Allen, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Right-of-Way
- Prohibited
- Utility Poles
- Prohibited
- Max Size
- 6 sq ft residential
- Removal
- 24 hours post-sale
Summary
Garage sale signs are prohibited in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, street signs, or traffic control devices in Allen. Signs are allowed only on the property hosting the sale, with owner permission on other private property. Signs must be removed within 24 hours after the sale ends.
Sec. 394.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:(1) "On-premise sign" means a freestanding sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity, and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person, or activity.(2) "Off-premise sign" means a sign displaying advertising that pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located.(3) "Person" means an individual, association, or corporation.(4) "Portable sign" means a sign designed to be mounted on a trailer, bench, wheeled carrier, or other nonmotorized mobile structure.(5) "Sign" means a structure, display, light device,
Full Breakdown
Under the Allen Sign Ordinance, off-premise temporary signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited regardless of content. Signs attached to utility poles, traffic signs, or placed in medians will be removed by Community Enhancement without notice. Signs on private property require permission of the property owner and must not exceed 6 square feet for residential temporary signs.
Violations & Fines
Illegal signs are removed without notice. Repeat offenders receive citations 50 to 200 dollars per sign.
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