Sign Regulations in McKinney, TX (2026)
3 verified sign regulations for McKinney, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Political Signs
McKinney follows Texas Election Code and Local Government Code §216.903 which preempts most local restrictions on political signs. Signs up to 36 square feet allowed on private property during election periods.
Signs: Political Signs
Few RestrictionsTex. Election Code Sec. 259.003
Sec. 259.003. REGULATION OF POLITICAL SIGNS BY MUNICIPALITY. ... (b) A municipal charter provision or ordinance that regulates signs may not, for a sign that contains primarily a political message and that is located on private real property with the consent of the property owner: (1) prohibit the sign from being placed; (2) require a permit or approval of the municipality or impose a fee for...
Garage Sale Signs
McKinney prohibits garage sale signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, street signs, and medians. Signs allowed only on private property with owner consent and must be removed within 24 hours after the sale.
Signs: Garage Sale Signs
Heavy RestrictionsTex. Transportation Code Sec. 394.061 (Off-Premise Portable Signs)
Sec. 394.061. OFF-PREMISE PORTABLE SIGNS. (a) In a county with a population of 3.3 million or more, the commissioners court of the county may:(1) prohibit off-premise portable signs in the unincorporated area of the county; or(2) regulate the location, height, size, and anchoring of, or any other matter relating to the use of, off-premise portable signs in the unincorporated area.(b) A re...
Holiday Displays
McKinney does not regulate seasonal holiday displays on residential property. Lights, inflatables, and decorations are permitted without permits provided they do not obstruct sight lines or create safety hazards.
Signs: Holiday Displays
Few RestrictionsTex. Property Code Sec. 202.012 (Flag Display)
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...
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