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Tomball, Texas sign rules

159 confirmed rules from the City of Tomball'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.

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Wall sign rules in Tomball

16 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area300 sq ft“No Wall Sign may be extended above the roofline. No wall sign shall exceed 300 square feet.”4.02.J.2 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Channel letters rules in Tomball

16 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area300 sq ftApplies to: Channel letters affixed to a building wall are Wall Signs ('Any sign affixed to or painted upon the wall of any building', 4.02.J.1); the code does not name channel letters“No Wall Sign may be extended above the roofline. No wall sign shall exceed 300 square feet.”4.02.J.2 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Monument sign rules in Tomball

Allowed. 34 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, number allowed, minimum spacing, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area300 sq ft (300 sq ft + 50 sq ft for each entity identified on the sign in excess of five)Applies to: Two or more commercial entities sharing common off-street parking, pedestrian-ways and/or landscaping (even on separate lots)“One ground sign is permitted for each five entities, with a maximum sign area of 300 square feet plus 50 square feet for each…”4.02.E.2.c.i · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

Ground sign size. The UDC sets ground sign area and height limits only for developments where several businesses share parking (4.02.E.2.c). For a single business lot it sets the number and spacing but no size; ask the Building Division.

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Tomball

Allowed, with conditions. 25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, maximum height, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area300 sq ftApplies to: Pole signs within 50 feet of a State Highway right-of-way line“Pole Signs are only permitted within 50 feet of a State Highway right -of-way line with a maximum area of 300 square feet and…”4.02.G.2 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Tomball

17 confirmed rules: permit required, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Minimum clearance6 ftNote: Measured horizontally from overhead electric conductors energized in excess of 750 volts“Signs shall be located at a minimum distance of six feet measured horizontally and 12 feet measured vertically from overhead electric conductors that are…”4.01.E.4 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Tomball

16 confirmed rules: permit required, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

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Window sign rules in Tomball

3 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, other limit.

Example: Maximum area50%“No Window Sign (or combination of Window Signs) may obscure visibility through an individual window by more than 50 percent.”4.02.L.2 · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Electronic message sign rules in Tomball

Allowed, with conditions. 25 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area32 sq ftApplies to: Single business or use“All CEVMSs shall be limited to 32 square feet for a single business or use and 50 square feet for a multitenant business or…”4.02.M.2.b.v · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

Old Town Area. Electronic message (CEVMS) signs are allowed only along state rights-of-way outside the Old Town Area, or for public schools; elsewhere only with City Council approval (UDC 4.02.M).

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Before you file in Tomball

New code since 2026Tomball replaced its old sign chapter (Chapter 34) with Article 4 of the Unified Development Code (Chapter 45, Ord. 2025-35, adopted 12/01/2025). Older handouts and the online Code of Ordinances may still show the repealed rules.
Planned Development (PD) districtsA PD ordinance may set its own signage requirements (UDC 2.02). Ask the Building Division for the PD ordinance before ordering.
Sign types not listed are prohibitedAny sign not specifically mentioned in Article 4 is prohibited unless approved by City Council (4.01.F.9).
Sign permit feeThe city's Master Fee Schedule lists banner and electrical fees but no permit fee line for permanent signs. Ask the Building Division for the current fee.
Zoning map uses older district namesThe city's online zoning layer still shows some pre-UDC district names (LI, MF, OT & MU). Check the district with the city if it matters.

Official sources

Permits: The City of Tomball sign permit office, (281) 290-1451. Zoning districts: Tomball 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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