What signs can I put up on my property?

Most permanent sign types need a sign permit under Article 3.1000 of the Code of Ordinances, each with its own time, place and manner conditions in Sec. 3.1009. An individual monument sign (MIS-1), for example, is capped at 60 square feet including its masonry border and 8 feet in height, with a 15 foot minimum front setback, and is limited to non-residential districts and specific institutional or multi-family uses. A homeowner's own residential real estate (for-sale or for-lease) stake sign does not need a permit under Sec. 3.1010: capped at 6 square feet and 4 feet in height, one per lot, at least 10 feet back from the street pavement. Awning signs, canopy signs and other permit-required categories each carry their own size, height and placement limits. Temporary categories such as charity or civic event signs and commercial real estate signs have separate duration and size caps. Start by confirming the zoning district on the city's zoning map (cityofmelissa.com/194/Zoning) or with Development Services at 972-838-2036. This pack covers incorporated Melissa only; the ETJ and unincorporated Collin County land have no municipal zoning.