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Mesquite, Texas sign rules
327 confirmed rules from the City of Mesquite'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
Example: Maximum areathe greater of 40 sq ft or 2 x the lineal footage of the building or store frontage“Sign shall not be larger than forty (40) square feet or the product of two (2) times the lineal footage of the building or…”Sec. 13-73(y)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All wall sign figures for an addressChannel letters rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum areagreater of 40 sq ft or 2 sq ft per lineal ft of building or store frontageApplies to: Wall sign limit“Sign shall not be larger than forty (40) square feet or the product of two (2) times the lineal footage of the building or…”Sec. 13-73(y)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All channel letters figures for an addressMonument sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area50 sq ft“A sign face may have a maximum area of fifty (50) square feet.”Sec. 13-73(o)(1)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
- Freeway lots. Pole signs on lots that abut IH 20, IH 30, IH 635 or US 80 have larger limits (Sec. 13-73(t)). Larger monument signs are possible on highways with higher posted speeds (Sec. 13-73(o)(2)).
Pole or pylon sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area200 sq ftApplies to: Lot abuts the right-of-way of IH 20, IH 30, IH 635 or US 80“Maximum area shall be two hundred (200) square feet for a sign on a lot that abuts the right-of-way of any of the following…”Sec. 13-73(t)(3)a · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
- Freeway lots. Pole signs on lots that abut IH 20, IH 30, IH 635 or US 80 have larger limits (Sec. 13-73(t)). Larger monument signs are possible on highways with higher posted speeds (Sec. 13-73(o)(2)).
Blade or projecting sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area, DM-C12 sq ftApplies to: Projecting signs“No more than one projecting sign may be maintained per tenant space frontage at the ground level of a building. 3. Maximum area: 12…”Sec. 13-76(g), Table 13-76.01 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All blade or projecting sign figures for an addressAwning or canopy sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area2 x the length of the awning sideApplies to: Awning signs“nor exceed an area equal to two (2) times the length of the awning side.”Sec. 13-73(a)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All awning or canopy sign figures for an addressWindow sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area25%Applies to: Includes window signs located inside the building“All window signs, inclusive of window signs located inside the building, shall not cover more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of any…”Sec. 13-73(z)(2) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All window sign figures for an addressElectronic message sign rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area50 sq ft“An electronic message center with a maximum area of fifty (50) square feet may be permitted as a component of a gateway sign, marquee…”Sec. 13-73(h)(1) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All electronic message sign figures for an addressTemporary banner rules in Mesquite
Example: Maximum area30 sq ft“Maximum banner size shall be thirty (30) square feet.”Sec. 13-73(b)(8) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
All temporary banner figures for an address18 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 Mesquite
- Planned developmentsA planned development ordinance can set its own sign rules instead of Chapter 13 (Sec. 13-75(f)). Mesquite's map marks many parcels as planned developments; check the ordinance first.
- Downtown (DM-District)Downtown Mesquite (DM-C, DM-MU, DM-E) has its own sign table (Sec. 13-76). Sign types not in that table are not allowed there.
- Historic landmarksElectronic message centers and video screens are not allowed in historic districts (Sec. 13-75(e)). Mesquite Landmark / H-POD properties may need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Registered sign contractorOnly a sign contractor registered with the city can get a sign permit (Sec. 13-26).
Official sources
- Mesquite City Code, Chapter 13 Signs (Municode)
- Mesquite Commercial Fee Schedule 2026-2027 (revised 09/26)
Permits: The City of Mesquite sign permit office, 972-216-6212. Zoning districts: Mesquite 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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