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Irving, Texas sign rules

362 confirmed rules from the City of Irving'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 Irving

Allowed in some districts. 40 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25% (aggregate area of all wall signs <= 25% x area of the largest facade of the building or lease space (excluding vehicle bay doors))“All wall signs of any character, in aggregate area, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the largest facade of the…”§ 7-3(14)c · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Channel letters rules in Irving

Allowed. 35 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25% (aggregate area of all wall signs <= 25% x area of the largest facade of the building or lease space (excluding vehicle bay doors))“All wall signs of any character, in aggregate area, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the largest facade of the…”§ 7-3(14)c · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Monument sign rules in Irving

Allowed in some districts. 61 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area70 sq ft“Maximum area: Seventy (70) square feet of sign face or ninety (90) square feet with performance-based enhancements as indicated in Item (7) f.”§ 7-3(7)d.2 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Unified sign agreements. Adjoining lots in one development can share multi-tenant signs under a recorded unified sign agreement, which replaces pole signs and has its own size and spacing limits (§ 7-7).
  • Next to the Railtran rail line. On property parallel and adjacent to the Railtran track right-of-way, only wall signs are allowed (§ 7-2(22)).
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Pole or pylon sign rules in Irving

Allowed in some districts. 44 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area150 sq ft“Maximum area: one hundred fifty (150) square feet. The sign must be located adjacent to a highway;”§ 7-3(9)b.2 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Unified sign agreements. Adjoining lots in one development can share multi-tenant signs under a recorded unified sign agreement, which replaces pole signs and has its own size and spacing limits (§ 7-7).
  • Next to the Railtran rail line. On property parallel and adjacent to the Railtran track right-of-way, only wall signs are allowed (§ 7-2(22)).
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Blade or projecting sign rules in Irving

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

Example: Maximum area25% (aggregate wall sign area incl. projecting signs <= 25% x area of the largest facade of the building or lease space)“All wall signs of any character, in aggregate area, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the largest facade of the…”§ 7-3(14)c · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in Irving

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

Example: Maximum area25% (aggregate wall sign area incl. awning/canopy signs <= 25% x area of the largest facade of the building or lease space)“All wall signs of any character, in aggregate area, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the largest facade of the…”§ 7-3(14)c · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Window sign rules in Irving

29 confirmed rules: maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25% (aggregate wall sign area incl. window signs <= 25% x area of the largest facade of the building or lease space)“All wall signs of any character, in aggregate area, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the largest facade of the…”§ 7-3(14)c · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in Irving

Allowed, with conditions. 38 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum setback, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area40 sq ft“Not exceed forty (40) square feet in area;”§ 7-3(6)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Temporary banner rules in Irving

Allowed, with conditions. 29 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, minimum setback, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area70 sq ft“Not exceed seventy (70) square feet in area; and”§ 7-3(2)g · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Next to the Railtran rail line. On property parallel and adjacent to the Railtran track right-of-way, only wall signs are allowed (§ 7-2(22)).
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32 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 Irving

  • Overlay and special districtsWhere the general sign rules conflict with an overlay district (SH 183, SH 161, the Urban District), the landscape ordinance or another special zoning district, the most stringent rule applies (§ 7-18). Check the overlay ordinance if the map shows one.
  • Planned unit developmentsPlanned unit developments (Valley Ranch, Kinwest and the numbered PUDs) have their own ordinances, which can set different sign rules.
  • Sign design guidelinesEvery sign must be professionally made and architecturally complement its building under the city's Sign Design Guidelines (Appendix A to Chapter 7); hand-painted signs are not allowed (§ 7-2(3)).
  • Sign contractor licenseSign contractors need an Irving sign contractor's license with a bond or insurance, and only a licensed contractor can pull a permit that involves electrical or structural work (§ 7-12(d), § 7-13).

Official sources

Permits: The City of Irving sign permit office. Zoning districts: Irving 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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