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New Braunfels, TX Home Business: Signage Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Sign limit
One sign, max 4 square feet
Illumination
Non-illuminated only
Mounting
Must attach to dwelling exterior
Floor area cap
30% of floor area, 600 sq ft max
Outdoor hours
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Max fine
$2,000 per day (Sec. 1-8)

Summary

New Braunfels caps signage for a home-based business at one non-illuminated sign, physically attached to the house exterior, no larger than four square feet. The rule sits inside Sec. 144-5.5-2(n), the same home occupation ordinance that limits hours, employees and floor area for any business run out of a residential dwelling.

(a)Home occupations shall be permitted as accessory use in all residential zoning districts provided that they comply with all restrictions herein;...(n)One non-illuminated identification sign that is physically attached to the exterior of the structure, with a sign area no larger than four square feet is permitted;(o)The occupation shall not offer any commodity for sale on the premises.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 36).

Full Breakdown

Sec. 5 of the zoning ordinance regulates home occupations across every residential district in the city, and the sign rule is one clause inside a much longer list of restrictions. 5-2(n) allows exactly one identification sign, and it cannot be illuminated, must be physically attached to the exterior of the dwelling (no yard signs, no A-frames), and the sign face cannot exceed four square feet. ; only one non-household employee may work on site; and no more than one business-related commercial vehicle, of one ton or less, may be kept on the property, parked behind the front building line.

The business cannot be visible from the street, cannot store materials outdoors, and cannot sell any commodity directly on the premises. 5-2(b), is currently suspended pending a change in state or case law, so that restriction is not enforced. 5-7, provided they were not already violating another law when the code took effect.

Violations & Fines

A home occupation sign that is illuminated, freestanding, or larger than four square feet violates Sec. 144-5.5-2(n) and is enforced as a zoning violation under the city's general penalty, Sec. 1-8: fines up to $2,000.00 per day, with each day of noncompliance a separate offense. Code enforcement or the building official can also require removal of an oversized sign and, for a persistent violation, refer the underlying home occupation for loss of its accessory-use status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put a lit sign on my home business in New Braunfels?
No. Sec. 144-5.5-2(n) permits only one non-illuminated identification sign for a home occupation, so backlit, neon or spotlighted signs are not allowed regardless of size. The sign also has to be physically attached to the exterior of the dwelling itself, not staked in the yard or mounted on a fence, and its face cannot exceed four square feet.
How big can a home business sign be in New Braunfels?
Four square feet is the maximum sign area under Sec. 144-5.5-2(n), and only one such sign is allowed per home occupation. That is far smaller than the signage available to a commercial business under Chapter 106, reflecting the residential character the home occupation rules are designed to protect.
What happens if my home business sign is too big?
The city treats an oversized or illuminated home occupation sign as a zoning violation under Sec. 1-8, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000.00, with every day the sign remains noncompliant counted as a separate offense. Code enforcement can also require the sign's removal as a condition of keeping the underlying home occupation approval.
Can a home occupation sign be freestanding in the yard?
No. Sec. 144-5.5-2(n) requires the sign to be physically attached to the exterior of the structure, so freestanding, staked or fence-mounted signs do not qualify, even if they meet the four-square-foot size limit and are not illuminated.

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