Tomball regulates temporary signs including garage sale signs. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, or on traffic signs. Signs on the sale property are permitted during the sale period. All signs must be removed promptly after the sale ends.
Tomball's sign regulations govern temporary signs including garage and yard sale signs. Signs advertising a garage sale may be displayed on the property where the sale is held without a permit during the sale period. Signs placed on other private property require the owner's permission. Signs may not be placed in the public right-of-way, on utility poles, street signs, traffic signals, or city property. Signs that obstruct traffic visibility at intersections or block sight triangles are prohibited and may be removed immediately by the city. Garage sale signs should be removed within 24 hours after the sale concludes. The city actively enforces sign placement rules, particularly along major corridors like Main Street and FM 2920. In the Historic Old Town district, temporary sign standards may apply to maintain the area's character during events like German Fest. Contact Code Enforcement at (281) 290-1012 for sign placement questions.
Signs in the public right-of-way or on utility poles are removed without notice. Failure to remove signs after the sale may result in a code enforcement citation. Signs obstructing traffic visibility are removed immediately. Fines up to $2,000 per day may apply for ongoing violations.
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