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Manvel, Texas sign rules
252 confirmed rules from the City of Manvel'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.
What the confirmed rules cover
Example: Maximum area200 sq ft (15 percent of the business frontage or a maximum of 200 sq ft)Applies to: Side with the principal entrance“Fifteen percent of the business frontage or a maximum 200 square feet for the side with the principal entrance;”Sec. 53-10(b)(8)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
All wall sign figures for an addressChannel letters rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area200 sq ft (15 percent of the business frontage or a maximum of 200 sq ft)Applies to: Channel letters as wall signage; side with the principal entrance“Fifteen percent of the business frontage or a maximum 200 square feet for the side with the principal entrance;”Sec. 53-10(b)(8)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
All channel letters figures for an addressMonument sign rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area, Sign District a50 sq ftApplies to: Business establishment not part of a shopping center or integrated business development“each business establishment is permitted one single or double-faced monument sign not exceeding 50 square feet in area”Sec. 53-12(2)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
- Shopping centers have their own allowance. A business in a shopping center or integrated business development gets the center's freestanding sign allowance (Sec. 53-16) instead of its own monument or column sign. Check the shopping center lines.
Pole or pylon sign rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area, Sign District a550 sq ftApplies to: Business establishment not part of a shopping center or integrated business development“The message area of such column sign shall not exceed 550 square feet in area.”Sec. 53-12(1)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
- Shopping centers have their own allowance. A business in a shopping center or integrated business development gets the center's freestanding sign allowance (Sec. 53-16) instead of its own monument or column sign. Check the shopping center lines.
- Pole signs are prohibited. Pole signs (one support) are prohibited everywhere (Sec. 53-11(15)). Column signs (two or more supports) are allowed only in sign district A (Sec. 53-12); districts B, C and D prohibit them.
Blade or projecting sign rules in Manvel
- Sign types not listed are prohibited. Sec. 53-11(16) prohibits sign types not permitted in Sec. 53-10. The chapter does not list projecting signs.
Awning or canopy sign rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area10% (10 percent per side of the canopy)Note: Canopies related to a business“Ten percent per side for canopies related to a business;”Sec. 53-10(b)(8)d. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
All awning or canopy sign figures for an addressWindow sign rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area60 sq ftApplies to: Window signs are temporary business signs (Sec. 53-2); combustible material“Temporary business signs of combustible material shall not exceed 60 square feet in area;”Sec. 53-10(b)(4)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
- Window signs count as temporary business signs. Manvel defines window signs as temporary business signs (Sec. 53-2), which need a permit and may stay up only for a limited time (Sec. 53-10(b)(4)).
Electronic message sign rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area25% (25 percent of the overall permitted sign area)“The size of the changeable area is no larger than 25 percent of the overall permitted sign.”Sec. 53-10(b)(7)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
All electronic message sign figures for an addressTemporary banner rules in Manvel
Example: Maximum area60 sq ftApplies to: Temporary business signs, including banners (Sec. 53-2); combustible material“Temporary business signs of combustible material shall not exceed 60 square feet in area;”Sec. 53-10(b)(4)a. · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026
All temporary banner figures for an address26 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 Manvel
- Pick the sign district yourselfManvel's sign limits depend on the sign district (Sec. 53-3), which follows location, not zoning: district A is land near State Highway 288; district B is property fronting State Highway 6, or an arterial or parkway with LC, HC, HMU or PUD zoning; district C is the rest of the city; district D is the rest of the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The city's sign permit application asks you to tick the district too.
Official sources
- Manvel Code of Ordinances Chapter 53 Signs (Municode)
- Manvel Fee Schedule, Resolution 2026-R-44 (September 21, 2026)
- Manvel Sign Permit Application (Permits and Inspections)
Permits: The City of Manvel sign permit office, 281-489-0630. Zoning districts: Manvel 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.
Rules are extracted from official city documents by AI and checked automatically, not reviewed by a person. How the checks work