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Forney, Texas sign rules

323 confirmed rules from the City of Forney'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.

What the confirmed rules cover

Wall sign rules in Forney

Allowed, with conditions. 56 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, maximum letter height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area15 sq ftApplies to: Wall sign on a rear facade (allowed only with a rear customer entrance).“Maximum coverage for a wall sign placed on a rear façade shall be limited to a sign area of fifteen (15) square feet.”Sec. 48.2(F)(129)(c) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Channel letters rules in Forney

Allowed, with conditions. 50 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, maximum letter height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area10% (10% of the front wall area including openings, or 60 sq ft)Applies to: Front facade containing a main entrance.“Maximum wall coverage for a sign placed on the front facade of a building, which wall contains a main entrance into the building, shall…”Sec. 48.2(F)(129)(d) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Monument sign rules in Forney

Allowed. 58 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 area64 sq ftApplies to: Lots of 5 acres or less; per side if double-faced.“d. Maximum sign area for lots five (5) acres or less is sixty-four (64) square feet (per side if a double-faced sign).”Sec. 48.2(F)(71)(d) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Forney

Not allowed. 2 confirmed rules.

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Forney

Allowed. 26 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area6 sq ftApplies to: Lettering or graphics allowed on both sides.“Blade Signs may have a maximum sign area of six (6) square feet, with lettering or graphics permitted on both sides.”Sec. 48.2(F)(12) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Forney

Allowed, with conditions. 42 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, maximum letter height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area15 sq ftApplies to: Canopy sign (fuel pump / drive-up canopy).“d. Canopy signs may not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in size.”Sec. 48.2(F)(17)(d) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Window sign rules in Forney

Allowed. 17 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, other limit.

Example: Maximum area20%Applies to: Of the cumulative window area along any single facade.“The maximum area of allowable illuminated and non- illuminated window signage shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the cumulative area of all windows…”Sec. 48.2(F)(130)(b) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Electronic message sign rules in Forney

Allowed, with conditions. 34 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum setback, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area64 sq ftApplies to: Monument sign size requirement, which CEVM (Changeable Electronic Variable Message (sign)) signs must follow; lots five acres or less“d. Maximum sign area for lots five (5) acres or less is sixty-four (64) square feet (per side if a double-faced sign).”48.2(F)(71)(d) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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Temporary banner rules in Forney

Allowed, with conditions. 38 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area100 sq ftNote: New business banner on non-residential premises: one banner of 100 sq ft.“Any non-residential premises or occupancy may display either one (1) banner sign equaling one hundred (100) square feet or two (2) 50-square foot banners…”Sec. 48.12(A) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026

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15 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 Forney

Historic Overlay Zone (downtown)In the Historic Overlay Zone, exterior changes including signs need a Certificate of Approval from the Architectural Review Board under Zoning Ordinance Sec. 34e. The Sign Code also refers to the Zoning Ordinance for signs in the HOZ. Source
Comprehensive sign packageSigns that do not fit the standard rules can be approved as a comprehensive sign package (special sign permit) by City Council after a Planning and Zoning Commission hearing (Sign Code Sec. 48.13). Source
Variances and special exceptionsThe Zoning Board of Adjustment acts as the Sign Board of Appeals and can grant sign variances and certain special exceptions, such as a larger wall sign on a large single-tenant building (Sec. 48.19, 48.23). Source
Sign colorsSign colors must complement the building; bright, fluorescent and full chroma colors are not allowed (Sec. 48.2(D)).
The sign code contradicts itself in placesSome limits differ between the definitions and the district rules of Forney's Sign Code (for example wall sign copy rows and letter height, window sign coverage, and neon signs). Where two figures are shown, ask Planning & Development which one the city applies. Source
Code amendmentsThe sign rules were read from the Zoning Ordinance PDF the city marks as last updated in September 2026. Amendments adopted after that were not checked. Confirm with the city when you apply.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Forney sign permit office, 972-552-6655. Zoning districts: Forney 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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