Temporary signs on residential zoned properties and residential uses.
San Antonio City Code § 28-73
in effectSec. 28-73. - Temporary signs on residential zoned properties and residential uses.
(a) In general.
(1) Temporary signs placed in residential zoning districts and uses identified in subsection 28-72(c) shall comply with this section.
(2) A sign placed on private property requires property owner approval. Any sign placed without property owner approval is illegal and subject to removal and offending party subject to prosecution for trespass.
(3) Maximum size. Ten (10) square feet.
(4) Maximum height limitation. Six (6) feet measured from ground to top of sign.
(5) Permit validity period. Maximum of ninety (90) days.
Commentary: Note that if the on-premise event (e.g., home sale; remodel work; etc.) for which the temporary sign is used at the residential property goes beyond ninety (90) days, an automatic renewal of the temporary sign is allowed until the on-premise event is completed as long as the event is permitted properly in accordance with any other applicable sections of the City Code.
(6) Distance limitation.
a. Spacing. No sign may be placed closer than twenty-five (25) feet from a street intersection or median opening. Signs shall be placed no closer than three (3) feet from the edge of the sign to the street curb or, if there is no curb, the edge of pavement.
b. Encroachment. Signs shall not encroach on either the sidewalks or streets.
(7) Noncommercial speech and on-premises commercial speech narrowly tailored to lawful commercial transactions relating to the premise are authorized. All other on and off premises commercial speech is prohibited.
Comment: The exception to commercial advertising in subsection (7) is intended to address temporary on-premises advertising concerns in narrow circumstances, including, but not limited to home for sale signs, re-roofing signs, and the like, so long as the temporary advertisement is related to the premises itself.
Exception: For residential zoned properties that are 1) vacant, and 2) one (1) or more acres in size, temporary signs with off-premises commercial speech is permitted to follow the size, spacing and permitting requirements of section 28-74.
(Ord. No. 2017-05-04-0297, § 1(Att. 1), 5-4-17)
Source: City of San Antonio, City Code, City Charter and Unified Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/san_antonio/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH28SI_ARTIVERMARE_DIV2REBAUPSICL_SDFTESI_S28-73TESIREZOPRREUSFetched: 10/27/2026