Pasadena, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)
Key Facts
- Code
- Chapter 31. Standard Sign Code
- Public ROW
- Signs prohibited
- Enforcement
- Code Enforcement removes signs
- Private Property
- Must comply with sign code
Summary
Pasadena's Standard Sign Code (Chapter 31) regulates signage within city limits. Garage sale signs on public rights-of-way, utility poles, and traffic signs are prohibited under state and city law. Code Enforcement addresses illegal sign placement.
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
The City of Pasadena's Standard Sign Code (Chapter 31) establishes sign regulations including temporary signs for garage sales. Signs placed on public rights-of-way, utility poles, traffic signs, and other public infrastructure are prohibited under both city code and Texas Transportation Code. Code Enforcement actively removes illegal signs and addresses un-maintained signage. Garage sale signs on private property must comply with the sign code's requirements for temporary signage. TxDOT removes unauthorized signs from state highway rights-of-way.
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