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Sign Regulations in Denton, TX (2026)

4 verified sign regulations for Denton, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Garage Sale Signs

Denton treats garage sale signs as temporary signs. On-site signs need no permit. Signs in the right-of-way or on utility poles are prohibited. Sales are limited in frequency per Code Ch. 17.

Denton Garage Sale Sign Regulations

Some Restrictions

Tex. Transportation Code Sec. 394.001 (Off-Premise Signs - Definitions)

Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.(2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not p...

Holiday Displays

Denton does not require permits for residential holiday displays. Lights, inflatables, and decorations are allowed. Displays must not obstruct sidewalks or create hazards under Code Ch. 17.

Denton Holiday Display Regulations

Few Restrictions

Tex. Property Code Sec. 202.012 (Flag Display - Restrictive Covenants)

Sec. 202.012. FLAG DISPLAY. (a) A property owners' association may not, except as provided in this section, adopt or enforce a dedicatory instrument provision that prohibits, restricts, or has the effect of prohibiting or restricting an owner from the display of:(1) the flag of the United States of America;(2) the flag of the State of Texas; or(3) an official or replica flag of any branch...

Digital Billboards

Denton prohibits construction of any new billboard citywide and bars converting existing legal billboards to digital or LED display.

Denton Bans New and Digital Billboards

Heavy Restrictions

Sec. 33-1A(g)

Billboard policy. New billboards, as defined herein, are prohibited. Existing legal billboards may not be converted to digital display. (Ord. No. 2014-406, § 2, 12-1-14) Sec. 33-2. - Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandoned...

Freeway-Facing Signs

Signs along IH-35 in Denton can be measured for height from the principal lanes or frontage road, not just the curb, letting freeway-facing signs stand taller than standard ground signs.

Denton Freeway Sign Height Measurement Rule

Some Restrictions

Sec. 33-12, § 33.12.1(b)(2)

IH-35 measurement. Along IH-35, the height may be measured from the principal lanes, the frontage road, or the ground, whichever allows the greater height. (3) Natural ground level measurement. At the highest point of the sign, draw a horizontal line to the outer extremities of the sign. At the center of the horizontal line, draw a vertical line to the natural ground level below. (The "natura...

Looking for Denton County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denton city rules.

Sign Regulations in Denton County