G-13-03-14-F2 - 3/14/2013ORDINANCE NO.
2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 30, 34 and 46, CODE OF
3 ORDINANCES, CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, REGARDING THE
4 REGULATION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FORA SAVINGS CLAUSE AND
5 REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.
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7 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
8 TEXAS:
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That Chapter 30, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
replaced in its entirety, and shall read as follows:
Chapter 30 SIGNS
Sec. 30-1. Purpose.
Sec. 30-2. Applicability and Intent.
Sec 30-3. Signs Exempt from the Regulations.
Sec. 30-4. Definitions.
Sec. 30-5. Measurement Standards.
Sec. 30-6. Criteria for Determining Sign Standards: Road Types and Special Areas.
Sec. 30-7. General Illumination Standards.
Sec. 30-8. Building Sign Standards.
Sec. 30-9. Special Purpose Building Sign Standards.
Sec. 30-10. Freestanding Sign Standards.
Sec. 30-11. Special Purpose Freestanding Sign Standards.
Sec. 30-12. Sign Maintenance Standards.
Sec. 30-13. Prohibited Signs.
Sec. 30-14. Nonconforming Signs.
Sec. 30-15. Sign Permitting, Fees, Review Procedures, and Enforcement.
Sec. 30-16. Exceptions.
Sec. 30-17. Area Identification and Entry Feature Signs.
Sec. 30-18. Real Estate Marketing Signs.
Sec. 30-19. Promotional Signs.
Sec. 30-20. Neighborhood Event Signs
Sec. 30-21. Neighborhood Information Kiosks.
Sec. 30-22. GarageNard Sale Signs.
Sec. 30-23. Political Campaign Signs.
Sec. 30-1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter is:
(a) To stimulate a healthy economy by:
(1) Permitting businesses to inform, identify, and communicate effectively; and
(2) Directing the general public through the use of signs on buildings and sites.
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(b)
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Sec. 30-2.
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To protect and enhance the physical appearance of the community in a lawful manner by:
(1) Providing standards for the appropriate design, scale, and placement of signs;
(2) Satisfying the community's desires for signs that are attractive;
(3) Avoiding sign standards which are so rigid and inflexible that all signs have a monotonous
look and design;
(4) Considering that areas outside the City may one day be annexed into the City; and
(5) Addressing abandoned signs that may cause an area to look blighted.
To foster public safety along public streets within the community by:
(1) Ensuring that all signs are in safe and appropriate locations; and
(2) Ensuring that the information displayed on a sign is clearly visible and legible so that a
sign achieves its intended purpose without causing undue distraction.
To have administrative review procedures which are the minimum necessary to:
(1) Balance the community's objectives and regulatory requirements with the reasonable
advertising and wayfinding needs of businesses;
(2) Allow for consistent enforcement of this Chapter;
(3) Address non -conforming signs;
(4) Minimize the time required to review a sign permit application; and
(5) Address changes in sign manufacturing technology, as necessary.
APPLICABILITY AND INTENT
Applicability.
(1) A sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created or maintained in the City of
Round Rock and its extraterritorial jurisdiction only in conformance with the standards,
procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of this Chapter.
(2) Pursuant to the terms of §216.902 of the Local Government Code, the provisions of this
Chapter 30 regulating Signs shall be enforced in, and extended to the City's area of
extraterritorial jurisdiction, except as provided below.
(3) The provisions of this Chapter 30 shall not be enforced in that portion of the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction that is located in the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District and
that is also located more than one hundred fifty feet (150) from the public right-of-way of
RM Highway 620.
Intent.
The intent of this Chapter as more specifically set forth herein, is
(1) To establish a permit system to allow a variety of types of signs for business uses and for
a limited variety of signs for other uses, subject to the standards and the permit
procedures in this Chapter.
(2) To establish sign development standards, that relate signs to the speed and function of
the road type on which they appear or for areas identified by the City with separate
standards appropriate for the designated area.
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(3) To allow certain signs that are small, unobtrusive, and incidental to the principal use of the
respective sites on which they are located, subject to the substantive requirements of this
Chapter, but without the requirement for permits.
(4) To provide for temporary signs in limited circumstances.
(5) To prohibit all signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter.
(6) To provide for the enforcement of provisions of this Chapter.
Sec. 30-3. SIGNS EXEMPT FROM THE REGULATIONS
The following signs shall be exempt from regulation under this Chapter:
(a) Political campaign signs on private property.
(b) Any public purpose/safety sign, including regulatory signs, and any other notice or warning required
by federal, state or local law, regulation or resolution.
(c) Works of art, including murals, which do not include a commercial message.
(d) Holiday decorations containing no commercial message, and displayed only during the appropriate
time of the year.
(e) Flags.
(f) Historic -age signs.
(g) Building markers.
(h) Incidental signs.
(i) Information signs.
0) Building addresses, except as required on freestanding signs.
(k) Barber poles.
Sec. 30-4. DEFINITIONS
The following words and phrases used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings:
Abandoned Sign. A sign which for a period of at least ninety (90) consecutive days advertises or identifies a
business establishment that has been closed or abandoned.
Animated Sign. A sign which has any visible moving part, flashing or oscillating lights, visible mechanical
movement of any description, or other apparent visible movement achieved by any means that move, scroll,
rotate, revolve, change, flash, osculate or visibly alters in appearance of the sign. This shall specifically exclude
barber poles, and time/temperature signs.
Architectural Feature. Any element or details of a building or structure that defines its style, such as, but not
limited to, windows, doors, and building material coursing patterns.
Area Identification Sign/Entry Feature Sign. Any sign or entry feature identifying the name of a subdivision,
district or development with multiple buildings grouped together with a distinct identity.
Armature Sign. A freestanding sign that hangs, suspended by chains, hooks, or similar means, below an arm
extending horizontally from a single vertical support affixed to the ground.
Awning/Canopy. A shelter extending from the exterior wall of a building
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Awning/Canopy Sign. Any sign that is painted on or applied directly to, and contained entirely within the face,
valance, or side panels of an awning/canopy. When the shelter is made from rigid materials, a sign may be
mounted to the underside or top.
Bandit Sign. A temporary sign, usually made of cardboard or foam board, mounted on an angle iron or a
wooden stake.
Banner. A temporary, lightweight sign that contains a message which is attached or imprinted on a flexible
surface and that is typically constructed of non -durable materials, including, but not limited to, cloth, and/or
plastic.
Base (of a sign). The portion of a sign that is in contact with the finished grade, and acts as the sign structure.
Billboard Siqn. A large outdoor board for displaying advertisements which promotes or advertises commodities or
services available at a location other than where the sign is located and shall include those signs whose
message space is available for lease, rent or hire and exceeds the maximum allowance of sign display area for
freestanding signs in this Chapter.
Building Construction Siqn. A nonpermanent sign identifying persons, firms or businesses directly connected with
a construction project.
Building Scrim Sign. A large non -rigid banner of a durable, mesh, fabric material that allows air and light to pass
through, used to wrap a building or portion of a building with items of information.
Building Sign. Any sign attached to any portion of a building, including accessory buildings and structures, on
windows, and attached or placed on awnings/canopies.
Business Use. Land uses classified by the Zoning Ordinance as commercial, and industrial, including churches,
schools and similar institutional uses, governmental uses, and multi -family projects, but not customary home
occupations.
Cabinet Sign. A sign, which is typically internally lit and contains all of its components and items of information
within a single enclosure and whose perimeter is not shaped to the content of the sign and where the sign face is
differentiated from the structure against or within which a sign face is placed. Logos, pan -faced signs, raceways,
and taglines shall be exempt from this definition.
Canopv. See awning/canopy.
Canopy Sign. See awning/canopy sign.
Cap (of a sign). The uppermost surface or part of a sign that is usually added as a decorative feature.
Changeable Message. Items of information that may be changed or rearranged through manual, mechanical or
electrical means, including time and temperature messages and EMCs.
Channel Letters. Individually constructed and individually illuminated letters, graphics, or graphic elements.
Com. The City of Round Rock, a municipal corporation in the State of Texas.
Clearance (of a sign). The distance between the finished grade and the bottom of a sign over a public -right-of-
way or walkway that shall remain clear of all obstruction.
Commercial Message. Words and trademarked logos which identify the goods and services available at a
business use.
Commercial Road. Those roads that are specifically set out in Section 30-6(b)(2).
Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP). A coordinated plan of all signs, including exempt and temporary signs for one
or more business uses, located on a development site. The CSP shall include, but not be limited to, indications
of the locations, dimensions, colors, letter styles and sign types of all signs to be installed on a site.
Directional Sign. A permanent sign located on private property, directing or guiding traffic onto the property
and/or toward parking, exits or other identified locations on the property.
Electronic Messaging Center (EMC). Any sign using an array of lights which can be programmed to provide
items of information as a changeable message displayed through electronic means.
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Elevation. A view of a building seen from one side
External Illumination (of a Sign). Light shining on the outer surface of a sign. Includes backlit signs when
shielding is provided.
Festoon. A fabric suspended, draped, and bound at intervals and suspended between two locations or points.
Finished Grade. The completed elevations of lawns, walks, roads and other surfaces brought to a grade as
designed.
Flag. Any fabric, banner or bunting used as a symbol of a government, or political subdivision.
Freestanding Sign. Any sign which is attached to or is a part of a completely self-supporting structure. The
supporting structure shall be firmly in or below the ground surface and not attached to any building or other
structure, whether portable or stationary.
Freeway. Only those roads that are specifically set out in Section 30-6(b)(1).
GarageNard Sale Sign. Any sign advertising the sale of personal household goods in a residential zoning
district or on the property of a non-profit organization.
Halation Illumination (of a Sign)/Illumination by Halation. Effect given off by cove or reverse channel lighting
where the light source is shielded from direct view and illumination of a sign occurs as a result of the light
reflecting off an adjacent background.
Hanging Sign. Any sign suspended from an awning, canopy, eave or overhang, typically by a chain, hooks,
brackets or similar devices intended to affix hanging signs to a building.
Historic -Age Sign. A sign that is itself of historic significance, contributes to the historic fabric of the area, or is
historically linked with the operation of a business. These signs are typically at least fifty (50) years old and may
be preserved in place as decorative features.
Historic Overlay. Any historic area designated according to the procedures in Section 46.107 of this Code.
Holiday Decorations. Signs or displays including lighting which are a nonpermanent installation celebrating
national, state, and local holidays or holiday seasons.
Home Occupation Sign. A sign located at a residence that displays the name of a customary home occupation,
as defined in Chapter 46, Zoning.
Illuminance. A measure of the amount of light intercepting an object at a given distance from a light source
measured in foot candles.
Illumination (of a Sign). Any sign for which an artificial source of light is used in order to make readable the sign's
message, including internally and externally lighted signs, halation, and reflectorized, glowing or radiating signs.
Illumination includes light sources such as neon, cold cathode, LED (light emitting diodes) incandescent lamps,
fluorescent lamps, high intensity discharge lighting and photo luminescent material.
Incidental Sign. A small sign, emblem or decal (not otherwise defined herein) containing information incidental to
the operation of the business, such as, but not limited to, hours of operation, telephone number, address,
accepted credit cards, directory signs, information signs, drive-through menuboard signs, and parking signs
within a parking lot or garage.
Inflatable Sign. Any hollow sign or balloon expanded or enlarged by the use of air or gas that contains a
commercial message.
Information Sign. Bulletin boards, changeable copy directories or temporary signs relating solely to
governmental institutions (city, county, state, school district) intended for use by the institution on whose site the
sign is located.
Internal Illumination (of a sign). Lighting for a sign where conduits are housed within the sign or sign cabinet so
that light shines through the surface of the signs. Neon signs shall also be considered to be internally
illuminated.
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Items of Information. A word, logo, abbreviation, number, symbol, geometric shape, or similar that is intended to
be part of the sign display area.
Light Pole -Mounted Banner. A banner mounted on a vertical light pole.
Logo. An emblem, letter, character, pictograph, trademark, color scheme, or symbol that is registered,
trademarked, or used in media to represent any firm, organization, entity, product, or service.
Lot. A single, legally created parcel of land intended as a unit for transfer of ownership or for development and
having frontage on a dedicated street.
Low -profile Sign. A freestanding sign, with a base measuring one hundred (100%) percent of the width of the
sign which may be placed on a lot five (5) acres or greater with at least two hundred (200) feet of contiguous lot
frontage and is not required to meet spacing requirements.
Margin. The area of a sign that is required to be kept free and clear of items of information and may be required
around a building sign or around the items of information contained in a sign cabinet's panel in a freestanding
sign.
Model Home Siqn. Any sign identifying a model home, as being a builder's or contractor's model open to the
public for inspection.
Monument Sign. Any freestanding sign, the entire bottom of which is attached directly to the ground or is
supported by a sign structure that is a base whose width measures at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the
width of the sign that is placed or anchored in the ground.
Multi -occupant Center. Three (3) or more separate business uses that utilize common facilities such as off-street
parking and landscaping and share driveways and utilities. Three (3) or more separate lots under single or
multiple ownership that utilize common facilities may choose to be considered a multi -occupant center by
entering into an agreement subject to the approval of the city which agreement is recorded in the real property
records of the applicable county.
Mural. A picture on an exterior surface of a structure. A mural is a sign only if it is related by language, logo, or
pictorial depiction, to the advertisement of any product or service or the identification of any business.
Neighborhood Event Signs. Signs promoting drives, events, or meetings related to neighborhood activities
sponsored by a Homeowners Association or neighborhood association.
Neighborhood Information Kiosks. A sign utilized and maintained by a Homeowners Association or a
neighborhood association with a legal entity for the purpose of conveying information related to association
activities to the association members.
Neighborhood Road. Any road not listed as a freeway or commercial road in Section 30-6(b).
Neon Sign. A sign with tubing that is internally illuminated by neon or other electrically charged gas.
Nonconforming Sign. A sign which is in conflict with the current provisions of this Chapter.
Novelty Sign. A sign which is irregularly shaped, whose structure does not conform to the regulations defining
other types of signs.
Occupant Frontage. That length of a wall of a building occupied by a single business or by multiple businesses
with a single entrance, which faces either a dedicated public street or internally to a parking lot or driveway of a
multi -occupant center.
Off -premise Sign. Any sign normally used for promoting an interest other than that of a business, individual,
products, or service available on the premises where the sign is located.
On -premise Sign. Any sign used for promoting a business, individual, product or service available on the
premises where the sign is located.
Pan -Faced Sign. An internally lit sign with an opaque frame of extruded structural plastic that is shaped to the
content of the sign and where the sign face is sculpted in relief.
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Panel (of a sigh. A flat, solid surface containing the raised, recessed, or framed part of the sign display area
that is separate and distinct from the background to which it is attached or from the sign's supports.
Parapet. The extension of a false front or wall above a roof line.
Pedestal Sign. A ground -mounted sign with a height of less than five (5) feet from the finished grade that has a
panel mounted on a stand.
Pennant. Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not it contains a message of any kind,
suspended from a rope, wire or string designed to move in the wind and whether existing in a series or
individually.
Pillar Sign. A sign that is a stream -lined sculptural element of a single geometric shape such as an ellipse, an
obelisk, or a column.
Political Campaign Sign. Any sign that displays information which references an election or referendum, or
pertains to or advocates political views and policies that may be considered during an election or referendum.
Portable Sign. Any sign not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the ground that is designed or
installed in a manner allowing the sign to be moved or relocated without any structural or support changes. This
term specifically includes an advertising display affixed to or installed on a vehicle or other mobile unit, such as a
trailer, wheel, or skid.
Post/Panel Sign. A freestanding sign that is not internally illuminated where the sign face is a panel that is raised
off the ground by two (2) poles with a clearance of less than four (4) feet between the finished grade and the sign
display area.
Projecting Sign. A sign which projects from and is supported by a wall or parapet of a building with the display
surface of the sign perpendicular to a wall attached by a bracket or similar device intended to affix this type of
sign to a building.
Promotional Signs. Signs and/or banners promoting drives or events of civic, philanthropic, education, or
religious organizations, or those promoting special events lawfully permitted pursuant to Chapter 34.
Pylon Sign. A freestanding sign, that is supported by a structure extending from and permanently attached to the
ground by a foundation or footing where the width of the sign structure measures less than seventy-five percent
(75%) of the width of the sign.
Raceway. An electrical enclosure which may also serve as a mounting device for individual letters in a sign and
other elements of display that are items of information.
Real Estate Marketing Sign. Any non -permanent sign pertaining to the sale, exchange, lease, rental, or
availability of land, buildings, condominium and similar units, or apartments. Such signs may include building
name and address, price and amenities, identity of seller or broker, and similar information.
Regulatory Sign. Signs or notices erected and maintained by public officers or governmental agencies.
Road Type. The hierarchy of roadways used herein to regulate sign types and sizes.
Roof -Mounted Siqn. Any sign erected upon a roof or roof -mounted structure and extending above the roof or
parapet of a building or structure, with the exception of building signs that are attached flush to the parapet, on a
mansard roof, and signs mounted on a building canopy but do not extend above the top of the wall or parapet.
Setback (of a sign). The horizontal distance between a sign and the front or side property line, as measured
from any part of the sign, including its extremities, supports, and sign structure.
Sidewalk Sign. A moveable, portable, pedestrian -oriented, temporary sign that is supported by its own frame,
and that is not secured or attached to the ground or surface upon which it is located.
Sight Visibility Triangle. Where one street intersects with another street or a driveway, the triangular area formed
by extending two (2) curb lines a distance of forty (40) feet from their point of intersection, and connecting these
points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. If there are no curbs existing, the triangular area shall be
formed by extending the property lines a distance of thirty (30) feet from their point of intersection, and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. Where a street intersects with an alley
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or driveway, the sight visibility triangle is the triangular area formed by measuring eight (8) feet to a point along
the property lines and adjoining said points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle.
Sign. Any device or surface on which letters, numbers, illustrations, designs, figures or other symbols are
painted, printed, stamped, raised, projected or in any manner outlined or attached that is used for the purpose of
advertisement, announcement, declaration, demonstration, way -finding, display, identification, or expression,
The sign shall include any device, or structure supporting the same, or any other device of similar nature design
to attract attention outdoors, and shall include all parts, portions, units, and materials composing the same,
together with the frame, background, and supports or anchoring thereof.
Sign Display Area. The surface or face of a sign, as measured in accordance with Section 30-5 that can be used
to identify, display, advertise, communicate, or otherwise represent items of information, exclusive of the sign
structure.
Sign Structure. Any pole, pylon, post, foundation or other supporting materials or fixtures, including decorative
elements, which are used to hold, secure or support a sign, or part thereof to the finished grade and is not
considered part of the sign display area when items of information are not displayed on it.
Spacing. The distance required between signs of the same category or, between freestanding signs located on
the same lot or multi -occupant center.
Special Area. Areas of the City identified in this Chapter as having different requirements than and superseding
those requirements associated with road type, as identified in Section 30-6.
Surround (of a sign). The area framing the sign display area that is typically constructed of the same material of
the sign's supports for freestanding signs and is required when using a cabinet sign.
Swooper Flag. A temporary, freestanding, vertical sign consisting of a loose polyknit sign face that flutters in the
wind from a harpoon -style pole or staff driven into the ground for support.
Tag Line Sign. A secondary sign that is rectilinear in shape with rounded corners and displays a single line of
text where the text size is too small to use channel letters.
Temporary Sign. Any sign which conforms to the requirements stated in this Chapter and the use of which is for
a limited time.
Theater. Movie or other theaters that meet the definition of an indoor entertainment activity in Chapter 46,
Zoning.
Vehicle Service Canopy. A covered structure which shelters a vehicle service use and is detached from the
building to which it is an accessory, and is open on two or more sides.
Wall Sign. Any sign, erected flush against an exterior wall, supported by the wall, and having the sign face
parallel to the wall or painted directly onto a wall.
Window, Area of. The area of a single window including all of the window panes in a larger frame that is
separated by mullions or other dividers.
Window Sign. Any items of information affixed in any manner to a window or exterior glass door such that is
intended to be viewable from the exterior.
Sec. 30-5. MEASUREMENT STANDARDS
The following standards shall regulate the computation of sign size and height.
(a) Building Signs.
(1) Determining Sign Display Area of Building Signs.
a. For a building sign which is framed, outlined, painted or otherwise prepared and
intended to provide a background for a sign display, the sign display area's
dimensions shall include the entire portion within such background or frame.
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(b)
b. For a building sign comprised of individual letters or other items of information on
a wall or surface of the building or accessory structure or mounted on a raceway
that blends in with the background onto which it is mounted, the sign display
area's dimensions shall be the sum of the regular geometric shapes (rectangle,
square, circle, triangle, etc.) encompassing individual items of information. For
words, the area of each rectangle encompassing an individual letter may be
summed to determine the sign display area of a word.
C. The allowable sign display area for each occupant shall be based on the
occupant's frontage on a public right of way, private street, vehicle drive aisle, or
public space internal to a multi -occupant center. Sign display area shall be
calculated separately for each building frontage. For any occupant frontage with
a wall that is on an angle to a roadway, the occupant frontage length shall be
measured by taking fifty (50%) of the linear footage allowed for said roadway.
d. The amount of display area for a wall sign may be affected by placement
requirements (Sec. 30-8).
e. Clearance for building signs over pedestrian walkways shall be measured as the
smallest vertical distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the
sign, including any framework or other embellishments.
f. Where there is a non -principal building or structure, such as, vehicle service
canopies and structured parking facilities, signs shall be considered to be
accessory signs and such signs shall not be counted against the sign area
allowed.
g. When two identical sign display areas, such as on a projecting sign, are placed
back to back so that both cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and
are part of the same sign, the sign display area shall be computed as the
measurement of one side of the sign.
h. The sign display area for all awnings/canopies shall not exceed the allowable
square footage for this type of sign.
i. Measurement of vehicle service canopy sign display area shall not include the
background and striping on the face of a flat -roofed canopy.
j. Window sign display area shall not be included in the total sign display area for
building signs.
(2) Determining Occupant Frontage Lengths for Wall Signs.
The fagade length of the occupant frontage on the first floor shall be the basis for
determining the permissible sign display area for building signs.
Determining Occupant Frontage Lengths.
1. The length of any occupant frontage shall be equal to the wall length of
a building elevation.
2. No portion of any building elevation shall be counted towards more than
one occupant frontage, even when visible from two roadways.
3. The occupant frontage for a space in a building with multiple occupants
shall be measured from the centerline of the demising wall separating
the building unit.
Freestanding Signs.
(1) Determining Area of Freestanding Signs.
a. For freestanding signs, the sign display area shall include any portion of the sign
which contains items of information. When more than one sign makes up a
freestanding sign, the individual signs shall be totaled to determine the sign
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display area. For a panel or cabinet contained in a freestanding sign, the sign
display area calculation shall include the sign display area of the entire panel or
cabinet. When individual letters are pinned to a freestanding sign, the sign
display area's dimensions shall be the sum of the regular geometric shapes
encompassing individual items of information or the area of each rectangle
encompassing individual letters may be summed to determine the sign display
area of a word.
b. When two identical sign display areas are placed back to back so that both
cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and are part of the same sign
structure, the sign display area shall be computed as the measurement of one
side of the sign.
C. For any freestanding sign that is on an angle at the intersection of two roadways
that have different area standards, the total allowable sign display area shall be
measured by summing fifty (50%) of the square footage allowed for each
roadway.
d. For an area identification sign, the sign display area shall be measured as a
building sign is measured.
(2) Determining Sign Height for Freestanding Signs.
a. The height of a freestanding sign shall be measured from the base of the sign or
supportive structure at the finished grade, to the highest point of the sign,
including all attached components.
b. The finished grade of a sign's location from which the height is measured shall
be exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the
purpose of locating the sign. In cases where the finished grade cannot
reasonably be determined, sign height shall be measured on the assumption that
the finished grade at the base of the sign is equal to the nearest pavement or top
of any pavement curb.
C. Clearance for freestanding signs shall be measured at the smallest vertical
distance between finished grade and the lowest point of the sign, including any
framework or other embellishments.
d. Freestanding sign display areas and sign lighting system equipment shall be at
least fourteen (14) feet above areas accessible to vehicles.
e. For any freestanding sign that is on an angle at the intersection of two roadways
that have different height standards, the maximum allowable sign height shall be
equal to the greater allowable height.
Sec. 30-6. CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING SIGN STANDARDS: ROAD TYPES AND SPECIAL AREAS
(a) Standards for signs shall be determined either by
(1) The type of road adjacent to the lot or multi -occupant center;
(2) The type of road which an occupant frontage faces; or
(3) The Special Area in which the sign is to be located.
(b) Road Types. All roads fall within one of the following road types: Freeways, Commercial Roads,
and Neighborhood Roads. A roadway type may change over time. A roadway may have more than
one type along its length.
(1) Freeways. For the purposes of this Chapter, Freeways shall include only the following
roads:
U.S. Interstate Highway 35;
State Highway 45; and
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(2) Commercial Roads. For the purpose of this Chapter, Commercial Roads shall include the
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Avery -Nelson Parkway;
A.W. Grimes Boulevard;
Chandler Road;
Chisholm Trail (1200-2900);
College Park Drive;
County Road 112 (1800 to 2150);
County Road 172;
Cypress Boulevard;
Dell Way;
Double Creek Drive (1200-2600);
FM 1460;
Forest Creek Drive (2100 to 3600);
Gattis School Road;
Greenlawn Boulevard (1510 to 1550; 2300 to 3599);
Nesters Crossing Road;
IKEA Way;
Kenny Fort Boulevard;
Kiphen Road;
Kouri Avenue;
La Frontera Boulevard;
McNeil Road;
Mays Street, North;
Mays Street; South;
North Red Bud Lane (100 to 201);
Oakmont Drive;
Old Settlers Boulevard, East (1 to 3606);
Old Settlers Boulevard, West (1 to 1200);
Palm Valley Boulevard (U.S. Hwy. 79);
Parker Drive;
Red Bud Lane (2002 to 2885);
RM 620;
RM 1431;
Round Rock Avenue;
Sam Bass Road (600 to 1200);
Sundance Parkway;
Sunrise Road (2499 to 4399);
Teravista Parkway (1 to 599);
University Boulevard;
University Oaks Boulevard; and
Wyoming Springs Road (7000 to 7231).
(3) Neighborhood Roads. For the purposes of this Chapter, any road not classified as a
Freeway or Commercial Road shall be considered to be a Neighborhood Road.
Special Areas. The special areas are as follows:
(1) Original Settlement (OS) Special Area(s). The areas that shall adhere to the requirements
pertaining to this special area are:
a. Historic Overlay. Any tract of land that is part of an historic district or has Historic
Overlay Zoning on any portion of the tract.
b. Chisholm Trail Overlay. Any tract of land that has Chisholm Trail Overlay
Zoning.
(2) Downtown Master Plan (DT) Special Area. Any parcel that is in the Downtown Master
Plan Study Area, as defined in the 2010 Downtown Master Plan. Sites with frontage on IH -
35 and US Hwy. 79 may use road type standards rather than DT special area standards
unless standards are specifically provided for these road types for this special area.
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Sec. 30-8.
(a)
GENERAL ILLUMINATION STANDARDS
The following standards shall apply to illumination of signs.
(1) The brightness and intensity of an illuminated sign shall not be greater than necessary to
meet reasonable needs of the business or use served.
(2) No sign shall be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner so as to cause a glare or
brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance to vehicular traffic,
pedestrians or adjacent sites.
(3) No sign may be illuminated with fixtures that allow for the unshielded upward transmission
of light.
(4) No neon signs or bare bulbs shall be used on freestanding signs, unless an item of
information that is a registered trademark requires its use.
(5) Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.
BUILDING SIGN STANDARDS
The following standards shall apply to all building signs:
(1) Building signs shall be integrated with the primary physical features of the building and
shall complement the building architecture.
(2) The sign display area for building signs shall be determined by linear feet of the occupant
frontage, and the roadway or special area where the building is located, as set forth in (b),
(c) and (d) below.
(3) The sign display area for wall signs shall be the lesser amount of the maximum square
foot allowance or the square feet of sign display area per one (1) linear foot of occupant
frontage, based on roadway type or special area.
(4) Each occupant may have multiple building signs as long as the total building sign display
area of wall signs, hanging and projecting signs, and awning/canopy signs does not
exceed the total allowance for wall signs for each occupant frontage.
(5) Building signs not related to businesses located in the respective building are prohibited.
(6) The following standards shall be utilized in the determination of road type for building
signs:
a. In order to determine the roadway for an occupant frontage, a building that has
frontage on a road shall utilize the standards for that road for a single occupant
or an occupant frontage in a multi -occupant center.
b. For occupant frontages that are internal to a multi -occupant center, the following
shall apply:
i. Occupant frontages internal to a multi -occupant center with frontage on
a freeway or commercial road shall utilize commercial road sign
standards.
ii. Occupant frontages internal to a multi -occupant center with frontage on
a neighborhood road on any side of the center shall utilize the
neighborhood road sign standards.
iii. For occupant frontages not in a multi -occupant center and not facing a
public right-of-way, the standard for square feet of sign display area for
an occupant not facing a public ROW shall be utilized.
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(b) Wall Signs.
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Wall Signs
Building Criteria
Building shall have a plane that can accommodate the placement of a sign.
Number,
When maximum square footage of sign display area for wall signs is less than one hundred
Amount of
(100) square feet, an additional ten (10) square feet of sign display area of wall signs, hanging
Building
or projecting signs, or awning/canopy /cano signs shall be permitted. Regardless of the length of
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Signage/Items
frontage, the owner/occupant is entitled to a sign of at least twenty (20) square feet.
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Sharing
Not
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Commercial
Neighborhood
Facing a
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Road
Public
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Road Type or
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Special Area per
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Occupant
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A distance of no less than ten (10%) percent of the smallest dimension of the sign display
Placement
area of a wall sign shall be provided around the entire sign display area and from any
(on building)
architectural features.
Internally lit tag lines and pan -faced signs shall be permitted as wall signs. All surfaces of a
Materials &
sign shall be finished. Signs shall be mounted to a building so that the attachment device shall
Design
not be visible or discernible. Wall signs shall be constructed of a rigid material. Wall signs
exceeding sixteen 16 square feet of sign display area shall not be a single, flat surface.
Internal illumination shall be permitted with the exception of in OS and DT special areas.
Lighting
External illumination and illumination by halation are permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
Not permitted.
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(c) Hanging and Projecting Signs.
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A hanging sign shall be comprised of a panel placed hanging, typically over a defined
Building Criteria
walkway. Projecting signs shall have a wall from which the sign shall project where the sign
shall be perpendicular to a building facade.
Number,
Amount of
Building
This type of sign shall only be permitted if total sign display area of all building signs does not
Signage/Items
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of Information
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Placement (on
A minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance shall be required from the finished grade to the
building)
bottom of the sign for any sign projecting over a pedestrian area.
Materials &
Sign shall be painted or sealed wood, or painted or enameled metal on neighborhood
Design
roadways and in OS and DT special areas.
Lighting
Internal illumination shall be permitted with the exception of on neighborhood roads and in OS
and DT special areas. External illumination and illumination by halation are permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
Not permitted.
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(d) Awning/Canopy Signs.
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Building Criteria
Signs shall be integrated into the awning/canopy unless the awning/canopy is made of a
rigid material, in which case the sign may be mounted onto it.
Number,
Amount of
This type of sign shall only be permitted if total sign display area of all building signs does
Building
not exceed the square footage allowance for wall signs. The maximum square feet of sign
Signage/Items
display area for awning/canopy signs applies to total amount of information on all
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awnings/canopies combined.
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Neighborhood
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Placement (on
Signs attached to the top of a rigid awning/canopy shall not project above the wall or
building)
parapet. Eight (8) feet of clearance shall be required underneath any sign.
Materials &
Sign applied to a flexible surface such as fabric shall be integrated into the fabric. Signs
Design
attached to a rigid awning/canopy shall be made of painted or enameled metal or painted or
sealed wood.
Lighting
No illumination shall be permitted except by lighting attached to a building or integrated into
a rigid awning/canopy.
Electronic
Messaging
Not permitted.
Center (EMC)
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Sec. 30.9. SPECIAL PURPOSE BUILDING SIGN STANDARDS
(a) Vehicle Service Canopy Signs.
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Vehicle Service Canopy
Building Criteria
Signs shall be permitted on a canopy that covers a vehicle service area that is an accessory
structure not attached to a building.
Number,
Flat -roofed canopy: Vehicle service canopy maximum sign display area shall be considered
Amount of
as accessory signs and shall be calculated separately from the maximum building sign
Building
display area for wall signs.
Signage/Items
Pitched -roof canopy: Up to two (2) hanging signs with a maximum sign display area of ten
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Placement (on
Sign shall be placed on or be an integral part of the face of a flat -roofed canopy. Hanging
building)
signs shall be permitted to hang from an eave of a pitched canopy.
Materials &
All surfaces of a sign shall be finished.
Design
Internal illumination shall not be permitted in OS and DT special areas. External illumination
Lighting
and illumination by halation are permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
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(b) Parking Garage Signs.
(c) Banners.
Banners shall meet the following standards:
(1) A sign permit shall be required for the display of all banners.
(2) One (1) banner shall be allowed for each single occupancy structure or for each occupant
frontage in a multi -occupant center or building.
(3) Banners shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area, with the exception of banners for
a new occupancy or use which may be up to forty (40) square feet.
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Parking Garage Signs
Building Criteria
Signs shall be permitted on any structure used solely for the purposes of parking.
Number,
Amount of
Building
Parking garage maximum sign display area shall be considered as accessory signs and shall
Signage/Items
be calculated separately from the maximum building sign display area for wall signs.
of Information
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Commercial
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Parking garage signs placed flush to a facade and a distance of no less than ten (10%)
Placement (on
percent of the smallest dimension of the sign display area shall be maintained as a margin
building)
around the entire sign display area. Signs shall not be permitted above any wall plane of a
garage.
Materials &
Cabinet signs are prohibited for external commercial messages on the exterior of the
Design
structure. Cabinet signs may be used for incidental signs.
Lighting
Internal illumination, external illumination and illumination by halation are permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
Not permitted except for incidental signs.
Center (EMC)
(c) Banners.
Banners shall meet the following standards:
(1) A sign permit shall be required for the display of all banners.
(2) One (1) banner shall be allowed for each single occupancy structure or for each occupant
frontage in a multi -occupant center or building.
(3) Banners shall not exceed fifteen (15) square feet in area, with the exception of banners for
a new occupancy or use which may be up to forty (40) square feet.
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(4) The entire banner must be attached and parallel with the wall on the fagade with the
primary entrance to a building and shall not cover any part of a building's windows or
doors.
(5) Banners promoting an aspect of a business may only be attached to the building or unit
which houses the business.
(6) Except as provided below, a banner shall not be displayed for a period exceeding thirty
(30) consecutive calendar days with a maximum of three (3) permits issued in any
consecutive twelve (12) month period.
(7) Banners shall not be tattered, torn or faded and shall remain tautly attached.
(8) A banner for new occupancy or use that has a sign display area of no more than forty (40)
square feet shall be allowed for a maximum of sixty (60) days within the first three (3)
months of establishment of such new occupancy or use in lieu of a permanent sign. This
banner shall be removed when a permanent sign is installed.
Building Scrim Sign.
(1) A sign permit shall be required for a building scrim sign.
(2) One (1) building scrim sign shall be permitted for a building that is at least three (3) stories
or forty (40) feet tall for any non-residential development that would qualify for an area
identification sign.
(3) A building scrim sign shall not be displayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) consecutive
calendar days with a maximum of three (3) permits issued in any consecutive twelve (12)
month period.
(4) Building scrim signs shall not be tattered, torn or faded and shall remain tautly attached.
Home Occupation Sign.
In areas zoned for SF -1, SF -2, or TF, for the purpose of identifying a customary home occupation,
as defined in Section 46-161, one home occupation sign shall be permitted. Such sign shall be
attached flatwise to the house and shall not exceed two (2) square feet in surface area.
Window Signs.
(1) Window signs are allowed without limitation except as provided below.
(2) Window sign display area shall not be included as part of the total signs display area of
building signs.
(3) Total sign display area of all window signs on any elevation of a building shall not cover
more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the glazing on an elevation.
(4) The sign display area may not exceed fifty (50%) percent of the glazing of each window.
FREESTANDING SIGN STANDARDS
The standards for freestanding signs shall be determined by the roadway adjacent to the lot or the
Special Area in which the lot is located.
The display of the property address shall be required on freestanding monument and pylon signs,
but shall not be counted in the calculation of sign display area.
Determining Eligibility for Freestanding Signs.
(1) At least one (1) freestanding monument sign shall be allowed per lot.
(2) Other types of freestanding signs may be permitted in lieu of a monument sign, depending
on the type of sign and the size of the lot.
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(3) Low -profile signs may be permitted in addition to monument and pylon signs.
Determining the Location of Freestanding Signs.
The location of freestanding signs shall meet the following standards:
(1) A sign shall have a minimum setback of three (3) feet.
(2) A sign shall not be located in a public utility easement unless authorized by all applicable
utility providers and the City.
(3) Signs shall not be located in parking spaces, drive aisles or any other areas that impede
vehicular movement or maneuverability.
(4) Any sign located within a sight visibility triangle shall be no more than three feet in height.
(5) Signs shall be located within the same lot or multi -occupant center as the business use,
except as expressly exempted in this Chapter.
(6) No freestanding sign or any projection of said sign shall be in or project over a public right
of way.
(7) Where the front setback of a building is less than ten (10) feet, freestanding signs shall
meet the freestanding sign size and type allowed for OS and DT special areas.
(8) Placement of signs shall meet all other requirements associated with this Code.
Number and Spacing Requirements for Freestanding Signs.
(1) The number of freestanding signs varies depending on the size of the lot and the length of
a site's frontage on a roadway.
Electronic Messaging Centers (EMCs)/Changeable Message.
Changeable message using EMCs shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Standards for EMC signs are provided by sign type.
(2) EMC signs shall only be permitted on freestanding signs, with the exception of theaters
which are allowed to place EMCs on buildings.
(3) EMCs shall not be permitted in OS and DT special areas.
(4) Except as provided in a and f below, one (1) EMC sign is permitted per lot.
(5) One (1) EMC sign is permitted per multi -occupant center of less than five (5) acres.
(6) One (1) EMC sign is permitted per road frontage for a multi -occupant center of five (5)
acres or more.
(7) EMCs shall not change their message more than once every eight (8) seconds and shall
not be animated. Transitions shall be static/instant, with a transition time of one (1) second
or less.
(8) The illuminance of an EMC shall be measured with an illuminance meter set to measure
foot candles accurate to at least two decimals. Illuminance shall be measured with the
EMC off, and again with the EMC displaying a white image for a full color capable EMC, or
a solid message for a single -color EMC. All measurements shall be taken perpendicular to
the face of the EMC using the following formula:
Measurement distance = J [(sign display area of EMC) x 100]
The difference between the off and solid -message measurements using the EMC
measurement distance formula shall not exceed 0.3 foot candles at night.
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Every lot is entitled to a monument sign.
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One (1) per road frontage. Freestanding signs shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet
Spacing of Signs
from any side property line.
Freeway
Commercial
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Sign Size By Road
Max. Sq. Ft.
Type or Special
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Sign Structure
No less than seventy-five (75%) of the width of the sign shall be in contact with the ground.
Requirements -
For all signs between six (6) and twelve (12) feet in height, a two (2) foot high stone, stucco
Bases, Caps,
or brick base shall be required. For all signs having a height of greater than twelve (12) feet,
Proportion, etc.
a three (3) foot high stone, stucco or brick base shall be required.
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10% percent of the smaller
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign.
Sign Display Area
Freestanding cabinet signs shall have a surround around the cabinet, and the cabinet shall
be flush with or inset from sign surround. Building address shall not be computed as part of
the sign display area.
Wood that is painted or sealed, painted or enameled metal, stone, brick, cast stone, stucco,
Materials
plastics and/or a combination thereof. Plastics of any kind shall not be permitted in OS and
DT special areas.
External illumination and illumination by halation shall be permitted. Internal illumination
shall be allowed with the following exceptions. Internally illuminated signs shall not be
Lighting
permitted on neighborhood roadways except individual letters or routed cabinets with an
opaque background with only the items of information lit or translucent. In special areas,
internal illumination shall be prohibited. All internal lighting shall have concealed conduits.
All external lighting sources shall be shielded from adjacent properties and rights of way.
Electronic
EMCs shall display text only for up to 1/3 or thirty-two (32) square feet of the sign display
Messaging Center
area, whichever is less. EMCs shall not be allowed on neighborhood roads or in OS and DT
(EMC)
special areas with the exception of use for community services, schools and churches.
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Monument: On a Lot of Five (5) Acres or More
Site Criteria
For a lot that is five (5) acres or more. Minimum of fifty (50) linear feet of occupant frontage
required.
Number and
If more than one (1) sign, they shall be separated a minimum of four hundred (400) feet from
Spacing of
any other monument, pylon, pillar, post/panel or armature sign on a site. Freestanding signs
Signs
shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet from any side property line.
Freeway
Commercial
Neighborhood
Special Area - OS;
Road
Road
DT
36 square feet on
Max. Sq. Ft. of
Neighborhood Roads
Sign Size By
sign display
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Road Type or
area
on Commercial
Special Area
Roads and Freeways
in S ecial Area
6 feet on
Neighborhood Roads
Maximum
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20'
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Height
Commercial Roads
and Freeways in
Special Area
Sign Structure
No less than seventy-five (75%) of the width of the sign shall be in contact with the ground. For
Requirements -
all signs between six (6) and twelve (12) feet in height, a two (2) foot high stone, stucco or brick
Bases, Caps,
base shall be required. For all signs having a height of greater than twelve (12) feet, a three (3)
Proportion, etc.
foot high stone, stucco or brick base shall be required. The base height shall be no more than
1/3 of the total sign height.
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10%) percent of the smaller
Sign Display
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign. Freestanding
Area
cabinet signs shall have a surround around the cabinet, and the cabinet shall be flush with or
inset from sign surround. Building address shall not be computed as part of the sign display
area.
Wood that is painted or sealed, painted or enameled metal, stone, brick, cast stone, stucco,
Materials
plastics and/or a combination thereof. Plastics of any kind shall not be permitted in OS and DT
special areas.
External illumination and illumination by halation shall be permitted. Internal illumination shall
be allowed with the following exceptions. Internally illuminated signs shall not be permitted on
Lighting
neighborhood roadways except individual letters or routed cabinets with an opaque background
with only the items of information lit or translucent. In special areas, internal illumination shall be
prohibited. All internal lighting shall have concealed conduits. All external lighting sources shall
be shielded from adjacent properties and rights of way.
Electronic
EMCs shall display text only for up to 1/3 or thirty-two (32) square feet of the sign display area,
Messaging
whichever is less. EMCs shall not be allowed on neighborhood roads or in OS and DT special
Center (EMC)
areas with the exception of use for community services, schools and churches.
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Site Criteria
For a lot that is five (5) acres or more.
Number and
Low -profile signs shall be permitted in addition to a monument or pylon sign where there is a
Spacing of
minimum of two hundred (200) feet of contiguous lot frontage without another freestanding sign.
Signs
Freestanding signs shall be placed a minimum of five (5) feet from any side property line.
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Commercial
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Sign Structure
Requirements -
One hundred (100%) percent of the width of the sign shall be in contact with the ground. A one
Bases, Caps,
(1) foot high stone, stucco or brick base shall be required.
Proportion, etc.
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10%) percent of the smaller
Sign Display
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign. Freestanding
Area
cabinet signs shall have a surround around the cabinet, and the cabinet shall be flush with or
inset from sign surround. Building address shall not be computed as part of the sign display
area.
Materials
Wood that is painted or sealed, painted or enameled metal, stone, brick, cast stone, stucco,
plastics and/or a combination thereof.
Lighting
External illumination, internal illumination, and illumination by halation shall be permitted. All
external lighting sources shall be shielded from adjacent properties and rights of way.
Electronic
Messaging
Prohibited.
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For a lot on a freeway that is less than five (5) acres or for a sign on a commercial road within
Site Criteria
five hundred (500) feet of the main lanes of a freeway. Minimum of fifty (50) linear feet of
occupant frontage required.
Number and
Spacing of
One (1) per site in lieu of another allowable freestanding sign. Freestanding signs shall be a
minimum of five (5) feet from any side property line.
Signs
Freeway
Commercial
Neighborhood
Special Area - OS:
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Max. Sq. Ft.
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display area
main lanes of
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a freeway
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a freeway.
Sign Structure
Requirements -
Two (2) poles shall be required for pylon signs displaying items of information for more than
Bases, Caps,
one (1) occupant.
Proportion, etc.
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10%) percent of the smaller
Sign Display
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign. Cabinet
Area
signs shall be flush with or inset from sign surround. Building address shall not be computed
as part of the sign display area.
Wood that is painted or sealed, painted or enameled metal, stone, brick, cast stone, stucco,
Materials
plastics and/or a combination thereof. Cabinet signs shall be flush with or inset from sign
surround. Plastics of any kind shall not be permitted in OS and DT special areas.
External illumination, internal illumination, and illumination by halation shall be permitted. All
Lighting
internal lighting shall have concealed conduits. All external lighting sources shall be shielded
from adjacent properties and rights of way.
Electronic
Messaging
Up to fifty (50%) percent of the sign display area may be an EMC.
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For lots of five (5) acres or more on a Freeway or for a sign on a commercial road within five
Site Criteria
hundred (500) feet of the main lanes of a freeway. Minimum of fifty (50) linear feet of occupant
frontage required. All freestanding signs shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from any side
propertyline.
Number and
One (1) per frontage permitted every four hundred (400) feet with additional monument signs
Spacing of
allowed. Total number of signs shall not exceed total number of driveway entrances on the
Signs
site.
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Commercial
Neighborhood
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Max. Sq. Ft. of
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Special Area
freeway
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Maximumis
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freeway.
Sign Structure
Requirements -
Two (2) poles shall be required for pylon signs displaying items of information for more than
Bases, Caps,
one (1) occupant.
Proportion, etc.
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10%) percent of the smaller
Sign Display
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign. Cabinet
Area
signs shall be flush with or inset from sign surround. Building address shall not be computed
as part of the sign display area.
Wood that is painted or sealed, painted or enameled metal, stone, brick, cast stone, stucco,
Materials
plastics and/or a combination thereof. Cabinet signs shall be flush with or inset from sign
surround. Plastics of any kind shall not be permitted in OS and DT special areas.
External illumination, internal illumination, or illumination by halation shall be permitted. All
Lighting
internal lighting shall have concealed conduits. All external lighting sources shall be shielded
from adjacent properties and rights of way.
Electronic
Messaging
Up to fifty (50%) percent of the sign display area may be an EMC.
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Site Criteria
For a single occupant on one or more lots with frontage on a Freeway or Commercial Road.
Number and
Spacing of
One (1) per frontage in lieu of a monument sign. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of
Signs
five (5) feet from any side property line.
Freeway
Commercial
Neighborhood
Special Area -
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Road
Sign Size By
Max. Sq. Ft.
Road Type or
of sign
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Special Area
display area
Maximum
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Height
Sign Structure
The entire sign structure shall be considered as sign display area. The entire base of sign
Requirements -
shall be in contact with the ground and the sign structure, which includes the sign display area
Bases, Caps,
within its shape, shall be a continuous shape from the bottom to the top of the sign. The width
Proportion, etc.
of the sign shall be no more than 1/3 of the measurement of its height.
Sign Display
Items of information shall be surrounded by a margin of ten (10%) percent of the smaller
Area
dimension of the sign display area of any panel contained in a freestanding sign. Building
address shall not be computed as part of the sign display area.
Materials
Painted or enameled metal, plastic or masonry.
External illumination or internal illumination shall be permitted. All internal illumination shall
Lighting
have concealed conduits. All external lighting sources shall be shielded from adjacent
properties and rights of way.
Electronic
Messaging
Prohibited.
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Shall be permitted in lieu of a monument sign. Sign shall be supported by two (2) freestanding
posts so that the bottom edge of the sign face is not in direct contact with the ground. The
Site Criteria
width of a sign's supports shall be the same from the ground to the top of the sign and shall be
an integral part of the design of the entire sign. No portion of the sign display area shall
extend beyond the sign's panel.
Number and
Spacing of
One (1) per lot in lieu of a monument sign. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of five (5)
Signs
feet from any side property line.
Freeway
Commercial
Neighborhood
Special Area - OS;
Road
DT
Road
Sign Size By
Road Type or
Max. Sq. Ft. of
Special Area
sign display
N/A
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area
Maximum
N/A
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6'
6'
Height
Sign Structure
Requirements -
The clearance of the sign from the finished grade to the bottom of the sign display area shall
Bases, Caps,
be no greater than four (4) feet.
Proportion, etc.
Sign Display
The entire panel shall be considered to be the sign display area. Items of information shall be
Area
kept outside a margin measured as ten (10%) percent of the smallest dimension of the panel.
Posts shall be greater in thickness than the width of the sign display area and be made from
Materials
painted or sealed wood/composite wood material, painted or enameled metal, stone or brick.
Sign display area shall be made of wood/composite wood material that is painted or sealed, or
painted or enameled metal.
Lighting
Only shielded external illumination shall be permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
Prohibited.
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Armature
Shall be permitted in lieu of a monument sign except for on freeways. Sign shall be
Site Criteria
cantilevered from one post so that the bottom edge of the sign face is not in direct contact with
the ground. The sign's supports shall be an integral part of the design of the entire sign. No
portion of the sign display area shall extend beyond the sign's panel.
Number and
Spacing of
One (1) per lot in lieu of a monument sign. Freestanding signs shall be a minimum of five (5)
Signs
feet from any side property line.
Freeway
Commercial
Neighborhood
Special Area -
Road
Road
OS; DT
Sign Size By
Road Type or
Max. Sq. Ft. of
Special Area
sign display
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area
Maximum
N/A
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6'
6'
Height
Sign Structure
Requirements -
N/A
Bases, Caps,
Proportion, etc.
Sign Display
The entire panel shall be considered to be the sign display area. Items of information shall be
Area
kept outside a margin measured as ten (10%) percent of the smallest dimension of the panel.
Posts shall be made from painted or sealed wood/composite wood material or painted or
Materials
enameled metal. Sign display area shall be made of wood/composite wood material that is
painted or sealed, or painted or enameled metal.
Lighting
Only shielded external illumination shall be permitted.
Electronic
Messaging
Prohibited.
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SPECIAL PURPOSE FREESTANDING SIGN STANDARDS
Sidewalk Signs.
(1) Eating and drinking establishments and retail sales and services, (as defined in Chapter
46 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances) shall be permitted one (1) sidewalk sign.
(2) Sidewalk signs shall have a maximum width of thirty (30) inches and a maximum height of
forty-eight (48) inches.
(3) Sidewalk signs shall be freestanding and shall not be affixed, chained, anchored, or
otherwise secured to the ground or other structure. The sign shall be internally weighted
so that it is stable, self-supporting, and windproof.
(4) The sidewalk sign shall be displayed only during the hours of operation of the business.
(5) Sidewalk signs shall not be a cabinet.
(6) Changeable copy on a sidewalk sign shall not consist of individual plastic or vinyl letters
on tracks.
(7) The following standards shall be followed when determining the placement of sidewalk
signs.
(a) Signs shall be placed in such a manner that they do not interfere with pedestrian
traffic, wheelchair ramps, or otherwise cause a safety hazard.
(b) When placed on a sidewalk, ensure that there is a minimum of forty eight (48)
inches of clear sidewalk;
(c) Signs shall be placed in such a manner that they do not obscure or interfere with
the function of windows or doors;
(d) Signs shall not be located within five (5) feet of the corner of a building that is at
the intersection of two (2) public streets.
(e) If the sign is located in the City's right of way, a License Agreement shall be
required.
Directional signs
(1) Directional signs are allowed without limitation as to the number of signs on a site and
may be up to six (6) square feet each.
Light Pole Mounted Banners.
Light pole mounted banners shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Each banner shall be limited to no more than twelve (12) square feet in size.
(2) There shall be no more than two light pole mounted banners on each pole.
(3) The banners shall be placed on fixtures that are purposefully designed for the pole.
(4) The minimum clearance of the banner shall be ten (10) feet as measured from the
adjacent grade to the bottom of the banner.
(5) The banners shall be maintained in good repair and shall be replaced or removed if they
become tattered or torn.
(6) The banners shall not be illuminated, except for indirect lighting associated with the main
lamp of the pole to which they are mounted.
(7) The banners shall be limited to cloth, flexible plastic, vinyl, or similar material.
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(9) The banners shall not be displayed in OS and DT special areas, unless a comprehensive
plan for the banners is approved by the City.
SIGN MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
The property owner/occupant shall maintain the sign in a condition appropriate to its intended use
and to all City standards, and has a continuing obligation to comply with all building code
requirements.
It shall be a violation of this section if any of the following conditions exist:
(1) Elements of the sign have portions of the finished material missing, broken or otherwise
illegible.
(2) Any elements of the sign are inoperable, bent, twisted, dented, cracked, splintered, torn,
or leaning at angles other than those at which it was originally erected.
(3) The sign is partially disassembled.
The sign display area must display information that is current or a blank sign panel must be
installed.
(c) If the sign is deemed by the City to be in an unsafe condition, the owner/occupant of the business
shall be notified in writing, and shall, within 48 hours of receipt of such notification, respond to the
City with a plan to correct the unsafe condition, remove the unsafe sign, or cause it to be removed.
If after ten (10) days, the unsafe condition has not been corrected through repair or removal, the
City may refer the matter to the building official as an unsafe structure to be remedied in
accordance with Chapter 10, Article II, Division 4.
(d) Whenever any sign, either conforming or nonconforming to these regulations, is required to be
repaired, repainted, refinished or cleaned, the same may be done without a permit or without any
payment of fees provided that all of the following conditions are met:
Sec. 30-13.
(1) The sign is not being refaced to display a new occupant, replace a panel or display new
items of information;
(2) There is no alteration or remodeling to the structure or the mounting of the sign itself;
(3) There is no enlargement or increase in any of the dimensions of the sign or its structure;
and
(4) The sign is accessory to a legally permitted, conditional or nonconforming use.
PROHIBITED SIGNS
All signs not expressly authorized by this Chapter, are prohibited. Prohibited signs include, but are
not limited to the following:
Off -premise signs unless otherwise specifically permitted by this Chapter.
Cabinet signs, including those mounted on buildings, and freestanding cabinet signs that do not
have a surround.
Abandoned signs, with the exception of freestanding signs where items of information shall be
removed and the sign display area left so that it does not indicate the former use.
Billboard signs.
Animated signs.
Roof -mounted signs.
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(g) Inflatable signs.
(h) Swooper flags.
(i) Festoons, tethered balloons, pennants, searchlights, streamers, and any clearly similar attention
getting features or devices.
Q) Portable Signs with the exception of sidewalk signs. Signs on vehicles or trailers shall be
prohibited when the vehicle/trailer is placed in a location not normally expected for such vehicles,
and the location apparently has the primary purpose of advertisement of products or directing
people to a business or activity located in the same or nearby property or any other premises. This
shall not be interpreted to prohibit "For Sale" or similar signs being placed on vehicles or trailers.
(k) Signs containing any words or symbols that would cause confusion because of their resemblance
to highway traffic control or direction signals.
(1) Merchandise, equipment, products, vehicles or other items which are not available for purchase or
rental, but are intended to attract attention, or for identification or advertising purposes.
(m) Signs attached to or being held by a human for the purpose of advertising a commercial message
for a business use.
(n) Signs, posters or outdoor advertising, except as expressly permitted, placed in the public right-of-
way or attached to any public property, including but not limited to electric utility poles, fire
hydrants, meters, and public facilities.
(o) Signs in locations that interfere with safe vehicular and pedestrian circulation or public safety
signals and signs.
(p) Signs erected, constructed or maintained so as to obstruct any fire escape, required exit, window,
or door opening used as a means of egress.
(q) Signs with exposed light bulbs.
(r) Bandit signs.
Sec. 30-14. NONCONFORMING SIGNS
(a) When Section 46-224 requires that a non -conforming building or structure be brought into
compliance, all nonconforming signs shall also be removed or brought into compliance with all
provisions of the Code.
(b) Nonconforming signs shall be maintained in good condition pursuant to Section 30-12
(c) A nonconforming sign shall not be altered, modified or reconstructed except:
(1) When such alteration, modification or reconstruction would bring such sign into conformity
with these regulations;
(2) when the occupant information changes on an existing freestanding sign without changes
to materials or display method;
(3) where a nonconforming sign has been damaged or destroyed to an extent that is less than
fifty (50%) percent of its fair market value;
(4) continued use of a nonconforming sign with a proposed alteration that would not otherwise
be permitted for a nonconforming sign may be requested if the following findings exist:
a. The sign is located in a multi -occupant center; and
b. The sign is installed in a location that would be allowed by this Chapter
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removing the nonconforming sign. However, after the parcel is subdivided, the nonconforming sign
must be removed or brought into compliance with all provisions of this Code, prior to the issuance
of any further building or development permits on the subdivided lot that contains the
nonconforming sign.
(e)
(f)
Sec. 30-15.
Appeals of nonconforming sign decisions shall be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
A nonconforming sign shall be removed or made to conform to all regulations in this chapter upon
verification that the nonconforming sign has been damaged or destroyed to an extent greater than
fifty (50%) percent of its fair market value.
SIGN PERMITTING, FEES, REVIEW PROCEDURES, AND ENFORCEMENT
(a) Permit Required.
Except as provided in the table below, no sign shall be attached, erected or otherwise constructed
until all necessary permits are issued by the City.
Sign Permit Requirements Table
Sign Permit Required
Sign Permit Not Required
Wall Sign
Window Signs
Hanging/Projecting Signs
Sidewalk Signs
Awning/Canopy Signs
Directional Signs
Monument Signs
Light Pole Mounted Banners
Low -Profile Signs
Promotional Signs (special event
permit required)
Pylon Signs
Model Home Signs
Pillar Signs
Business Use Marketing Signs
Post/Panel Signs
Building Construction Signs
Armature Signs
Home Occupation Signs
Vehicle Service Canopy Signs
GarageNard Sale Signs
Parking Garage Signs
Single Family and Two Family
Marketing Signs
Area Identification Signs
Incidental Signs
Banners
Regulatory Signs
Building Scrim Sign
Neighborhood Event Signs
Subdivision Marketing Signs
Political Campaign Signs
Model Home Complex Signs
Neighborhood Information Kiosks
(b) Fees
All applications for sign permits shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee(s) as set forth in
Appendix A of this Code.
Permission of Property Owner.
No sign shall be erected, constructed or maintained upon any property or building without the
consent of the owner, the person entitled to possession of the property or building, if any, or their
authorized representative.
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The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant
for permit shall be reviewed by the City to verify compliance with all applicable laws.
Applicants for a permit to install an electrical sign shall maintain the appropriate
State of Texas Electrical Sign Contractors license or an Electrical Contractors
license.
For signs located in Original Settlement (OS) Special Areas identified in this Chapter, the
following shall be considered in the review and approval of a sign permit application:
a. The design of signs shall be compatible with the character of the surrounding
area and other conforming signs.
b. The materials used in the construction of the sign shall be the same or similar to
those found in the construction of the City's historic districts and historic
landmarks in the area.
C. Wherever possible, colors from historic palettes shall be used.
d. Signs shall not cover, obstruct, damage or otherwise adversely affect the
building's salient architectural or historic features.
A Comprehensive Sign Plan (CSP) may be submitted that considers unique conditions,
flexibility and creativity. Such CSP is subject to approval by City staff.
A CSP shall be required for a Planned Unit Development and is subject to approval by the
City Council. Once a CSP has been approved, subsequent applications for specific signs
shall be approved administratively for compliance with the approved CSP.
Permit Issuance.
(1) Approved Plans.
Approved plans associated with a permit application shall not be changed, modified or
altered without authorization from the City, and all work shall be done in accordance with
the approved plans.
(2) Validity of Permit.
If the work authorized by a permit issued under this Chapter has not been commenced
within 180 days after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void.
(3) Suspension or Revocation.
The City may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit under the provisions of this Chapter
when the permit is issued in error, is based on incorrect information supplied or is a
violation of this Chapter or any other ordinance of the City of Round Rock or laws of the
State of Texas or the federal government. Any signs installed under a revoked permit
shall be removed within ten (10) days of written notice of the revocation.
Inspections.
(4) General.
All signs for which a sign permit is required shall be subject to inspection. It shall be the
duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to be accessible and exposed for inspection
purposes. The City shall not be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement
of any material required to allow inspection. The permit and approved plans are to be
available and accessible at the job site for all inspections.
(5) Inspection Requests.
It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the City
that such work is ready for inspection.
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No work shall be done on any part of the structure beyond the point indicated in each
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after an inspection shall have been made of each successive step in the construction.
Appeals.
(1) The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is
error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made in the enforcement of this
Chapter.
(2) Appeals shall be filed no later than ten (10) business days from the final action on a sign
permit.
(3) The decisions of the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall be final. Any appeal of the ZBA
shall be subject to court review as prescribed by law.
Removal of Signs in a Prohibited Area.
(1) Any sign found within a prohibited area is hereby declared to be illegal and may be
removed by the City.
(2) Any sign removed by the City shall immediately become the property of the City.
(3) The removal of any sign by the City shall not preclude the City from prosecuting any
person for violating this subsection.
EXCEPTIONS
Owners of signs which do not strictly comply with the terms of this Chapter may seek an approval
as an exception from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The following shall be considered in the review of a permit application for an exception for a sign:
(1) The existence of specific site opportunities or constraints.
(2) Consideration for novelty signs or signs that have a structure that does not conform to
freestanding sign types or building sign types listed in Sections 30-8 and 30-10.
(3) Situations where a sign's view is obscured by building setbacks, surrounding buildings,
existing trees, or elevated roadways.
(4) New and/or innovative concept in sign manufacturing which are not specifically addressed
in this Chapter.
In order for an exception to the sign regulations to be approved, the Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall find that:
(1) There are no associated vehicular safety issues that would result from the location of the
sign.
(2) The sign is compatible with the surrounding development.
(3) The sign does not result in reduced compliance with regulations in other chapters of the
City Code.
(4) The sign's location meets the requirements pertaining to easements in this Chapter.
(5) The exception is not being used to allow a sign type that would not otherwise be permitted
by this Chapter, with the exception of those meeting the criteria of Sec. 30-17 (a)(2) or
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For the purpose of area identification, an area identification sign or entry feature sign is permitted
provided it meets the following criteria:
(a) Area identification signs and entry feature signs shall be limited to the following uses: identification
of a residential subdivision, a multi -occupant center with ten (10) or more acres, mixed use districts
developed as one development, universities, business parks, or similar developments with multiple
buildings.
(b) Signs shall not contain any other form of advertising, and shall identify only the name of the
subdivision, district, or development.
(c) The sign structure shall be constructed of stone, brick, or metal. No plastics shall be permitted for
any portion of the sign.
(d) The sign may be located at an off -premise location adjacent to a commercial roadway to identify
the primary entrance to the area.
(e) A sign located in the sight visibility triangle shall be no more than three (3) feet in height.
(f) Only shielded external illumination shall be permitted. No internal illumination shall be permitted.
Illumination by halation shall be permitted.
(g) EMCs shall be prohibited.
(h) One (1) sign shall be permitted for each main entrance to a development. In lieu of a sign at a main
entrance, a sign may be placed in conjunction with another prominent decorative feature within the
area. The decorative feature shall not be required to meet the maximum height requirement
provided in the table below.
(i) The sign shall not be permitted in the public right-of-way unless approved in writing by the City.
Q) The sign size shall be as follows:
(k) The maximum sign display area for area identification and entry feature signs on freeways shall be
one hundred (100) square feet, with the exception of mixed use and non-residential areas with a
total area of greater than fifty (50) acres which may have signs that are up to two hundred (200)
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total area of greater than fifty (50) acres which may have signs that are up to two hundred (200)
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(a) Subdivision Marketing. For the purpose of marketing lots within a recorded subdivision, one (1) on -
premises sign of not more than two hundred and fifty-six (256) square feet for each road abutting
the respective subdivision shall be allowed, provided that such sign shall not exceed thirty (30) feet
in height.
(b) Model Home Signs. Model home signs shall meet the following standards:
(1) Each model home complex shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign and each
individual model home shall be permitted one (1) freestanding sign or one (1) wall sign
located on the site of a model home.
(2) Freestanding signs shall require a permit. Model home wall signs shall not require a
permit.
(3) Freestanding model home signs shall be a monument, pedestal, armature, or post/panel
sign.
(4) Each model home sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in sign display area and five
(5) feet in height.
(5) Model home complex freestanding signs shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from
street property lines.
(c) Single Family and Two Family Marketing. In areas zoned SF -1, SF -2, or TF, for the purposes of
marketing a building for sale or lease, one (1) on -premises sign of not more than four (4) square
feet shall be allowed. No permit shall be required for such sign.
(d) Business Use Real Estate Marketing Sign. For the purpose of marketing a building or portion
thereof, for sale or lease, on a site with commercial, office, business park, industrial or multifamily
uses, one (1) on -premises real estate marketing sign shall be allowed. No permit shall be required
for such sign(s). The size of a real estate marketing sign shall be determined as follows:
(1) On a zoned lot of less than one (1) acre. On a site of less than one (1) acre, the display
area of a real estate marketing sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet and eight (8)
feet in height.
(2) On a site of one (1) acre or more, the display area of a real estate marketing sign shall not
exceed thirty two (32) square feet and eight (8) feet in height.
(3) On a site for new construction or major renovation on three (3) acres or more one (1) on -
premises real estate marketing sign shall be allowed. Such sign shall have a sign display
area of more than one hundred and twenty eight (128) square feet and a height of not
more than sixteen (16) feet. The sign must be removed after two (2) years or when
eighty (80%) percent of all buildings on the site have been sold or leased, as measured by
gross floor area, whichever occurs first. The time period for the sign will begin when the
first building permit is issued. After the one hundred and twenty eight (128) square foot
sign is removed, it may be replaced by a thirty two (32) square foot sign.
(e) Building Construction Sign. During construction of a business use, one (1) non -illuminated building
construction sign per frontage advertising contractors or architects working on such premises shall
be permitted in additional to real estate marketing signs permitted in this subsection. Such sign(s)
shall not be more than thirty-two (32) square feet in area and shall be set back at least ten (10) feet
from the front property line. Such sign(s) shall be removed immediately upon the completion of the
building.
Sec. 30-19. PROMOTIONAL SIGNS
(a) Promotional signs shall be allowed if they comply with the following regulations:
(1) Promotional signs shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area;
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(2) Promotional signs are limited to only one (1) per street frontage;
(3) Promotional signs shall be posted no more than thirty (30) days prior to the event and
shall be removed within seven (7) days after the event.
(4) Any promotional sign placed in or over a street or public right-of-way shall require the
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NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT SIGNS
Neighborhood event signs shall be allowed only if they comply with the following regulations:
(1) Neighborhood event signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area;
(2) Neighborhood event signs shall not exceed four (4) feet in height;
(3) Neighborhood event signs shall be posted no more than seven (7) days prior to the event
and shall be removed within three (3) days after the event; and
(4) Neighborhood event signs shall be posted only on private property adjacent to
neighborhood roads and within the boundaries of the neighborhood holding or sponsoring
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NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION KIOSKS
Neighborhood information kiosks shall be allowed only if they comply with the following regulations:
(1) The sign display area of the kiosk shall not exceed forty (40) square feet in area;
(2) The kiosk shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height;
(3) The kiosk shall be constructed only of stone, brick, metal or wood, except that plexiglass
may be used to protect the display area;
(4) The kiosk shall be placed either on property owned by the Homeowners Association or
neighborhood association or on public property pursuant to a license agreement approved
by the City Council or City Manager
(5) The kiosk shall not be attached to an area identification sign;
(6) The kiosk shall not contain any commercial advertising other than the name and address
of the sponsor of the kiosk;
(7) The kiosk shall contain the contact information of the Homeowners Association or
neighborhood association;
(8) The kiosk shall be illuminated only by shielded external illumination;
(9) EMC's are prohibited on kiosks; and
(10) A permit pursuant to Sec. 30-15 shall be required before a kiosk is constructed.
GARAGENARD SALE SIGNS
Garage/yard sale signs are permitted only on private property on which the garage/yard sale is
being conducted. Such signs are permitted no more than twenty-four hours prior to a sale and
must be removed immediately after such sale.
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(a) Political campaign signs located on private property are exempt from the regulations of this Chapter
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(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) below, it shall be unlawful for any person to post a political
campaign sign on or over any public property in the city.
(c) A political campaign sign is permitted in the public street right-of-way only if all of the following
requirements are met:
(1) The sign does not exceed four (4) square feet in total sign display area,-
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property or residence owned or occupied by the person posting or consenting to the
posting of the sign;
(3) The sign does not interfere with the public's use of the roadway or sidewalk;
(4) The sign must not be higher than three (3) feet if it is located within the sight visibility
triangle; and
(5) The sign is not located in the right -of way of a highway or commercial road.
This exception does not include state highways per V.T.C.A., Transportation Code §392.032.
(d) In a campaign for political office, the candidate for such office shall be deemed the person
responsible for the posting of political campaign signs, unless he first notifies the city clerk of
another person who is responsible. In such cases, the candidate shall provide the name, address,
telephone number, and signed consent of such other responsible person. In a campaign regarding
a ballot measure, the president of the committee supporting or opposing such ballot measure shall
be deemed responsible, unless he first notifies the city clerk of another person responsible, in the
manner described above. Such candidate, committee president, or other designated person shall
be subject to prosecution for any violation of this section.
(e) Members of the city staff are hereby authorized and directed to remove any political campaign sign
found posted within the corporate limits of the city when such sign is in violation of the provisions of
this section.
(f) All political campaign signs posted on public property in violation of this section are hereby
declared to be public nuisances, and may be abated as such by the city. All political campaign
signs posted on public property shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall become the property
of the city and may be disposed of at the discretion of the city.
That Sec. 34-40, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby
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9 That Sec. 46-97(d)(8) Signs and attention attracting devices, Code of
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13 in conjunction with the issuance of the permit. The zoning administrator may approve
14 signs and the temporary use of attention attracting devices that conform to the
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That Sec. 46-98(c)(10), Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is
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(10) Sign location requirements in accordance with the provisions of the sig or -di,,, nee
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That Sec. 46-141(d)(6) Signage, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(6) Signage. Signs should meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Coded and be in
harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site
development.
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That Sec. 46-142(d)(8) Commercial signs, Code of Ordinances, City of Round
Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(8) Commercial signs. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this code and be in
harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site
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34 I (8) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 and should be in harmony with
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That Sec. 46-144(d)(8) Signage, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
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(8) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 and should be in harmony with
the style and character of the development and should be an integral design component of
the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site development.
That Sec. 46-145(d)(4) Signage, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(4) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 and should be in harmony with
the style and character of the development and should be an integral design component of
the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site development.
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5 I (2) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 and should be in harmony with
6 the style and character of the development and should be an integral design component of
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25 (d) Industrial design standards. The following design standard applies to all
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34 1 (6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Code and should be in
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That Sec. 46-150(d)(6) Signage, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
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(6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Code and should be in
harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site
development.
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That Sec. 46-151(d)(6) Signage, Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock,
Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(6) Signage. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Code and should be in
harmony with the style and character of the development and should be an integral design
component of the building architecture, building materials, landscaping and overall site
development.
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That Sec. 46-155(c)(2) Setback requirements, Code of Ordinances, City of
Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Setback requirements.
a. Except as provided below, all required setbacks shall be free from any
encroachments including, but not limited to, accessory buildings or
structures, eaves, roof overhangs, box windows and fireplaces. Air
conditioning units and other similar ground -mounted equipment are
exempt from this requirement.
b. Structures may not encroach on any utility easements and utility setbacks
described in the City of Round Rock Design and Construction Standards.
In cases where the setback requirement conflicts with such utilities, the
zoning administrator shall adjust the setback to resolve the conflict.
C. Movable furniture including, but not limited to, outdoor cafe tables, shade
umbrellas and seating shall be permitted within the required setbacks.
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That Sec. 46-155(d)(11) Commercial signs, Code of Ordinances, City of Round
Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(11) Commercial signs. Signs shall meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Code
and shall be in harmony with the style and character of the development and shall
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landscaping and overall site development.
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That Sec. 46-159(c)(4) Palm Valley overlay district additional signage standards,
Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(4) Palm Valley overlay district additional signage standards. in addition to ,.o,,uifea
eomplianee with the eit�,'s existing sign r-egulations, signs in the Palm Valley over-la�
distfiet af!e required to eampl), with the following additional �t Signs shall
meet the requirements of Chapter 30 of this Code and shall be in harmony with the style
and character of the development and shall be an integral design component of the
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That Sec. 46-160(e)(2), Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is
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(2) A bed and breakfast located in an SF -2 district shall be subject to the following additional
standards:
a. A bed and breakfast located in an SF -2 district shall be in the downtown
development area.
b. The operator of the bed and breakfast shall be a full-time resident of the
dwelling in which the bed and breakfast establishment is housed.
C. A maximum of four guest rooms shall be provided in any one bed and
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Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(3) Requirements for C-2. Eating establishments permitted in the C-2 district are subject to
the following requirements:
a. On sites smaller than two acres, the gross floor area shall not exceed 2,500
square feet for eating establishments.
b. On sites larger than two acres, the gross floor area of each eating
establishment shall not exceed 5,000 square feet.
C. On sites with 50 percent or greater frontage on an arterial roadway, the
gross floor area for eating establishments shall not exceed 7,500 square
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That Sec. 46-160(y)(10), Commercial signs; Code of Ordinances, City of Round
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That Sec. 46-161(b)(2)I., Code of Ordinances, City of Round Rock, Texas, is
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not exeeed two square feet i,.f ee ^ e Signs shall meet the
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14 A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
15 expressly repealed.
16 B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this ordinance shall not
17 invalidate other sections or provisions thereof.
18 C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date,
19 hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this Ordinance was adopted was posted
20 and that such meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during
21 which this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and
22 formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas
23 Government Code, as amended.
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27 Council members present, the requirement for reading this ordinance on two separate
28 days was dispensed with.
29 READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED on first reading this day of
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SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
City of Round Rock
'ROUND ROCK, IEXAS
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Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number: F2.
Title: Consider an ordinance amending Chapters 30, 34, and 46, Code of
Ordinances (2010 Edition), regarding the regulation of signs. (Second
Reading)
Type: Ordinance
Governing Body: City Council
Agenda Date: 3/14/2013
Dept Director: Brad Wiseman, Planning & Development Services Director
Cost: $0.00
Indexes:
Attachments: Ordinance, Cost Comparison Memo, Cost Comparison Table
Text of Legislative File 13-015
The proposed sign ordinance seeks to replace the existing chapter in the Code (Chapter 30), as well as amend
other chapters regarding signs to remove existing sections that no longer apply. The overall goal is to improve
and consolidate the City's sign regulations.
Sign regulation requires the careful balancing of business needs and community planning goals related to
aesthetics and traffic safety. Although the City has changed significantly over the past 30 years, the current sign
regulations have remained largely unchanged during that time period. As a result, the existing code is not
up-to-date with the technological advances in the sign manufacturing industry. The existing code language is
also somewhat cumbersome and unclear making it difficult for staff to enforce and applicants to interpret.
Another complication is that not all sign regulations are included within the current sign chapter. The proposed
ordinance combines all signage regulations into one chapter. Additionally, the standards for building signs are
currently regulated by zoning district. In the new sign code, both freestanding and building signs will be
regulated based on the road type that the signs are adjacent to, or in some cases, by the "special area" where
signs are located (eg, downtown).
Another major change in the new Chapter 30 is that regulations are provided by type of sign. In the existing
code, pylon (pole) signs are allowed on all lots except in the C -1a zoning district. In the proposed code, pylon
signs are only permitted on sites on IH -35, SH -45, SH -130 or within 500 feet of the main lanes of these
freeways. To mitigate potential concerns of business owners, larger and taller monument signs will be allowed
for commercial areas. In the current code, the amount of freestanding signs is determined by lot size and the
total number is capped. In the proposed code, the number of freestanding signs allowed would be determined
by length of the lot's street frontage and a minimum distance between freestanding signs.
The maximum allowable size of a building wall sign would be determined differently. Rather than determining
allowable sign area by a measurement of 25% of the wall area above doors and windows, the maximum sign
display area would be determined by a building's location and amount of street frontage. To improve ease of
use, a section has been added to the new code concerning the implementation of new measurement
standards. The new code also has an exhaustive list of definitions and provides maintenance standards for
signs.
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Agenda Item Summary Continued (13-015)
The existing Sign Code does not address temporary banners. To accommodate the needs of business owners,
staff had developed an informal policy to allow banners. The new Sign Code includes formal standards that
allow temporary banners. Banners will be regulated relative to amount, size, and duration of display with
special allowances for new businesses.
A memo detailing the estimated costs for the types of signs that may be built under the new Sign Code is
attached. It is important to note that the cost of meeting the new minimum standards for wall and freestanding
signage is not increasing. However, since the ability to build a pole sign on an arterial or collector road is being
eliminated, an owner could choose to build a larger monument sign under the new code. In this case, a larger
monument sign would likely be more expensive than the previously allowed pole sign.
Stakeholder Input:
The process of developing the new sign code has been ongoing for a number of years, and staff has solicited
input on its development in various ways.
May 2004 - Planning Survey of Citizens: 436 respondents, 77% agreed/ strongly agreed that City should
prohibit pole signs on commercial roads and favor monument signs.
September 2005 - Planning & Zoning Commission Work Session
October 2005 and March 2006 - Sign Task Force Meetings
April 2006 - Visual preference survey at Mayor's Roundtable with HOAs/Neighborhoods
February 2007 & February 2009 - Council Work Sessions to discuss sign policies
June 2012 - Solicit input from sign companies and Texas Sign Association
August 2012 - Posted ordinance draft online for public comment (http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/signrevision)
September 2012 - Development News E -newsletter article
September 2012 - Chamber of Commerce presentation
November 2012 - Utility bill insert about sign ordinance
November 7, 2012 - Public meeting - presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission
On December 5, 2012, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously
recommended the new sign ordinance for consideration by the City Council. Staff recommends approval.
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