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Sec. 21-101. - General.#
Signs and sign plans utilized by national retail, commercial, and industrial outlets which do not meet the requirements of this section, may be permitted when, the city council finds such signs are in conformance with the intent of this section and appropriate to the type of development or structure to which they are related. Signs requesting approval under this provision must meet the following requirements: (1)
Signage. The trademark signs or sign formats or organization is generally standardized in cities nationally and redesign to comply with this section may detrimentally impact the nationally recognized company from locating in Burnet. The height of the sign shall conform with this section but the location, size and number may be approved to appear consistent with similar developments of the national chain.
(2)
Permit approval. Nationally branded signs, and/or planned unit developments, which do not conform to the regulations of this section may be granted approval by the city council after the planning and zoning commission has reviewed the sign(s) and site development plan. The planning and zoning commission shall make a recommendation to the city council for approval or denial based on their findings.
(3)
Notification requirements. Upon submittal of an application for a nationally branded signs exception, the city shall notify surrounding property owner in accordance with V.T.C.A., Local Government Code tit. 7, ch. 211.007.
(4)
Historic district. All applications for construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, or rehabilitation of a sign under this section for any historic landmark or any property within a historic district shall be considered and acted upon by the historic preservation officer in accordance with chapter 118, article X, City Code.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21; Ord. No. 2023-18, § 4, 6-27-23)