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Pasadena, TX Sign Regulations: Garage Sale Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 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,

Source: Pasadena Standard Sign Code (Ch. 31)View official code

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I put garage sale signs in Pasadena TX?
On your own private property in compliance with the sign code. Signs on public rights-of-way, utility poles, and traffic signs are prohibited and will be removed by Code Enforcement.
Can I put signs on the corner near my house?
Only on private property with the property owner's permission. Placing signs on public property, utility poles, or in the public right-of-way is a violation.

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