Mansfield, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

The City of Mansfield prohibits commercial signage identifying home businesses in residential zoning districts. The home occupation ordinance requires the property to maintain its residential character with no external evidence of business activity, which includes signs, window displays, merchandise displays, and similar indicators. Small identification signs such as name plates near the front door are typically allowed, but business advertising signs are not. Commercial vehicles with prominent advertising beyond small identification lettering are restricted from overnight parking in residential areas; work trucks and vans with extensive wraps or signage are considered commercial vehicles subject to overnight parking restrictions. Temporary yard signs for open houses, garage sales, and political messages are regulated under the general sign ordinance with specific size, number, and duration limits. Signs in the public right-of-way are generally prohibited and may be removed by the city. HOA covenants frequently impose additional sign restrictions beyond city code. Contact the Planning Department at (817) 728-3680 for sign questions.