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Watauga, Texas sign rules

254 confirmed rules from the City of Watauga'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 14, 2026.

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Wall sign rules in Watauga

Allowed. 30 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LB, GB, C and I20% (total of all wall signs on one wall face: 20% of the exposed wall area)“20 percent of the exposed area of the wall on which they are located; or”Sec. 111-84(e)(2)a · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Channel letters rules in Watauga

Allowed. 33 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, minimum clearance, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LB, GB, C and I20% (total of all wall signs on one wall face: 20% of the exposed wall area)Applies to: Ch. 111 does not name channel letters; letters on a building wall are wall signs (Sec. 111-1, 111-84(e))“20 percent of the exposed area of the wall on which they are located; or”Sec. 111-84(e)(2)a · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Monument sign rules in Watauga

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

Example: Maximum area, Commercial and Industrial250 sq ft (1 sq ft per front foot of lot, max 250 sq ft)Applies to: Ch. 111 has no separate monument sign rules; freestanding signs are 'ground signs' (Sec. 111-1); not shopping/business center signs“The area of the ground sign shall not exceed an amount equal to one square foot per front foot lot, and in no case…”Sec. 111-84(a)(2)a · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

Freestanding signs are "ground signs". Watauga's Chapter 111 has one set of rules for all freestanding (ground) signs, monument or pole, with height and area tied to setback and lot frontage (Sec. 111-84(a)). Electronic message signs on freestanding signs are allowed on monument signs only (Sec. 111-85(i)).
City council approvals. A second ground sign at a corner of two major streets, theater marquees, and counting private-street frontage all need city council approval (Sec. 111-84).

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Pole or pylon sign rules in Watauga

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

Example: Maximum area, Commercial and Industrial250 sq ft (1 sq ft per front foot of lot, max 250 sq ft)Applies to: Pole or pylon signs are 'ground signs' under Sec. 111-1 (the permit application lists 'POLE OR GROUND SIGN'); not shopping/business center signs“The area of the ground sign shall not exceed an amount equal to one square foot per front foot lot, and in no case…”Sec. 111-84(a)(2)a · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

Freestanding signs are "ground signs". Watauga's Chapter 111 has one set of rules for all freestanding (ground) signs, monument or pole, with height and area tied to setback and lot frontage (Sec. 111-84(a)). Electronic message signs on freestanding signs are allowed on monument signs only (Sec. 111-85(i)).
City council approvals. A second ground sign at a corner of two major streets, theater marquees, and counting private-street frontage all need city council approval (Sec. 111-84).

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Blade or projecting sign rules in Watauga

Allowed in some districts. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, number allowed, minimum setback, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area100 sq ft (1 sq ft per linear ft of property frontage, max 100 sq ft)“The total permitted area of a projecting sign shall be measured as one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of property…”Sec. 111-84(c)(4) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

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Awning or canopy sign rules in Watauga

Allowed. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, maximum area, illumination, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Maximum area, LB, GB, C and I20% (total of all wall signs on one wall face: 20% of the exposed wall area)Applies to: Signs on awnings and marquees: Sec. 111-1 counts permanent window signs on awnings and/or marquees as wall signs“20 percent of the exposed area of the wall on which they are located; or”Sec. 111-84(e)(2)a · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

City council approvals. A second ground sign at a corner of two major streets, theater marquees, and counting private-street frontage all need city council approval (Sec. 111-84).

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Electronic message sign rules in Watauga

Allowed, with conditions. 31 confirmed rules: permit required, illumination, electronic message limits, permit fee, submit with the application, other limit.

Example: Permit fee$300“Permanent sign fee. $300.00”Sec. 12-111(b) · View source · last checked Nov 14, 2026

Freestanding signs are "ground signs". Watauga's Chapter 111 has one set of rules for all freestanding (ground) signs, monument or pole, with height and area tied to setback and lot frontage (Sec. 111-84(a)). Electronic message signs on freestanding signs are allowed on monument signs only (Sec. 111-85(i)).
Message sign rules conflict. Sec. 111-85(g) bans flashing or changing signs but lets the director approve message signs, while Sec. 111-85(i) sets separate rules for electronic message signs. Ask the city which applies before ordering.

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32 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 Watauga

Pick the zoning district yourselfThis page cannot look up Watauga zoning from the address. Check the district on the city's zoning map, then pick it here.
Sign permit fee differs between sourcesThe sign permit fee in Sec. 12-111 of the city code differs from an older city fee sheet, and the filing fee required by Sec. 111-23(c) has no amount in the code. Ask the city for the current fees.
All signs on the site must conformNo sign permit is issued for new or changed signs until all signs on the property or development meet Chapter 111 (Sec. 111-23(a)(2)).
Separate electrical permitIlluminated signs also need an electrical permit (Sec. 111-23(a)(1)); the electrical permit fee is separate from the sign permit fee (Sec. 12-103).

Official sources

Permits: The City of Watauga sign permit office, 817-514-5806. Zoning districts: Watauga 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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