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ORDINANCE NO. 2035
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE 8, THE
SIGN REGULATIONS OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 1874, THE ZONING
REGULA TIONS OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS;
CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND CONTAINING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 1874, the Zoning Regulations of the City of North
Richland Hills has been adopted by the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills on March
22, 1993 to regulate land use activities within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland
Hills; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance Number 1874 contains Article 8, the Sign Regulations for the
City of North Richland Hill, which are adopted to regulate the construction of signs within the
corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills; and
\VHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that said ordinance, as originally adopted
and amended, does not totally reflect all the outdoor advertising development policies of the City,
and has become difficult to amend, understand and administer, and is in need of reorganization
and new notation; and
WHEREAS, after holding public hearings the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of North Richland Hills has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment
to Article 8 of Ordinance Numher 1874;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas:
1.
That, the attached document referred to as EXHIBIT "A" IS herehy incorporated into this
Ordinance verbatim.
2.
That, the following amendments shall he made to certain definitions as follows:
AnEA OF Sign Area- The total area wilhin the extreme perimeter of the att.raction area intended to draw attention to the sign.
Supporting structures shall not he included in calculations, cxcept for Monnmcnt Signs. The area of the :;ign with two face:;,
approximately oppo:Jed, :;haIH"e-tftul of thc lurger f~le·h çondition prevuils; but, if t.hc angle between the plane:; of thc
opposing ful'CS eM~hirty de¡:.rl,es the lutul urcu uf huth fuces shull hc çon:;idered the sign urea. for multi :;ided or circular
"ibm. the culeuIHl-if>tH!ftttJ.Httdtlde ull of lhe-jWejeetetl-ttI'et!.
Automobile Dealership - A cOll/ll/ercial business' which conducts the retail sales of automobiles. A single dealership may
have one Certificate (~l Occupancy, but ma)' be the authorized dealer for one or more lines of automobiles.
A wning Sign A structure of can va:" wood 01' metal, etc., as cxtendcd ovcr a window, or door, 01' ovcr a patio, or deck, ctc, as
a protection from the :;un or ruin.
Banner Sign - A tcmporary sign which is paintcd or printed on a strip of cloth, canvas, or othcr flexible material with or
without frames.
Billboard Sign - An outdoor advertising sU'ucturc which advertises a use, product, or service not necessarily found on the
premises.
Building Sign - A ~'ign which has its main supporling structure depending on a building for support.
Canopy Sign - A sign which is attachcd to a roof-like sU'ucture which may be made of canvas, plastic, wood or metal, which
projecL~ from thc wall of a building 01' overhangs a public way. A Canopy Sign may also be attached to afree-standing
structure, such as over a gas-pump island.
119. DEVELOPMENT (as it pertains to Sign:;) Any nonresidcntial property improvement or propertic:¡ improved as a unit
with a common parking area thul i:; contiguous to the development. A shopping ccnter undcr single or multiple owncr:;hip
constitutes a devclopmcnt. A pud site within a shopping <..'Cnter undcr :;eparate ownership constitutcs U developmcnt. Any
singlc lot, single structure on nonrcsidential property con:;titutes a development.
Fhlg - The United States, Texus and Company flag:¡ flown from flog poles A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive
color and design, u.~ed as a symbol, a standard, a signal, or an emblem.
(;arage Sale - A sale of u~'ed household items or clothing held at the home of the seller.
Ground Sign - A sign which has its main supporting structure depending on the ground for attachment.
Illumination - For purposes of these regulation.l· the term illumination shall be defined asfollows:
1. "Internal lighting" shall mean a source of illumination entirely wiù1Ïn the sign which makes the contents of
the sign visible at night by means of tlJe light being transmitted through a translucent material but
wherein tlJe source of tl1C illumination is not visible.
2. "Internal-indircct lighting" shall mean a source of illumination entirely wiù1În the sign (generally a free-
standing letter) which makes ùJe sign visible at night by me~ms of lighting tl1e background upon which the
free-standing character is mounted. The chm-acter itself sl1(ùl be opaque, and thus will be silhouetted
against the background. The source of tlJe illumination shall not be visible.
3. "Indirect lighting" shall mean a source of external illumination located a distance away from the sign, but
designed specifically to illuminate ù1e sign, which lights Ù1C sign, but which itself is not visible to persons
viewing ùJe sign from any normal position of view.
282. Major Dcvcloftment A coordinatcd commerçial devclopmcnt containing one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet,
or more, of building areu.
283. MA RQUEE (Sign) A roof like structure of a permanent nature which projccts from the wall of a huilding or :¡trueturc
and ovcrhangs a private or public way.
284. MARQlJEE SIC N Any hood or awning 01' pcrmancnt construction projecting from the wall of a building or other
sU'ucturc containinf, either pernJUnent or chanf,eable advcrti:;ing.
Monument Sign - A pcrmanent ground sign gencrally constructed out of brick, stonc or cast concrete material supportcd on a
concrete foundation across the entire basc of the structur<: and which may have an open space he tween the bottom of the sign
and the ground which does not exceed onc (I) foot.
Projection Sign - A sign in which the message area is perpendicular to the wall surface of the building or structure ftflt!
projcctin¡; out from the huildinf, or sU'uctlll"e more than one-fuet:
P)'Jon Sign A ground :;ign erected for the purposes of identifying the tenant:J in a major developmcnt.
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Qualified Street Frontage - The width of the property of a commercial or industrial developmcnt abutting a street right-of-
way. adjacent to the strect or strects. along the street of a commereial or industrial dcvelopment which bears the address of
the property. Frontage on a public access may be considered as qualified street frontage for purposes of thc Sign Regulations
to enable fair application of this provision.
Roof Sign - Any sign crected and constructed wholly on and over the roof of a building, supported by the roof structure, and
usually extending vertically above the highest portion of the roof. sign supported by thc roof of building or placed above the
apparent flat roof or cavcs of a building as vicwed from any elevation.
Sign - ^ display board, screcn, structure, object or part thercof, used to announce, declare, dcmonstrate, display used for the
purpose of outdoor advcrtisemcnt, usually to identify a place of business and attract the attention of the public to any business,
3ervice or product provided on the promises upon which sign is place, othor than: A dispayed structure bearing lettering or
symbols, generally used to identify or advertise a place of business, product or service located or offered on the premises.
a. Official notices authorized by a court, public body or public officer, and,
b. Directional, warning or infonnation signs authorized by federal, state or municipal authority.
Sign Height - The vertical distance measured from ground level to the top of the sign, measured at its highest point above
ground leveL For purpose of measurement, the average surround ground area sholl be considered the ground levelfrom
which the height will be determined for compliance with applicable regulations.
Sign Rider· An attachment to a real estate sign "detailing" certain features of the property, such as "Four Bedroom",
"Pool", or "Game Room", or the agents name.
Temporary Sign - A sign, balloon, or other advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wall board
or light material with or without framcs intended to be displayed for a short period of time only. Trailer and portable signs arc
classified "tcmporary signs".
Traffic Directional Sign - Any sign used only to control and direct traffic into or on private property, e.g., "ENTER" or
"EXIT'.
Wall Sign - A sign painted on, attached to or projecting from the wall surface of a building, including permanent window signs
and signs on awnings and/or marquees.
Multi-occupancy - A building which contains two or more permanent tenants separated by an area separation wall and
each tenant has a valid Certificate of Occupancy.
Wall Surface - The general outer surface of any main exterior wall of the building or structure not including cornices, bay
windows, or other ornamental trim.
3.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. That it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council
that the section, 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 invalid or
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City
Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section.
4.
SA VINGS CLAUSE. That Ordinance Number 1874, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of
the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, shall remain in full force and effect, save and
except as amended by this ordinance.
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5.
EFFECTIVE DA TE. This ordinance shall be in full force from and after its passage.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION THIS 26th DA Y OF
JANUARY, 1995.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS 13th DA Y OF FÊ1tR-~RY,
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ARTICLE 8
SIGN REGULATIONS
Section 800. PURPOSI'}
The Sign Regulations os herein are established hove been adopted for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals
~md general welfm'e of the City of North Richlmld I-Iills by facilitating easy and pleasant communication between people
and their environment. The Ordinance These regulations cont.lÌn st'lIldards intended to avoid visual clutter which is
potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and community appearance.
These regulations contain standards regulating govern the use, size, location, construction and maintenance of signs. +be
ffi.tent It is the purpose of these regulations is to protect property values within the City of North Richland Hills, to
enhance the beauty of the City, and to protect the general public from damage and injury which may be caused by the
unregulated construction of signs. Pursuant to these purposes, it is the intent of this Article to authorize the use of signs
which are:
A. Compatible with their surroundings;
Jl. Appropriate to the activity that displays them;
C. Expressive (~l the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole;
D. Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen.
Section 804. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following general provisions shall be applicable to all signs erected within the corporate limits of the City of North
Richland llilk Where a c() ~tlict may exist between a general provision and a specific reguÚltion, the specific
regulation shall haJ'e priority over the general provision.
A. Compliance Required. No person shall erect, alter, or add to a sign, or sign structure, unless said sign conforms to
the provisions contained in this Article.
B. Sign Arca - The sign area permitted in these regulations shall apply to the maximum size of a single sign face.
However, when the two faces of a sign are separated by an angle of twenty (20) degrees or more, the maximum sign
area shall be the total of allnon-pm'allel sign faces.
C Constnlction Shmdanls - The construction of all signs shall comply with the structural requirements of the North
Richland Hills Building Code rul(l tile most recent edition of the Unifonn Building Code, as adopted by the City of
North Richlaml Hills. The design of sign supports and structures sluùl be compatible with and in hannony with the
surrounding buildings mHf strucutres. Any electrical il1Sütllations shall comply with the North Richland Hills
Electrical Code.
D. Enginccdng Requircmcnts - Where required, tile construction plans shall be signed ¡md sealed by a professional
engineer registered in the S late of Texas.
E. Intel'fcrence With Safcty Provisions· No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its surface or
supports will interfere in any way with the free use of any fire escape, exit, standpipe, or window, or obstruct any
required ventilator or door stairway.
F. Minimum Strcct Frontagc - ^ minimum of fifty (50) feet of qualified street frontage shall be required to erect a Ground
Sign.
I The purpose of the sign regulatio ,\' has helm expanded to support the constitutionality of the regukltions regarding property values and
traffic safety. The protectian ofprapl!rty J'l/llles and traffic safl~ty i.Hues are two purposes the courts recognize in Texas.
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G. EncI'03chment Pemti-t - A sign shall pemHt shall be issued for any sign which encroaches upon or over illlY City owned
or controlled property not be constructed within or project over any property line, right-of-way line, public drainage
easement, public or private utility easement without an encroachment letter which has been approved by the Public
Worh Department, unless a specific provision allowing such encroachment is contained in these regulations~
illl encroachment permit has been obtained from tile City or State agency responsible for such property.
H. Pedestl'ian Cleanmce - No sign may project more thrul six (6) inches from the face of a building where general public
access is provided over a pedestrian w~ùkway, unless ùlere is a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearrulce provided from
tile bottom of the sign to the grade below the sign.
I. Off-premises AdveJ'tising - All signs shall identify tile business or enterprise by nrune and address only or products sold
or used on premises. Oil-premises advertising shall be prohibited, unless provisions for such signs ru'e contained in
these regulations.
J. Memol'ial and Histol"Îcal Signs - Nothing contained herein shall prevent tile City Council from granting The City
Council or City Manager may authorize special permits, on such terms as deemed appropriate, for signs and markers
denoting properties or buildings which may have historical or memorial significrulce to tile community.
K. Community Special Events - The City Council, or City Manager shall not be resu'icted from, may authorize signs to
advertise patriotic, special events or special projects of general public interest k1king place within tile boundaries of the
City.
L. Driveway Visibility Triangles.fÓr Commercial Properties - No sign, including the pole of a sign, shall be erected or
maintained in sllch a manner so as to obstruct or interfere with a clear line of sight for the drivers of approaching
motor vehicles within a visibility triangle located on each side of a commercial driveway which intersects with a
public street right-(d~way or public access easement. The triangular area shall be formed by extending from the
imaginary intersection point of the street right-of-way line with the edge of the driveway a distance of fifteen (15)
feet and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. Within this triangle, vision
.\'hall be clear at elewllions between thirty (30) inches and nine (9) feet above the average CIIrb grade. Where a
driveway intersects with a one-way street, a visibility triangle is only required on the on-coming traffic side of such
driveway, IInless tTl~ffic .w~fety considerations dicttlte otherwise. 2
M. Vehicle Advertising - Vehicles which fflttj' dispJay signage shall comply in accordance with Texas Motor Safety Laws
with the following:
1. Signs fflttSt .vhall be permanently attached to vehicles by being p,Ünted, bolted, screwed or magnetically affixed.
No sign or advertising structure shall be erected or attached to any vehicle except for those signs which me painted
directly or mounted Hush to the surface or mounted directly on ùle roof of tlle vehicle. No roof mounted signs shall
project more tlUUl twelve (12) inches above tlle roof of the vehicle or the bed of a pick-up truck.
2. Banners, or signs made of cloth or other light materials, secured with rubber, rope, string, tape, or other similar
adhesives shall be prohibited as vehicle advertising.
3. Vehicle advetising {~ftìxed to a vehicle which has been altered for purposes of circumventing these regulations
shall be prohibited. 3
, Poor visibility at commercial driveway cut.\· can be a potential safety hazard when a sign i~' situated too close to the driver's viewing
area. The Driveway Visibility Triangle regulations have been inserted at this IIJcation tIJ provide guidelinesjor sign locations which do
Iwt present a visual barrier.
3 This sentence has been included to help regulate pick-up trucks which use wooden sideboards as a sign to circumvent the regulations.
These regulations do not prohibit the typical plumbing truck tIJ have its painted sign on the side advertising the name of the plumbing
company.
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4. All vehicles which have signs or advertising shall be in working order and shall be in compliance with all
applicable vehicle safety laws when signs ru'e in place. All such vehicles shall have current registration and
inspection stickers ru1d sh~ùl be regulmly used for transportation purposes.
N. Lighting - Where provided for in theses regulations, certain signs may be illuminated or non iIluminatcd.
Illumination may be eitl1er by internal, internal-indirect, or indirect lighting, as defined elsewhere in these regulations.
All electrical facilities shall require separate electrical pennits ~U1d shall be installed in accordance with the Unif-ofill
North Rich/and Hil"~ Electrical Code. Lighting shall be installed so as to avoid any glme or retlection onto adjacent
property, or create a traffic hazard on a street. When the Building Official has determined necessary, illuminated
signs situated within one hundred (100) feet of residentially zoned property shall be shielded to minimize glare.
Section 806. SIGNS EXEMPT FROM THESE REGULATIONS
The following signs shall be exempt from regullltion under this Ordinance:
A. A public notice or wmning sign required by a valid and applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance,
including historical signs and markers placed by a city, county, state or national historical preservation orgm1ization
and ofJìcial vehicle inspection station signs.
B. A sign located inside a building and which is not displayed so as to be visible from outside the building. Signs
located within 1I covered mall building shall comply with the North Richland Hills Building Code and the North
Richland Hill.~ Electrical Code.
C. A sign located within a building, that is not legible beyond the lot line on which such sign is located. These generally
include credit card decals, hours of operation signs, emergency contact information, etc.
D. Works of art, including harher poles attached to a huilding, that do not include a commercial message.
E. Holiday lights and decorations.
F. Non advetising, directional or informational signs less tl1¡Ul six square feet in ill'ea may be used witl10ut a permit in
zoning districts R 7 MF,O I, LR, C-I, C-2, OC, I I, I 2 and PI> as designated in this Ordinancc Traffic control signs
on private property, such as .S'top, Yield, and similar traffic control signs.
G. Notl1ing hercin contained shall prevent tl1e erection, construction and maintenance of official traffic, fire ill1d policc
signs, or traffic control signals and devices of the State, City or other appropriate governmental cntity, nor the posting
of notices required by law. Private and quasi-public signs shall bc prohibited upon public property unless authorized by
tl1e City or other appropriate governmental autJ1Ority.
G. "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by City Ordinance.
H. "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
I. Legalnotiees,Telephone m1d otJ1er underground utility warning signs not exceeding one (1) squme foot in size and other
safety signs may be erected without a permit being issued.
}. Temporary Signs which are painted on glllss surfaces of windows or doors and pertaining to the lawful business
conducted therein.
K. A sign within or on railway property and placed or mainÜlÌned in reference to the operation of such railway.
L. Security Warning, Neighborhood Watch or Crimewatch signs under two (2) square feet.
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Section 808. UNSAI"E AND UNLA WFUL SIGNS PROHIBITED
A. Revolving, rotating, flashing, or blinking beUlW" or beacons of light shall be prohibited as a part of a sign display or as
a device to attract attention, except as required by a govemmental agency. Flashing or blinking lights which are
incorporated into an electronic message board shall be allowed and are regulated elsewhere in these regulations.
B. Private signs shall be prohibited upon public property unless autl10rized by the City, other appropriate govemmental
authorities, or as provided by tl1ese regulations.
C. Signs attilched to light poles, utility poles, traffic control poles and trees, except for "Posted-No Trespassing" signs
shall be prohibited.
D. Park bench signs and billboard signs shall be prohibited.
E. Search lights and inflat(lble balloons shall be prohibited, except when approved as a Grand Opening Permit as
regulated in these reguliltions.
F. Obnoxious Signs Exploiting Sex Prohibited
1. Visual Depiction of Sexual Areas of Human Form Prohibited - No sign, or signs as dcfincd in this Ordinance, to
including any temporary sign, which in whole or in pill"!, depicts the human form in such a manner that the areas
of the buttocks, eF-tfle genik'Ùs, or the pubic ~u'ea, or any portions of the female breasts below the top of the nipple,
arc dcpictcd as not covcrcd with opaquc clothing shall be maintained, erected, or placed upon or adjacent te-tfle
out"idc of to ~Uly building where it is visible from a public street or from an adjacent building or premises.
2. Use of Words Connoting Erotic Entertainment Prohibited - No sign, or signs, as dcfincd in this Ordinancc,
including any tcmporary sign, which in whole or P!u"! advertises any "topless", "bottomless", "naked", or words of
like import, shall he maintained, erected, or placed upon or adjacent to tl1C out"ide of any building where it is
visible from a puhlic street or from an adjacent building or premises. The words "adult enterk'limnent" or "adult
shows" shall be permissible
3. Display of Offensive Signs a Public Nuisance - Any sign which is in violation of this subsection shall be declared a
public nuisance.
G. Activities Specitically Prohihited - The following types of signs or activities are specifically prohibited as advertising
attractions whether in conjunction with or witl10ut a Grand Opening Signage permit within the corporate limits of the
City of North Richland Hills:
1. Bungee Jumping
2. Animal rides
3. Street vendors or hawkers
4. Helicopter or airplru1e rides
5. Hot air balloon rides
Section 810. AGRICULTURAL ZONE SIGNS
All signs are prohibited in tl1e AG District except as follows:
A. Multi family development" in R 7 MF and R 6 T Zoning Districts shall bc allowed willI or ground signs for
idcntification purposes only for cach street frontage. Thc totm ill"Ca of such signs shilll not cxceed fifty squarc fcet.
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B. Ground signs allowed in these Districts shall not cxceed a height of four feet above grade.
C. Ground signs installed in these Districts shall not be located in the required sight trÍíU1glc of a street or driveway
interscetion.
D. In "R" District developments providing solid masonry scrccning fence along street fì'ontages, approved wall signs
may he installed in such screening walls.
E. Wall signs may be used Wítll any residential use in AG and all "R" Zoning District'ì with the exception ofR 7 MF,
with a maximum ¡u'ca of two :;qum'e feet per sign. No more than two signs shall he allowed per occupancy. No
permit is required for these signs.
In the AG zoning distl"ict, legitimate agricultural busincsses or enterprises shall he permitted ground, roof, projecting or
wall signs, except monument signs, in aecord~U1ce WiÚl úlese regulations with exception Úlat such signs shall not
exceed a total of one hundred (lOa) square feet in w'ea ~U1d sluùl not exceed fifteen (I5) feet in height.
Section 816. SIGN PERMIT JŒQlJlIŒD4
No person shall erect, display, alter, relocate, or add to a pcrmanent ground sign, building sign, ef temporary sign, or a
sign structure except as provided in this Article and unless without first obtaining a permit for the samc which has been
iSStletl approved by úle Building Official, unless an exemption i~' specifically provided herein. No permit shall be issued
until the /Juilding OJlicial determines that the proposed sign is in conformance with these and any other applicable
regulations. Where signs are illuminated hy electric lighting which requires permanent wiring connections, separate
electrical permits shall be obtained as required by the North Richland Hills Electric Code.
A. Certificate (~l OCCl/pancy Required - No .\·ign permit shall be approved unless a Certificate of Occupancy has been
issued or an application for a Certificate of Occupancy has been filed with the /Juilding Official and said Certificate
(~l Occupancy is com'Ïstent with the proposed tenant.
B. Sign Permit Application - Applications for sign pcrmits shall be submitted te on forms furnished by the Building
Official for each devclopmcnt on wlti-€h thc sign or signs are to be erected and shall contain or have attached Úlereto the
feHewtltg-information and comply with the following:
I. The permit application shall be signed by the property owner or his legal agent, and, when the applicant is any
person other than the owner of the property, or his legal agent, the applicant shall provide a notarized letter
signed by the property owner, or his legal agent, to sati.\:fY the owner's acknowledgment requirement.
2. The applicant shall submit three (3) copies ofa site plan which show.ç the proposed sign in relation to alllo!
lines and structures, or its location on the building. The /J uilding OfJicialmay require additional information
from the applicant to determine compliance with these regulations.
3. A copy of stress sheets and c<ùeulations showing úwt the sign and its stl"ueture is designed for dead load and wind
pressure in any direction in the amount rcquired by úle North Richlwld Hills Building Code of the City. The
current edition of the Uniform Building Code adopted by the City shall apply for the design of any sign structure.
All structural calculations and design drawings arc to he signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in
tlle S tate of Texas.
4. The name of thc pcrson, finn, corporation or association erecting the sign structure or painting úle sign.
5. The site plan ....hall include the locatio/l and sizes I )ctailed p]¡ms of all existing signs, including photos and/or
other pertinent data when requested, which will aid in the determination of the site's conformance with t.flts
Ordinance the.\'e regulatio/ls,
4 Much of tlu~ permit ill formation is redulldant alld has been deleted, since the Building Code establishes the minimum submittal
requirement.... for a permit.
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a. Name, address and telephone number of the appliemH.
b. Location of building, structure or lotto which or upon which !11e sign or advertising structure is to be attached or
eret.'tett:
c. Position of the sign or advertising structure in relation to nearby buildings or structures.
d. Two blueprints or ink drawings of!11C plans illK) specifications and method of construction and attachment to the
buildings or in the ground.
g, Any elcetricnl permit requircd and issued for such sign.
1. Such other information as thc Building Official shall require to show full compliill1ce with this and all other Codcs
and Ordinances of tl1e City.
10, Paymcnt of any applicable sign pcrmit fce.
C Traffic Engineer Ccrtification - An applicant for a sign permit may be required to submit a certification from a
qualified traITie engineer that a sign location and structure will not constitute a tnúlic hazard when:
1. In the opinion of the Building Official tl1e plans and specifications indicate that the sign or sign structure might
interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic.
2. In tl1e opinion of the Building Ollicial a ground sign placed on a corner lot may create a potential traffic hazard.
-I*-bsmmcc Of Permit:,
If it appears tlmt the proposed sigtt-SlftJettlre is in cmnplffinee-witIHtIHhe requirements of this Article fU1d all oilier Codes
fl:HtI--G.ftltnfH1ees-ef-the+'-i+y-tlHtI-hfts-,ft~t:civethtwroval where necessmy, Ù1C Building Depmunent shall issue the sign pcrmit.
If tl1e work authorized unflertI1efefttttt-hus-ltet-eoiftmenced and has not bcen completed wiú1in one hundred eighty (180)
days or a propcr ex ten:; iOft-grftntetl-theretB-ttt"terthe-t-htte-oH-s-s-utIH€&,-the said permit shall become null and void. ISSUill1CC
of a sign pcnnit-shall he eonditit}fffihtI1fHHfl~-'fInt's acceptancc of any conditions imposcd tl1ereon by the City.
D. Permit Fees - Permit fees shall be established by sep¡u,¡te ordimmcc approved by tl1e City Council.
Section 818. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
As a prerequisite to obtaining sign per11lit~·, any person or firm operating under the provisions (~f Article 8 within the
corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills shall be registered as a Sign Contractor in accordance with the
requirements of the North Richland Hills Building Code. Each Sign Contractor shall pay an annual fee. Said fee shall
be established by separate ordinance adopted by the City Council.
Section 888. AnATEMENT
Section 820. Adminish'atioll ~md Ellf() 'cemellt
For purposes of these regulatiollS, the enj(Jrcelllent provisions contained in this Section shall apply to the sign
regultlnons conttlÍned in Article 8. Any 'iola!ion of this Article is subject to the provisions of the Penalty Clause
contained in Article 2.
A. If the Built-ltt¡.g-{.}Hicittl,of-his designee, shall1ïnd that a sign or other advertising structure regulated hercin is ttftSftfe
or insecure, or is a--Htefltlcc to thc public, When a ground sign or a building sign is constructed, erected, or maintained
in violatioll of these regulatiolls, thc permittee or property owner shall be given written notice to remove or alter the
structure so as to comply with the standards set forth in these regulations within ten (10) days after such Ilotice;-Bf
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in violation of the approved sign pennÜ. If the permittee or property owner fails to remove or alter the structure so as
to comply with tl1e standmds set forth in tl1ese regulations within ten (10) days after such notice, such sign or
advertising structure may be removed or altered to comply by the City of North Richland Hills at the expense of the
permittee or property owner. The Building Oftïeial sbttH may refuse to issue any subsequent building, electrical,
plumbing or mechanical permits for lhe property on which tl1e offending sign violation is located if any owner or
permittee refuses to pay tl1e costs so ~Lssessed.
ß. Signs in violation of Article 8 which require mechanical or electrical fùteration of all or pfUt of lhe sign or require the
removal of prut or all of the sign in order to comply witJ1 this Article shall be altered or removed wilhin seven (7) days
after service of written notice to ahate the sign or signs.
B. Unsafe .s'igns - The Building Official may require eoose any sign or other advertising structure to be removed
immediately which is unsafe, fttse€ttfe, or-ltt-tlflrnediate peril poses an immediate risk to the safety of persons or
property, by giving notice to the permittee or property owner at least forty-eight (18) hours in advance. at the expense
of the property owner.
C. Illegal Signs - The Building OfJìcial.\·hall be authorized to abate or impound any tempormy sign which is in
violation of these regulations or sign in violation of Article 8 shall be abated within twenty-four (24) hours after notice
has been given in writing to abate tl1e sign or signs. Any sign which involves letters placed on a mmquee is considered
a temporary sign for purposes of this Scction. Non conforming portable signs or portahle Temporary signs erected
wttHettt-ft-rermit may be impounded by the City forty eight (48) hours after notice is given to the owner or pmty
responsibJc for the sign.
B. Any sign or signs in violnlion of Article 8 which can be covered or painted over in such a manner so tl1e sign will
eernply with this--Afticle and which do not require-remtwft.l-ttHneehanical or electrical alterations. the whole or pmt of
ffie sign shall be covered or painted within twenty four hours after written notice has bcen given in writing to abate the
sign or signs.
D. Noti&.·-to-Abate
1. The City MaJlnger-ef-\:he-B-tttltlit¡.g Offieia/-;-Bf--BHc-üf their designees, is authorized to prepfU'e and deliver notice to abatc
tiny sign or signs-ilt-Vi-offitiel1-ef-Aftiele-H-:
2. Notice is decmed to he served-ft7f-tt1c purpose of Article 8 if delivered to fmy person who is an owner or lessee of the
premises on which the sign or signs me located. or to allY officer of any corporation or any partner of a pmtnership
which is-BPffftting-ft-bttsiness on the premises on which the sign or signs fU'e located fmd which is responsible for the
sign or signs in violation of thi:; Article,
E. The BuildiHg-GtTiciaJ or his designce may cause an illegal temponu'y sign to be removed within twenty four hours.
F. Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Building Offieial, or his duly autJlOrized representative, may enter at
reasonable times;-ffity-buiIding, structure, or premise in the City to perform any duties imposed upon him by this Article.
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,Section 824. TABLE OF PERMITTED S'IGNS5
The Table of Permitted Signs, included in this Section, presents the zoning districts where the locations of signs shall be
allowed or prohibited hy these regulations. Signs are listed in accordance with allowable zoning districts shown as
shaded area,~, and zoning districts where certain ~'igns are prohibited shown a.~ blank areas.
Table of Permitted Signs
A. Ground Signs
Major Development Signs
Monument Signs (1) (2) (3)
Pole Signs (2) (3) (4)
Subdivision Nameplate Signs
New Development Signs
Traffic Directional Signs
B. Building Signs
Canopy Signs
Projection Signs
Roof Signs
Wall Signs (5)
c. Temporary Signs
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Permit
(Y/N)
Regulation
Section
Number
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LL
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a: a: a: a: a: a: a: a:
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y
y
y
y
y
N
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y Sec.86D
y Sec. 862
y Sec. 856
y Sec. 854
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Sec,88D __.
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Sec.872 r~... II
S~8~'-'. ..
Banner Signs N
Construction Trade Signs (6) N
Flags (7) N
Garage Sale Signs N
Political Signs (8) N
Portable Signs (9) Y
Real Estate Signs (10) N
Weekend Advertising Signs Y
1, Monument Signs are regulated as being either single-family residential, multi-family residential, or non-residential.
2, Special spacing provisions apply to Pole Signs and Monument Signs at auto dealerships,
3, Signs in the AG district have special size and height limitations. see Section 81 D.
4, Additional height and sign area are allowed when the Pole Sign is located within the Freeway Overlay Zone.
5 Multi-family allowed one Wall Sign per street frontage.
6 Construction Trade Signs are regulated as either residential or non-residential.
7 Company logo flags not allowed in AG. R1 S. R1. R2. R3. R4D. R6T & R8 districts.
8, Political Signs are regulated as either AG & "R" district signs or "All Other district signs.
9, Portable Siç¡ns used as a Political Sign are allowed in the AG - Agricultural zoning district.
, Â 'ta~~1 h¡Jft"~)fJ~7flIGpn'#J)fi¥MMMr Wlt~~f'NM~n8r1r¡:~miaJllowed for the differenJ zoning districts. A matrix mble is much easier to read
and understand rather than 1i.I,ting the variow' zoning districts where a sign is allowed in text form for each sign classification.
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Section 826. NONCONFORMING SIGNS6
A. Time Pel'Îod
A period of ten yeíU's subsequent to U1e effective date of tllÍs Ordinmlce i~; hereby established for U1e abatement of signs
legally existing prior to ù1e said date, but such signs which have become Nonconforming under ù1e terms of the Article or
previous Ordinances adopted since tJle elTeClive date noted. Nothing contained within this provision shall apply to signs
illegally erected. Such illegally erected signs are subject to immediate abatement. For purpose of these regulations, this
Section shall apply to nonconforming signs. Any sign or advertising structure which was erected prior to such time as it
came within the purview of these regulations, and any amendments thereto, and which fails to conform to all applicable
regulations contained herein, shall be declared to be a non-conforming sign. Non-conforming signs shall comply with
the following additional regulations:
A. An existing non-conforming sign may be maintained and repaired, but shall not be structurally extended or altered
so as to enlarge the non-conforming feature, unless a permit has been approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Replacement of the sign panel shall be allowed, provided, however, that when the sign frame has been removed, the
sign area and sil:n height of the replacement sign shall be in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
B. A non-conforming sign which is destroyed or damaged to the extent of 50% or more of its replacement value, shall
not be repaired or rebuilt, unless said sign is in accordance with the provisioll.ç of these regulations. The Building
qnicialmay require the owner of said non-conforming sign to submit two or more independent cost estimates from
established sign companies to repair or renovate the existing ¡wn-conforming sign and two cost estimates from
established sign companies to construct a new sign, including its supporting structure, which is substantially the
same or similar to the non-conforming sign destroyed, damaged, dilapidated or deteriorated..
n. Wull-Mgns
NenWHftwming painted wall-st<¿ns are sub.iæHe;-HHttltli-tion to the abatement procedures set forÙ1, immediate abatement
when the hu:~iness-effttpyi-n~he-frfeffii-ses-t;hfU1gcs to a different bus-i-ncss or different owner necessitating repainting of Ù1e
said sign.
C. Appeal
Abatement periods established herein me subject to appeal hefore the Zoning Bo!U'd of Adjustment.
A. The lawful use of any sign at tJ1C time ù1is Ordinance WIt" adopted may be continued for a period of five (5) years, after
which any sign not in compliance with this Ordinance shall he considered non-conforming.
B. Except as this Ordinance may otherwise require, any Nonconforming sign use may be continued in operation on the
SíUne land and/or on the same structure which was in use on tJ1e effective date of Ù1ese regulations or on Ù1e effective
date of any mncndment by which ù1e use heCHme Nonconforming, but such sign area advertising and/or structure shall
not be altered or increased without a permit which has been approved hy the Bomd of Adjustment.
Section 10130. SIGN MAINTENANCE
Signs ami sign structures, including those existing prior to tJlÍs Article, shall be maintained at all times in a state of good
repair, safe and secure condition, with all braces, bolts, slips, supporting frame ,md fastenings free from deterioration,
termite infestation, rot, rust or loosening, and able to wiU1st,md at all limes the wind pressure for which t11eY were originally
designed. A person maintaining ,my sign, or sign structure shall keep the ground space wit11in eight (8) feet measured
6 The Sigll Regulation.5 contains its own provisions for non-ctn~fàrminK siKns to allow for the replacement of ~'ign panels 011 non-
conforming signs. Normally, bui!dinK permits to make .mbstantial renovation,5 to a non-conforming structure require approval by the
Zoning Board of Adjustment. llown'eJ~ the amount {~l time lost and the costs a.5sociated with a ZBA hearing do make it practical for
simply replacing a sign panel.
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H, Lots with Two FronÜtges - When a lot, tract or parcel of land almtts two (2) or more street frontages, a Pole Sign
shall be allowed for each street frontage, provided that the street frontage contains a minimum of fifty (50) feet, or
more, of frontage and that any Pole Sign maintains the minimum spacing requirement as pre~'cribed herein.
I. Vehicuhu' Protection Every Pole Sign shall be located within a land.çcaped area or provided with vehicular
protection using a curb, hollards or similar device unless there is:
1. a minimum of eight (8) feet (~f clearance from the bottom of the sign to the grade below when the sign is over a
pedestrian area, or
2. a minimum offourteen (14) feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the grade below when the sign is
over a vehicular traffic area.opcn and clem' or obslructions in IUl urca cxtcnding betwccn thirty (30) inchcs abovc
thc ground and cight (8) rccl above the ground.
j. When a Pole Sign is located at a driveway entrance, landscaping plants or planter hoxes situated at the base of a
Pole Sign shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
K. A Pole 5;i¡:n may he used in lieu of a Monument Si¡:n, except in residentially zoned areas, provided that all spacing
requirements are maintained, Nothin¡: in these re¡:ulations shall be construed so as to allow more total sign area of
all Pole and Monument Si¡:ns than is allowed for the type of si¡:n used.
M. ^ minimum quahl'ied-lftmlage of fifty (50) feet shall bc required 10 crcct a Polc Sign.
N. Polc Signs shaH bc all ached 10 the ground so as to meet or exceed thc requirements or Section 800.
L. Outdoor Menu Board (or lt~flJ-Jloal'ds) shall he allowed on a lot which has previously been approved for a business
with drÏi'e-thru windows and under the./iJllowin¡: conditions:
1. Not more than one (1) outdoor nwnu board shall be allowed per drive-thru window.
2. Display area shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet.
3. The outdoor menu hoard letterin¡: shall not be le¡:ible }i'om any street.
M. A Pole Sign may contain a chan¡:eable message board which utilizes either electronic or chan¡:eable letters..,+.e;,
Time mId Temperature, etc" may be permiued on an individual basis by submittal or a request to the Building Official.
The area of a chan¡:eable message board shall be included in calculating the total sign area.
N. mumination A Pole Sign may he illuminated.
Section 838. MONlJMENT SICNS
The purpose ofa ¡'lonument Si¡:n is to provide adl'ertisin¡: near ¡:roulld lelle!. Monument Signs shall he classified as
either sin¡:le-family residential, multi~l(((l1ily residential or twn-residential. Monument Signs shall comply with the
following re¡:ulations which are established for the three (3) divisions:
A. General Provision...' Applicable to all Alonulllent Sign.ç
1. A permit shall he required jilr el'ery lVlonument Si¡:n.
2. Monument .Si¡:ns shall he allowed ill zonin¡: districts shown in ,Section 824, Table of Permitted ,Signs. GÐe
MBHt!fnetlt-MgH--+f\tlt..he-ret'fnttletl--with..etl€h-deve-h~rment in nil zoning district wilh exeeptions as specified in
S eCI i on 800, sul'lse£'+itHt-B4-Nont'ftnf(wmt 1l!!~S,
3. When a Alonument .";ign is situated within all island or a driveway location at the en try way of a development
where a vehicull¡r driving lane is located on one (1) or more sides of the Monument Sign, the Monument Sign
shall be ~'et back a distance o./ß/'teen (15) feet from the right-of-way line or an extension of the right-of way
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line from the adjacent lots. The provisions of the Vi,\'ibility Tri{mgle contained elsewhere in these regulations
shall apply when a Monument ."''ign is situated on one or both sides of an en try way of a development.
4. The calculation to determine the maximum sign area ~'hall include the total structure of the Monument .Sign.
B. Single-family Residential Monument Signs
1. Number Allowed - Not more than two (2) matching Single-family Residential Monument Signs shall be allowed
at the main each entrance of a single-family residential subdivision. Monument signs ru'e not permitted in thc AG
~
2. Maximum Area - A Single-fmnily Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
3, Maximum Height - A Single-family Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
4. Illumination Single-family Residential Monument Signs may be illuminated.
C. Multi-family Residential Monument Signs
1. Numher Allowed - One (1) Multi-family Residential Monument Sign sluùl be allowed and only at tile main each
eRtfttllCC of !\ multi-fmnily development. for each platted lot, tract or parcel of ltmd, for the first three hundred
(300) feet (~f' qualijied street frontage. Measurement of street frontage shall be from the intersection of a
property line with the street right-(~f~way. One (1) additional Multi-family Residential Monument Sign shall be
allowed for each additional three hundred (]OO) feet (~f' qualifìed street frontage, or fraction thereof.
2. Maximum An~a - A-MttHi-fttmi¡~ideH+iflt-MBtttlffietH..-Sign shall not exccedlïfty (50) sqU!u'c foct in area. A
Multi-family Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed the ratio of one (J) square foot of sign area for each
two (2) feet (~f' qual(fìed street frontage, and 110 Multi-family Residential Monument ,S'ign shall exceed the
maximum area of onr.: hundred (l (0) squ~U\:: feel. Furthermore the total area of all Multi-family Residential
Monument Signs shall not exceed the ratio of one (J) square foot of sign area for each two (2) feet of qualified
street frontage
3, Maximum Ht.'ight - ^ Multi-family Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed four (4) six (6) feet in height.
4. Sign Location - All Multi~f'amily Residential Monument Signs shall be situated within and perpendicular to the
increment (~f' qual~fìed ~·treet frontage used to calculate the sign area. When a Multi-family Residential
M,onument Sign is situated near a property comer, the street frontage used to calculate the sign area shall be
determined by the location of'the sign in relation to an imaginary line forming an angle which bisects the
intersection of the two adjacent property lines (.\'ee illustrations in the appendix). However, OIl a corner lot, two
IHulli~/(lInily Residential Monument Sign.\' may be attached near the property corner, provided that the
¡Honument Signs do not encroach any required visibility triangle.
5. Spacing - A Multi~/(lIlIily Residential Monument Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (JOO)feetfrom
another Monument Sign situated on the same lot.
6. Lots with Two Frontages - When a lot, tract or parcel of land abutts two (2) or more street frontages, a Multi-
family Residential Monument Sign shall be allowed for each street frontage, provided that the street frontage
contains a minimum of' F/~v (50) feet, or more, offrontage and that any Monument Sign maintains the
minimum spacing requirement.\' as pre.\'crihed herein,
7. Illumination Multi-family Residential Monument Signs may be illuminated.
D. Non-residential ¡HOnlllllen t Sig/1.\'
I, Number Allowed - Olle (I) nOli-residential Monument Sign sluùl be allowed for each platted lot, tract or parcel of
Imld, for tile first three hundred (300) feet of quali fiecl street frontage. Measurement of street fronftlge shall be
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from the intersection ofa property line with the street right-of-way, Onc (1) additional Monument Sign shaH be
¡ùlowcd for cach additional three hundred (300) fect of qualificd street frontagc, or fraction thereof.
2. Maximum Area - A non-residcntial Monumcnt Sign shall not exceed the ratio of one (1) square foot of sign
area for each two (2) feet of qualified street frontage, and no non-residential Monument 5;ign shall exceed the
maximum area of one hundred and fifty (150) sqwu'c feet. Furthermore the total area of all non-residential
Monument 5ìigns shall not exceed the ratio of one (1) square foot of sign areafor each two (2) feet of qualified
street frontage.
3. Maximum Height - Monument Signs in ¡ùl zoning districts with exception of "R" di:;trieto;; A non-residential
Monument Sign shall not cxceed the maximum height of six (6) feet.
4. Sign Location - All Monument Signs shall be situated within and perpendicular to the increment of qualified
street frontage used to calculate the sign area. When a Monument ,S'ign is situated near a property corner, the
street frontage used to calculate the sign area shall be determined by the location of the sign in relation to an
inwginary line forming an angle which bisects the intersection of the two adjacent property lines (see
illustrations in the appendix). However, on a corner lot, two Monument Signs may be attached near the
property corner, provided that the Monument Signs do not encroach any required visibility triangle.
5. Spacing - A non-residenti{¡/ l\1onument Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (lOO) feet from another non-
residentiall\1onument .Sign, Pole .Sign, or Ml{jor Development Sign situated on the same lot.
6. Lots with Two Frontages - When a lot, tract or parcel of land alJUtts two (2) or more street frontages, a
Monument .{,,'ign .,-hall be allowed jlJr each street frontage, prlJllided that the street frontage contains a minimum
of fifty (50) feet, or more, olfrontage and that any Monument ,Sign maintains the minimum spacing
requirements as prescribed herein.
7. A non-residential Monument Sign may be u~'ed in lieu ofa Pole Sign, provided that all spacing requirements
are maintained. Nothing in these regu[¡ltions shall be construed so as to allow more total sign area of all Pole
and Monument Signs than is allowed for the type o.fsign used.
F. ,II. non residenl-tttJ-MHtllIInent Sign s+1ttH-tlot exceed one htiitflred-flfld fifty (150) squme fect of mea.
(ì, ^ non residemial MonHlnent Sign shallnol exceed six (6) feet in height.
8. A non-residential Monument Sign may contain a changeable message board which utilizes either electronic or
changeable letters., i.e., Time and Temperature, ete., may be permitted on an individual basis by submittal of a
request to the Building O.ffieffll. The area (~la message board shall be included in calculating the total sign
area.
9. Illumination A non-residential Monument Sign may be illuminated.
Section 84(), SIGNS FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIPS
Pole-ftnd Monument Signs erected for the purpose of advertising Automobile Dealerships shall be allowed fU'e subject to tile
following provisions which shall be applied in addition to the applieable regulations contained hercin:A. Numbcl'
Allowcd - Onc (I) Pole Sign or Monument Sign shall be allowed for each sepru'ate Dealership for each one hundred fifty
(150) linem' feet of qualified street frontage, or fraction tilereof, ¡lIId be subjeet to tile applicable provisions of the Pole or
Monument Sign regulations.
B. Maximum Al'cu of Pok.-'-8~n - The maximum area of a Pole Sign located at an auto deaIer sh¡ùl be calculated as one
(1) square foot of sign area for each foot of qualified street frontage, up to a maximum of tilfCC hundrccl (300) squarc
feet, except when the sign qualiries for additional area in the Freeway Overlay Zone.
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C. Mllximum A.'cII of Monument Sign - The maximum mca of a Monument Sign located at an auto dealer shall not
excced the ratio of one (J) square foot of sign area for each two (2) feet of qualified streetfrontage, and no non-
residential Monument Sign shall exceed the maximum area of one hundrcd and fifty (150) sqwu'c feet Furthermorc
the total area of all non-residential Monument .'Wgns shall not execed the ratio of one (J) squarc foot of sign arca
~h two (2) feet of quali,fied street frontage.
Section 842. MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SIGNS
The purpose of a Major Development ,""ign Ü· to identify the name of a l£lrge retail shopping center which contains one
hundred thousand (J 00,0(0) square feet offloor area or more and to provide signage for tenants located in the retail
shopping center. Major Development Signs shall comply with the following additional regulations:
c. Major Developmcnts, containing fifty thousmld square fcet or greatcr in building(s), may have one Pylon Sign
located on one street frontage. Thc totat muount of signage allowed on a Pylon Sign shall be calculatcd at 0.005
squarc fect of signage for each squmc foot of floor ¡u'ca up to maximum of one thousand squW"e feet of sign area.
Signagc for such major developmcnt may reach a maximum height of seventy-five feet if tile sign is located on a
Limited Access Freeway fronlHge, For all other frontages of such development the sign may reach a maximum of
fifty feet in height and shallmcct the general provisions of this Article,
d. In Developments wilh-s-uÞsI1ttttiftl-strcct frontnges; i.e., three hundred firLy ¡¡new' feet or greater, on two or more
strecL<;, additiouttl-<¿round signs may be perffi-ÍI-tet!-fttr each street providing Ihm nil :;igns requested meet the
f}fflvisioos-Hf Section SOO,
A. A permit shall he required for el'ery Major Del,elopment Sign.
B. Major DCI'elopment Signs shall he allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. One M{{;or Development ,""ign shall he allowed when either of the j()llowing criteria are satisfied:
J. On a ~'ingle platted lot which contains one (1) multi-occupancy huilding having one hundred thousand
(J 00,(00) square feet ojjloor area or more, or two (2) or more buildings, with a combined total of one hundred
thousand (JOO,OO()) square feet ojj7oor area, or more; or
2. When an attached multi-occupancy building has a combined total of one hundred thousand (JOO,OOO) square
feet of.l100r area, or more, and is situated on two (2) or more pl<ltted lots. A Major Development Sign may
advertise tennants located on any of these two (2) or more platted lots.
B. A ¡Wajor Development Sign shall he considered a honus sign and shall be allowed in addition to any other sign
authorized in these regulations, provided that all spaciug requirements are sati.\:fÏed.
C. Nothing in these pr() 'isious shall he construed so as to allow more than one (J) Major Development Sign for each
street frontage per eligible del'elopment.
D. Spacing - A M{{jor Development Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (JOO)feetfrom a J'ole .'.,'ign or Monument
Sign located on the same lot or on an adjacent lot of the same development.
E. Maximum Area - The Major lJevelopment Sign shall not exceed the ratio of O. 005 square feet of sign area for each
square foot of hu ilding.floor area. No Major Development Sign shall exceed one thousand (J, (00) square feet of
sign area,
F. Maximum Height - it M({;or Development Sign shall not exceed the maximum height of.fifty (50) feet, except when
the Major Development Sign quali,/ìes .fi)r additional height ill the Freeway Overlay Zone.
G. Every Major Development Sign shall be located within a landscaped area or provided with vehicular protection
using a curb, bollards or similar device unless there is:
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1. a 11IllllmUm (~f eight (8) feet of clearance from the bottom (~f the sign to the grade below when the sign is over a
pedestrian area, or
2. a minimum offlmrteen (14) feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the grade below when the sign is
over a vehicular trajJìc area,
H. When a Major Development .'Wgn is located at a driveway entrance, landscaping plants or planter boxes situated at
the base of a Major Development Sign shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
I. A M({jor Development .Sign may contain a changeable me,\'sage board which utilizes either electronic or changeable
letters., i.e., Time and Temperature, etc., may be permitted on ml individual basis by submittal of a request to the
Building OjJìcial. The area of a changeable message board shal/ be included in calculating the total sign area.
]. Illumination A M({jor Development Sign may be illuminated.
Section 844. FIŒEW A Y OVER LA Y ZONE
There shall be a Freeway Overlay Zone located within an area two hundred (200) feet from and parallel to the right-of-
way of I. H. I,oop 820 and State Highway 121. A Pole Sign or Major Development Sign within the Freeway Overlay
Zone shall comply with the jiJl/owing additional regulations:
A, M<lximum Polc Sign Hcight - A Pole Sign localed within úle Freeway Overlay Zone shall not exceed fifty (50) sixty-
fl~'e (6$) feet in height. ,except 1!i{'-hei~.ftt-fthl-Pttl~IH(-}t'f1tet1-w4t11Ìillhe Freeway Overlay Zone may be increased to
a-he1g!1I-wIÜeh-is-thiFty-JiVJ:LÜ:'1) fect ahtwe-the-height of the ndjflætlHnain tJavelline of the Freeway, whichever is
ffett I:ef-:
B. M<lximum MajOl' Dcvelopmcnt Sign Height - A Major Development Sign located witl1Ìn úle Freeway Overlay Zone
shall not exceed seve¡1\y-live (7:'1) sixty-five (65) feet in height except the height of a Major Development Sign located
witftin Ihe Freeway ().veflny-'1;ttne may be ilK-'feft~ett-ttt-fl height which is thirty-five (35) feet above the height of the
adjacent main trnvellinc of thc r:rceway, whichcvcr is gretttef.
C Maximum Polc Sign AI'ca - The maximum size of a Pole Sign locatcd within the Freeway Overlay Zone shall be two
(2) square feet of sign area for each linear foot of frceway frontage up to a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet.
Section 846. SUH/)JVI5}/oN NAMRI'LATR SIGN...·
The purpose of a SubdiJ'ision Nameplate ,...,'ign is to provide identification ofa subdivision. Subdivision Nameplate
Signs shall comply with the.fiJllowing additional regulations:
A. A permit shall be required for every .'Ú¡bdivision Nameplate Sign.
B. Ne-morc ÚHIIl two matching mOHttmcnl signs Suhdivision Nameplate Signs sheùl be allowed at tllC main cntnmccs of
"R" district slthtlivi-sffiltS:--MtlliHmcnt Signs Hl'e-t1BtfèffltÌlIcd in t11C AG district in zoning districts shown in Section
824, Table of I'ermitted Signs:
I. Location - Subdil'ision Nameplate Signs shall be attached to a fence or masonry screening wall.
2. Number Allowcd - Not morc tllan two (2) matching Subdivision Nmncplate Signs sh,ùI be allowed and only at
tlte-tftftifl each entrance of :UI "R" <Ii strict suhdivision, or a multi-fmnily development.
3. Maximum Area· A ,''Ì¡t/u/ivision Nameplate Sign shal/not exceed fifty (:'10) square feet in area.
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4. Maximum Height - A SubdiJlision Nameplate Sigll shall not extend above the fence or wall to which it is
attached.
5. Illumination .'Ú¡bdivision Nameplate Siglls may be illuminated.
Section 848. NEW DEVELOPMENT SIGNS
The purpose of a New Development ,""ign is to provide temporary identification of a new residential subdivision, or a
proposed new commercial deJ'elopment,Subdivision/New Development Signs w'e to be used for tile identification of a new
project, such as a new subdivision, where real property is being sold for the first time to a user, new buildings, public
projects and tile like.-lilcse signs me not permanent but may bc required for a longer period of time tiUtI1 most temporary
si¡;ns. New Development ,'Wgns shall comply with the following additiollal regulations:
A. Permit Period A permit shall bc required for each New Development Sign erected in accordance with tilCSC
provisions. Permits for such signs shall be ~ valid for a period of one (1) year, or to tile completion of tile project,
whichever occurs first and mllst be removed prior to expiration of the permit. The A second pennit allowing may be
renewed each year an additiontH of one ycaf" may he gl1U1led by the Building Official upon payment of a new fee-etftJftl
ttH:fie-ftfi-g-ittal-penntt-+ce amI in conformnncc with thc following requirements provided that a minimum often (10)
percent of the lots remain vacant in a residential subdivision or unti! the issuance of a Cert~ficate of Occupancy by
the Hui/din¡: OJlìcial,
I, A :;lIl1stlHH¡'Hl-pttrttmH-}Hlle~devdftflfttelt1-j.S-H()t yet colttpletetl:
~-::t'1J.e-tleve-lH -\tnent-mts-l)11 i 1(1 i 11 g ¡1t'¡.j-vity-in- 7H~.!:feS~
~fhe-sit,'n-i-s-rek)eatetl-HHti7<H'IÜtH-{}F,the-de-ve-l()ptnetlt-which is not ollensi ve to the completed portion of the
tlevejültHtetH:
B. On-site - One (I) 8tell New Development Sign shall he ¡ùlowed permitted to install onc on-site sign located on thc
fJ-1'ffPffl'fy on-site of'the residential subdivision or on the site of the commercial project. Additional OIl-site New
Development Sï¡:ns shall be allowed as jilllows: ftWHed-hy-t!le advertiser in the smnc zoning district as the project.
1. One (I) additional Nell' DeJ1elopment Sign shall be allowed on-site on a different .\·treet than the initial New
DeJ'elopment Si¡:n when a residential subdivision contains two street intersections which do not intersect on the
same street.
2. One (1) additional New Development Sign shall be allowed on-site ofa proposed new commercial project when
the site contains two or more street frontages.
C Off-site - One (1) New Development Sign sh¡ùl be allowed olT-site which may be located in any Commercial,
Indusl1'ial, or Office Zoning District, or on unplatted vac¡mL property.
D. Maximum Height - A New IJevelopment ,....ïgn Thcsc signs shall not excecd fifteen (15) feet in height.
E, Maximum Area - A New Developmcnt Sign shall not excccd one hundred ftft-y (-l-:){) (100) square feet in area size.
~~'tl!i-ShtHl be 10cHled-HHettSHweilt~y-+i-ve-feet-hehjnd-thtHòtlf"lT-ttf-tlle street and sh¡ùl not be in violaLion of any
vi:; ¡hi I i I Y trittttg-le:
F. Illumination A New IJevelopment ......ignlllay be illuminated.
Section 850. TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
The purpose of a Trl~ffìc IHrectional Sign is to aid vehicular trajJìc into or out of a business establishment by identifying
the vehicle entrance or exit. Trl~ffì(' IJirectional Si¡:ns shall comply with the following additional re¡:ulations:
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A. A permit shall not be required j(Jr a TrajJìc Directional Sign.
R. Traj]ìc Directional .",igns shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in .Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. One (1) Traffic Directional Sign shall be allowed for each curb cut, provided such sign does not constitute a traffic
hazard.
D. A Traffic Directional Sign shall not exceed two (2) sqwu-e feet in w·ea. However, a Traffic Directional .Sign located
behind a building set-back line shall not exceed six (6) square feet ill area.
C. Traffic directional signs are not permitted in ACì or any "Rn District, with tile exception of tile R-7 MF District.
E. Traffic Directional Signs may pertain to either vehicular or pedesll'ian Il',tffic,
F. TnúTic Directional Signs shall not may include any advertising or attention attracting lightning, symbols, logos or
~ a company name and logo.
G. A Trajfic Directional Sign may be illuminated.
Section 852. HUILDING SH;NS
Building Signs shall he regulated as either Wall Signs, Roof Signs, Canopy Signs, or Projection Signs.
Section 854. WALL SIGNS
The purpose of a Wall ,""ign is to provide single faced signage attached flat against the wall of a structure. For the
purpose of these regulations, a sign attached to a mansard roof which has a 1:1 slope, or more, shall be regulated as a
Wall Sign. For the purpose of these regulfltions, a sign which is attached or affixed to an awning-like structure and
does not extend more than thirty-six (36) inches from the exterior of the wall surface to which it is attached shall be
regulated as a Wall Sign. Wall Signs shall comply with the following additional regulations:
A. A permit shall be required for el'ery Wall Sign. A separate permit shall be required for any awning.
B. Wall Signs shall be permitted in Commercial or Industrial Zoning district developmento.; provided the total ill'ea of illl
wall signs on anyone wall of a builtiing shall not exceed twenty-five percent of tile total wall ill'ea allowed in zoning
districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. Maximum Area: Multiple Wall Signs shall be allowed per wall surface, but the maximum area of all Wall Signs on
each wall surface shall not exceed twenty-jil'e (25) percent of the totttlwall area. For purposes of these regulations,
the term "wall area" shall mean the wall surface (~f a single tenant structure or the storefront of a multi-occupancy
structure..
D, Multi-fmnily Developments: Wall Signs for multi-fwnily developments are limited to one (1) Wall Sign for each
street frontage <md a maximum area of tiny (50) squme feet.
C. Application of the area requirements shall itHò,!tttle any valm1Ce or permanent window signs.
E. A Wall Sign shall not pndect more than eighteen (18") inches from the surface upon which it is mounted.
Howel1er, the upper edge of a Wall Sign mounted on a lIulI1sard roof may project more than thirty-six (36") inches
so long as the sign is perpendicular to the ground and does not extend above the apparent roof line of the building.
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F. Except for signs attached to a mansard roof, ¡Ill Wall Signs shall be plm:ed flat against the wall of a building and
shall not project above the parapet wall, the appment t1at roof, eaves line of the bui/ding, or extend beyond the side
wall of the huilding,
G. A Wall Sign may be back-lighted, indirect lighted, or internally lighted illuminated,
Section 856. ROOF SICNS
The purpose of a Roof .''I'ign is to pr0l1ide advertising on the roof area of a structure. A S'ign attached to a mansard roof
which has le,çs than a 1: 1 ,çlope "'hall be regulated as a Roof Sign. Roof S'igns shall comply with the following
additionalregu/(¡tions:
A. A permit shall be requiredfor every Roof Sign.
B. Ro(4 Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in ,""ection 824, Table of Permitted ,""igns.
C. One (I) Roof Sign nwy he permilled wi~h each development shall be allowed for each lot. However, no lot shall have
a Roof Sign in combination with a Wall Sign, Canopy Sign or Projection Sign. in ¡ùl zoning district." except AG und
any "R" Diswict,
D. A Roof Sign shaJl not projee[ horizontaJly over [he edge of the roof or eaves and the lower edge of a Roof Sign shall
not exceed eighteen (/8) inches al)(JI'e the apparent flat rt)(~lline.
E. =H1e maximum permiH-etHtfftt-ef A Roof Sign shall not exceed be [he ratio of one (1) sqwu'e foot of sign area for each
-tOOt-ektttiliifiæ-stfeel-+I"f)llItlb>e;-tU1{H1e-Kíc)eµ";i~H-shall exceed the maximum area of two hundred ('200) fifty (50)
squme feet in area.
F. The height of a Roof Sign shall not exceed ten (10) feet above the apparent flat roof or eaves line,
G. A Roof Sign may be illnminated,
G. Roof Sign sllprt)~hrtH-oo-ttfdHtecturnJly aHflt€t-iw or screened from view,
Section 860. CANOPY SICNS
The purpose (~l a Canopy Sign is to provide advertising on a canopy structure. For the purpose of these regulations, a
sign attached to a canopy which extends more than three (3) feet from the exterior of the wall surface to which it is
atft¡ched or to a free _,·tanding canopy shall be regulated as a Canopy Sign. Canopy Signs shall comply with the
following additional regnlations:
A. A permit shall be required.lin· el'ery Canopy Sign, A separate bui/ding permit shall be required for the construction
of the canopy.
B. Canopy Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs. Cmwpy Signs
shall require a si~li[ approved by the ßuilding Official prior to construction,
C A Canopy Sign shall not exceed IÏly (50) percent of the wall surface [U'ea of the canopy,
D. A Canopy Sign shall not extend beyond the width or project above the top of the canopy.
E. A Canopy Sign may be illuminated.
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F. Signs suspended from a canopy shall not extend more than one (1) foot below the bottom edge of the CatlOPy, nor
less than eight (8) feet al}() Ie the grade below over a walking area or fourteen (14) feet if over a vehicular
maneuvering area.
G. When a canopy is prOl'ided over a gas pump area, signs attached to the supports of the canopy, may be allowed and
are exempt from any permit requirements. However, such signs .\'hallnot exceedfour (4) square feet in area.
Section 862. PROJECTION SIGNS
A Projection Sign is a sign in which the message area is perpendicular to the wall of the building. Projection Signs
shall comply with the following additional regulations:
A. A permit shall be required flJr el'ery Projection Sign.
B. Projection 5;igns shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. One (1) Projection Sign shall ffitty he permittcd allowed for each development single tenant building or for each
tenant in a multi-occupancy structure. Howel'er, no tenant storefront shall have a Projection Sign in combination
with a Wall Sign, Roof Sign, or Canopy Sign. in all zoning districts, cxcept for AG and any "R" district.
D, The IOtnl pellnitted area of A Projection Sign shall not be-mcasured as onc square [oot of sign fu'ca for each linear foot
ttf-qt¡ftl-i.fi-etf-!fttHtnge--rH*"H') exceed ft-tnt!*ÌtnHttl-tlf twenty-jive (25) one hundred (100) square feet. The plane of the
me,Hage area shall not exceed eighteen (J 8) inches .Ii·om the plane of the message area on the opposite side of the
sign.
E. Projection Signs shall not project over ,UIY property line or right-of-way line., or over any area within ten (10) feet of
the curb of a pU8He-swee+:
F. A Projection Sign shall not project more than four (4) feet from any wall facing and shall not extend above the
apparent rooj'line oj'the building.
G. EI'ery Projection Sign shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above the grade over a walking area or fourteen (14) feet
over a I'ehicular maneuvering area
H. A P "(~jection .Sign ma)' he illuminated.
Theater MW'quces The maximum permitted area of a Theater Marquee shall be one square foot of sign are for each linear
foot of qualified frontage not to exceed three hundred sqwu'e fect of sign area.
Section 868. TEMPORARY SI<;NS
Temporary signs shall be regulated as either Portable Sïgns, Real Estate .Signs, Garage Sale Sigl1S, Political Signs,
Banner Signs, Construction Trade ."igns, Flags, and Weekend Advertising Signs.
A. No person may erect a Temporary Sign, as herein defined, wiUWUI a permit from the Building Official.
B. Temponu'y Signs may he permitted to businesses possessing a current Certificate of Occupancy.
A:---AII temporary type fffl~ile displays or signagc thatmighl :;epnrnte from itself or become separated from eitller line
under the ¿uiddit1eS-fH2-tlte-Hrti.feflt1---BtttJ.tH.ng Code, shall be prohibited, These restrictions woe to protect tlle general
puhlic from flying debri:; gencl1IIed by dismemberetl~t1hty-S:
B. No temporary si~tH-~-ftHflched to any-utility pole, ht,'ftt pole, or tmffic control sign or pole,
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Section 870. POUTABLE SICNS
A. A permit shall be required for every Portable Sign,
lJ. Portahle Signs shall he allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. A Portahle Sign may be erected or placed to advertise a business, industry or pursuit, but only on the premises on which
the referenced business, industry or pursuit is conducted and only when a Certificate of Occupancy has been
previously issued by the Building OJficittl.
D. The ettHtplele Portable Sign package structure must be removed from the premises upon expiration of tl1e pennit.
Removal of the letters from the sign bo¡ml does not constitute abatement of a non-permitted removal of the sign.
E. A Portable Sign shall not be displayed for more U1aII thirty (30) consecutive days per permit received.
F. No mm'e than three (3) portable sign permits per year shall be issued to a husiness. industry, or pursuit. Consecutive
permitting shall be prohibited. There sluùl be a forty-five (45) day period between permitting. A Portable Sign erected
in conjuncLion wilh a Grand Opening Signage Permit shall be exempt from the provisions of this paragraph.
G. A Portable Sign shall nol exceed firty (50) square feet in area.
II. A Portahle Sign shall not he erected or placed in any location Ihat constitutes a safety or traffic hazard.
I. A Portable Sign shall not he erected or plau:d in a fire zone, fire lane, h;Uldicap p;u'king ;u'ea or required loading zone.
J. A Portahle Sign shall 1101 he placed in any location thai hlocks the view of any ground sign,
K. A Portable Sign shall be a minimum of oni: hundred ( ()O) feet from anothi:r Portable Sign situated on the smne lot.
L A Portable Sign may advertise one or more .jHtli-v-iÜttttl-businesses located on the same lot. However, for each business
fttJ..veftised a separale permit fee-will be chw'ged for the advenisemeIII against its allolled three (3) permits pCI' ycar as
stated in this su bse€tttHr.
M, A Portable Sign shall bear in letters of notlcss-Hlttfl one (I) inch in..Jtetgflt the company name, address and telephone
number of the owner of the sign which shall be the same information as shown on the Contractor Registration on file
with the City. .-the- 1ame-f}Hh~.jgn owner, and telephone mJlnher on each unit. This information shall be current.
Any sign not containing current information shall hi: declared an illegal sign, and may be impounded by the City
ffirty cight (48tfitmfS-ftHerttttticc is giwn to the owner or party responsible for the--si--gtt:
N. Portable Signs fol' Civic And Religious fh'ganizations - Two Portable Signs advertising events of public schools,
rcligiou:; private schools, /loll-profit cil,ic organizatio/ls and religious organizations shall be allowed ere€teè or placed
on their property UpO/l approval of after obtaining a permit from the Building Department. Such pennit shall be at no
cost. A maximum of two ('2) permits may he issued at anyone (I) time.
P. Portable Signs advcrtising public :;chool, civic or religious events, or civic or religious organizations may be placed on
¡my private property with the penni:;sion of the owner. SUefl-oIT-site signs are required to be permitted.
Q, Portahle Signs at\t!Ottttetltt,'-civic or religious l:vents of wide spread coml1lunity interest may be erected on public
property or right-o¡.:..wtty-WiIIt-s-peetttl-peffH~S.jtHH)¡:-H¡e-{..è.jty Council. Such signs will be permitted by the Building
Department !II l}ftt'ttst~tK~h"'si~ns-slttdl be locHtcd so as not to preselll a safety or traffic hazard.
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Section 872. UEAL ESTATE SIGNS
The purpm'e of a Real EsÜ¡te ,...·ign is to adl'ertise the offering for sale or rental of /(111£1 and buildings considered as real
property. Real Estate Sign,\' shall be classUìed a,\' either residential or non-residential. Every Real Estate Sign shall
comply with the following addinonal regulations:
A. General Provision Applicable to all Real Estate Signs
1. A permit shall not be required for a Real Estate Sign.
2. Real Estate Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in S'ection 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
3, Real Estate Signs shall be removed wiùlin one (I) week following tlle close of a sale or lease of the property
advertised.
B. Residential Real Estate Signs - One temporary :;ign (1) Residential Real Estate Sign mmouncing tlle offering for sale
or rental of individually plaited l-estdetllial or commercial property on which it i~; placed shall be allowed in any district
fffifl-may be placed in nny yard. shall be allowed for each street Ji'ontage in a residential zoning district, subject to
the following regulations:
1. The Residential Real Estate Sign shall be placed on the property offered for sale or rental.
2, The primary area {~f'the Residential Real Estate Sign sh¡ùlnot exceed five six (6) square feet, exclusive of the
pole. The Real Estate Sign shall have no II/ore than six (6) "sign riders".
3. No portion {~f' a Residential Real Estate ,""ign, including the pole, shall exceed six (6) feet in overall height.
4. A Residential Neal Estate Sign shall be not be illuminated.
5. In addition to a Nesidential Real I~state ....;ign, one (I) "Open House" and one (I) "A.fodel Home" ~'ign shall be
allowed on the property {dtered. The size and area shall not exceed that of a Nesidenti(¡[ Construction Trade
Sign.
6. "Open House" signs and "¡Wodel Home" signs displayed ofJ~premises shall be allowed when the advertiser and
the sign cOI~flmlls to the regulations for Weekend Advertising Signs contained in this Article.
C. Non-fesidenlÌal Real Estate Signs - On non-residentinl ctHnmel"Cial property where there is a business building, One (1)
tempormy unlighted Non-residential Neal Estate Sign offering all or a portion of the smne for sale or rental shall be
ftHttwed--rlftH~..;ainsl any wall of the busitles-s--l7uiJding, Such sign sluùl be no taller than Ihe wall anel shall have ml mea
no larger thalt-Htle-hoodred square-feet shall be allowed.flJr each street frontage on any lIIulti-family or
nonresidential commercial property, and shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. The Non-residential Neal Estate Sign shall be placed on the property offered for sale or renܡ[.
2, A Non-residential Real Estate Sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) sqmu'e feet in area.
3, A Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall not exceed fifteen (IS) feet in overall height.
4. A Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall not he illuminated-ligltted
S. A Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall he a minilllulII of twenty-five (~) (20) feet behind any eurb or edge of
pavement, ten (I OJ feet hdllitth1l1Y properly line. which ever is greatest.
6. In addition to a NOll-residential Neal Estate Sign, one (I) "Open House" sign shall be allowed on the property
{4f'ered. The size and area ~'hallnot exceed that ofa Non-residential Real Estate Sign.
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7. "Open House" siJ:ns disphlyed ojJ~premises shall he allowed when the advertiser and the sign conforms to the
regulations for Weekend Adl'ertising Signs cont(iÏned in this Article.
c. On undeveloped property, tcmpomry unlightcd signs orfcring the smnc for sale or lease shall be ¡¡llowcd. Such signs
shall be loc¡¡ted at least twenty-five feet behind ¡my curb or ten fcet behind any property line, whichever is greater, and
shall not exceed fifteen feet in height. The total !UTa of all sign message surfaces of all such signs shall not exceed one
squHfe foot per one linew' foot of street frontage of thc property for sale or one hundred squHfe feet on each street
fronting the property, whichcver is smaller. Only one sign per street frontflge shall be permitted, Each sign shall be
removed within one--week-following the close of the sale or lease,
Section 874. GARAGE SALE SI<;NS
A. A permit shall not he required for any Garage Sale 5iiJ:n.
B. Garage Sale Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in .\·ection 824, Table of Permitted Signs when in
conjunction with an approved J:araJ:e sale permit.
C. Temporary, unlighted signs announcing tfie httltHlt~-Hf a garage sale of household possessions sluùl be allowed in
cOl~iunction with an approved J:aN1J:e sale permit at a place of residence,
D, Garage Sale Signs shall be locatcd on private property only. Cìaragc Sale Signs shall not be pcnnitted allowed on any
public propcrty, right-of-way, or utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole,
E. Cìarage Sale Signs shall not excced six (6) squmc feet in area.
F. Garage Sale Signs shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.
G. Cì,U<lge Sale Signs shall not he posted more than five (5) days prior to the beginning of the sale and shall be removed
within twenly-rour (24) hours following the end of the sale.
H. Gara¡:e Sale Si¡:ns shall not he illuminated,
Section 876. POLITICAL SI<;NS
The purpose (~f' a Political SiJ:n is to advertise a political candidate for public offìce, a political party, or an issue being
considered for puhlic referendum. Political SiJ:ns shall comply with the following additional regulations:
A. No permit shall he required j(Jr any Political Si¡:n.
Temporary, lm+ighted, polilicta signs, incltt4ng portahle or trailer signs, supporting ¡m announced nmdidate, pHfty or an
issue shall be allowed in atty-tlislrict wilhftttl:-tt-Sign permit.
JJ. Political SiJ:ns shall he allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C. Political signs shall nol he located on any utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole.
D. Political signs shall be are 3eftf}iHet:I allowed for a period or thirty (30) days prior to local or county elections, sixty (60)
days prior to a statc election ¡md nincty (90) days prior to a national election. All political signs shall be removed no
later than seven (7) days after the election or after 11le termination of candidacy, whichever occurs first.
E. AG and "]{" Distircts: lolit ical Signs shall nol exceed six «(1) square feet in area and the height shall not exceed three
(3) feet ahove grade in the ACì and all "R" zoning districts,
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F. All Other Dish'cts: Political Si]:ns shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and the height shall not exceed six
(6) fect abovc grade in all zoning districts except in tile AG and all "R" districts.7
G. Political Signs shall not be located so as to cause a safety or tJaflïc hazmd.
H. A Political ,S'ign shall not be illuminated.
Section 878. HANNER SIGNS
The purpose of a Banner ,'-¡'i]:n is to supplement permanent advertisin]: with temporary advertisin]: messages. Banner
Signs shall comply with the followin]: additional re]:ulations:
A. A permit shall not be required for a Banner Sign.
B. Banner Signs shall be allowed in ZOIlin]: districts shown in Section 824, Table of Permitted Signs.
C One Banner Sign shall be allowed for each store front without a sign permit in all zoning disu'icts except AG and the
R-I, R-2, R-3, R 4 D, R I S, R 6 T, m¡d R-X Districts,
C. One Banncr Sign shall be allowed with each development of a business holding n certificate of occupancy without a
sign permit in all-ffl.¡ti~l:ficts. except-within t11e Mì and the R I, R-2. R-3, R 4 D, R-I-S, R 6 T, fmd R 8 DislJicts.
for each sin]:le occupancy structllre or.fi)r each store front of a multi·occupancy structure,
D. A Banner Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square féCt in area,
F Banner Signs shall be 5eet1i't'ly attached to a wall surface or fascia on ti1e front or side of a building structure and shall
not project above the apparent roof or caves line.
F. Banner Signs shall be kept in good repair and remain securely attached in such a manner to withstand wind loads in
accordance with the UI1I:t'orm /luilding Code,
G. A /lanller Si]:n shallllot be used in lieu (!la permanent Wall Si]:n for a period exceeding sixty (60) days.
H. In conjunction with the Grand Opening Signagc provisions of this Article, one additional oversized banner shall be
~ùlowcd on the front or side of a building stJucture for each street frontage of a business holding a Certificate of
Occupancy. The maximum size of the additional banner(s) shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the wall area
on which the banner is attached and may be displayed for a period of thirty (30) days.
1. Developments with a parking lot containing more than sixty-five thousand (65,000) squ,u'e feet may erect color coded
banners for the purpose of aiding patrons in locating their pmked vehicles. Such banners shall be located on poles
uniformly throughout the parking lot with a ratio not to exceed one (I) banner for each sixty-five thousand (65,000)
square feet of parking ,U\~a, Such bcu1l1ers shalt be entitled to have a logo or symbol identifying the establishment. The
total size of each such color coded banner shall not exceed ti1Ìrty-six (36) squ<u'e feet lli1d the banner shall not be less
th,m three (3)" feet ill widtl1 nor more than lweI ve (12) fœt in lenglh or greater than twenty (20) percent of the surface
height of tl1e pole to which it is to he attached,
Section 8~O. CONSTRUCTION TRADE SIGNS
The purpose of a Construction Trade ,')1]:n is to provide temporary advertising for the various construction
companies workin]: at a construction site. For purposes of these re]:¡¡{ations, a sign which advertises the financial
7 The maximum area for a political sign has been established at .fUry square feet since porf¡¡ble si]:lls are often used for
advertising political candidates and portable signs are limited to/irty squre feet.
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lending institution shall be considered a Construction Trade SÏJ.:n. Construction Trade Signs shall be regulated as
either Residential Construction Trade ,")ïgns or Non-residential Construction Trade ,")ïgns.
A. No permit shall he required jl)r any Construction Trade Sign.
B. Construction Trade Signs shall he allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 824, Tahle of Permitted Signs.
C. Residential Construction Trade Signs shall comply with the following:
1. Residential Construction Trade Signs shall only be allowed in residenti£tl zoning districts.
2. Residential Construction Trade Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
~. Tradc Consll"uction signs may bc approvcd atthc discrcÜon of thc Building Official to advcrtise thc various
construction tradcs on any conslfttetÎtHt-S-Î-te-:
3. Residential Construction Trade Signs shall not exceed three (3) feet in overall height.
4. The signs shall be placed on the property where building activity is taking place.
5. A Residential Constructioll Trade Sign shall not he illuminated.
6. Thc signs shall bc rcmovcd within thirty (30) days following thc isstHUJce of a Certificate of Occupancy.
D. Non-residential Constrnction Trade Signs shall comply with the following:
I. Non-residential Construction Trade Signs shall only be allowed in non-residential wning districts.
2. Non-re,\'idential Construction Trade signs shall not exceed.fìjìy (50) square feet in area.
~Idc Construction SigHS may hc affH'ttvetl-tlHt¡e-tlli;\:rction of the Building Official to advcrtise the vru'ious
ettttstfu€tit7tH ffI{4es-f¡ IHtlty-€BHSIftt{:'tÎ-ttH-stte-:
3. Non-residential Construction Trade Signs shal/not exceed ten (10) feet in overall height.
4. The signs shall he placed on the property where building activity is taking place.
5. A Non-residential Construction Trade ,")ïgn shall not he illuminated.
6. The signs shall be removed within thirty (30) day,ç following thc issu,UJce of a Certificate of Occupancy.
Sectio ) 882. FLAGS
Flags shall comply with the following additional regulations:
A. A permit shall not he required for any Flag. A permit shall be required for a flag pole which exceed,ç twenty (20) feet
in height a!Jove the grolllld.
B. Unitetl Statcs and ~ State Flags shall he t)eHtHHftI allowed in all zoning districts,
C. Company logo anti A wanl-t-yre nags shall he pcrmitted allowed in all zoning districts except for AG, R-I, R-2, R-3, R-
4-D, R-t-S, R-6-T, anti R-X tlistricts.
D. CompcUJY logo find Award typc nags shall not cxceed one hundred (l00) squme fect in mea, cUJd if t10wn in
conjunction with United States anti Texas Flags, shall not exceed (U'ca of United States ,UJd Texas t1ags.
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r Maximum Height - A flag shall not be flown at a height which exceeds Ole following:
1. Twenty (20) feet in the R-7-MF zoning dist.rict.
2, Fifteen (15) feet in the AG, R-I, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-I-S, R-6-T, and R-8 zoning diSlJ"ict.s.
F. No permit shall be required for Flags which comply with the:,e regulations.
Section 884. WEEKEND ADVERTISING SIGNS8
The purpose of Weekend Advertising Signage is to assist the weekend motoring public by guiding Ole111 t.o available residential
properties in Nort.h Richlandllills.
A, Registration - A builder, developer, or Realtor must be registered with tile Building Official City of North Rich1cmd Hills
t.o be eligible to p,uticipate Ht-Ilti-s as a weekend advertiser., An annual fee of $50,00 must be paid by each
builder/developer/owner wishing to advertise under these provisions. The annual fee shall be paid and/or renewed during
the month of .January each ycm,
B. Schedule - Signs shall be allowed between 12:00 p.m. Friday wld 12:00 p.m. Monday. A holiday falling on Friday or
Monday will be considered as part of the weekend.
C. Sign Size - Signs shall not exceed tWt'Hty...ffiur (24) inche:, by thirty (30) inche:, six (6) square feet in area sRe, and shall
not exceed t.hree (3) feet ahove grade.
D. Spacing of Signs - tHf}ÜtÎHttl/fHtHhirty nO) ) feel slw-l+-re-heltl-relwæn all signs. Signs for one advertiser shall be at. least.
two hundred (200) t"cel apart.
E. Sign Location - Individual sign locations shall adhere to the following criteria.
1. It shall be Ole responsibility of the huilder, owner, or Realtor to secure permission of tlle adjacent property owner for
placement of Ole signs on private propert.y, This policy docs not gnUlt unlimit.ed access and use of the City right.-of-
way. Violations of t.his policy will be cause for confiscation of tlle signs. Any signs which arc confiscated by the Code
Enforcement Officer may be reclaimed by the owner of such sign, but each sign so confiscated will be subject to a
t'edempt.ion fee of $5.00 per sign. If signs remain unclaimed for a period of t.hirty days, the City will dispose of such
signs as may be appropriate. Excessive general violations may require Olat the policy be suspended for a period of time.
The BuildHtg-4Hie-itth-ltttH--tH1tify the City ('ouncil in the event t.hat the suspension of this policy is put into effect,
flttH€tt+ing the causes and the period of the suspension. All builders / owners me offered the use of Illese provision
equally. IfHifHlfting, the City asks lhat the huilders/owners aid in maintaining a neat and orderly appefU"ance
throughout all of North Richland llills.
1. No closer than forty ('10) fcello a street intersection or mt:dian opening.
2. Signs may be placed in 8ty street righI-of-way, but no closer th,U! three (3) feet. from Úle edge of Úle sign to the street
curb or edge of pavement. Signs shall not encroach either tl1e sidewalk or the street.
3. No sign shall he placed in a visibility sight triangle as defined in this Ordinance. Generally, if a sign is close to
blocking Iflfttøfi-s-M'-tSthility, it sl10uld he relf}&veft:
4. No signs shall be placed more thunlhree mile:, from tl~tJbjcct property.
4. Signs shallllot he located with ill a street median.
8 Currently, there lire no regukltions to provide for apartments thllt install temporary week-end signs along thefront of their property to
advertise vacancies and amenities.
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G. Sign Construction and CI'Ìtt'I'Ìa - Signs shall be rigid, two dimensional displays that advertise new residential property,
"For Sale, Lease or Open HOl/se", guiding the motorists public to a specific location in Nortl1 Richhmd Hills.
Section 886. Grand Opening Signagt'
The purpose of Grand Opening Signage is intended to allow a new business, or a business which has subsù'mtially
remodeled as herein prescribed, to benefit from special advertising signage which is not usually allowed by right by the Sign
Regulations. Grand Opening Signagc requires approval of a sign permit and is allowed in all zoning districts, except
within Úle AG and tl1e R-I, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-I-S, R-6-T, R-7 -MF, R-8, and Úle U Districts, The following regulations
conl.:'lÌned within Ulis subseeLÎon apply to Grand Opening Signage,
A. Upon Úle issuance of a Certitïcate of Oecup,U1ey and within a 180 calendar day period thereafter, a business shall
automatically be entitled to utilize the Grand Opening Signage provision contained in Úle Subsection when one of the
following conditions applies:
I. When Úle ('ertilïcate of ()ccup,mcy has been issued to a new business, which may not be of the same business
classification type listed in Section 310, Table of Land Uses, which existed previously for tile same address
location, unless the prior business has been closed for a thirty (30) day period, or longer, or
2. When a Cenitïcate of Occupancy has been issued to an existing business, whieh has remodeled and Úle cost of Úle
renovaLÎon exceeds sixty (60) percent of the current value of Ule building, or lease-space, excluding the value of the
hmd, according to the most n:ccntly approved tax roll.
ß. Approval of a (ìrand Opening Signage permit by the Building Official is required and shall be valid for a period of
Úlirty (30) consecutive calendar days, The Cìrand Opening Signage permit is limited to the address noted on the
Certificate of ()ccupancy and shall comply with the following n:quirements:
1. Grand Opening signage may include :my combination of oversized banners, pennants, innatable signs & balloons,
searchlights, and a portable sign which may be in addition to :my other leg:ù sign :ùlowed by Úle provisions of
Article 8, Sign Regulations, Ordinance 1874, as :unended.
2. A searchlight may be lIsed as Grand Opening Signage provided it complies WiÚI the provisions of Section 886 C of
this Article,
3. Banner signs may be used as Cìrand Opening Signage provided Uley comply with the provisions of Section 878 of
this Article,
4, Pennants may be used as Cìrand Opening Signage provided they comply Wiúl Úle provisions of Section 886 E of
this Article,
), Innatable Signs and Balloons lJIay he used as Grand Opening Signage provided they comply Úle provisions of
Section 886 I) 01" this Article,
6. One Portable Sign may be lIsed as Gralld Opening Signage provided it complies with the provisions of Section 870
of Ihis Article,
7. Grand Opening signage shall be cOlltaincd within the limits of the property of Ihe leg:ù business on which a
Certificate of Occupancy has been issued and shaH not extend into the City right-of-way. Signage shall not be
located in any sight visibility triangle nor shall ,my cOlJlbustible materials be placed in contact with illuminated
signs or electrical fixtures.
8. No permit fee shall be required for a Grand Opening Signage Permit.
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C. Sean:hlights - Searchlights shall be allowed only in conjunction with tlle Grand Opening Signage provision contained
in these regulaÜons, A searchlight may be used provided tlle following regulations me satisfied:
L Any searchlight shall be located on private property of the premises and not on <my public right-of-way. The
searchlight shall be positioned so as to project all be<uns vertically, but not less tllan a minimum angle of thirty
(30) degrees from grade level.
2. The maximum light intensity generated by se,u-chlights on <U1Y premises shall not exceed a tot,ù of one thousand
six hundred (l600) million foot candlepower. No more than four (4) beams of light may be projected from ,my
premises.
3, All searchlights must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam rays of light from being directed at any
portion of tlle traveled ways or adjoining property. No light shall be of such intensity or brilliance to cause glare to
or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicle.
4, No se¡u'chlight may be operated between the hours of 11:00 p.m. ,md 7:00 a,m.
D. Int1atahle Signs and Balloons· Innatahle Signs and Balloons, including lighter-than-air balloons connected with a
tether, shall be allowed only in conjunction with the Cìrand Opening Signage provision contained in these regulations.
Inllatable Signs and I3alloons may be used provided the following regulations w'e satisfied:
1. Not more than one Inl1alable Sign or I3a!loon shall he allowed on any premises.
2, lnnatable Signs and Balloons when placed on a building may not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height above the
roof of tile building and shall not ohstruct visihility m~cessary for safe traffic I1Hmeuvering.
3, Inflatable Signs and Balloons when placed on the ground may not exceed twenty-Iïve (25) feet in height above the
ground level wld shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic numeuvering,
4, Innal<lble Signs and Balloons shall maintain a set back from ,my side or rew' property line a minimum distance
equal to the height of the baJloon.
5, Innatable Signs and ßalloons shall maintain five (5) feel of clearance from any overhead electrical wire.
6, Innatable Signs and I3alloons shall be kept in good repair and remain securely attached in such a manner to
witllstand wind loads,
E. Pennants - Pennants shall be <ùlowed only in conjunction Witll the Grand Opening Signage provisions contained in
these regulations. Pennants may be used provided tile following regulations ¡u'e satisfied:
1. All Pennants shall maintain at leasl fifteen (15) feet of clemance over any vehicle maneuvering area or fire ¡¡me.
2. All Pennants shall maintain five (5) feci of clearance from any overhead electJÍcal wire.
3, All Pennants shall be kept in good repair and remain securely attached in such a manner to withstand wind loads.
4. Pennants shall not be attached 10 ,my utility or trallic control device pole located within a right-of-way or project
into a street right-of-way.
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