The regulation of signs is intended to allow clear and concise information to be presented to the public while preventing inharmonious, distracting or confusing signage due to excessive size or inadequate spacing.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.101), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1987-25, § 8, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

All signs shall be erected, displayed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of this article and all other applicable state laws and city ordinances. If there is a conflict between the regulations of this article and a state law or city ordinance, the most restrictive standard applies and controls. In particular, if regulations applicable to the Brazos River Corridor Overlay District (BRC), as referenced in division 23 of chapter 28 of the zoning ordinance, or any other special zoning district are more restrictive, those regulations apply and control.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.201), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Canopy shall mean a covering that provides cover or protection to the area below. It may be freestanding and open on all sides, or stretch out from a building, thereby closing in that one side.

Conventional sign shall mean a non-digital sign.

(1)

Small conventional off-premises sign. A non-digital off-premises sign with a face area not exceeding 72 square feet.

(2)

Medium conventional off-premises sign. A non-digital off-premises sign with a face area exceeding 72 square feet but not exceeding 300 square feet.

(3)

Large conventional off-premises sign. A non-digital off-premises sign with a face area exceeding 300 square feet but not exceeding 672 square feet.

Digital sign shall mean a sign displaying digital static images that can change messages or copy by programmable electronic processes.

(1)

Small digital off-premises sign. A digital off-premises sign with a face area not exceeding 382 square feet.

(2)

Large digital off-premises sign. A digital off-premises sign with a face area exceeding 382 square feet but not exceeding 672 square feet.

Educational institution shall mean a public or private elementary school, middle/junior high school, high school, or institution of higher education.

Face area shall mean the entire area contained within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits of a sign. In computing face area of a double-faced, back-to-back or V-type sign, the side with the larger face shall be used to compute the square footage of the sign to determine the size of the sign. Cutouts, uprights, trim and aprons are to be excluded in computing face area. An extension or cutout of up to 20 percent of the face area is permitted.

Height shall mean the vertical distance between the highest part of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever is higher, and a level plane going through the nearest point of the vehicular traffic surface of the adjacent, improved public right-of-way, other than an alley or access road. If a sign is equidistant from more than one improved public right-of-way, none of which are alleys or access roads, the highest point shall be used.

Maintenance shall mean the cleaning, painting, repairing, or replacing of defective parts of a sign in a manner that does not alter the basic copy, design, or structure of the sign, but does not include changing the design of the sign's support construction, changing the type of component materials, or increasing the illumination, subject to the provisions of section 28-95 (Nonconforming uses).

Mobile sign shall mean a sign designed for use and display out-of-doors which is mounted on a trailer or is otherwise capable of being easily transported or moved from place to place.

Off-premises sign shall mean a sign displaying advertising or information copy that refers to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located.

(1)

Small off-premises sign. An off-premises sign with a face area not exceeding 72 square feet.

(2)

Medium off-premises sign. An off-premises sign with a face area exceeding 72 square feet but not exceeding 300 square feet.

(3)

Large off-premises sign. An off-premises sign with a face area exceeding 300 square feet but not exceeding 672 square feet.

On-premises sign shall mean a sign identifying or advertising a business, person, or activity and installed and maintained on the same premises as the business, person or activity, or displaying a noncommercial message on the premises of a business, person or activity.

(1)

Attached conventional on-premises sign. A non-digital on-premises sign attached to a building or to an open canopy attached to or supported by a building on one side.

(2)

Attached conventional on-premises canopy sign. A non-digital on-premises sign attached to a freestanding canopy.

Permanent sign shall mean a sign permanently affixed to a building or to the ground.

Setback shall mean, for a front yard setback, the required distance between the portion of a sign on private land closest to a public right-of-way and the nearest point at the edge of the nearest public right-of-way, other than an alley. If a public right-of-way crosses a railroad right-of-way, the setback distance is to be measured from the public right-of-way line extended across the railroad right-of-way. For a side yard setback, the required distance between the portion of a sign on private land closest to the boundary line on the adjoining lot and the nearest point on the boundary line on the adjoining lot.

Shared mobility information sign shall mean a sign used solely to display information about the shared mobility system, such as approved shared mobility parking areas, customer service information, instructions for using the system, maps, and the logo of the system operator.

Shared mobility sponsorship sign shall mean a sign associated with an approved shared mobility system, used to identify the operator or sponsor (or both) of the shared mobility system and/or a shared mobility system parking area. A sponsorship sign may also display information about the shared mobility system.

Shared mobility parking area shall mean a demarcated parking area intended to define the limits of an approved parking location for shared mobility devices. This may include the use of paint, decals, or other similar sidewalk or pavement treatments with or without associated shared mobility system signage.

Sign shall mean any structure or combination of structure and/or message in the form of a display, device, figure, painting, drawing, placard, poster, billboard, advertising structure, advertisement, logo, symbol or other form designed to advertise or to inform the public. The term "sign" does not include an official traffic-control sign, an official governmental marker, a national, state, city, or educational institution flag, or governmental signs.

Spacing shall mean the required distance between a sign proposed to be erected and any existing sign for which a permit has been obtained, with the distance requirement to be based on the size of the sign for which a permit is being obtained. Each double-faced, back-to-back or V-type sign shall be treated as a single sign. The spacing measurement shall be made along the shortest distance between a proposed sign's location and the nearest point on the other sign already erected on the same side of the roadway.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.202), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2001-61, § 1, 8-21-01; Ord. No. 2002-0131, § 1, 3-19-02; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 1, 7-7-09; Ord. No. 2019-292, § 3, 4-30-19)

Cross reference— Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.

No sign or part of any sign may have lights which flash, move or rotate in such a manner as to be confused with traffic-control signals or emergency vehicle signals, or in a manner that confuses, misleads or distracts traffic motorists. Beacons may not be placed on any sign or be made a part of any sign. Additionally, no sign that resembles an official traffic-control sign, signal or device or that bears the words "stop," "go slowly," "caution," "danger," "detour," or other wording for official traffic-control signs or devices may be used within the city.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.203), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

Political signs may be erected in any zoning district. Political signs erected in R-1 and R-2 districts may not exceed six square feet in size. Political signs erected in R-3 and O districts may not exceed 18 square feet in size. Political signs erected in C and M districts must comply with the size, height, spacing, lighting and setback regulations that apply to off-premises signs in these districts. Political signs in C and M districts do not have to be constructed with a single support pole and all-steel support structure if the sign is a temporary sign to be removed at the conclusion of the political contest for which it was erected. All political signs must comply with all other applicable city ordinances, except the permit requirement under section 28-1052(b). All political signs must be removed within 30 days after the conclusion of the applicable political contest.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.204), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

No sign shall be allowed to project over a building or extend above or be placed on top of a building or parapet wall unless it meets the following conditions:

(1)

No detached on-premise signage exists on the same lot on which the building is located;

(2)

The sign does not extend more than 5 feet above the roof or the top of the building or parapet wall;

(3)

The sign does not exceed the height limit for the zoning district in which the lot is located; and

(4)

The lot is not located in the Downtown or Brazos River Corridor District.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.205), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2003-0665, § 1, 11-04-03; Ord. No. 2017-792, § 1, 9-5-17)

(a)

No sign or flag may be placed on or over the area located within ten feet of the paved portion of a street or if unpaved, the area located within ten feet of the portion of the street ordinarily used for vehicular travel, the median of a street, across the public right-of-way line extended across a railroad right-of-way, or on utility poles with the following exceptions:

(1)

Bench signs located on public property are exempt from this provision if approval has been granted pursuant to a contract with the city for the location of such bench signs.

(2)

A permanent sign attached to a building that encroaches into public right-of-way, provided the owner of the sign enters into an agreement with the city that includes a requirement that:

a.

The owner will indemnify the city for any liability arising from the sign encroaching into the right-of-way; and

b.

The owner will assume all costs related to the repair and removal of the sign.

(3)

Directional signs that are no larger than nine square feet in area with a maximum height of four feet provided the owner of the sign enters into an agreement with the city that includes a requirement that:

a.

The owner will indemnify the city for any liability arising from the sign encroaching into the right-of-way; and

b.

The owner will assume all costs related to the repair and removal of the sign.

(4)

Flags attached to light poles located in the right-of-way of University Parks Drive, Franklin Avenue from S. 6th Street to University Parks Drive, Austin Avenue from 6th Street to 3rd Street, Washington Avenue from N. 6th Street to University Parks Drive, northbound and southbound frontage roads of IH-35 from S. 12th Street to University Parks Drive, Colcord Avenue from N. 18th Street to University Parks Drive, N. 15th Street from Bosque Boulevard to Trice Avenue, Lake Shore Drive from the Brazos River to N. 19th Street, N. 19th Street from Lake Shore Drive to Powell Drive, College Drive from N. 19th Street to Lake Shore Drive, Powell Street from N. 19th Street to the MCC Campus, New Road from IH-35 to Old Robinson Road and the right-of-way of streets bounded by and including University Parks Drive, LaSalle Avenue, S. 8th Street, and IH-35, provided the owner of the flags enters into an agreement with the city that includes a requirement that:

a.

The owner will indemnify the city for any liability arising from the flags encroaching into the right-of-way; and

b.

The owner will assume all costs related to the repair and removal of the flags.

(5)

Flags or banners located on light poles in the public improvement district with an agreement with the city to promote economic development and urban revitalization.

(6)

Projecting signs and sidewalk signs in the Downtown District subject to provisions in section 28-880.10.

(7)

Monument signs denoting a specific neighborhood or neighborhood association boundary that are no larger than 32 square feet, provided the owner of the sign enters into an agreement with the city that is approved by the city council and that includes a requirement that:

a.

The owner will indemnify the city for any liability arising from the sign encroaching into the right-of-way; and

b.

The owner will assume all costs related to the repair and removal of the sign.

(8)

Shared mobility information signs, shared mobility sponsorship signs, and shared mobility parking areas are exempt from this provision if approval has been granted pursuant to a contract or agreement with the city for the location of such signs.

(b)

No sign may be placed on or over that portion of the public right-of-way required by section 16-64 of the Code to be maintained by the owner, occupant, lessee or person in control of adjoining private property without the prior consent of such person charged by such ordinance to maintain such right-of-way. Any sign allowed under this subsection must meet all other applicable requirements for signs.

(c)

No permanent sign may be placed on or over the public right-of-way except such signs that are listed as exceptions under subsection (a) herein.

(d)

No sign shall be constructed or placed in such a manner as to create a traffic hazard.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.206), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00; Ord. No. 2002-0131, § 2, 3-19-02; Ord. No. 2012-184, § 1, 4-17-12; Ord. No. 2014-742, § 1, 12-2-14; Ord. No. 2017-279, § 1, 2-7-17; Ord. No. 2019-292, § 4, 4-30-19)

(a)

Construction signs. Signs denoting the property owner, architect, contractor, engineer, landscape architect, decorator or mortgagee engaged in the design, construction or improvement of the property on which the sign is located shall be subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

Such sign may not exceed a combined total of 125 square feet in area nor extend higher than 15 feet, as measured from ground level.

(2)

Such signs must be removed upon the issuance of an occupancy permit.

(b)

Development signs. Signs relating to the promotion of new developments which are located on the property to be developed, or signs denoting the future location of a development or public improvement which are located on the site of such development or improvement, shall be subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

For an office, commercial and/or industrial development, one sign not exceeding 400 square feet in area nor extending higher than 25 feet, as measured from ground level, may be placed on the site for a period of time not to exceed one year, subject to renewal by the building official for a period not to exceed six months.

(2)

For a residential development containing 25 or more lots, or 20 acres or more of land, one sign not exceeding 400 square feet in area nor extending higher than 25 feet, as measured from ground level, may be placed on the site for a period of time not to exceed one year, subject to renewal by the building official provided the project is less than 90 percent complete. No sign erected as provided herein may be located closer than 100 feet to a residential dwelling not within the development site.

(3)

For a residential development containing at least ten but not more than 24 lots, or 20 acres or more of land, one sign not exceeding 100 square feet in area nor extending higher that 15 feet, as measured from ground level, may be placed on the site for a period of time not to exceed one year, subject to renewal by the building official, provided the project is less than 90 percent complete. No sign erected as provided herein may be located closer than 100 feet to a residential dwelling not within the development site.

(c)

Real estate sign. Signs relating to the sale or rental of property on which the sign is placed shall be subject to the following restrictions:

(1)

In an R-1 or R-2 zoning district, such signs may not exceed six square feet in area or four feet in height, as measured from ground level.

(2)

In an R-3 zoning district, such signs may not exceed ten square feet in area or six feet in height, as measured from ground level.

(3)

In an O, C and M zoning district, such signs may not exceed 32 square feet in area or ten feet in height, as measured from ground level.

(d)

Banners, flags, decorative fringe or tinsel, pennants and/or balloons. Banners, flags, decorative fringe or tinsel, pennants, and/or balloons shall be allowed either as detached signs provided that a permit is obtained from the building inspection department. Such permit shall allow a maximum single-use period of 30 days. The total number of days for which permits may be issued within one year shall not exceed 90 days. There shall be a maximum of six permits issued annually per location. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to notify the building inspection department of the date the signs go up and the date when they will be removed; or, as attached signs provided that the total square footage of attached temporary and permanent signs shall not exceed ten percent of the total area of a building wall.

All signs must be safely and securely attached to the building walls or other permanent structures, such as columns or light posts, where permitted.

(e)

Signs for occasional sales. Two signs not exceeding two square feet may be allowed for the advertisement of garage, yard, and estate sales, in accordance with section 28-932, "Signs for Garage, Yard, and Estate Sales." Such signs are prohibited at all other locations.

(f)

Other signs. All other temporary signs are strictly prohibited, except for political signs under sec. 28-1045.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.207), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord No. 1999-27, § 3, 1-4-00; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00; Ord. No. 2002-0554, § 1, 9-3-02)

(a)

A nonconforming sign is any sign which was lawfully erected prior to the effective date of any regulation governing signs but which is no longer in compliance with such regulations because of the erection of an on-premises sign or because of a change in such regulations.

(b)

A nonconforming sign may remain in place, provided:

(1)

When any sign, or substantial part of a sign, is blown down, otherwise destroyed, taken down or removed for any purpose other than maintenance or for changing the letters, symbols or other matter on the sign, it may not be reerected, reconstructed or rebuilt except in full compliance with the requirements of this section. Repairs, if any, must be completed not later than the nintieth day following the date of damage or dismantling.

(2)

A sign or substantial part of a sign is considered destroyed if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.208), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

The city may require the removal of any sign erected in violation of any regulation of the city.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.209), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the display of a national or state flag, or to limit flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional or traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.210), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

(a)

The building inspection department shall administer and enforce the provisions of this section.

(b)

Permits are required for the following signs:

(1)

All signs having an area greater than four square feet.

(2)

All signs having a height in excess of four feet.

(3)

All illuminated signs.

(4)

All signs with moving elements.

(5)

All signs projecting more than 18 inches from any wall, roof, parapet or eave.

(c)

No person shall erect or display a sign unless a permit for such sign is issued by the department of building inspection.

(d)

An application for a permit shall contain information concerning the location and size of the sign, date to be erected, value, name of the sign owner, name of the sign lessee, if any, and the name of the owner of the property where the sign is to be located.

(e)

An application for a permit shall also include a drawing to scale of the proposed sign and a list indicating the size of all existing signs maintained on the premises and visible from the right-of-way; a drawing of the lot plan or building facade, indicating the proposed location of the sign; and specifications for its construction, lighting, motion and wiring, if any.

(f)

The building official shall issue a permit for the sign if it complies with the requirements of this section.

(g)

The building official shall assign to each off-premises sign for which a permit is issued an identification number and shall issue an identification sticker with that number which shall be affixed to the sign's support pole. The identification sticker shall be placed on the support pole four to six feet above ground level. The identification sticker shall also be visible from the public right-of-way which is along the front of the property where the sign is located.

(h)

If the ownership or leasehold interest of any sign for which a permit has been issued changes, the permit holder shall provide this information to the city within 30 days.

(i)

All signs 35 feet and higher shall have a professional engineer's seal.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.701—6.708), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

(a)

An applicant for a sign permit may include with the sign permit application an application for a variance from the requirements of this section on forms approved by the board of adjustment for use. The application shall state the reasons why the applicant requests a variance. A copy of the application shall be made available by the board for public inspection at least 20 days prior to the public hearing on the application. The development plan required by section 28-171 is not required for a variance from the sign regulations contained in this section.

(b)

The director of planning shall review and report on the variance application as required by section 28-102. The board shall give notice and hold a public hearing on the variance application as required by section 28-103.

(c)

The board, subject to appropriate conditions, may authorize only the following variances from the requirements of this section if it finds that the public convenience and welfare will substantially be served, that the appropriate use of the neighboring area will not be substantially affected and that the variance is the minimum necessary to prevent an unnecessary hardship not created by the applicant:

(1)

A variance of up to 20 percent from the front or side yard setbacks.

(2)

A variance of up to 30 percent from the height restrictions.

(3)

A variance to the size of an attached, on-premises sign to permit it to cover 15 percent of the wall area.

The board may not grant a variance from the face size or spacing requirements for signs.

The board shall issue its decision on the variance application as required by section 28-104.

(f)

The board, as authorized by section 28-68, may hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirements, decision or determination made by the building official in the administration of this section.

(g)

The voting requirements of section 28-69 and the provisions for a court appeal of section 28-69 apply to variances and appeals authorized by this section.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.801—6.807), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

The provisions of this division shall be applicable to the entire area within the corporate limits of the city and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of Waco.

(Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

All off-premises signs shall be constructed with steel with a single support pole.

(b)

Medium or large off-premises signs are prohibited if located closer than 150 feet to any property within an R-1 or R-2 zoning district. Small off-premises signs are prohibited closer than 75 feet to any property within an R-1 or R-2 zoning district. This measurement shall be taken along the shortest distance between a sign or proposed sign location and the nearest point on a residential zoning district boundary.

(c)

Illuminated conventional off-premises signs or digital off-premises signs are prohibited within 300 feet to any property within a residential zoning district. This measurement shall be taken along the shortest distance between the face of the illuminated or digital sign extending 180 degrees.

(d)

Each off-premises sign shall have a minimum ground clearance of six feet.

(e)

An off-premises sign may not have a face area greater than 672 square feet and may not have more than two sign faces.

(f)

Off-premises signs in C-1, C-2, C-3, C-5 and all M zoning districts may be illuminated with upward-shielded illumination.

(g)

Off-premises signs are prohibited from rotating or moving in any direction. h) An off-premises sign may be erected on a developed premises, site or lot that has an existing, detached on-premises sign; provided such off-premises sign:

(1)

Is not attached to any building or the on-premises sign; and

(2)

Is not located in areas required for parking or loading under article VII of this chapter; and

(3)

Is not located in the required open space as set out in section 28-904 ; and

(4)

Is erected at a location which complies with all spacing requirements under this article.

(i)

A proposed small off-premises sign cannot be located closer than 50 feet from an existing, detached on-premises sign.

(j)

A proposed large or medium off-premises sign cannot be located closer than 75 feet from an existing, detached on-premise sign.

(k)

Conventional off-premises signs may be erected inside the city limits within 300 feet of the following streets subject to all other provisions of this division:

(1)

Large conventional off-premises sign:

(i)

J. H. Kultgen Frwy. (Interstate 35).

(ii)

Highway 6 (Loop 340)—South of U.S. 84.

(iii)

Lake Shore Drive (Industrial Drive)—East of Gholson Road (F.M. 933).

(iv)

La Salle Avenue(U.S. Business 77)—South of 12 ^th Street.

(v)

Robinson Drive (U.S. 77).

(vi)

Waco Drive (US 84)—Except between Valley Mills (Loop 396) and Dallas Street.

(vii)

Valley Mills Drive(Loop 396).

(viii)

Franklin Avenue(Spur 298) between Hwy. 6 (Loop 340) & Valley Mills Drive (Loop 396).

(ix)

Bosque Boulevard between Valley Mills (Loop 396) and New Road.

(2)

Medium conventional off-premises signs:

(i)

La Salle Avenue(U.S. Business 77)- South of 12 ^th Street.

(ii)

Lake Shore Dr (Industrial Drive)—East of Gholson Road (FM 933).

(iii)

Robinson Drive (US 77).

(iv)

Waco Drive (US 84).

(v)

Valley Mills Drive(Loop 396).

(vi)

Franklin Avenue (Spur 298).

(vii)

New Road between Bosque Boulevard And Robinson Drive (U.S. 77).

(viii)

17 ^th Street between La Salle Avenue (U.S. Business 77) and Homan Avenue.

(ix)

18 ^th Street between La Salle (U.S. Business 77) Avenue Wilson Avenue.

(x)

N. 19 ^th Street between Wilson Avenue and Park Lake Drive.

(xi)

China Spring Road(F.M. 1637) north of Steinbeck Bend Drive (FM 3051).

(xii)

Bosque Blvd between Valley Mills (Loop 396) and New Road.

(xiii)

Lake Air between Bosque Boulevard and Franklin Avenue(Spur 298).

(xiv)

Imperial Drive (F.M. 3223).

(xv)

Sanger Avenue except between Lake Air Dr & Bowden/Melrose Drive.

(3)

Small conventional off-premises signs:

(i)

Sanger Avenue.

(ii)

25 ^th /26 ^th Street.

(iii)

Herring Avenue.

(iv)

Lyle Avenue.

(v)

Dutton Avenue.

(vi)

Webster Avenue.

(vii)

Clay Avenue.

(viii)

Cobbs Drive.

(ix)

Bagby Avenue (F.M. 3476).

(x)

Texas Central Parkway.

(xi)

Clifton Street.

(xii)

Hillsboro/N.Loop (U.S. Business 77).

(xiii)

Wooded Acres.

(xiv)

Gholson Drive (F.M. 933).

(xv)

Bosque Boulevard except between Valley Mills (Loop 396) and New Road.

(xvi)

China Spring Road (F.M. 1637) North of Steinbeck Bend Drive (FM 3051.)

(xvii)

New Road between Bosque Boulevard and Robinson Drive (U.S. 77).

(xviii)

17 ^th Street between La Salle Avenue(U.S. Business 77) and Homan Avenue.

(xix)

18 ^th Street between La Salle Avenue(U.S. Business 77) and Wilson Avenue.

(xx)

N. 19 ^th Street between Wilson Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.

(xxi)

Waco Drive (US 84) between Valley Mills (Loop 396) and Interstate 35.

(xxii)

Franklin Avenue (Spur 298) east of Valley Mills.

(xxiii)

Lake Air Drive between Cobbs Drive and Franklin Avenue (Spur 298).

(xxiv)

Robinson Drive (US 77).

(xxv)

Imperial Drive (F.M. 3223).

(xxvi)

La Salle Avenue(U.S. Business 77).

(l)

Conventional off-premises signs may be erected within 300 feet of the following streets within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) subject to all other provisions of this division.

(1)

Large conventional off-premises signs:

(i)

Interstate 35.

(ii)

Hwy. 6 (Loop 340) except between the city limits and Speegleville Road on W. Hwy. 6.

(2)

Medium conventional off-premises signs:

(i)

Interstate 35.

(ii)

Hwy. 6 (Loop 340) North of Speegleville Rd on W. Hwy. 6.

(iii)

Hwy. 31.

(iv)

U.S. 84.

(3)

Small conventional off-premises signs:

(i)

Gholson Road (F.M. 933).

(ii)

Cedar Rock Parkway/ N. River Crossing (F.M. 185).

(iii)

Old Lorena Road (F.M. 2837) /Speegleville Road.

(iv)

China Spring Hwy. (F.M. 1637).

(v)

Wortham Bend Road (F.M. 2490).

(vi)

U.S. 84 east of Bellmead's city limits.

(vii)

Hwy. 31 east of Bellmead's city limits.

(m)

Digital off-premises signs may be erected inside the city limits within 300 feet of the following streets subject to all other provisions of this division:

(1)

Large digital off-premise signs:

(i)

J.H. Kultgen Frwy. (Interstate 35).

(ii)

Highway 6 (Loop 340)—Between U.S. Highway 84 and Interstate 35.

(2)

Small digital off-premise signs:

(i)

J.H. Kultgen Frwy. (Interstate 35).

(ii)

Highway 6 (Loop 340)—South of U.S. Highway 84.

(iii)

Lake Shore Drive (Industrial Drive)—East of Gholson Road (F.M. 933).

(iv)

La Salle Avenue (Business U.S. 77)—South of 12 ^th Street.

(v)

Robinson Dr (U.S. 77).

(vi)

Waco Drive (US 84)—Except between Valley Mills Drive (Loop 396) and Dallas Street.

(vii)

Valley Mills Drive (Loop 396).

(viii)

Franklin Avenue(Spur 298) between Valley Mills Drive(Spur 298) and Highway 6 (Loop 340).

(ix)

New Rd between J.H. Kultgen Frwy.(Interstate 35) and Valley Mills Drive (Loop 396).

(m-1)

In addition to the locations set forth in subsection (m) above, and subject to all other provisions of this division, small digital off-premise signs may also be erected inside the city limits on other streets where the digital off-premises sign meets the following:

(1)

A conventional off-premises sign exists and is being converted to a small digital off-premise sign;

(2)

The height and size of the new digital off-premises sign is equal to or less than the existing conventional off-premises sign that it is replacing and meets the height and size requirements for a new digital small off-premises sign as required in article VIII of this chapter;

(3)

The new digital off-premises sign meets the spacing requirements from other signs and residential zoning as required in article VIII of this chapter;

(4)

The requirements of section 28-1078 and 28-1079 have been met; and

(5)

The new digital off-premises sign is not located in the Brazos River Corridor or Downtown Districts.

(n)

Digital off-premises signs may be erected in the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) along Interstate 35 subject to all other provisions of this division.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.301), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01; Ord. No. 2008-274, § 2, 5-20-08; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09; Ord. No. 2014-169, § 1, 4-1-14; Ord. No. 2018-567, § 1, 6-5-18)

(a)

Conventional small off-premise signs:

(1)

Small conventional off-premises signs may be located in the C-1, C-2, and C-3, C-5, M-2 and M-3 zoning districts within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(2)

The spacing requirement for small conventional off- premises signs is 300 feet from any other off-premises sign within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(3)

The front yard setback for small conventional off-premises signs is five feet, except that all such signs must be located at least 15 feet behind the curbline, whichever is greater.

(4)

The maximum height for a conventional small off-premises sign is 20 feet.

(b)

Digital small off-premise signs:

(1)

Small digital off-premises signs may be located in the C-3, C-5, M-2 and M-3 zoning districts within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(2)

The spacing requirement for small digital off-premises signs is 750 feet from a conventional off-premises sign and 1500 feet from a digital off-premise sign within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(3)

The front yard setback for small digital off-premises signs is ten feet, except that all such signs must be located at least 20 feet behind curbline, whichever is greater.

(4)

The maximum height for a digital small off-premises sign is 40 feet.

(c)

The spacing requirements for small off-premises signs shall be the same as those established by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the City of Waco's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.302), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

Medium conventional off-premises signs may be located in C-3, C- 5, M-2 and M-3zoning districts within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(b)

The spacing requirement for medium conventional off-premises signs is 750 feet from any other off-premises sign within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(c)

The spacing requirements for medium conventional off-premises signs shall be the same as those established by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the City of Waco's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

(d)

The front yard setback for medium conventional off-premises signs is 10 feet, except that all such signs must be located at least 20 feet behind the curbline, whichever is greater.

(e)

The maximum height for a medium conventional off-premises sign is 35 feet.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.303), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

Conventional large off-premises signs:

(1)

Large conventional off-premises signs may be located in C- 3, C-5, M-2 and M-3 zoning within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(2)

The spacing requirements for large conventional off- premises sign is 1,500 feet from any other large off-premise sign and 1000 feet from a medium or small off-premise sign within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(3)

The spacing requirements for large conventional off-premises signs shall be the same as those established by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the City of Waco's extraterritorial jursidication (ETJ).

(4)

The front yard setback for large conventional off-premises signs is 10 feet, except that all such signs must be located at least 20 feet behind the curbline, whichever is greater.

(5)

The maximum height for a large off-premises sign is 45 feet.

(b)

Digital large off-premises signs:

(1)

Large digital off-premises signs may be located in C-3, C- 5, M-2 and M-3 zoning districts within the City of Waco's corporate city limits.

(2)

The spacing requirements for large digital off-premises signs is 1,000 feet from a conventional off-premise sign and 1500 feet from a digital off-premise sign within the City of Waco's corporate limits.

(3)

The spacing requirements for large digital off-premises signs are shall be the same as those established the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) within the City of Waco's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ).

(4)

The front yard setback for a large digital off-premises sign is 10 feet, except that all such signs must be at least 20 feet behind the curbline, whichever is greater.

(5)

The maximum height for a digital large off-premises sign is 45 feet.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.304), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

Ninety days after the effective date of this ordinance, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any off-premises sign on any premises within the corporate limits of the City of Waco without having a valid registration tag affixed thereto.

(1)

Application. To register an off-premises sign, an application shall be made to the building official on forms provided for that purpose. The application shall be accompanied by the payment of an application fee, as established by the city council and on file in the office of the city secretary, and shall contain the name and address of the owner of the sign, the size of the sign, the exact location of the sign, the date of placement and any other information reasonably required by the building official.

(2)

Issuance of registration tag. Upon issuance of a registration tag by the building official, the owner of the sign shall affix the tag in a conspicuous place on the corresponding registered off-premises sign.

(3)

Change in ownership. The purchaser of a sign shall be responsible for notification of the building official of a change in ownership of said sign within 60 days of completion of the purchase.

(4)

Invalidation of registration. The building official shall invalidate any registration tag for an off-premises sign when:

a.

The sign is removed from the premises for any reason;

b.

The sign has been damaged or destroyed such that a new off-premises sign must be erected.

(Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01)

Off-premises signs are prohibited along the following streets within the City of Waco:

(1)

Streets located in the Brazos River Overlay District.

(2)

Streets located in the Downtown Overlay District.

(3)

All other streets that are not specifically listed in section 28-1071.

(Ord. No. 2001-12, § 1, 3-6-01; Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

Digital off-premises signs may be located on either side of a roadway; however, each sign must only be visible from one direction of travel.

(b)

Each message on a digital off-premises sign shall be displayed for at least eight seconds and a change of message shall be accomplished within two seconds.

(c)

A change of message must occur simultaneously on the entire sign face.

(d)

Safety. A digital off-premises sign shall:

(1)

Contain a default mechanism that freezes the sign in one position if a malfunction occurs; and

(2)

Automatically adjust the intensity of its display according to natural ambient light conditions.

(e)

Owner responsibilities.

(1)

The owner of a digital off-premises sign shall coordinate with local authorities to display, when appropriate, emergency information important to the traveling public, such as Amber Alerts or alerts concerning terrorist attacks or natural disasters. Emergency information messages shall remain in the advertising rotation according to the protocols of the agency that issues the information.

(2)

The sign owner shall provide to the Inspection Services Department contact information for a person who is available to be contacted at any time and who is able to turn off the digital off- premises sign promptly after a malfunction occurs.

(3)

If inspection services finds that an digital off-premises sign causes glare or otherwise impairs the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interferes with the operation of a motor vehicle, the owner of the sign, within 12 hours of a request by the inspection services department, shall reduce the intensity of the sign to a level acceptable to the department.

(f)

Prohibitions. A digital off-premise sign shall not:

(1)

Be illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights;

(2)

Contain or display animated, moving video, or scrolling advertising;

(3)

Consist of a static image projected upon a stationary object; or

(4)

Be a mobile sign located on a truck or trailer.

(Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

A new off-premises sign will be allowed to be constructed inside the city limits of Waco and its' extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) with the removal of existing off-premises signs at the following square footage ratios:

(1)

Two times the square footage of a new conventional off- premises sign.

(2)

Four times the square footage of a new digital off-premises sign.

(3)

The size of existing off-premises sign required for removal shall be reduced to three times the size of the new digital off-premises sign if the existing signs to be removed are located in the Brazos River Overlay, Downtown Overlay, along Lake Shore Drive, Steinbeck Bend Drive, University Parks Drive, ML King Blvd, Hwy. 6 (Loop 340) between Speegleville Road and U.S. 84, or a local street.

(b)

A small off-premises sign may be relocated to another location allowed by ordinance within one year of removal with a demolition permit.

(Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

A demolition permit must be obtained from the inspection services department for the removal of an off-premises sign in order to be counted towards the replacement requirements of section 28-1078.

(b)

Off-premises sign(s) and pole(s) must be completely demolished and inspected for compliance with the demolition permit before a permit or credit will be issued for a new off-premises sign.

(c)

If immediate sign replacement is not planned, the registered owner of the off-premise sign will receive a credit for the square footage of the off-premises sign removed.

(d)

Credits may be transferred with written notice to inspection services Department within 30 days of a transfer. Notice must be an affidavit signed by all parties involved in the transfer of credits.

(e)

The inspection services department will maintain an inventory database of all existing off-premises signs, removed off-premises signs, and credits obtained by the registered owner of removed off-premise sign or through a transfer. The inventory database will be updated based on information obtained from annual registration of off-premise signs and other permit activity involved with the removal and replacement of off-premises signs.

(Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

On-premises signs within 25 feet of a lot line of a lot within an R or an O district are governed by the regulations of that R or O district.

(b)

No on-premises sign may be located nearer to an R district lot line than is permitted for other business or commercial structures.

(c)

On-premises signs cannot be located closer than 50 feet from a detached off-premises sign.

(d)

On-premise signs shall not display any advertisements for a business, person or activity which is located on a different premises from that of the on- premise sign, except for the advertising of events for governmental agencies, churches, schools and non-profit organizations. Signs for governmental agencies and educational institutions are exempt from this regulation.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.401), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2009-231, § 1, 5-5-09)

(a)

R-1 and R-2 districts. Detached on-premises signs in the R-1 and R-2 districts shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One detached, on-premises sign may be displayed.

(2)

The size of the sign may not exceed four square feet.

(3)

The front yard setback is five feet.

(4)

The maximum height is six feet.

(5)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not flash, move, rotate or change illumination.

(b)

R-3 districts. Detached on-premises signs in the R-3 district shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One detached on-premises sign may be displayed. Premises with more than 750 feet of frontage along a public right-of-way other than an alley may also have one additional detached on-premises sign for each 500 feet of additional frontage or fraction thereof.

(2)

The size of the sign may not exceed 40 square feet.

(3)

The front yard setback is five feet.

(4)

The maximum height is 12 feet.

(5)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination more often than once an hour.

(c)

O districts. Detached on-premises signs in the O district shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One detached, on-premises sign may be displayed. Premises with more than 600 feet of frontage along a public right-of-way other than an alley may also have one additional detached, on-premises sign for every 400 feet of additional frontage or fraction thereof. One additional sign will be allowed per premises for each separate building not exceeding 20 square feet for each separate building; provided the total signage on the property shall not exceed that allowed under the frontage ratio set out herein.

(2)

The size of the sign may not exceed 20 square feet per occupant or use on the premises. The total cumulative size of such detached signs may not exceed 60 square feet.

(3)

The front yard setback is five feet.

(4)

The maximum height is 12 feet.

(5)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination more often than once an hour.

(d)

C and M districts. Detached on-premises signs in the C and M districts shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One detached, on-premises sign may be displayed. Premises with more than 450 feet of frontage along a public right-of-way other than an alley may also have one additional detached, on-premises sign for every 300 feet of additional frontage or fraction thereof. If the property on which the on-premises sign is to be erected is located at an intersection corner of two or more streets, one of which is classified as an arterial, primary arterial or limited-access freeway, then a second on-premises sign may be displayed on one other street frontage.

(2)

The following size limitations apply:

a.

For premises with frontage on a primary arterial street, or limited-access freeway, a ratio of 11:2 square feet in area for each foot of frontage, or 400 square feet in area, whichever is less. One additional sign, not exceeding 60 square feet, will be allowed for each separate building on the premises; provided the total signage on the property shall not exceed that allowed under the frontage ratio set out herein.

b.

For premises with frontage on any other street, 120 square feet in area; provided that if a second on-premises sign may be erected under subsection (d)(1), such sign may not exceed 60 square feet. Provided, further, that if only one sign is to be erected in place of the allowed two signs, that one sign may be 180 square feet in area.

(3)

The front, side and rear yard setback is five feet.

(4)

The following height limitations apply:

a.

For premises with frontage on or within 300 feet of an interstate highway, a height of 50 feet.

b.

For premises with frontage on a controlled-access highway other than an interstate highway or a primary arterial or arterial street, 35 feet.

c.

For premises with frontage on any other street, 25 feet.

(5)

If located closer than 50 feet to an R district, the sign may not flash and must be designed so it does not shine or reflect light into adjacent residences. The sign may be illuminated.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.402), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1987-25, § 9, 5-12-87; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 1997-38, § 1, 8-5-97; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

(a)

R-1 and R-2 districts. Attached on-premises signs in the R-1 and R-2 districts shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One attached sign may be displayed.

(2)

The size of the sign may not exceed three square feet.

(3)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination.

(b)

R-3 district. Attached on-premises signs in the R-3 district shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One attached sign may be displayed.

(2)

The size of the sign may not exceed 35 square feet.

(3)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination more often than once an hour.

(4)

Supplemental signs for the purpose of identifying the apartment buildings and units located within shall be allowed on each building wall not to exceed nine square feet in area per building wall.

(c)

O districts. Attached on-premises signs in the O district shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One attached sign per building wall may be displayed for each occupant or use on the premises.

(2)

The cumulative size of signs may not exceed ten percent of the wall area.

(3)

No portion of the sign may have a luminance greater than 200 footlamberts and may not move, flash, rotate or change illumination.

(d)

C and M districts. Attached on-premises signs in the C and M districts shall be subject to the following:

(1)

One attached sign per building wall may be displayed for each occupant or use on the premises.

(2)

The cumulative size of the signs may not exceed ten percent of the wall area.

(3)

If located closer than 50 feet to an R district, the sign may not flash and must be designed so that it does not shine or reflect into adjacent residences. The sign may be illuminated.

(4)

One attached on-premises canopy sign may be displayed per canopy face. Such sign shall not exceed 10 percent of each canopy face area. Such sign must be contained within the physical limits of the canopy and shall not extend above or below the canopy.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.402), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2003-0665, § 2, 11-4-03)

Detached on-premises signs identifying houses of worship and school facilities allowed in the R districts are permitted up to 60 square feet in area and up to 12 feet in height. Such uses are permitted on only one detached on-premises sign per street front. For premises with mote than 600 feet of frontage on a limited access highway, or interstate freeway, or arterial street, and located in the R district, detached on-premises signs identifying houses of worship and schools are permitted up to 120 square feet in area and up to 25 feet in height. All signs for houses of worship and schools must comply with all other applicable city ordinances.

(Ord. No. 1997-38, § 2, 8-5-97; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00)

(a)

Each message on a digital off-premises sign shall be displayed for at least eight seconds and a change of message shall be accomplished within two seconds.

(b)

A change of message must occur simultaneously on the entire sign face.

(c)

Safety. A digital on-premises sign shall:

(1)

Contain a default mechanism that freezes the sign in one position if a malfunction occurs; and

(2)

Automatically adjust the intensity of its display according to natural ambient light conditions.

(d)

Owner responsibilities.

(1)

The sign owner shall provide to the inspection services department contact information for a person who is available to be contacted at any time and who is able to turn off the digital on- premises sign promptly after a malfunction occurs.

(2)

If the inspections services department finds that an digital on-premises sign causes glare or otherwise impairs the vision of the driver of a motor vehicle or otherwise interferes with the operation of a motor vehicle, the owner of the sign, within 12 hours of a request by the inspection services department, shall reduce the intensity of the sign to a level acceptable to the department.

(e)

Prohibitions. A digital on-premises sign shall not:

(1)

Be illuminated by flashing, intermittent, or moving lights;

(2)

Contain or display animated, moving video, or scrolling advertising;

(3)

Consist of a static image projected upon a stationary object; or

(4)

Be a mobile sign located on a truck or trailer.

(Ord. No. 2009-364, § 3, 7-7-09)

(a)

Mobile signs may be located in any zoning district except R-E, R-1, R-2, and BRC, if the message or advertisement contained on the sign refers to some service or product available on the premises or is a noncommercial message.

(b)

A mobile sign may not stand on any premises for more than 30 consecutive days at a time or for more than 60 days in any calendar year without at least a period of 30 intervening days.

(c)

Lighted mobile signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the city's electrical code. Mobile signs with red, yellow, amber, green or blue lights, or with lights that flash, blink or vary in intensity, are prohibited.

(d)

Mobile signs must comply with the setback requirements that would apply to off-premises signs in the zoning district in which the mobile sign is to be located. Mobile signs may not be placed on rights-of-way and may not be placed in such a manner as to create a hazard to traffic.

(e)

A mobile sign must be tied down or secured in a manner prescribed by the building official to ensure the safe installation of such sign.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.501—6.505), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1987-3, § 21, 2-17-87; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

All signs erected along highways which are part of the interstate or primary system, as defined in V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 391.001, must comply with the requirements of that section. If any regulation or ordinance of the city is more restrictive than that section, the regulation or ordinance of the city controls.

(Ord. No. 1986-49, § 1(6.601), 9-16-86; Ord. No. 1988-36, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

(a)

All signs, including those painted on the walls of buildings, shall be permanently maintained in a structurally sound condition and in good repair, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, replacement of peeling, torn and/or faded copy, cleaning, and other acts required for the maintenance of said sign. All braces, bolts, slips, supporting frames and fastening shall be free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot or loosening. All signs shall further be maintained in compliance with any additional requirements for signs as is specified in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waco.

(b)

A pole (or sign supports) without a face area or a pole (or sign supports) with a face area which does not display a message designed to advertise or convey information to the public is prohibited and shall be removed within 30 days from notice by the building official. If such pole (or sign supports) is deemed by the building official to be a nuisance or hazard to the public health or safety, the city may remove such pole (or sign supports) after notice to the property owner, if the owner has failed to remove the pole (or sign supports) within ten days. The city may then assess the owner the costs of such removal and place a lien on the property on which the pole (or sign supports) was located until such costs are paid.

(Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

(a)

All abandoned signs and their supports shall be removed within 30 days from the date of abandonment. A sign is considered abandoned if an establishment discontinues its business operations or use of the sign for six months. A sign is also considered abandoned if the sign has no face or has a face that no longer displays a message designed to advertise or convey information to the public about the business at the same location of said sign, for a period of six months. The building inspections department shall have the authority to grant a time extension not exceeding an additional 15 days from an abandoned, nondamaged sign. Signs painted on the walls of buildings shall be exempt from this provision.

(b)

Should the responsible party or parties, after due notice, fail to correct a violation of this section, the building official shall cause such signs and their supports to be demolished and/or removed. The building inspections department shall also file against the property a lien in the amount of the cost of all such work.

(Ord. No. 2000-6, § 1, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 2000-50, § 1, 9-19-00)

Shared mobility signs and parking areas are permitted, provided an approval has been granted pursuant to a contract or agreement with the city.

(a)

Shared Mobility information signs, shared mobility sponsorship signs, and shared mobility parking areas may be located in any zone.

(b)

General advertising not related to the shared mobility system or the operator or the sponsor of the system, may not be displayed.

(c)

The sign or parking area must not constitute a nuisance or hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or adjacent property; and must not create a sight obstruction at an intersection or driveway, as defined in Chapter 25, Article III of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2019-292, § 5, 4-30-19)