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McKinney, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Business Signs
Prohibited
Vehicle Signs
Limited OK
Window Signs
Prohibited
Fine
Up to 500 dollars

Summary

No business signage allowed on residential properties for home occupations in McKinney. Zoning Chapter 146 home occupation standards prohibit any display or sign visible from the street.

A person is not required to obtain a license to erect or maintain an on-premise sign. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1345 (S.B. 1420), Sec. 49(a), eff. September 1, 2011. Sec. 394.0202. ISSUANCE AND PERIOD OF LICENSE. (a) The commission shall issue a license to a person who:(1) files with the commission a completed application form within the time specified by the commission;(2) pays the appropriate license fee; and(3) files with the commission a surety bond.(b) A license may be issued for one year or longer.(c) At least 30 days before the date on which a person's license expires, the commission shall notify the person of the impending expiration.

Source: McKinney Sign OrdinanceView official code

Full Breakdown

Vehicle signage on personal vehicles parked in driveway is allowed if the vehicle is otherwise residential in character (no oversized lettering, no commercial-plate truck storage). Window signs, yard signs, and sandwich boards for home business are prohibited. Construction and real estate signs governed separately under city sign code with size and duration limits.

Violations & Fines

Sign violation: citation up to 500 dollars per day. Illegal signs removed by Code Services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a sign for my home business in McKinney?
No. All exterior signage, window displays, and commercial advertising are prohibited for home occupations in residential zones.
What about a small sign in my yard?
No signs of any size are permitted for home-based businesses in residential areas. This includes yard signs, banners, and window decals.

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