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Sec. 21-71. - Political signs.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of any political sign shall be subject to the following: (1)
Political signs shall be permitted in all zones.
(2)
Such signs shall not exceed 36 square feet in area, shall not exceed 48 inches in height, nor shall they be illuminated, provided that these restrictions shall not apply to lawfully established billboards. Political signs shall not have any moving parts.
(3)
Political signs shall be permitted only for a period of 90 days preceding the election and shall be removed within ten days after the election provided that signs promoting successful candidates or ballot propositions in a primary election may remain displayed through the general election.
(4)
Political signs shall not be placed within any public right-of-way. This includes posting signs on trees, telephone/utility poles, traffic sign poles and other objects within the right-of-way.
Political signs established in violation of this section and posing a traffic hazard as determined by the code official, may be immediately removed with prior notice. All costs associated with sign removal will be paid by the sign owner.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-72. - Portable signs.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of any portable sign shall be subject to the following: (1)
Portable signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area. Such square footage shall be applied and calculated as part of the total square footage permitted for all business signage permitted for the business or property.
(2)
Such signs shall be displayed no more than 45 days during any single calendar year.
(3)
There shall be no more than one portable sign per parcel of property or business, whichever is lesser, permitted at any one time.
(4)
Electrification of all portable signs shall be in compliance with the National Electrical Code as adopted by the city.
(5)
A portable sign shall not be established or placed prior to obtaining a sign permit.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-73. - Real estate signs.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of any real estate sign shall be subject to the following: (1)
Real estate signs shall be permitted in all zones, provided that all such signs shall be located on the property to which they apply, except as provided for in (d) of this section.
(2)
Such signs shall conform with the following maximum size requirements: Four square feet in area for the first 10,000 square feet in lot area, plus four square feet for each additional 10,000 square feet of lot area, not to exceed 32 square feet.
(3)
Real estate signs shall be removed upon closing of the sale.
(4)
In addition, real estate signs advertising the sale of lots located within a subdivision shall be permitted provided that there shall be no more than one sign per entrance, and each sign shall be no greater than 32 square feet in area, no greater than eight feet in height, and erected no longer than a period of one year. Such signs may be installed off premises in order to direct visitors to the property.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-74. - Special sale signs.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of any special sale sign shall be subject to the following: (1)
Sale and grand opening signs shall be permitted in all zones provided that such signs are displayed no more than 15 consecutive days for every three months. Such signs shall be removed immediately upon termination of the sale or event that they advertise.
(2)
All such signs must be attached to the facade, wall or window of the building occupying or conducting the sale or event which they advertise.
(3)
No business shall have more than two such signs for each facade or wall of the building to which they are attached.
(4)
The total sign size shall not exceed 50 percent of the size of the permitted facade sign or four square feet in area, whichever is greater.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-75. - Promotional signs.#
Promotional signs advertising a special community event such as a fair, farmer's market or parade may be permitted to be located over public right-of-way. The size, location and method of erection of such signs shall be subject to approval by the city council and public works director pursuant to good engineering practices and shall be consistent with the paramount purpose of public rights-of-way to provide safe and convenient traffic circulation. Alternatively, such signs may be permitted to be attached to the wall of a building subject to approval by the code official.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-76. - Searchlights.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of any searchlight shall be subject to the following: (1)
The operation of searchlights or similar lighting sources for advertising, display or any other commercial purpose is considered a temporary sign pursuant to the provisions of this section.
(2)
Such signs shall be displayed no more than five consecutive days and in no event be used for advertising longer than 30 days during any single calendar year.
(3)
Such signs shall not be permitted on a public right-of-way and may be immediately removed from such right-of-way by the code official, provided that within the C-1 zone, the public works director may permit the placement of a searchlight on a public right-of-way if no reasonable alternative exists and if such placement will not obstruct traffic or create a safety hazard.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-77. - Streamers.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of streamers shall be subject to the following: (1)
Streamers may be used to outline property lines and areas on a lot that display merchandise outdoors.
(2)
Streamers shall be replaced or removed when torn or faded.
(3)
Since the primary purpose of streamers is to make display areas more attractive, for those uses displaying streamers for more than 90 days in a year, landscaping must be combined with streamers usage. Plans are to be approved by the code official with the intent being to provide planting areas with street trees or continuous areas with ground cover, particularly, but not limited to, the area along property lines. The cost of the required landscaping per year need not exceed the cost of the streamers.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)
Sec. 21-78. - Highway banners.#
The installation, operation and maintenance of highway banners shall be subject to the following: (1)
Highway banners are expressly prohibited excepted as provided for in this section.
(2)
Highway banners may be installed by the city for city sponsored or co-sponsored events. Only one highway banner may be installed at each of the predetermined locations across state rights-of-way as approved by the city from time to time. The city manager shall determine the exact location of each banner display. There shall be one location on each of the major highways listed below:
a.
State Highway 281 North;
b.
State Highway 281 South;
c.
State Highway 29 East;
d.
State Highway 29 West.
(3)
In the event the co-sponsor of an event requests a banner be installed across TxDot right-of-way, the co-sponsor shall secure the proper TxDot and city permits. The application for a city permit must be submitted, along with the approved TxDot permit, to the city a minimum 30 days prior to the requested date of installation of the highway banner(s).
(4)
Highway banners may only be displayed for a period of up to three weeks prior to the scheduled event.
(5)
Highway banners must be constructed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Construction standards required by the city may be amended from time to time as approved by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 2021-04, § 1, 2-9-21)