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Farmers Branch, Texas sign rules

226 confirmed rules from the City of Farmers Branch'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 Farmers Branch

Not allowed. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LR-1, LR-2 and O200 sq ft (200 sq ft for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot, or 10 percent of the building elevation, whichever is less)“In LR-1, LR-2 and O zoning districts-200 square feet for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot or ten percent of the…”Sec. 62-10(9)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Interstate frontage. Pylon signs are allowed only on property fronting Interstate 35E or Interstate 635, and larger wall sign allowances also depend on that frontage.
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Channel letters rules in Farmers Branch

Allowed. 28 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LR-1, LR-2 and O200 sq ft (200 sq ft for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot, or 10 percent of the building elevation, whichever is less)“In LR-1, LR-2 and O zoning districts-200 square feet for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot or ten percent of the…”Sec. 62-10(9)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Interstate frontage. Pylon signs are allowed only on property fronting Interstate 35E or Interstate 635, and larger wall sign allowances also depend on that frontage.
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Monument sign rules in Farmers Branch

Allowed. 37 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LR-1, LR-2, MF, C, O, LI, and HI75 sq ftApplies to: Single-tenant monument sign face“a freestanding on-premises single tenant monument sign face not exceeding 75 square feet in area and maximum six feet in height”Sec. 62-11(1)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Pole or pylon sign rules in Farmers Branch

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

Example: Maximum area, Properties Fronting Interstate 635150 sq ft“Properties that front I-635, one on-premise pylon sign not exceeding 150 square feet in area, maximum 40 feet in height”Sec. 62-11(3)a.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Interstate frontage. Pylon signs are allowed only on property fronting Interstate 35E or Interstate 635, and larger wall sign allowances also depend on that frontage.
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Blade or projecting sign rules in Farmers Branch

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

Example: Maximum area40 sq ft“The sign area of a projecting sign shall not exceed 40 square feet.”Sec. 62-10(2) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in Farmers Branch

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

Example: Maximum area, LR-1, LR-2 and O200 sq ft (200 sq ft for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot, or 10 percent of the building elevation, whichever is less)“In LR-1, LR-2 and O zoning districts-200 square feet for each storefront facing the street or on-site parking lot or ten percent of the…”Sec. 62-10(9)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Window sign rules in Farmers Branch

Allowed, with conditions. 16 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25%“provided the sign does not obstruct more than 25 percent of the total area or more than 25 percent of a single pane of…”Sec. 62-9 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in Farmers Branch

Allowed, with conditions. 25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area100%Applies to: Individual and multi-tenant monument signs“One hundred percent of the allowable sign area can be used for individual and multi-tenant monument signs.”Sec. 62-14(b)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Temporary banner rules in Farmers Branch

Allowed in some districts. 16 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area200 sq ft“Banner/Sign Size (Height x Length): NOTE: cannot exceed 200 square feet.”Farmers Branch Temporary Sign Permit Application (Banner Permit 2026), Temporary Sign Permit Application item 9 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Banner permit fee. The city's temporary banner permit form and the code's fee schedule list different fees; confirm the banner permit fee with Building Inspections.
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28 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 Farmers Branch

  • Planned developmentsWhere a planned development (PD) ordinance has its own sign language, it replaces Chapter 62 (Sec. 62-2(b)). Check the PD ordinance before relying on these rules.
  • Station Area (PD-86)The Station Area around the DART station uses a form-based code with its own signage standards, which were not read. Check with the city.
  • I-RU districtSign rules for the I-RU (Institutional-Religious Uses) district are in a separate ordinance that was not found.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Farmers Branch sign permit office, 972-919-2549. Zoning districts: Farmers Branch 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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