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Pearland, TX Sign Regulations: Window Signs (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Combined window cap
25% of all windows
Single window cap
50% of one window
Display limit
45 consecutive days
Governing section
UDC § 4.2.5.5(d)(1)
Allowed materials
Paper, poster, mylar, removable paint
Placement
Inside the business establishment

Summary

Pearland's Unified Development Code limits temporary window signs to 25 percent of a business's combined window area, or 50 percent of any single window, and caps display at 45 consecutive days. The signs must be made of temporary materials like paper, poster or mylar and placed inside the building.

(1) Temporary window signs: These signs must be temporary in design and construction, such as paper, poster, mylar or similar plastic film, or painted with removable paint; may not exceed in coverage twenty-five percent (25%) of all windows combined or fifty percent (50%) of any one window; must be placed inside the business establishment and be professional in appearance, except for temporary signs not promoting a business but rather associated with a non-profit, neighborhood, or civic event; and may not be displayed for more than forty-five (45) days.

Full Breakdown

5(d)(1) governs temporary window signs, defining them by both material and coverage. The section requires the signs must be temporary in design and construction, such as paper, poster, mylar or similar plastic film, or painted with removable paint, and it limits coverage so the signs may not exceed in coverage twenty-five percent of all windows combined or fifty percent of any one window. The signs must also be placed inside the business establishment and be professional in appearance, and Pearland caps the display period: they may not be displayed for more than forty-five days.

The section carves out an exception for civic messaging, exempting temporary signs not promoting a business but rather associated with a non-profit, neighborhood, or civic event from the professional-appearance requirement, though the 25/50 percent coverage caps and material rules still apply. 5(d), Other Temporary Signs, alongside separate standards for holiday inflatables, capped at 12 feet in any dimension with 30-day display windows up to five periods a year, and off-premise special-event signs sponsored by non-profits, capped at 6 feet in height and 32 square feet per face.

Violations & Fines

A window sign covering more than 25 percent of a storefront's combined glass, or more than half of any single pane, exceeds Section 4.2.5.5(d)(1)'s coverage cap, as does a sign left up longer than the 45-day display limit; both are enforceable sign-code violations subject to removal or citation by the Building Official under the UDC's general sign enforcement authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much of my storefront window can I cover with signs in Pearland?
Up to 25 percent of all your windows combined, or 50 percent of any one window, whichever limit applies. Section 4.2.5.5(d)(1) caps temporary window sign coverage at those two thresholds and requires the signs to sit inside the business rather than applied to the exterior glass.
How long can a temporary window sign stay up?
No more than 45 days under Section 4.2.5.5(d)(1). The code doesn't set a minimum cooldown before a new temporary window sign can go up, but each display is capped at 45 days.
What materials count as a temporary window sign?
Section 4.2.5.5(d)(1) limits temporary window signs to paper, poster, mylar or similar plastic film, or lettering painted with removable paint, materials meant to come down easily rather than permanent vinyl or etched glass signage.
Do nonprofit event signs in windows follow the same rules?
Mostly. Section 4.2.5.5(d)(1) exempts signs associated with a non-profit, neighborhood, or civic event from the professional-appearance requirement that applies to business signs, but the 25 percent/50 percent coverage limits and the temporary-material requirement still apply to those signs.

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