2008S11-Sign Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 08-S-11
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE 96-S-28 BEING
THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) OF THE CITY, AS
AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE IX, SIGN STANDARDS;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
THAT:
Article IX, Sign Standards, of the City's Unified Development Code, Ordinance No. 96-S-28, of
the City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended in the following manner.
SECTION I
UDC Ordinance No. 96-S-28, as same may have heretofore been amended, modified or
supplemented, is hereby amended to amend Article IX, Sign Standards, thereof with the
replacement of the existing Article IX, Sign Standards, with the provisions set forth in the
attached "Exhibit A".
SECTION II
This Ordinance shall be effective immediately from and after its final passage and any
publication in accordance with the requirements of the City of Schertz and the laws of the State
of Texas
SECTION III
This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Schertz, and this
ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any other ordinances of the City of Schertz except
insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any, are hereby repealed.
ZC2008-001 Sign Ordinance
SECTION IV
The sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance are severable, and if
any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or section s of this ordinance, since the same would have
been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such
unconstitutional or invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
SECTION V
Any person, firm, association of persons, corporation or other organization violating the
provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction,
shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.00. Each day that a violation continues shall be
deemed as a separate offence.
Approved on first reading the 19th day of February, 2008.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the J ~. day of ~\C\.\&-
,2008.
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Mayor, City otSchertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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CIty Secretary, City of Schertz, Texas
(SEAL OF THE CITY)
ZC2008-001 Sign Ordinance
Article IX Sign Standards
a. Purpose
The City recognizes the safety, commercial, emergency, and informational needs for signs. This
Article has been adopted to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens by regulating the
location, construction, duration, size, height, installation, and maintenance of all signs within the
jurisdiction of the City, including its ETJ in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter
216. Additionally, this Article is intended to enhance property values, maintain aesthetic
attractiveness, and promote commercial opportunity in the City, and to support and further the
objectives of the City's Comprehensive Land Plan.
b. Applicability
All signs shall be erected, displayed, altered or reconstructed in conformity with this Article. Where
there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement
shall be applicable.
1. Other Laws: The provisions of this Article shall not be deemed to nullify any other provisions of
federal or state law.
2. Partial Invalidity: In the event any part or provision of this Article is held to be illegal or void, this
shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
3. Existing Signs: All signs legally in existence on the date of the adoption of this Article shall be
permitted to continue without change.
c. Administration
1 . General
The Development Services Director, hereafter referred to as director, or his/her designee is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this Article and other laws and
ordinances applicable thereto. The Director shall have the authority to render interpretations of
this Article and other laws and ordinances applicable thereto, and to adopt policies and
procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and
procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this Article and shall not have
the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for herein.
2. Applications
The Director shall receive applications, review plans and documentation and issue permits for the
erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, and repair of all signs within the City of Schertz and
its ET J.
3. Inspection
The Director shall make all inspections necessary to ensure compliance with all state and local
requirements governing signage.
4. Notices and Orders
The Director shall issue all necessary citations, notices or orders to ensure compliance with this
Article.
5. Right of Entry
Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this Article, or where the
Director has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a
condition which is contrary to or in violation of this Article, the Director is authorized to enter
premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this Article, provided
that if such premises are occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry
requested. If such premises are unoccupied, the Director shall first make a reasonable effort to
locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the premises and request entry. If
entry is refused, the Director shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
6. Department Records
The Director shall keep official records of applications received, permits issued, fees collected,
reports of inspections, and citations, notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in
the official records for the period required by the State of Texas for the retention of public records.
7. Liability
The Director, members of the Board of Adjustment, or City employees charged with the
enforcement of this Article, while acting for the City of Schertz in good faith and without malice in
the discharge of the duties required by this Article or other pertinent laws or ordinances, shall not
thereby be rendered liable personally and are hereby relieved of personal liability for any damage
accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against an officer or employee because of an act
performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of
this Article shall be defended by a legal representative of the City of Schertz until the final
termination of the proceedings. The Director shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit, or
proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this Article.
d. General Requirements
1. Permit Required
a) No person shall erect, alter or display any sign nor shall any person allow the erection,
alteration, or display of any sign upon any property within the City of Schertz or its ET J
owned or controlled by them without first obtaining a sign permit to do so from the Director,
except as hereinafter provided. Except as hereinafter provided, no sign permit shall be
released by the Director until after the building permit for the principal building on the site has
been issued.
b) Electrical Permit Required
No person shall install and connect electrical systems for a sign within the City of Schertz or
its ET J without first obtaining an electrical permit to do so from the Inspection Department,
except as hereinafter provided. The Inspection Department shall issue no electrical permit for
a sign until after the principal sign permit for such work has been issued.
2. Application
The following information shall be required for each application for a permit:
a) Completed building permit application obtained from the Inspection Department.
b) A site plan which includes:
1) Location of all buildings, structures or tracts to which or upon which the sign is to be
attached or erected.
2) Position of the sign in relation to rights-of-way, easements, buildings or structures and
other existing signs.
c) Plans that illustrate height, length, width and all other dimensions associated with the sign.
Plans shall include all electrical elements of the sign.
d) Letter or copy of a contract signed by the owner of the property stating that the applicant has
permission to erect such sign.
3. Fees
All fees for a sign permit shall be in accordance with the current fee schedule adopted by City
Council.
a) A permit shall not be valid until such fee has been paid. An amendment to a permit shall not
be released until the additional fees, if any, have been paid.
b) Where work for which a permit is required by this Article has been started prior to obtaining a
permit, the fees established by City Council shall be doubled. Payment of such double fees
shall not relieve any person(s) from any other penalties prescribed by this Article or any other
law or ordinance applicable thereto.
4. Action on Application
The Director shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments
thereto within 15 business days after a complete application is filed. If the application or the
construction documents do not conform to the requirements of this Article and other pertinent
laws or ordinances, the Director shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons
therefore. If the Director is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this
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Article and other laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Director shall issue a permit
therefore as soon as practicable.
5. Time Limitation of Application
An application for a permit for any proposed work for which a permit has not been issued shall be
deemed abandoned six (6) months after the date of filing. The Director may, at their discretion,
grant one or more extensions for additional time not exceeding ninety (90) days each. The
extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
6. Condition of Permit
A permit issued under this Article shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work and
not as authority to violate, cancel, alter, or set aside any of the provisions of this Article or other
law or ordinances applicable thereto. Nor shall issuance of a permit prevent the Director from
thereafter requiring correction of errors in plans, construction, or removing violations of this Article
or other laws or ordinances applicable thereto. Every permit issued shall become invalid six (6)
months after its issuance if the work is not completed unless otherwise stated in this Article. One
or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 90 days each, may be allowed at the
discretion of the Director. The extension shall be requested in writing before such permit has
expired. Permits issued under this Article are non-transferable from one person to another.
7. Suspension or Revocation
The Director is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under this Article whenever the
permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in
violation of this Article or any other laws or ordinances applicable thereto.
8. Public Rights-of-Way, Alleys and Easements
A permit shall not be given by the Director for the placement of a sign that will encroach upon any
public right-of-way, alley or utility or drainage easement.
9. Placement of Permit
The permit or copy thereof shall be kept on the site until the work permitted is completed.
10. Appeal
An individual who has been denied permit or had a permit revoked may appeal in writing along
with the established filling fee to the Board of Adjustment within ten (10) days after the date of
denial or revocation.
e. Exempted Signs
The following types of sign or sign work are exempt from the permit requirements of this Article
provided, however, that the exemption from the permit requirements of this Article shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of
this Article or any other laws or ordinances of the City of Schertz.
1. Governmental Signs
2. Political Signs
3. Railway Signs
Any sign within the railway right-of-way placed and maintained in reference to the operation of
such railway.
4. Utility Signs
Any sign marking utility or underground communications or transmission lines.
5. Vehicle Signs
Any sign placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers where the sign is incidental to the primary
use of the vehicle or trailer as a form of transportation and which identifies the business,
products, or services with which the vehicle and/or trailer is related
6. Flags
Official flags of governmental jurisdictions or non-profit organizations. Nothing in this ordinance
shall be construed to prevent the display of a national or state flag or to limit flags, insignias, or
legal notices or informational, directional or traffic signs which are legally required and necessary
to the essential functions of governmental agencies.
7. Warning Signs
Signs warning the public of the existence of danger but containing no advertising material.
8. Street Address Signs
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Address signs containing only numeric address and street or complex names.
9. Holiday Signs
Any temporary sign promoting the celebration of a holiday and containing no commercial
advertisi ng.
10. Plaques
Any commemorative sign of a recognized historical society or organization.
11. Menu Board Signs
A maximum of one (1) menu board sign a maximum of 32 square feet in area shall be permitted
per restaurant or applicable business.
12. Minor Repairs and Maintenance:
Minor repair work to any sign, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved
portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles, painting or other
similar exterior maintenance of a sign structure so long as no structural alterations are made to
the sign.
f. Prohibited Signs
1 . Obscene Signs
No person shall erect or display on any site a sign in which the dominant theme of material taken
as a whole appeals to a prurient interest in sex, or is patently offensive because it affronts
community standards relating to the description or representation of sexual matters, or is utterly
without redeeming social value.
2. Obstructing Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes
No person shall erect or display on any site any sign that prevents free ingress to or egress from
any door, window or fire escape.
3. Obstructing Vision/Sight Triangle
No person shall erect or display on any site any sign in such a manner as to obstruct free and
clear vision of moving vehicles at any location, street intersection, or driveway. All signs placed at
any intersection shall prevent such problem by observing a visibility triangle (see definition of
visibility triangle).
4. Interference With Traffic
No sign shall be permitted which interferes with vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of the
position, size, shape, movement, color, fashion, manner, or intensity of illumination, or any other
characteristics causing such interference nor shall any person erect or allow to be displayed any
sign in such a manner as to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any
authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, including, signs making use of the words "stop", "go",
"look", "slow", "danger", or any other similar word, phrase, symbol or character, or employ any
red, yellow, green, or other colored lamp or light in such a manner as to cause confusion or
otherwise interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
5. Over Public Property or Public Right-of-Way
It shall be prohibited to erect or display any type of sign on or over public right-of-way or other
public property, unless the same is erected by the city, county, state or other authorized
governmental agency, or with the permission of the City, for public purposes.
6. Signs on Utility Poles
No person shall erect or display any sign on any utility pole located upon any public right-of-way
or utility easement.
7. Private Property
No sign shall be located on private property without the consent of the owner of the premises,
including signs located on trees, light poles or mail boxes.
8. Dilapidated Signs
No sign shall be permitted which is deteriorated, dilapidated or in danger of falling or otherwise
unsafe.
9. Signs In Violation
No sign shall be permitted that does not comply with any applicable provisions of the building
code, this UDC, or any other applicable codes or ordinances of the City.
10. Home Occupation Signs
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No exterior home occupation signs shall be permitted unless otherwise specifically authorized in
another applicable section of this UDC.
11. Non-Motorized or Portable Signs
No trailer type, non-motorized signs using wheels and axles, as the primary support shall be
perm itted.
12. Off Premise Signs
Except as set forth elsewhere in this Article, all off premise signs not legally existing on the
effective date of this Article are prohibited except that the following signs may be permitted
provided they otherwise meet the applicable requirements of this Article:
a) Community Service Signs
b) Garage Sale Signs
c) Official Government Signs
d) Historical Markers and Plaques
e) Political Signs
f) Realty Signs
g) Temporary Signs
h) Traffic Signs
13. Bandit Signs
14. Painted Signs
No sign shall be permitted which is painted on the wall of any building or on any part of a building.
15. Other Signs
Except as set forth elsewhere in this Article, any signs not specifically permitted by this ordinance
are prohibited within the City of Schertz and its ET J.
g. Removal of Signs
1. Damaged Signs
Signs which are determined by the Director to be a public hazard or in a state of disrepair shall be
repaired or removed within ten (10) days of written notification to the property owner by the
Director.
2. Abandoned Signs
Signs which are determined by the Director to be abandoned shall be removed or otherwise
painted over and neutralized within 30 days of written notification to the property owner by the
Director.
3. Extensions
The Director shall have the authority, but not the obligation, to grant extensions as necessary to
resolve a damaged or abandoned sign. The extension shall be requested in writing and
justifiable cause demonstrated.
4. Signs in Right-of-Way and/or Public Property
Any sign that is erected, constructed, or otherwise located within or upon public right-of-way or on
public property may be removed by City personnel and disposed of immediately. The City is not
required to notify the owner of the sign of its removal and disposal.
5. Illegally Erected Temporary Sign
Any temporary sign that is erected, constructed or otherwise displayed, without a permit or in
direct violation of this Article shall be removed by City personnel and disposed of immediately.
The City is not required to notify the owner of the sign of its removal and disposal.
6. Illegally Erected Permanent Sign
Any permanent sign installed without a permit or in direct violation of this Article shall be removed
by the owner of the sign or property within ten (10) days of written notification by the Director.
7. Filing of Liens Against the Property
The City is authorized to file a lien against any property which is not otherwise exempt to recover
reasonable expenses incurred by the City for the removal of a sign or portion of a sign.
8. Appeal
Any decision rendered by the Director or other City personnel in the enforcement of this Article
may be appealed to the Board of Adjustment by any person, agent, or representative affected by
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such decision. Such appeal must be in writing and received within ten (10) days of a decision
rendered along with the established fee.
h. General Sign Provisions
The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all signs hereafter erected, constructed,
displayed, altered or repaired on any premise under the jurisdiction of the City of Schertz.
1. Height of Signs
The vertical height of a sign shall be measured from ground level at the base of the sign to the
highest part of the sign or its structure.
2. Wind and Dead Load Requirements
All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind load of not less than 32 pounds
per square foot of area and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required by building
codes adopted by the City of Schertz. The sign application must include a statement signed by
the applicant that states compliance with this requirement.
3. Location of Business/Residential
All business and residential locations shall be identified by an address, which is clearly visible
from the street.
4. Illumination of Signs
No sign shall be illuminated to such intensity to exceed a maximum of one (1) footcandle
measured at the property line. No lighted sign shall be erected or displayed within 150 feet of a
single-family residential zoned property unless the lighting is shielded from view.
5. Building and Electrical Codes Applicable
All signs shall be constructed and maintained in conformity with all applicable provisions of the
building code, electrical code or other applicable ordinances of the City of Schertz.
6. Maintenance of Signs
Every sign shall be maintained in good structural condition at all times. All signs shall be kept
neatly painted including all metal parts and supports that are not galvanized or of rust resistant
material. On undeveloped parcels of land, the area between any sign and the street or highway to
which the sign is oriented and the area within 25 feet of such sign must be kept free and clear of
debris, trash, and weeds or other refuse and shall be maintained by mowing or trimming of any
vegetation.
7. Structural Sign Elements
The structural elements of permanent signs shall be constructed of materials that are
noncombustible and may be supported by noncombustible materials only and finished in a
presentable manner. Wood or unpainted steel supports are prohibited. Heavy timber and other
materials may be used only if approved by the Director.
8. Sign Clearance
Not withstanding any other provisions of this ordinance, all signs shall maintain a clearance of at
least ten feet (10') when located over a public sidewalk and at least 12 feet when located over a
driveway and shall extend no closer than 18 inches from the curbline of a public street, unless
painted or mounted flat on the surface of an existing awning or canopy.
i. Wall Signs
1 . General
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the regulations set forth in this subsection shall be
applicable to all wall signs. Wall signs may not be attached to light fixtures, poles, or trees.
2. Maximum Area
The maximum area of a wall sign shall not exceed the following
Areas with Limited Access 15% of the fagade area or 250 square
feet, whichever is less
Areas with Unlimited Access 12% of the fagade area or 125 square
feet, whichever is less
All Other Streets 10% of the facade area or 80 square feet,
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I whichever is less
3. Maximum Number of Signs
The maximum number of signs permitted for single occupancy or single tenant buildings shall be
limited to one (1) per wall with a maximum of three (3) signs. Each sign in excess of the primary
wall sign shall be a maximum 25% of the area of the primary wall sign.
The maximum number of signs permitted for multi-tenant buildings shall be limited to one (1) per
tenant or lease space except for those spaces located on the ends of buildings which may have
one (1) additional wall sign to be located on the side wall of the structure and being a maximum of
25% of the area of the primary wall sign. Multi-tenant buildings with the rear of the building
directly adjacent to a public or private street or access drive may have one (1) additional wall sign
located on the rear wall of the structure and being a maximum of 25% of the area of the primary
wall sign. In no case shall the number of wall signs permitted for any single tenant within a multi-
tenant development exceed a maximum of two (2) signs.
4. Roofline Limitations
In no case shall a wall sign project above the roofline of any building nor extend above the
parapet wall if attached thereto. Wall signs shall be no closer vertically to the eave of the roofline
or overhang than the predominant letter height. Wall signs may be attached to a continuous plane
fascia if the sign does not extend above or below the projection of the fascia. Signs attached to
fascia are only allowed when attached to structural canopy supported to the ground by columns
constructed of similar masonry material as the primary structure.
5. Illumination
Wall signs shall be illuminated utilizing only internal lighting.
6. Protrusions
Wall signs shall not protrude farther than 18 inches from the building, excluding signs attached to
canopies.
7. Adjacent Residential
Wall signs shall not be located on any fagade (other than the main front of the building) which
faces property zoned for single-family residential uses if the sign is within 150 feet of the property
line of said residential property.
j. Freestanding Ground Signs
1 . General
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the regulations set forth in this subsection shall be
applicable to all freestanding ground signs.
2. Minimum Setback
The minimum setback of all freestanding ground signs shall be 15 feet from any property line.
3. Maximum Height
The maximum height of a freestanding ground sign shall not exceed the following:
Areas with Limited Access 50 ft.
Areas with Unlimited Access 40 ft.
All Other Streets 20 ft.
Exception: Freestanding ground signs located on properties along roadways identified as
Principal Arterials and Secondary Arterials in accordance with Article VII Sections 2 and 3 of this
UDC shall have a maximum of 18 feet in height.
4. Maximum Area
Freestanding ground signs shall not exceed the following.
Areas with Limited Access 250 sq. ft.
Areas with Unlimited Access 1 00 sq. ft.
All Other Streets 32 sq. ft.
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Exception: Freestanding ground signs located on properties along roadways identified as
Principal Arterials and Secondary Arterials in accordance with Article VII Sections 2 and 3 of this
UDC shall have a maximum of 90 square feet in area.
5. Number of Signs
The maximum number of freestanding ground signs shall be limited to one (1) per lot per street
frontage. Developments consisting of shopping centers or other multi-tenant type developments
shall be required to construct multi-tenant signage in accordance with Section I of this Article
except that any primary or anchor store greater than 50,000 square feet may be allowed one (1)
freestanding sign in accordance with this Section.
k. Monument Signs
1 . General
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the regulations set forth in this subsection shall be
applicable to all monument signs that are allowed under this Article.
2. Maximum Height
The maximum height of a monument sign shall be four feet (4'), excluding monument base. The
monument base may be an additional 18 inches in height measured from ground level at the
center of the base to the top of the base. The overall height shall not exceed five feet six inches
(5' 6").
3. Maximum Area
The maximum area of a monument sign shall not exceed 100 square feet with a maximum area
per sign face of 50 square feet.
4. Number of Signs
The maximum number of monument signs shall be limited to one (1) per lot per street frontage.
Developments consisting of shopping centers or other multi-tenant type developments shall be
required to construct multi-tenant signage in accordance with Section I of this Article.
5. Minimum Setback
The minimum setback of all monument signs shall be 15 feet from any property line.
6. Material Requirements
All monument sign bases shall be constructed of masonry material consisting of brick, stone or
split face concrete block. The monument sign structure must be constructed or covered with the
same masonry material as the principal building or shall be constructed of brick, stone or split
face concrete block. Sculpted aluminum sign panels will be allowed. All sign text and graphic
elements shall be limited to a minimum of six inches (6") from the outer limits of the sign
structure.
7. Illumination
Monument signs shall only be illuminated utilizing internal lighting for sculpted aluminum panels
or a ground lighting source where the light itself and supporting sign structure are not visible from
public right-of-way.
I. Multi-tenant Signs
1. General
The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all signs located within developments
consisting of shopping centers, as defined within this UDC, and all other similar multi-tenant
developments. All multi-tenant signs shall be monument signs meeting the requirements of this
section.
2. Maximum Height
The maximum height of a monument sign within a multi-tenant development shall not exceed
the following:
Areas with Limited Access 20 feet
Areas with U nlim ited Access 18 feet
All Other Streets 1 5 feet
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The monument base shall be a minimum of 18 inches in heignt measured from ground level
at the center of the base to the top of the base. The overall height shall not exceed the
maximum heights listed above, including monument base..
3. Maximum Area
The maximum area of a multi-tenant monument sign shall be equivalent to one percent (1 %)
of the gross building square footage within the shopping center with a maximum of 150
square feet.
4. Maximum Number
The maximum number of multi-tenant monument signs shall be limited to one (1) per platted
lot per street frontage.
5. Monument Sign Design
Each multi-tenant monument sign shall be designed so as to provide adequate sign spaces
for each tenant within the development except for the primary, or anchor store within the
development which shall be prohibited from advertising on the monument sign. The
developer shall be responsible for determining the adequacy and size necessary to meet the
requirements of this section.
6. Minimum Setback
The minimum setback of all multi-tenant monument signs shall be 15 feet from any property
line.
7. Material Requirements
All multi-tenant monument signs shall be constructed of masonry material consisting of brick,
stone or split face concrete block which shall be consistent in nature with the overall theme of
the development. Sculpted aluminum sign panels will be allowed. All sign text and graphic
elements shall be limited to a minimum of six inches (6") from the outer limits of the sign
structure.
8. Illumination
Monument signs may only be illuminated utilizing internal lighting for sculpted aluminum
panels or a ground lighting source where the light itself and supporting sign structure are not
visible from public right-of-way.
m. Electronic Signs
1 . General
Electronic signage shall be permitted in lieu of any permitted freestanding or monument signs on
a property. In the event that an electronic sign is permitted for a property, no other additional
freestanding or monument sign shall be permitted.
2. Maximum Height
The maximum height of an electronic sign shall be 18 feet.
3. Maximum Area
The maximum area of an electronic sign shall not exceed 100 square feet with a maximum area
per sign face of 50 square feet.
4. Number of Signs
The maximum number of electronic signs shall be limited to one (1) per platted lot. No other on-
premise freestanding signs shall be permitted.
5. Minimum Setback
The minimum setback of all electronic signs shall be 15 feet from any property lines.
6. Material Requirements
All monument sign bases shall be constructed of masonry material consisting of brick, stone or
split face concrete block. The monument sign structure must be constructed or covered with the
same masonry material as the principal building or shall be constructed of brick, stone or split
face concrete block. All sign text and graphic elements shall be limited to a minimum of six
inches (6") from the outer limits of the sign structure.
7. Illumination
Electronic signage shall not exceed a maximum of one (1) footcandle illumination at the property
line.
8. Location Restrictionse
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No electronic signs shall be permitted within 150 feet of a residentially zoned property or property
used for residential purposes.
9. Additional Restrictions
a) Any change of pictures or information on the electronic sign shall not produce the illusion of
moving objects, expanding or contracting shapes, rotation or any similar effect of animation.
b) Any change of pictures or information on the message board sign shall not change more
often than once every four (4) seconds.
c) Any sign picture or information shall not have a solid white background between the time
period of 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise.
n. Directional Signs
1 . General
This section shall be applicable to anyon-premise sign that directs the movement of traffic on
private property within developments or warns of obstacles, overhead clearances, or controls
parking.
2. Maximum Height
Directional signs shall have a maximum height of three feet (3').
3. Maximum Area
Directional signs shall not exceed a maximum area of 12 square feet.
4. Maximum Number
The maximum number of directional signs permitted within a development shall be based on the
square footage of building space constructed within the development. Directional signs shall be
permitted at a rate of one (1) sign for every 10,000 square feet of building area.
5. Location Restrictions
Directional signs shall be located in a manner where they will not interfere with the safe
movement of vehicles or pedestrians and shall not be located within any visibility triangle.
o. Subdivision Entry Signs
1 . General
The provisions of this section shall be applicable to all subdivision entry signs identifying a
residential or mixed use development.
2. Maximum Height
Subdivision entry signs shall be monument signs and shall have a maximum height of six feet (6')
in height.
3. Maximum Area
The maximum area of a subdivision entry sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign face.
4. Maximum Number of Signs
No more than one (1) subdivision entry sign shall be permitted at the primary subdivision
entrance. Secondary entrances may have one (1) subdivision entry sign per entrance which shall
be a maximum of 75% of the size of the primary entrance sign.
5. Placement of Sign
A subdivision entry sign may be located on a median at the street entrance if approved by the
Public Works Director.
6. Subdivision Entry Feature
A subdivision entry feature which is appropriate in scale to the size of the development and
incorporating masonry walls, berms and/or decorative fencing in combination with the subdivision
entry sign may be constructed at the primary subdivision entrance provided, however, that the
maximum area containing the subdivision sign shall not exceed 32 square feet per sign face.
p. Price-Per-Gallon Display
1 . General
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All price-per-gallon displays must be an integral part of the general permitted sign for the site.
Displays, whether electronic or manual, shall not scroll or flash.
2. Minimum Letter Height
The minimum height allowed for price-per-gallon display signs shall be six (6") inches for the fuel
classification (Le. "unleaded" "diesel", etc.).
3. Maximum Area
Price-per-gallon displays shall not exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the permitted gross surface area per
face of the general permitted sign.
4. Number of Signs
Only one (1) price-per-gallon sign shall be permitted per site.
5. Illumination
Only internal illumination may be utilized for fuel classification and price-per-gallon signs.
q. Temporary Signs
1 . General
Notwithstanding any other provIsions of this Article, this section shall be applicable to all
temporary signs identified in this Article.
2. Maximum Area
The maximum area permitted for temporary signs shall not exceed the following:
Areas with Limited Access 32 sq. ft. per face or 10% of the
building facade, whichever is less
Areas with Unlimited Access 24 sq. ft. per face or 7% of the
building facade, whichever is less
All Other Streets 16 sq. ft. per face or 5% of the
building facade, whichever is less
3. Maximum Height
The maximum height permitted for temporary signs shall not exceed the following:
Areas with Limited Access 6 feet
Areas with Unlimited Access 4 feet
All Other Streets 3 feet
4. Minimum Setback
The minimum setback for all temporary signs shall be 15 feet from any property line.
5. Time Limitations
Temporary freestanding signs shall be permitted for a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.
No additional temporary sign permit shall be issued for the same property or business for a period
of 14 days from the expiration of the previous permit. There shall be no limit to the number of
temporary sign permits that may be issued for a particular property or business. The cumulative
total number of days for which all temporary sign permits issued for a property or business shall
not exceed 180 calendar days.
6. Number of Signs
No more than two (2) types of temporary signs shall be permitted per business or tenant at any
given time.
r. Development Signs
1. Maximum Area
Development signs shall not exceed 64 square feet maximum, 32 square feet per sign face.
2. Maximum Height
Development signs shall not exceed six feet (6') in height.
3. Number of Signs
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Each development shall be permitted no more than one (1) sign per commercial development, or
one (1) sign per entry of a residential subdivision not to exceed two (2) signs.
4. Duration
Development signs shall be installed at any time after the issuance of the building permit for a
commercial development or after approval of the final plat for a residential subdivision. The
development sign must be removed within six (6) months or upon the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for commercial developments, and upon three (3) years or 75% of development of a
residential subdivision, whichever is less.
s. Real Estate Signs
1 . Applicability
Real estate signs meeting the requirements of this section shall be exempt from the permitting
requirements of this Article.
2. Maximum Height
The maximum height for commercial real estate signs shall not exceed five (5') feet for
freestanding ground signs and must be below the roof line for wall signs.
3. Maximum Area
The maximum area of a commercial real estate sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet,
thirty-two (32) square feet per sign face. Residential real estate signs shall not exceed four (4)
square feet in size.
4. Maximum Number of Signs
The maximum number of real estate signs shall be limited to one (1) per lot per street frontage.
t. Banners over Public Rights-of-Way
1 . General
Banners may be erected over public rights-of-way within the City with the approval of the
Development Services Director. The applicant shall be responsible for securing any and all
necessary permits to erect a banner over a TxDOT right-of-way and shall provide such
information to the City with the application for a banner permit.
2. Restrictions
Banners over public rights-of-way shall be permitted only for non-commercial or charitable events
that are of general interest to the community as a whole and shall be restricted to non-profit or
governmental entities.
3. Responsibility
The applicant shall be responsible for the erection of any banner over public rights-of-way. The
banner shall be inspected by the City to ensure the banner is adequately secured. The applicant
shall be responsible for removal of any banner erected over public rights-of-way.
4. Maximum Banner Size
The maximum area of a banner shall not exceed 144 square feet. The standard banner size shall
be four feet (4') wide by 36 feet long. Variations to the standard banner size may be approved by
the Director when differing variations are necessary to contain the entire message within the
banner. In no case shall the area exceed the maximum area identified in this section.
u. Nonconforming Signs
1 . General
A sign, including its supporting structure, shall be considered nonconforming when it does not
conform to all or part of the provisions of this Article and
a) Was in existence and lawfully located prior to the adoption of this Article; or
b) Was in existence and lawfully located and used in accordance with the provisions of the prior
ordinance applicable thereto or which was considered legally nonconforming there under and
has since been in continuous or regular use; or
c) Was in existence, located and used on the premises at the time it was annexed into the city
and has since been in continuous use; or
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d) Was in existence and lawfully located and used as an off-premise sign prior to the adoption of
this Article.
2. Registration
Effective September 1, 2006, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain any nonconforming or
off-premise sign within the corporate limits of the City of Schertz or its ET J without having a valid
registration number affixed thereto as required in this section as follows:
a) Application
To register a nonconforming sign or off-premise sign, application shall be made to the
Director on forms provided for that purpose. The application shall be accompanied by the
payment of the established fees and shall contain the name and address of the owner of the
sign, the exact location of the sign, the date of placement, and any other information
reasonably required by the Director.
b) Issuance of Registration Number
If the Director determines that the nonconforming or off-premise sign is a lawfully
nonconforming or off-premise sign, he shall issue a registration number to the applicant. The
owner of the sign shall cause the registration number to be affixed in a conspicuous place on
the registered nonconforming or off-premise sign.
c) Removal or Destroyed Signs
Any owner who removes or causes the removal of any validly registered nonconforming or
off-premise sign from any premises shall, within ten (10) business days of its removal, report
the removal to the Director.
d) Invalidation of Registration
The Director shall invalidate any registration for a nonconforming or off-premise sign when:
1) It is removed from the premises for any reason;
2) It has been damaged or destroyed so as to lose its nonconforming sign status as
provided in this Article;
3) It has become an abandoned sign.
v. Licenses
1. Licenses Required
a) Required
It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, place, locate, reconstruct, repair,
replace or service any sign for compensation without first obtaining a license to do such work
from the Director.
b) License
It is unlawful for any person to perform construction work subject to this Article unless the
person is licensed as a sign contractor or is exempt under the following:
Exception: A maintenance person may perform maintenance work only upon property owned
by the person's employer. A maintenance person who performs work upon the property of
more than one property owner is deemed to be performing work for the general public and
shall be licensed as a sign contractor.
2. It is unlawful for any person to:
a) Display or cause a permit to be displayed or to have in one's possession any license for
doing any construction work, knowing it to be fictitious or to have been canceled, suspended
or altered;
b) Lend or permit the use of any license for doing any construction work to any person not
entitled to it;
c) Failor refuse to surrender to the Director any license for any construction work that has been
suspended or canceled;
d) Apply for or have in one's possession more than one current City construction license of the
same type;
e) Use a false or fictitious name or address in any application for any license or permit provided
for in this Article or any renewal or duplicate, or make a false statement or conceal a material
fact or otherwise commit fraud in making any application;
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f) Perform any construction work in the City or its ET J for which a license is required without
having the license or while the license is suspended, expired or canceled.
g) Perform any construction work for which a permit is required without having the permit or
after the permit has been suspended, canceled or expired.
h) Failor refuse to make the necessary repairs or changes as provided in a written notice
issued by the Director. A separate offense is deemed to be committed each day after the
expiration of the time for correction provided in the notice until the work is corrected; or
i) Place or leave a property in such condition that it injures or endangers persons or property.
3. Insurance Required
It is the duty of all sign contractors who practice their craft within the City to show proof of general
commercial liability insurance. A current copy of the insurance must be maintained on file with the
Inspections Department of the City or the sign contractor's license may be revoked. The
insurance shall include:
a) A minimum of $300,000 per occurrence (combined for property damage and bodily injury);
b) A minimum of $600,000 aggregated (total amount the policy will pay for property damage and
bodily injury coverage); and
c) A minimum of $300,000 aggregate for products and completed operation.
A licensed applicant or licensee shall file with the Inspection Department a completed certificate
of insurance when applying for an initial license, when changing a business name, or upon
request by the Director.
4. The Director, within 30 days from the receipt of the completed application, shall issue the license
or give a written refusal setting out the reasons for refusal.
a) Application
A written application for a sign contractor's license will be submitted to the Director on a form
prescribed by the City along with the required initial fee and evidence of two (2) years
experience to include the following:
1) Required initial fee (as established by City Council)
2) Renewal fee (as established by City Council)
3) Completed application
4) Reference for one (1) financial institution
5) Reference for two (2) suppliers
6) Reference for three (3) customers with work performed within the last two (2) years.
b) Renewal
All renewals shall be due January 151 of each year. Failure to renew within 30 days after the
renewal date shall require the applicant to reapply for license at the initial fee rate.
c) Revocation
Any license issued under this section may be suspended or revoked by the Director for the
following:
1) The Director may suspend the license of a person who has been convicted two (2) times
within a one-year (1) period of any violation of this Article or other laws and ordinances
applicable hereto.
2) If the Director decides to suspend a sign contractor's license, the Director shall notify the
licensee of the suspension by first class mail to the licensee's last address on record, or
by hand delivery to the licensee. Notice by mail will be deemed received three (3) days
after posting.
3) The licensee may appeal a suspension decision to the Board of Adjustment by filing a
written request within ten (10) days of receiving notice of the suspension. The Board of
Adjustment shall hold a hearing to determine whether the suspension decision should be
sustained or reversed.
4) If a licensee's license has been suspended twice in a three (3) year period, and the
licensee then commits another violation under this Article or other laws and ordinances
applicable hereto, the Director shall notify the Board of Adjustment. The Board of
Adjustment shall then hold a hearing to consider cancellation of the license.
5) Enforcement actions taken under this section are not exclusive and do not affect any
other remedies for violations of this Article or other applicable laws and ordinances.
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d) Appeal
A person, whose license has been denied or revoked may appeal in writing along with the
filing fee then in effect to the Board of Adjustment within ten (10) days.
e) Electrical License
It shall be unlawful for any person to install and connect electrical systems for a sign within
the City of Schertz and its ET J without first obtaining a license to do so from the Texas
Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for such work. A sign contractor may
subcontract the electrical portion of a project to someone licensed by TDLR. Someone so
licensed shall obtain all electrical permits to do such work.
f) Electrical License Registration
Electrical contractors shall register with the City's Inspection Department as follows:
1) Registration of Company - Each electrical company shall register with the Inspection
Department and shall provide a copy of general liability insurance in the amount
established by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for electrical
contractors.
2) Application - A written application to register an electrical company, along with the
established filing fee, shall be submitted to the Director on a form prescribed by the City.
3) Renewal - All registered electrical companies shall renew their registrations annually. All
renewals shall be due March 151 of each year.
Exempt: Licensed sign contractors who hold an electrical license issued by TDLR and who
submit a copy of such license with their application, and do not work as an independent
electrical company, shall not be required to register as an electrical company.
w. Violations
1. Unlawful Acts
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair,
move, remove, or demolish a sign regulated by this Article, or cause the same to be done in
conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Article.
2. Notice of Violation
The Director is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the
erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removing or demolition of a sign in
violation of the provisions of this Article or in violation of a permit issued under the provisions of
this Article. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.
3. Violation Penalties
a) Any person who violates a proVISion of this Article or fails to comply with any of the
requirements thereof shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. Such persons shall
be considered guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this Article is committed or continued, and upon
conviction of any such violation such person shall be punished each and every day by a fine
of not more than $500.00 for each offense.
b) Allegation and evidence of a culpable mental state shall not be required for the proof of an
offense by this Article.
x. Definitions
"A" Frame Siqn: A temporary sign constructed in such a manner as to form an "A" or a tent-like
shape, hinged or not hinged at the top with each angular face held at an appropriate distance so
as to be adequately secured by a supporting member. These signs may also be referred to as
sandwich board signs.
Abandoned or Obsolete Siqn: A sign that no longer serves to direct attention to a business product,
service, or activity, which is no longer conducted upon the premises.
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Advertisinq: To convey information, to seek the attraction of or to direct the attention of the public to
any location, event, person, activity, goods, service or merchandise.
Balloon Siqn: One or more inflatable devices filled with Iighter-than-air gas used as a temporary sign
for the purpose of directing attention to any business, profession or to a commodity or service
sold, offered or manufactured or to any place of entertainment. Balloon signs shall not exceed 36
inches in diameter.
Bandit Siqn: Any temporary ground sign announcing a subdivision, new development or builder.
Banner Siqn: A temporary sign constructed of a natural or man-made flexible material, including but,
not limited to, cloth, canvas, vinyl, or fabric which can be easily folded or rolled that is mounted
with or without an enclosing framework that is attached or tethered to the building or structures.
Billboard: Any sign erected and used for, or designed to be used for, the display of advertising
material for the purpose of advertising a business or activity not located on the same premises as
the billboard. Mobile advertising and hand-carried signs shall not be considered as billboards.
Board of Adiustment: The Board established by City Council under the City Charter and the Texas
Local Government Code that reviews and acts upon requests for variances, special exceptions or
appeals.
Buildinq Mounted Siqn: A sign attached to, or supported by any part of the building that encloses or
covers usable space and is related to the business within, including but not limited to wall signs,
signage on awnings, canopies, or marquees, and projecting signs.
Community Service Siqn: Any sign that solicits support for or advertises a non-profit community use
or activity, public use or activity, or social institution.
Damaqed Siqn:
a. Any sign where any portion of the finished material, surface or message area of the sign is visibly
faded, flaked, broken off, missing, cracked, splintered, defective or is otherwise deteriorated or in
a state of disrepair so as not to substantially appear as it was intended or designed to appear
when originally constructed; or
b. Any sign whose elements or the structural support or frame members are visibly bent, broken,
dented, torn, twisted, leaning or at angles other than those at which it was originally erected.
Development Siqn: A temporary freestanding sign which, by means of symbol or name, identifies a
shopping center, commercial or industrial park, residential subdivision or other development that
may contain a mixture of residential, commercial, or industrial uses.
Directional Siqn: Any sign designed to provide direction to pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic.
Electric Siqn: Any sign containing or using electrical power.
Electronic Siqn: A variable message sign that utilizes computer-generated messages or some other
electronic means of changing copy. These signs include displays using incandescent lamps,
LEDs, LCDs or a flipper matrix.
Flaq: A pi~ce of fabric or distinctive design that is used as a symbol or as a signaling device.
Freestandinq Siqn: A sign that is not attached to a building and which is self supporting by use of a
pole, mast, pylon or other similar vertical support structure and has a minimum of 36 inches of
ground clearance.
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Garaqe Sale Siqn: Any sign utilized to direct interested persons to the location of a garage sale in
accordance with Chapter 50 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Governmental Siqn: Any sign indicating public facilities, work projects, services or other places,
programs, or activities conducted by the federal, state or any local government.
Identification Siqn: A sign whose purpose is to identify:
a. Street Address Sign/Markers: Address signs are composed of a numeric address and street or
complex name. Street markers are signs adjacent to streets required by local government.
b. On-Premise Business Signs: Any sign which relates to the premises on which it is located,
referring exclusively to the name, location, product, person, accommodation, service, or activity of
those premises, or the sale, lease or construction of those premises.
c. Personal, or Professional Signs and Nameplates: Any sign that lists exclusively a name or names
(including family/farm name signs).
IlIeqal Siqn: A sign erected without a required permit, without the property owner's permission, or any
sign not meeting the requirements established in this Article.
Limited Access Hiqhwavs: Interstate Highway 35 and Interstate Highway 10.
Menu Board Siqn: A permanent freestanding sign displaying the type and price of food, beverages or
other products sold in connection with permitted outdoor dining or in connection with a restaurant
with drive-through service.
Multi-Tenant Siqn: A sign that identifies the names and locations of tenants in a multi-tenant building
or in a development made up of a group of buildings.
Monument Siqn: A permanent freestanding ground sign whose base is directly on the ground or has a
maximum of 12 inches of clearance from the adjacent grade.
Neon Siqn: Any sign containing exposed transparent or translucent tubing illuminated by neon, argon
or a similar gas on or near the exterior of a building or window. This shall not include those signs
lighted by an internal light source and designed so that the rays go through the face of the sign.
Non-Conforminq Siqn: A sign that was legally installed or modified in accordance with local laws,
ordinances and approvals in effect at the time of installation or last significant modification, but
which does not comply with laws or ordinances enacted subsequent to that time.
Off-Premise Siqn: Any sign displaying advertising copy that pertains to a business, person,
organization, activity, event, place, service or product not principally located or primarily
manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located.
On-Premise Siqn: Any sign relating to the premises on which it is located referring to names,
locations, products, services or activities on or offered on such premises, or the sale, lease, or
construction of such premises.
Pennant: Any long, narrow, usually triangular flag composed primarily of cloth, paper, fabric or other
similar non-rigid material, which may be used as a temporary sign to announce grand openings
and/or special events.
Political Siqn: A temporary sign pertaining to any national, state, county or local election and erected
for the sole purpose of announcing a political candidate, political party or ballot measure.
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Portable or Mobile Siqn: Any sign designed or constructed to be easily moved from one location to
another or designed to be mounted upon a trailer, wheeled carrier, or other non-motorized mobile
structure. A portable or mobile sign which has its wheels removed shall still be considered a
portable or mobile sign under this Article.
Prohibited Siqn: Any sign that does not meet the requirements established in this Article.
Real Estate Siqn: A sign pertaining to the sale or lease of the premises, or a portion of the premises,
on which the sign is located.
Sandwich Board Siqn: See "A" Frame Siqn.
Setback: The horizontal distance between a sign and the property line, as measured from the outer
most part of the sign, including its extremities and supports, nearest to any point on an imaginary
vertical plane projecting from the property line.
Shoppinq Center: A development containing a grouping of retail, service, and/or other commercial
establishments in one (1) or more buildings on one (1) or more legally platted lots and
constructed and designed to utilize shared parking and access.
Siqn: A name, identification, description, display, or illustration which is affixed directly or indirectly
upon the exterior of a building or structure or upon a piece of land which directs attention to an
object, person, product, place, activity, service institution, or business.
Siqn Area: The area of any sign shall be the sum of the area enclosed by the minimum imaginary
rectangles, triangles, or circles which fully contain all extremities of the sign, including the frame,
all words, numbers, figures, devices, designs, or trademarks by which anything is made known,
but excluding any supports. To compute the allowable square footage of sign area, only one (1)
side of a double-face sign shall be considered.
Siqn Heiqht: The vertical distance between the highest part of a sign or its supporting structure,
whichever is higher, and the average established ground level beneath the sign.
Subdivision or Neiqhborhood Siqn: Any sign used to mark the entrance to a specific subdivision or
neighborhood. Usually a low profile monument sign designed in such a way as to indicate the
name of the specific community and placed at the main entry to such community.
Temporary Siqn: Any sign identified by this ordinance which is intended to be displayed for seasonal
or brief activities including, but not limited to, sales, specials, promotions, holidays, auctions,
and/or business grand openings.
Unlimited Access Hiqhway: State Farm to Market Roads 78, 482, 1103, 1518, 2252, 3009 and
Schertz Parkway.
Variance: Relief granted for an exceptional condition that poses a practical difficulty or particular
hardship in such a way as to prevent an owner from displaying a sign as required by this Article.
Such practical difficulty or hardship must be clearly exhibited and must be a result of an external
influence and not be self-imposed.
Visibility Trianqle: The triangular sight area from the corner of converging streets to a distance of 25
feet along each street with the triangle completed by drawing a line through the property from
both 25 feet points on the converging streets.
Wall Siqn: Any sign painted on, attached to or projected from the wall surface of a building (whether
permanent or portable), including window signs and signs on awnings and/or marquees.
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Wind Siqn: Any display or series of displays, banners, flags, pennants or other such objects designed
and fashioned in such a manner as to move when subjected to wind pressure. Wind signs shall
only be permitted as temporary signs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-R-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS ESTABLISHING THE SIGN PERMIT FEE
SCHEDULE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SIGN PERMITS WITHIN
THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
WHEREAS, the City Council recently adopted the revised Article IX, Sign Standards, of
the Unified Development Code (UDC); and
WHEREAS, the previous Article IX of the UDC contained the schedule of fees for the
issuance of sign permits within the City of Schertz; and
WHEREAS, the revised Article IX of the UDC does not contain a fee schedule for sign
permits; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the need to establish a fee schedule for the issuance of
sign permits in the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION I
The sign permit fee schedule attached to this resolution, hereinafter known as Exhibit "1" of
Article IX, Sign Standards, of the UDC, shall establish the fees to be charged in relation to the
issuance of sign permits within the City.
SECTION II
The sign permit fee schedule attached to this resolution replaces any and all previous fee
schedules for the issuance of sign permits within the City.
SECTION III
This resolution shall be effective for the issuance of all sign permits immediately from and after
its final passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the I~ dayof ~
,2008.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
ATTEST:
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C it~ :cretary, City of Schertz, T~xaS
(SEAL OF THE CITY)
Sign Permit Fee Schedule
New Sign Permit
Same as Building Permit Fee - Based on
Valuation
Repairs of Less than Fifty Percent (50%)
Same as Building Permit Fee - Based on
Valuation
Temporary Sign Permits
$20.00 per sign permitted
Development Sign
$250.00 per sign permitted
Re-Inspection Fee
$75 per inspection