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Richardson, Texas sign rules

354 confirmed rules from the City of Richardson'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 Richardson

Allowed. 54 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, Apartment40 sq ft“b. Size: 1. Apartment zoning districts: 40 square feet in area.”Sec. 18-96(2)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Channel letters rules in Richardson

Allowed. 49 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, Apartment40 sq ft“b. Size: 1. Apartment zoning districts: 40 square feet in area.”Sec. 18-96(2)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Monument sign rules in Richardson

Allowed, with conditions. 46 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area40 sq ftApplies to: Single-use monument sign“Single-use monument signs: 40 square feet in area, six feet in height.”Sec. 18-96(18)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Pole or pylon sign rules in Richardson

Allowed. 64 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum setback, minimum spacing, illumination, electronic message limits, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, Apartment25 sq ft“Apartment zoning district: 25 square feet in area, eight feet in height and can only identify the complex, center, establishment or institution.”Sec. 18-96(23)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Blade or projecting sign rules in Richardson

4 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, other limit.

Example: Maximum area3 sq ftApplies to: Hanging sign suspended from the underside of a projecting structure“Signs suspended from the underside of a project structure. b. Size: Three square feet in area.”Sec. 18-96(13)b · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in Richardson

Allowed. 49 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, illumination, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, Apartment40 sq ft“b. Size: 1. Apartment zoning districts: 40 square feet in area.”Sec. 18-96(2)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Window sign rules in Richardson

Allowed. 20 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, other limit.

Example: Maximum area25% of the total visible window area of each facade“Signs may not obscure more than 25 percent of the total visible window area of each facade.”Sec. 18-96(35)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in Richardson

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

Example: Maximum area100%Applies to: Pole sign, not mixed with a nonelectronic messaging element“Pole sign: 100 percent of total allowable sign area, as specified in subsection 18-96(23)b., or only up to 50 percent of the total allowable…”Sec. 18-96(8)b.1 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Temporary banner rules in Richardson

Allowed, with conditions. 30 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, number allowed, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area200 sq ft (1 sq ft per linear ft of lease space, max 200 sq ft)“Size: The size of a banner shall be limited to one square foot per one linear foot of lease space up to a maximum…”Sec. 18-96(33)b · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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53 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 Richardson

  • Master sign plansRichardson can approve a master sign plan for a property. Where one exists, it can replace the general sign rules. Ask the city or the landlord whether the property has one.
  • Planned developmentsA planned development can set its own sign rules instead of Chapter 18.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Richardson sign permit office, 972-744-4180.

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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