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College Station, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Summary

College Station prohibits external business signage at home occupations. No commercial evidence visible from the street.

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 person is not required to obtain a license to erect or maintain an on-premise sign. Sec. 394.047. NUMBER OF SIGNS. A business may not maintain more than five on-premise signs for each frontage on a single road at a single business location.

Source: College Station Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

College Station home occupation regulations prohibit external signage, banners, or displays. No commercial vehicles with business signage in driveways. Window displays prohibited. Intent is to maintain residential character. HOAs typically have even stricter sign restrictions. Texas has no state-level home business signage preemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put up a sign?
No. External business signage is prohibited at home occupations.
What about my work vehicle?
Commercial vehicles with signage may be restricted. Check College Station and HOA rules.

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