Katy, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Right-of-Way Signs
- Prohibited
- Pole Attachments
- Not allowed
- Impound Period
- Up to 30 days
- Enforcement
- Police and public works
Summary
Katy prohibits posting garage sale signs and other bandit signs in public rights-of-way, on utility poles, traffic signs, or attached to public infrastructure.
Sec. 394.021. ERECTING OFF-PREMISE SIGN WITHOUT PERMIT; OFFENSE. (a) A person commits an offense if the person erects an off-premise sign unless the person first obtains a permit under this subchapter from the commission.(b) Except as otherwise authorized by this chapter, the commission may not issue a permit for an off-premise sign unless the sign is to be located:(1) within 800 feet of a recognized commercial or industrial business activity or the office of a governmental entity; and(2) on the same side of the road as the business activity or the office of the governmental entity.(b-1) If the off-premise sign is located within the jurisdiction of a municipality with a population of more than 1.9 million that is exercising its authority to regulate off-premise signs, the commissio
Full Breakdown
Under Article 3.06 of the Katy Code, garage sale and bandit signs may not be placed in any public street, sidewalk, or alley right-of-way, or attached to telephone poles, power poles, stop signs, or other public structures. The sign administrator, public works employees, and police are authorized to seize and impound any unlawful sign, holding it in storage for up to thirty days before disposal. Enforcement applies citywide, including the Katy Mills Mall area.
Violations & Fines
Posting prohibited signs may result in confiscation, citation, and a fine. Repeat offenders face escalating penalties under the city's general penalty provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I post garage sale signs at the corner near my Katy home?
What happens to a sign the city impounds?
Sources & Official References
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