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Greenville, Texas sign rules

279 confirmed rules from the City of Greenville'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 Greenville

Allowed
Maximum area1.5 sq ft per linear ft of building fascia length, or 30% of the total surface area of the building face excluding doors and windows, whichever is greaterApplies to: Attached signs on a side of the building that faces a street; for occupancies in a multi-use building, calculated on leased or occupied fascia length
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(1)(a)“the maximum allowable sign area shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of building fascia length; OR 30% of the total…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Channel letters rules in Greenville

Allowed
Maximum area1.5 sq ft per linear ft of building fascia length, or 30% of the total surface area of the building face excluding doors and windows, whichever is greaterApplies to: Channel letters are not named in the code; attached-sign rules; attached signs on a side of the building that faces a street; for occupancies in a multi-use building, calculated on leased or occupied fascia length
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(1)(a)“the maximum allowable sign area shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of building fascia length; OR 30% of the total…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Monument sign rules in Greenville

Allowed in some districts
Maximum area100 sq ftApplies to: Monument signs (except multi-tenant) erected along the frontage of Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highways 67 and 69
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(9)(b)“The maximum square footage of any monument sign erected along the frontage of Interstate Highway 30 and U.S. Highways 67 and 69 shall be…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Greenville

Allowed in some districts
Maximum area200 sq ftApplies to: Freestanding signs along I-30
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(7)(c)“The maximum area for freestanding signs shall not exceed 200 square feet along I-30 and 125 square feet along other roads.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

57 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.

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Greenville

Maximum area1.5 sq ft per linear ft of building fascia length, or 30% of the total surface area of the building face excluding doors and windows, whichever is greaterApplies to: Attached signs on a side of the building that faces a street; total attached sign area on that side (signs on a marquee, awning, canopy or mansard-style roof count toward it); in a multi-use building, calculated on the leased or occupied fascia length
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(1)(a)“the maximum allowable sign area shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of building fascia length; OR 30% of the total…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Greenville

Allowed
Maximum area1.5 sq ft per linear ft of building fascia length, or 30% of the total surface area of the building face excluding doors and windows, whichever is greaterApplies to: Awning, canopy or marquee signs are attached signs; attached signs on a side of the building that faces a street; for occupancies in a multi-use building, calculated on leased or occupied fascia length
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(1)(a)“the maximum allowable sign area shall not exceed 1.5 square feet for each linear foot of building fascia length; OR 30% of the total…”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Window sign rules in Greenville

Maximum areanot more than the surface area of the window in which the signs are placedApplies to: Temporary window signs
City's words · § 5-4.6(G)(15)“Such signs shall not exceed the surface area of the window within which they are placed.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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Electronic message sign rules in Greenville

Allowed, with conditions
Maximum area36 sq ftApplies to: Variable message electronic signs
City's words · § 5-4.6(F)(5)“Such signs may not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet.”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, maximum letter height, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Temporary banner rules in Greenville

Maximum area32 sq ftApplies to: Promotional banner, flag, or pennant signs
City's words · § 5-4.6(G)(8)“Not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in area for a maximum time period of no more than thirty (30) consecutive days”View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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

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48 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 Greenville

  • Central Area (CA). Signs in the Central Area (CA) district must also meet the CA Design Requirements in Zoning Ordinance Section 3-6 (§ 5-4.6(E)). Sandwich board and sidewalk signs there need a Certificate of Design Compliance from the Main Street Advisory Board before a sign permit.

  • Highway frontage. Freestanding, multi-tenant and monument sign limits are larger for signs on Interstate 30 frontage (and, for monument signs, U.S. Highways 67 and 69). Check which road the sign faces.

  • Electronic and digital signs. Electronic variable message signs are allowed under § 5-4.6, but § 5-4.7(C)(1) also says digital signs of any kind are prohibited. Ask the city before planning a digital display.

  • Two fee lists

    The Zoning Ordinance (§ 5-4.4) and the city's current Fee Schedule list different sign permit fees. Confirm the fee with Community Development.

  • Sign contractors

    Sign installers need an annual city sign license and a certificate of insurance on file (§ 5-4.4), and the city's application says no sign permit is issued without a valid certificate of occupancy.

  • Planned developments

    Property zoned PD may have its own conditions in its planned development ordinance. Ask the city which sign rules apply.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Greenville sign permit office, 903-457-3160. Zoning districts: Greenville 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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