296 confirmed rules from the Town of Little Elm'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 Little Elm
Allowed in some districts. 41 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area200 sq ft (2 sq ft per linear ft of primary building face or tenant-leased facade/storefront, max 200 sq ft per building or tenant)“For each one linear foot of the primary building face, or tenant-leased facade/storefront, two square feet are allowed, up to a maximum of 200…”Sec. 86-13(b)(13)a.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 40 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area200 sq ft (2 sq ft per linear ft of primary building face or tenant-leased facade/storefront, max 200 sq ft per building or tenant)“For each one linear foot of the primary building face, or tenant-leased facade/storefront, two square feet are allowed, up to a maximum of 200…”Sec. 86-13(b)(13)a.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 65 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 area60 sq ftApplies to: Single tenant monument sign“The maximum area is 60 square feet. Tracts with 380 overlay zoning may go up to 100 square feet.”Sec. 86-13(b)(7)c.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 35 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area6 sq ft“A maximum area of six square feet, and a maximum of three feet in width.”Sec. 86-13(b)(9)a.2 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 43 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, maximum letter height, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area10 sq ft“Ten square feet maximum sign area.”Sec. 86-13(b)(1)a.3 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 20 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application.
Example: Maximum area20 sq ftApplies to: Multi-tenant monument sign“Multi-tenant monument signs are limited to one panel/blade or 20 square feet in area.”Sec. 86-10(b)(5)b · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
Allowed in some districts. 37 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, number allowed, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.
Example: Maximum area48 sq ft“Maximum sign area is 48 square feet, not to exceed 75 percent of the building or lease space width upon which the sign is…”Sec. 86-13(a)(2)a.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Before you file in Little Elm
US 380 Overlay DistrictProperties in the US 380 Overlay District have their own sign limits in the zoning chapter (Sec. 106.04.01(g)), including different monument, wall and electronic message rules. Chapter 86 also gives 380 overlay tracts larger monument signs. Check with the town before relying on the figures below.
Land use category, not just the zoning codeLittle Elm sorts signs by land use category (Sec. 86-7). A nonresidential use (church, school, business) in a residential or agricultural district counts as Commercial, so the map's zoning code alone may not decide which rules apply.
Planned developments and multi-tenant sitesPlanned developments and multi-tenant properties need a Unified Sign Plan (Sec. 86-9(a)(6)), and a planned development ordinance can change sign rules. Check the planned development ordinance and any approved sign plan first.
Lakefront and Community Facilities districtsChapter 86 does not place the Lakefront District (LF) or Community Facilities (CF) zoning in a land use category. Ask the town which sign rules apply there.
Fee may be out of dateThe sign permit fee shown comes from the town's fee chart updated June 18, 2019, the newest one on the town's website. The code says the current fee schedule applies; confirm the fee with the town's permitting office.
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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