Cedar Park, TX Sign Regulations: Digital Billboards (2026)
Key Facts
- Max EMC area
- 50% of monument sign face
- Canopy sign EMC cap
- 12 square feet
- Residential spacing
- 50 feet minimum
- Nighttime shutoff near homes
- 12:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.
- Minimum static display
- 8 seconds
Summary
Cedar Park caps electronic message center signs at 50% of a monument sign's face, requires 50-foot spacing from residential property lines, and bans scrolling or flashing copy.
EMCs shall have a minimum spacing of: At least 50 feet between the EMC and the property line of any residential use or district and shall shut off between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. ... Percentage of sign area. EMCs, including their frames, shall comprise no more than 50 percent of the sign area of a monument sign and a maximum of 12 square feet of a canopy sign.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4973212; v14 updated 2026-06-25).
Full Breakdown
Electronic message centers (EMCs) are allowed only as part of monument or canopy signs, never combined with a manual changeable copy sign on the same structure. An EMC must sit at least 50 feet from any residential property line and shut off between midnight and 5:00 a.m. near residential uses, and at least 50 feet from any other EMC on a separate property. Static messages must display at least 8 seconds, with changes completing within 1 second, and the sign may show no flashing, scrolling, or apparent movement. Residential-zone light trespass is capped at 0.1 footcandle at the property line.
Violations & Fines
Sign code enforcement can order removal or modification of a noncompliant EMC; illumination and construction standards are enforced alongside the City's Building and Electrical Codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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