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The Colony, Texas sign rules

191 confirmed rules from the City of The Colony's sign code for 8 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 The Colony

Allowed, with conditions. 19 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area60 sq ft (60 sq ft of effective sign area or 10% of the facade, whichever is greater)“Maximum Effective Sign Area 60 square feet of effective sign area or 10% of the façade, whichever is greater”Sec. 6-262(g) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • State highways. For electronic message components along SH 121, FM 423 or other state highways, the code also refers to TxDOT regulations.
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Channel letters rules in The Colony

Allowed, with conditions. 19 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area60 sq ft (60 sq ft of effective sign area or 10% of the facade, whichever is greater)Applies to: Channel letters mounted on an exterior wall are treated as a wall sign (Sec. 6-263: wall sign = a sign affixed to or painted on an exterior wall)“Maximum Effective Sign Area 60 square feet of effective sign area or 10% of the façade, whichever is greater”Sec. 6-262(g) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Monument sign rules in The Colony

44 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 area96 sq ftApplies to: Multitenant commercial development; effective sign area“Maximum Effective Sign Area 96 square feet of effective sign area”Sec. 6-262(c) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Gateway Overlay District. Along SH 121, Main Street (FM 423) and some retail/office areas, the Gateway Overlay District applies. The sign article points to it for extra standards, such as a landscaped area around monument signs (10A-700(c)(10)).
  • State highways. For electronic message components along SH 121, FM 423 or other state highways, the code also refers to TxDOT regulations.
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Pole or pylon sign rules in The Colony

Allowed in some districts. 32 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 area, State Highway 121 Frontage100 sq ft (100 sq ft of effective sign area per business, max 500 sq ft per sign)Note: Per business advertised“Maximum Effective Sign Area 100 square feet of effective sign area per business”Sec. 6-262(f) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • Pylon signs only on SH 121. Pylon signs are permitted only along the frontage of State Highway 121; single-pole signs are prohibited everywhere (Sec. 6-258, 6-262(f)).
  • State highways. For electronic message components along SH 121, FM 423 or other state highways, the code also refers to TxDOT regulations.
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Blade or projecting sign rules in The Colony

Allowed, with conditions. 17 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area12 sq ftApplies to: Projecting or hanging sign“Maximum Effective Sign Area 12 square feet of effective sign area”Sec. 6-262(e) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Awning or canopy sign rules in The Colony

Allowed, with conditions. 20 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area75% (75 percent of the width of the awning)Applies to: Awning sign“Maximum Effective Sign Area 75 percent of the width of the awning”Sec. 6-262(a) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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Electronic message sign rules in The Colony

19 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Permit fee$20“Sign Plan Review $ 20.00”The Colony FY 2027 Master Fee Schedule (1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027), Building Permits, page 2 · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
  • State highways. For electronic message components along SH 121, FM 423 or other state highways, the code also refers to TxDOT regulations.
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Temporary banner rules in The Colony

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

Example: Maximum area48 sq ftApplies to: Banner advertising a commercial use“Maximum Effective Sign Area 48 square feet Maximum Number 1 banner sign”Sec. 6-261(a) · View source · last checked Nov 13, 2026
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22 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 The Colony

  • Planned developmentsIn a PD (Planned Development) district, sign standards are set in the PD's own zoning ordinance (Appendix A, 15-101). The Colony has many PDs; check the PD ordinance first.

Official sources

Permits: The City of The Colony sign permit office, 972-624-3100. Zoning districts: The Colony 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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