18. City of Schertz UDC Sec. 21.11.5 Exempted Signs.pdfCity of Schertz UDC-Sec. 21.11.5. - Exempted Signs.
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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, ordinances, codes or regulations of the City:
A.
Governmental Signs.
B.
Political Signs.
C.
Railway Signs. Any sign within the railway right -of-way placed and maintained in reference to
the operation of such railway.
D.
Utility Signs. Any sign marking utility or underground communications or transmission lines.
E.
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
F.
Flags. Official flags of governmental jurisdictions or non -profit organizations. Nothing in this
Article 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. Flag poles shall
not exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height.
G.
Warning Signs. Signs warning the public of the existence of danger but containing no
advertising material.
H.
Street Address Signs. Address signs containing only numeric address and street or complex
names.
I.
Holiday Signs. Any temporary sign promoting the celebration of a holiday and containing no
commercial advertising.
J.
Plaques. Any commemorative sign of a recognized historical society or organization.
K.
Menu Board Signs. A maximum of two (2) menu board signs, each with a maximum of thirty -
two (32) square feet in area, shall be permitted per drive through service restaurant or
restaurant drive-up window or similar drive through business.
L.
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.