How to Pull a Sign Permit in Carrollton, TX: Working With High Value Signs
If you’re planning to purchase a new business sign in Carrollton, TX understanding some about the sign permitting process and how
High Value Signs will work with you and the City is helpful. Whether you’re planning on getting a monument sign, building wall sign, or other exterior signage, Carrollton’s sign permitting process is designed to ensure safety, consistency, and compliance with city ordinances.
Pulling a sign permit in Carrollton, TX doesn’t have to be complicated—but it does require attention to detail, accurate documentation, and patience with the review process. When done correctly, permitting protects your investment and ensures your sign can stay in place long-term. That is why you want to work with us!
High Value Signs understands Carrollton’s permitting process and handles these for you:
- Zoning verification
- Permit preparation
- City communication
- Inspection coordination
This removes risk from business owners and ensures signs are compliant from day one.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Ordering a sign before permit approval
- Assuming a sign is exempt without confirmation
- Ignoring zoning restrictions
- Installing a sign without using a local sign contractor
Avoiding these mistakes can save weeks of delays and unnecessary costs.
Understanding Carrollton, TX Sign Permitting Requirements
Carrollton, TX regulates signage through its zoning and sign ordinances. In general, most permanent commercial signs require a permit before fabrication or installation begins. Most business signs require a permit. Carrollton’s sign code requires permits for business signs, awnings, banners, and other permanent or semi-permanent signage. Permits help ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards. This includes:
Monument Signs In Carrollton, TX
Monument Signs are limited to a maximum height of six feet including base. One exception is that for lots over three acres or anchor tenants over 20,000 square feet, the maximum height may be 12 feet.
Attached Building Wall Signs In Carrollton, TX
Wall Signs are limited to a maximum area per wall: 200 square feet for each 75 feet of wall length per business provided no more than 75 percent of the sign placement area’s height or width is covered, with some exceptions.
Pylon signs in general are limited to 1 per lot, a maximum height of 20ft including the base, and 160 sq ft of sign copy, with some exceptions.
For example, pylon signs with multiple tenants can state the shopping or business center name without it being considered when calculating the area of sign copy.
Pole signs for the most part are limited to certain road frontages and these maximum heights:
- For lots three acres or less that abut IH-35E: 35 feet and must be located adjacent to IH-35E.
- For lots over three acres that abut IH-35E: 50 feet and must be located adjacent to IH-35E.
Muti-Tenant Retail Signs
When determining the max number of allowed signs, multiple adjoining retail lots may be considered as a single site. This factor may also influence the maximum sign size or determining whether the sign is an on premise or off premise sign. Determinations of this type are made by the City Manager or designee. Multi-tenant retail signage is generally a key consideration for developers of multi-tenant retail centers.
Other Signs
Temporary signs, banners, or small exempt signs may have different requirements, but it’s never safe to assume a sign is exempt without verification. High Value Signs signage solutions experts will guide you and verify based on the details of your project.
Getting A Sign Permit in Carrollton, TX
Zoning determines what types of signs are permitted and how many signs a business may have. Shopping centers, office parks, and standalone buildings often have different allowances. Many sign permit delays happen because zoning restrictions weren’t checked before design.
Carrollton requires complete documentation before reviewing a sign permit application. High Value signs will prepare the documentation needed and submit it to the City and work with them and you on any changes they need:
- Sign rendering or design proof
- Dimensions (height, width, square footage)
- Mounting method (wall-mounted, ground-mounted, etc.)
- Site plan showing sign placement on the property
- Address and tenant information
Once the application meets all requirements and fees are paid, the city issues the sign permit to High Value Signs. We recommend that we do not start fabrication of the sign nor install the sign before permit approval, as this can result in fines or removal orders. Conversely, sign permits are typically valid for a limited time, once the permit is issued High Value Signs will proceed quickly to fabrication so that installation can be scheduled promptly.
The sign must be installed exactly as approved in the permit documents. Changes to size, location, or illumination often require permit revisions.
Installation must follow:
- Approved dimensions
- Approved mounting method
- Approved placement
Any deviation can trigger a failed inspection. So it is important that as the customer, you review Final Drawings carefully and approve them before they go to the City so that you get exactly what you are expecting. Making changes after the fact causes unnecessary rework, delays, and added costs and fees.
After installation, a final inspection is required. Inspections are scheduled by High Value Signs, who will meet the inspector onsite if needed.
Inspectors verify:
- Proper installation
- Structural safety
- Compliance with approved plans
Once the sign passes inspection, the permit is finalized and the sign is legally approved.
Call us today about your sign project – 972-915-6970!
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs – Sign Permits Carrollton, TX
Do all signs require a permit in Carrollton, TX?
Most permanent commercial signs require a permit, including monument and building wall signs.
How long does it take to get a sign permit in Carrollton, TX?
Timelines vary by sign type and complexity of the sign, but in general you want to allow 10-15 business days for the City permitting process
Can I install a sign before the permit is approved in Carrollton, TX?
It is recommended that before any sign get installed, you work with us to determine if the sign you want would be exempt from a permit. Most all signs will require a permit and we can handle all that for you.
About The Author
Myra Brown, MBA brings years of experience designing, fabricating, and installing commercial signage for businesses across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Her articles share practical insights, industry best practices, and real-world expertise to help businesses improve visibility and branding through professional signage.
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