3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Denton County, Texas.
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Texas Property Code 202.009 protects the right to display political signs in Denton County. HOAs cannot prohibit political signs beginning 90 days before an election through 10 days after. Cities may regulate sign size and placement in public rights-of-way but cannot restrict political speech on private property.
Tex. Elec. Code Sec. 259.003 (Regulation of Political Signs by Municipality)
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 the s...
Garage sale signs in Denton County are regulated by local city sign ordinances. Most cities allow temporary garage sale signs on private property without a permit but prohibit signs on utility poles, traffic signs, and in medians. Signs in the public right-of-way are typically restricted or require removal immediately after the sale.
Tex. Transp. Code Sec. 394.0201, 394.002 (Off-Premise Sign Licensing; Application to Rural Road Signs)
Sec. 394.0201. ERECTING OFF-PREMISE SIGN WITHOUT LICENSE; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person wilfully erects or maintains an off-premise sign on a rural road without a license under this subchapter. (b) An offense under this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000. Each day of the proscribed conduct is a separate offense. (c) A...
Holiday displays in Denton County are generally permitted on private residential property with few restrictions. Most cities do not regulate seasonal decorations on private property, though displays that create traffic hazards or electrical safety issues may be subject to code enforcement. HOAs may impose time limits on how long decorations can remain up.
4 cities in Denton County have their own sign regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Garage Sale Signs, Holiday Displays
3 verified rules • Garage Sale Signs, Holiday Displays
3 verified rules • Garage Sale Signs, Holiday Displays
3 verified rules • Garage Sale Signs, Holiday Displays
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