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Haltom City, Texas sign rules

259 confirmed rules from the City of Haltom City'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 Haltom City

Allowed in some districts. 30 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, O and C-120% (20% of the facade area of a building face with street frontage (or of the front of the building space))“Maximum sign area: 20 percent of the facade area of a building face with street frontage or area of the front of the building…”Sec. 82-5(d)(1)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Channel letters rules in Haltom City

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

Example: Maximum area, O and C-120% (20% of the facade area of a building face with street frontage (or of the front of the building space))Applies to: Chapter 82 does not name channel letters; these are the limits for attached signs (Sec. 82-2: a sign attached to any part of a building)“Maximum sign area: 20 percent of the facade area of a building face with street frontage or area of the front of the building…”Sec. 82-5(d)(1)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Monument sign rules in Haltom City

Allowed. 32 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, O and C-135 sq ftApplies to: Ground or monument sign“Maximum sign area: 35 square feet;”Sec. 82-5(d)(2)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Pole or pylon sign rules in Haltom City

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

Example: Maximum area, O and C-180 sq ftApplies to: Pole or pylon sign“Maximum sign area: 80 square feet;”Sec. 82-5(d)(3)b. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Blade or projecting sign rules in Haltom City

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

Example: Maximum area, O and C-120% (20% of the facade area of a building face with street frontage (or of the front of the building space))Applies to: Chapter 82 has no projecting/blade sign rules; a sign attached to any part of a building is an attached sign (Sec. 82-2)“Maximum sign area: 20 percent of the facade area of a building face with street frontage or area of the front of the building…”Sec. 82-5(d)(1)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in Haltom City

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

Example: Maximum area, O and C-120% (20% of the facade area of a building face with street frontage (or of the front of the building space))Applies to: Awning and canopy signs are attached signs (Sec. 82-2 definition names canopy and awning); attached sign limits“Maximum sign area: 20 percent of the facade area of a building face with street frontage or area of the front of the building…”Sec. 82-5(d)(1)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in Haltom City

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

Example: Maximum area, C-2 to C-5, M-1 and M-240% (40% of the allowed area of the monument, pole or pylon sign for the district)Applies to: Not applicable to electronic gas price signs (Sec. 82-5(e)(4)g.)“No EMC shall exceed 40 percent of the allowed square footage for a monument, pole, or pylon sign for the zoning district in which…”Sec. 82-5(e)(4)b. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
  • Electronic message centers. The current sign chapter (amended April 2025) allows an electronic message center only on a permitted monument, pole or pylon sign in the C-2 to C-5, M-1 and M-2 districts. The city's 2018 permanent sign application still says a variance is required; confirm with the city.
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Temporary banner rules in Haltom City

Allowed in some districts. 32 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area50 sq ft“All temporary signs may not exceed 50 square feet in sign area and eight feet in overall height”Sec. 82-6(2) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
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31 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 Haltom City

  • Planned Development and Conditional Use Permit sitesMany Haltom City parcels are marked PD (planned development) or CUP on the city's map. The ordinance for that site can add sign conditions; check it with Planning & Community Development.
  • Sign permit fee is the commercial building permit feeHaltom City has no separate permanent sign fee: the commercial building permit fee table (by the sign's valuation) covers signs. The city's fee schedule is updated every fiscal year. Source
  • Variances and council waiversThe Zoning Board of Adjustment, acting as the Sign Board of Appeals, can grant variances, and the City Council can grant waivers from the sign rules.
  • Separate electrical permitIlluminated signs may need an electrical permit pulled by a master electrician registered with the city.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Haltom City sign permit office, 817-222-7730. Zoning districts: Haltom City 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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