia, projecting or sloping roof signs attached to a structure shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

16 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, other limit.

All wall sign figures for an address

  • C-1 and agricultural property: free-standing signs. For the AO and C-1 districts, Table B's business sign row lists only fascia and portable sign types (F/PO). It does not list free-standing, pylon, marquee or monument signs there. The count of detached signs by lot frontage (Sec. 32-5(a), Table A) does not say which districts allow them. Ask the city before ordering a monument or pole sign for C-1 or AGRICULTURE property. Wall signs in C-1 fall under both that Table B row and the attached-sign rules for commercial districts (Sec. 32-5(c)), which set limits in different ways; ask the city which applies.

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Channel letters rules in Del Rio

Allowed
Maximum area · Commercial or Industrial30%Applies to: Total aggregate area of all canopy, fixed awning, facia, projecting or sloping roof signs attached to the structure; attached on-site signs in commercial or industrial zoning districts
City's words · Sec. 32-5(c)(1)“attached to a structure shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent of the area of the wall”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

8 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, other limit.

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  • C-1 and agricultural property: free-standing signs. For the AO and C-1 districts, Table B's business sign row lists only fascia and portable sign types (F/PO). It does not list free-standing, pylon, marquee or monument signs there. The count of detached signs by lot frontage (Sec. 32-5(a), Table A) does not say which districts allow them. Ask the city before ordering a monument or pole sign for C-1 or AGRICULTURE property. Wall signs in C-1 fall under both that Table B row and the attached-sign rules for commercial districts (Sec. 32-5(c)), which set limits in different ways; ask the city which applies.

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Monument sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed
Maximum area · High Density MF, C-2, Industrial72 sq ftApplies to: Table B row 'Business outdoor advertising', districts 'High density MF, C-2, industrial districts'; types allowed FS (Free standing sign (Table B legend))/P (Pylon sign (Table B legend))/MA (Marquee sign (Table B legend))/MO (Monument sign (Table B legend)) (legend: FS = free standing, P = pylon, MA = marquee, MO = monument sign); special conditions: '40% marquee advertising allowed 1 per street serving the facility'; applies to one face (Sec. 32-3(m))
City's words · Sec. 32-15, Table BTable 2 › Business outdoor advertising › Max. Area (sq. ft.): 72View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

19 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, other limit.

All monument sign figures for an address

  • C-1 and agricultural property: free-standing signs. For the AO and C-1 districts, Table B's business sign row lists only fascia and portable sign types (F/PO). It does not list free-standing, pylon, marquee or monument signs there. The count of detached signs by lot frontage (Sec. 32-5(a), Table A) does not say which districts allow them. Ask the city before ordering a monument or pole sign for C-1 or AGRICULTURE property. Wall signs in C-1 fall under both that Table B row and the attached-sign rules for commercial districts (Sec. 32-5(c)), which set limits in different ways; ask the city which applies.

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Pole or pylon sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum area · High Density MF, C-2, Industrial72 sq ftApplies to: Table B row 'Business outdoor advertising', districts 'High density MF, C-2, industrial districts'; types allowed FS/P/MA/MO (legend: FS = free standing, P = pylon, MA = marquee, MO = monument sign); special conditions: '40% marquee advertising allowed 1 per street serving the facility'; applies to one face (Sec. 32-3(m))
City's words · Sec. 32-15, Table BTable 2 › Business outdoor advertising › Max. Area (sq. ft.): 72View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

29 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, other limit.

All pole or pylon sign figures for an address

  • C-1 and agricultural property: free-standing signs. For the AO and C-1 districts, Table B's business sign row lists only fascia and portable sign types (F/PO). It does not list free-standing, pylon, marquee or monument signs there. The count of detached signs by lot frontage (Sec. 32-5(a), Table A) does not say which districts allow them. Ask the city before ordering a monument or pole sign for C-1 or AGRICULTURE property. Wall signs in C-1 fall under both that Table B row and the attached-sign rules for commercial districts (Sec. 32-5(c)), which set limits in different ways; ask the city which applies.

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Blade or projecting sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed
Maximum area · Commercial or Industrial30% (Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting and sloping roof signs on a structure <= 30% of the area of the wall on which the sign is attached or fronts)Applies to: Aggregate of all attached signs on the structure (canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting, sloping roof signs)
City's words · Sec. 32-5(c)(1)“Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, facia, projecting or sloping roof signs attached to a structure shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

10 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, other limit.

All blade or projecting sign figures for an address

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Awning or canopy sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed
Maximum area · Commercial or Industrial30% (Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting and sloping roof signs on a structure <= 30% of the area of the wall on which the sign is attached or fronts)Applies to: Aggregate of all attached signs on the structure (canopy, fixed awning, fascia, projecting, sloping roof signs)
City's words · Sec. 32-5(c)(1)“Total aggregate area of canopy, fixed awning, facia, projecting or sloping roof signs attached to a structure shall not exceed thirty (30) per cent…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

13 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum letter height, illumination, other limit.

All awning or canopy sign figures for an address

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Window sign rules in Del Rio

Allowed, with conditions
No single example figure. A lookup lists every line for the address.

4 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, other limit.

All window sign figures for an address
  • Permanent window signs

    Del Rio's sign chapter regulates window signs (Sec. 32-2 leaves only other interior signs unregulated) but mentions only temporary window signs, which Sec. 32-7(c)(1) lists among the allowed temporary signs. It sets no size, number or placement rules for permanent window signs and does not say whether they count toward the attached-sign area in Sec. 32-5(c). Ask the city before ordering permanent window graphics.

Electronic message sign rules in Del Rio

No single example figure. A lookup lists every line for the address.

9 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, electronic message limits, other limit.

All electronic message sign figures for an address

  • Electronic message signs. Del Rio's sign chapter counts multi-colored LED changeable message signs as animated signs (Sec. 32-2), but it has no rules saying in which districts electronic message or animated signs are allowed, how large they may be or how often the message may change. Only the general lighting rules (Sec. 32-3(i) and (j)) are shown here. Ask the city before ordering an electronic message sign.

  • Replacing or changing an existing sign. A permit is needed to erect, repair, alter or relocate a sign (Sec. 32-3(b)); only routine maintenance or repair of existing signs is exempt (Sec. 32-8(c)(1)). An existing sign that does not meet today's rules loses its nonconforming status, and must be brought into compliance or removed, if it is replaced or relocated, if it is damaged beyond the share of its value set in Sec. 32-10(c), or if the business it serves stops operating for the period set there. Check this before reusing an old pole or cabinet.

Temporary banner rules in Del Rio

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum area32 sq ftNote: Special event banner (Table B), on-site
City's words · Sec. 32-15, Table BTable 2 › Special event banner › Max. Area (sq. ft.): 32 for onsiteView source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

9 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, other limit.

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  • Event banners may need a special permit

    Del Rio's code describes temporary banner signs as fabric banners for events of a public nature, such as holidays and special events, that are approved as a special permit (Sec. 32-2). Ask the city whether your banner needs a special permit in addition to the sign permit.

5 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 Del Rio

  • Sign permit fee not published in the code. Del Rio's sign chapter says permit fees are set by the city council and does not list them (Sec. 32-13). The zoning chapter points to the Consolidated Fee Schedule (Appendix A of the city code) for the site plan review fee for signs (Sec. 30-24). Ask the city's building official, who administers the sign chapter (Sec. 32-15), for the current sign permit and review fees.

  • Table B district names. Del Rio's sign table (Table B, Chapter 32) names districts that are not in the zoning code's district list (Sec. 30-17): "C-2" (Sec. 30-17 lists C-2-A and C-2-B), "AO" (not spelled out in the code; probably the Agriculture-Open District of Sec. 30-20(b) and Chapter 30, Article III, which Sec. 30-17 does not list) and "High density MF" (Sec. 30-17 lists only R-M Multiple-Family and no high-density district). Here, "C-2" rules are applied to both C-2-A and C-2-B, and rules for "High density MF" are not matched to R-M addresses. Check with the city which rules apply, especially for multifamily or agricultural property.

  • Districts the sign table does not name. Table B has no rows of its own for the C-1-A (Neighborhood Commercial), C-1-H (Historical and Commercial), P-F or P-B districts; only its "All districts" rows (special event banners and construction signs) apply there. Sec. 30-17(b) lists C-1-A and C-1-H as commercial districts, so attached signs there follow Sec. 32-5(c), but Table B sets no size or height limits for permanent freestanding business signs in these districts. Ask the city before ordering one.

  • Setbacks and over-size signs. Sign setbacks follow the rules of the zoning district where the sign stands (Sec. 32-3(h)); those district rules are not shown here. Signs taller or larger than Table B allows need a special permit under Chapter 7, Article VI (Sec. 32-14).

  • Marquee advertising note in Table B

    In Table B (Sec. 32-15), the special conditions for \"Business outdoor advertising\" allow a share of \"marquee advertising\" and add a note about streets serving the facility. The code does not explain either one. Ask the city how they apply before ordering.

  • Gas stations

    Fuel dispensing businesses in C-2-A and Industrial districts may add signage attached to a legally conforming sign or structure, or use an A-frame sign, outside the computed sign area, except where the sign chapter otherwise prohibits it (Sec. 32-8(a)(2)). These signs still need a building permit (Sec. 32-8(a)).

Official sources

Permits: The City of Del Rio sign permit office. Zoning districts: Del Rio 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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