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Hallsville Signs ordinance (§ 400.550)

Chapter 400: Planning and Zoning Regulations · Article V. Zoning Regulations

In short: Residential districts (R-1 to R-3) allow church signs and one sign up to 36 square feet for construction, rent or sale of the property, removed once the sale, rental or construction is done. Business signs must be on the same lot. Illuminated signs are allowed only in C-1, C-2, B-1, I-1 and I-2, with no light projecting into residential districts. Flashing lights and rotating beacons are banned everywhere. Billboards are allowed only in A-1 and I-1.

Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.

A. The types of signs permitted in each district shall be as follows:

1. Districts R-1, R-2 And R-3.

a. Church signs.

b. One (1) sign not exceeding thirty-six (36) square feet referring to the construction, rent or sale of a building or subdivision lot, which sign shall refer to the property on which sign is located and shall be removed as soon as the premises are sold, rented or construction is completed.

2. Districts O-C, C-1, C-2, B-1 And I-2.

a. Any signs permitted in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Districts, except that signs in an O-C Zoning District shall be a maximum size of thirty-six (36) square feet.

b. Signs naming the business or businesses being conducted and advertising the goods and services offered; said signs shall be located on the same lot as in the business named or advertised.

3. Districts A-1 And I-1.

a. Any sign permitted in the C-1, C-2, B-1 and I-2 Districts.

b. Billboards.

4. Illuminated Signs.

a. Illuminated signs are permitted only in the C-1, C-2, B-1, I-1 and I-2 Districts; provided, however, that lights illuminating the signs shall not be so installed as to project into residential districts.

5. Prohibited Signs.

a. Signs with flashing lights, rotating beacons and the like shall not be permitted in any zoning district.

Official source: City of Hallsville official Code of Ordinances (online), § 400.550

Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.