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ORDINANCE NO. 2374
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ADVERTISING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
VARIANCES AND APPEALS FROM THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule city, acting under the provisions of the Texas Local
Government Code and the North Richland Hills Home Rule Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the regulation of advertising signs is necessary to adequately protect
the public health, safety, and promote the general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a Land Use Ad Hoc Committee consisting of representatives from throughout
the City and reflecting a broad range of backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee has held extensive work sessions based on City Council established
goals to clarify issues and make specific recommendations; and
WHEREAS, City Council has received comments from the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Parks & Recreation
Board and the Beautification Commission; now therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
I.
The following sign regulations shall be the minimum standards for development within the corporate limits of the City of
North Richland Hills, Texas:
SIGN REGULATIONS
1. Purpose
The Sign Regulations are established for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals and general welfare
of the City of North Richland Hills by facilitating easy and pleasant communication between people and their
environment. These regulations contain standards intended to avoid visual clutter, which is potentially harmful to
traffic, and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and community appearance. These
regulations govern the use, size, location, construction and maintenance of signs. It is the purpose of these
regulations 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 Ordinance to authorize the use of signs, which are:
A. Compatible with their surroundings;
B. Appropriate to the activity that displays them;
C. Expressive of the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole;
D. Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen.
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2. General Provisions
The following general provisions shall be applicable to all signs erected within the corporate limits of the City of
North Richland Hills. Where a conflict may exist between a general provision and a specific regulation, the specific
regulation shall have 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 Ordinance. Compliance is required whether or not a permit is
required.
B. Sign Area 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 all non-parallel sign faces.
C. Construction Standards
1. The construction of all signs shall comply with the structural requirements of the North Richland Hills
Building Code and the most recent edition of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the City of North
Richland Hills. Any electrical installations shall comply with the North Richland Hills Electrical Code.
2. All freestanding sign structures, excluding traffic directional signs, shall be constructed with, or covered
with the masonry material to match the masonry portion of the principle building, or shall be constructed of
brick or stone.
3. No permanent wood signs shall be allowed.
4. All sign structures shall be painted or anodized to blend with the architecture. Exposed metal surfaces that
are subject to rust or corrosion are prohibited.
D. Engineering Requirements Where required, the construction plans shall be signed and sealed by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Texas.
E. Inteñerence with Safety 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 Street Frontage A minimum of fifty (50) feet of qualified street frontage shall be required to erect a
Ground Sign.
G. Landscaping Required All ground signs, except traffic control and direction signs, shall be located in a
landscaped setting which minimally consists of turf plant material, in all directions from the sign for a distance
equal to a minimum of four and one half feet (4'6") from the base of the sign. Ground type Outdoor Menu
Board Signs and Monument Signs shall be required to have landscaping on only 2 sides.
H. Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan Required
1. Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan. For any multi-tenant development on which the owner proposes to erect
one or more signs requiring a permit, the owner shall submit to the Building Official, a Master Multi-Tenant
Sign Plan containing the following:
a. An accurate plot plan of the lot(s) at such scale as the Building Official may require;
b. The location of buildings, parking lots, driveways, and landscaped areas on such lot;
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c. Computation of the maximum total sign area, the maximum area for individual signs, the height of
signs and the number of freestanding signs allowed on the lot under this ordinance;
d. An accurate indication on the plan of the proposed location of each present and future sign of any
type, whether requiring a permit or not, except that incidental window signs need not be shown;
e. An accurate depiction of the sign structure and materials, specifying standards for consistency among
all signs on the lot(s) affected by the plan with regard to color scheme, lettering or graphic style,
lighting, location of each sign on the buildings, materials, and sign proportions; and
f. If the signage in the plan meets the full intent of the sign ordinance, then a 20% increase in the
maximum sign area shall be allowed for each sign.
2. Multi-Lot Development A multi-lot development is one in which contains two or more contiguous and
adjacent lots (disregarding intervening streets and alleys) that mayor may not be under common
ownership that contain more than one building (not including any accessory building). The owner(s) of
such multi-lot development may file a Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan. For the purpose of this paragraph,
if the signage in the plan meets the full intent of the Sign Ordinance, then a 20% increase in the maximum
sign area shall be allowed for each sign.
3. Procedures A Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan shall be included in any development plan, site plan,
planned unit development plan, or other official plan required by the City for the proposed development
and shall be processed simultaneously. Where no official plan is required by the City, the Building Official
may review the Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan and approve it provided it meets the full intent and
standards of this Ordinance, may approve it with conditions; or may deny the plan. Appeal of the Building
Official's decision shall be to the Sign Review Board.
A Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan may be amended by filing a revised Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan that
conforms to all requirements of this Ordinance.
If any new or amended Master Multi-Tenant Sign Plan is filed for a property on which existing signs are
located, it shall include a schedule for bringing into conformance, all signs not conforming to the
requirements of the Ordinance in effect on the date of submission.
I. Encroachment A permanent sign shall 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 Works Department.
J. Memorial and Historical Signs The Sign Review Committee may authorize special permits, on such terms
as deemed appropriate, for signs and markers denoting properties or buildings which may have historical or
memorial significance to the community.
K. Community Special Events The Sign Review Committee may authorize signs to advertise patriotic, special
events or special projects of general public interest taking place within the boundaries of the City.
L. Lighting Where provided for in these regulations, certain signs may be illuminated. Illumination may be
internal, internal-indirect, or indirect, as defined elsewhere in these regulations. All electrical facilities shall
require separate electrical permits and shall be installed in accordance with the North Richland Hills Electrical
Code. Lighting shall be installed so as to avoid any glare or reflection onto adjacent property, or create a traffic
hazard on a street. Illuminated signs situated within one hundred (100) feet of residentially zoned property
shall be shielded to minimize glare.
M. Freeway Overlay 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. Loop 820 and State Highway 121. A Pole or Electronic
Message Board sign or major Development sign within the Freeway Overlay Zone shall comply with the
following additional regulations:
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1. Maximum Pole and Electronic Message Boards Sign Height: A pole sign or Electronic Message Board
sign located within the Freeway Overlay zone shall not exceed sixty-five (65) feet in height.
2. Maximum Major Development Sign Height: A Major Development Sign located within the Freeway Overlay
Zone shall not exceed sixty-five (65) feet in height.
3. Maximum Pole and Electronic Message Board Sign Area: The maximum size of a Pole Sign or Electronic
Message Board sign located within the Freeway Overlay Zone shall be two (2) square feet of sign area for
each linear foot of freeway frontage up to a maximum of four hundred (400) square feet.
4. Any Pole Sign or Electronic Message Board Sign located on the property of a public school, private
school, government entity or other non-profit organization that is used to provide public service information
of a general nature to the community may have a commercial sponsorship message on the sign. The
commercial sponsorship message is limited to 10% of the total sign area.
N. Visibility Triangles No fence, screening wall, billboard, sign, structure, hedge, tree, or shrub shall be
erected, planted or maintained in such a manner so as to obstruct or interfere with a clear line of sight for the
drivers of approaching motor vehicles within a visibility sight triangle. Within this triangle, vision shall be clear
at elevations between thirty inches and nine feet above the average curb grade. The placement of utility poles
or traffic control devices shall be regulated the Public Works Director.
1. Street Intersections
a. On corner lots where two residential streets intersect or where a residential street intersects with a C-2-
U Collector Street, or larger, the triangular area shall be formed by the greater of either:
(1) Extending the two curb lines from an imaginary point of intersection a distance of thirty feet and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle, or
(2) Extending the property lines, from their point of intersection, a distance of ten feet and connecting
these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle.
b. On corner lots where two C-2-U Collector streets intersect, or where a C-2-U Collector street intersects
with a C-4-U Collector street, or larger, the triangular area shall be formed by the greater of either:
(1) Extending the two curb lines from an imaginary point of intersection a distance of thirty-five feet
and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle, or
(2) Extending the property lines, from their point of intersection, a distance of fifteen feet and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle.
c. On corner lots where two C-4-U Collector streets, or larger, intersect, the triangular area shall be
formed by the greater of either:
(1) Extending the two curb lines from an imaginary point of intersection a distance of forty feet and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle, or
(2) Extending the property lines, from their point of intersection, a distance of twenty feet and
connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle.
d. In cases where streets do not intersect at approximately right angles, the Public Works Director shall
have the authority to vary these requirements as deemed necessary to provide safety for both
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
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2. Driveway Visibility Triangles for Commercial Driveways
No sign, including the pole of a sign, shall be erected or maintained in such 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-of-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 shall be clear at elevations between
thirty (30) inches and nine (9) feet above the average curb 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, unless traffic
safety considerations dictate otherwise.
3. Signs Exempt from Requiring a Permit
The following signs shall be exempt from permitting but shall comply with any other regulation contained in this
Ordinance:
A. A public notice or warning sign required by a federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance, including
historical signs and markers placed by a city, county, state or national historical preservation organization and
official 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 a covered mall building shall comply with the North Richland Hills Building Code and the North
Richland Hills Electrical Code.
C. A sign located within a building. These generally include credit card decals, hours of operation signs,
emergency contact information, etc.
D. Works of art, including barber poles attached to a building, that does not include a commercial message.
E. HOliday lights and decorations.
F. Traffic control signs on private property, such as Stop, Yield, and similar traffic control signs.
G. "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by City Ordinance.
H. "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
I. Telephone and other underground utility warning signs, and other safety signs not exceeding one (1) square
foot in area.
J. Temporary Signs that are painted on glass surfaces of windows or doors and pertaining to the lawful business
conducted therein.
K. A sign within or on railway property and placed or maintained in reference to the operation of such railway.
L. Security Warning, Neighborhood Watch or Crime Watch signs under two (2) square feet in area.
4. Signs Prohibited
Signs not specifically allowed by this Ordinance are prohibited, including:
A. Roof Signs (See definition).
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B. Rotating and Flashing Signs Revolving, rotating, flashing, or blinking beams 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 governmental
agency. Flashing or blinking lights which are incorporated into an electronic message board may be allowed
and are regulated elsewhere in these regulations.
C. Signs on Public Property Private signs shall be prohibited upon public property unless authorized by the
City, other appropriate governmental authorities, or as provided by these regulations.
D. Signs Attached to Utility Poles Signs attached to light poles, utility poles, traffic control poles and trees
shall be prohibited.
E. Park Bench Signs Park bench signs shall be prohibited.
F. Search Lights and Balloons Searchlights and inflatable balloons shall be prohibited, except when approved
as a Grand Opening Permit.
G. Obnoxious Signs Exploiting Sex Prohibited
1. Visual Depiction of Sexual Areas of Human Form Prohibited No sign, including any temporary sign,
which depicts the human form in such a manner that the areas of the buttocks, genitals, or the pubic area,
or any portions of the female breasts below the top of the nipple, shall be maintained, erected, or placed
upon or adjacent to any 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, including any temporary sign,
which advertises any "topless", "bottomless", "naked", or words of like import, shall be maintained,
erected, or placed upon or adjacent to any building where it is visible from a public street or from an
adjacent building or premises. The words "adult entertainment" 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.
H. Activities Specifically Prohibited The following types of signs or activities are specifically prohibited as
advertising attractions whether in conjunction with or without 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 airplane rides
5. Hot air balloon rides
I. Off-premises Advertising Shall be prohibited, unless provisions for such signs are contained in these
regulations.
J. Other Signs Any other sign not specifically allowed by this Ordinance is prohibited.
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5. Definitions
All definitions of words contained herein shall correspond with the most appropriate definitions appearing in the
Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, unless specifically defined in this Section. For purposes of these regulations,
certain terms herein are defined as follows:
A. Banner Sign A temporary sign which is painted or printed on a strip of cloth, canvas, or other flexible
material with or without frames.
B. Billboard Sign An outdoor advertising structure which advertises a use, product, or service not necessarily
found on the premises. A billboard sign is also known as an off-site advertising sign.
C. Building Official The administrative official charged with responsibility of enforcing and interpreting this
Ordinance.
D. Building Sign A permanent sign that has its supporting structure depending on a building for support and
includes wall signs, canopy signs, projections signs and outdoor menu board signs.
E. Canopy Sign A permanent sign which is attached to a roof-like structure which may be made of canvas,
plastic, wood or metal, which projects from the wall of a building and overhangs a private drive or walkway. A
Canopy Sign may also be attached to a freestanding structure, such as over a gas pump island.
F. Electronic Message Board A sign utilizing a fixed light source to provide a message in text, pictures or
symbols that may appear to move or may appear as an on/off message.
G. Flag A piece of cloth, usually rectangular, of distinctive color and design, used as a symbol, a standard, a
signal, or an emblem.
H. Freeway Overlay Zone The Freeway Overlay Zone is located within an area two hundred (200) feet from
and parallel to the right-of-way of I. H. Loop 820 and State Highway 121.
I. Ground Sign A permanent sign that has its supporting structure depending on the ground for attachment
and includes pole signs, monument signs, outdoor menu message boards, electronic message boards and
traffic directional signs.
J. Illumination For the purposes of these regulations the term illumination shall be defined as follows:
1. "Internal lighting" shall mean a source of illumination entirely within the sign which makes the contents of
the sign visible at night by means of the light being transmitted through a translucent material but wherein
the source of the illumination is not visible.
2. "Internal-indirect lighting" shall mean a source of illumination entirely within the sign (generally a
freestanding letter) which makes the sign visible at night by means of lighting the background upon which
the freestanding character is mounted. The character itself shall be opaque, and thus will be silhouetted
against the background. The source of the 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 the sign, but which it is not visible to persons viewing the sign from any
normal position of view.
K. Incidental Signs A permanent sign that has a purpose secondary to the use of the property that provides
information rather than advertising. Examples of such signs are traffic directional signs interior to the lot,
"employee only parking", "loading zone only", "truck traffic only" signs. Incidental signs on windows may
include credit card logos and hours of operation.
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L. Lot Land, including a tract, plat, or parcel, occupied or intended for occupancy by a use permitted in the
City's Zoning Ordinance, and usually having its principal frontage upon a street or upon an officially approved
place.
M. Lot Width The minimum width of a lot measured at the front building line or chord length when the front of
the lot is curved.
N. Major Development Sign A permanent ground sign that provides advertising media for certain sized multi
tenant developments.
O. Monument Sign A permanent ground sign generally constructed out of brick, stone or cast concrete material
supported on concrete foundation across the entire base of the structure and which may have an open space
between the bottom of the sign and the ground which does not exceed one (1) foot.
P. Obsolete Sign A sign that advertises or identifies a business, product or service that is no longer in
existence at that location.
Q. Outdoor Menu Board A permanent ground sign or wall sign that provides an itemized listing of menu items
and prices for food service establishments.
R. Pole Sign A permanent ground sign that is supported totally from the ground. The message area is located
on top of the support structures.
S. Projection Sign A permanent wall sign that is mounted to the exterior wall of a building and that is mounted
perpendicular to the wall of the building.
T. Roof Sign Any sign erected 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.
U. Sign A displayed structure bearing lettering, symbols or logos, generally used to identify or advertise a place
of business, product or service located or offered on the premises. Distinctive colors (exceeding 15% of any
façade elevation), shapes or images which promote the product or business shall constitute a sign. This may
include bright colors, lights, drawings or graphics. (Example: bright orange mini-warehouses.)
The determination of what constitutes a sign shall be made by the Building Official. Any appeal of the building
Official's decision shall be made to the Sign Review Board.
V. Sign Area The total area within the extreme perimeter of the attraction area intended to draw attention to the
sign. Exception: Monument Signs.
W. Sign Height The vertical distance measured from natural grade to the top of the sign, measured at its
highest point above ground level. For purposes of measurement, the natural grade shall be the elevation
created by the undisturbed existing grade, or by normal site grading, when creating a development site. It shall
not include any super elevation treatment.
X. Sign Rider An attachment to a real estate sign "detailing" certain features of the property, such as "Four
Bedroom," "Pool," "Game Room," or the agents name.
Y. Temporary Sign A sign intended to be displayed for a short period of time only and includes real estate
signs, garage sale signs, portable signs, construction signs, new development signs, week end advertising
sign.
Z. Traffic Directional Sign Any sign used only to control and direct traffic into or on private property, e.g.,
"ENTER" or "EXIT".
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AA. Wall Sign A sign painted on or attached to the wall surface of a building.
BB. Wall Suñace The general outer surface of any main exterior wall of the building or structure not including
cornices, bay windows, or other ornamental trim.
6. Sign Permit Required
No person shall erect, display, alter, relocate, or add to a ground sign, building sign, temporary sign, or a sign
structure without first obtaining a permit which has been approved by the Building Official, unless an exemption is
specifically provided herein. No permit shall be issued until the Building Official determines that the proposed sign
is in conformance with these and any other applicable regulations. Where signs are illuminated by electric lighting
that requires permanent wiring connections, separate electrical permits shall be obtained as required by the North
Richland Hills Electric Code.
A. Certificate of Occupancy Required No sign permit shall be approved unless a Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued or an application for a Certificate of Occupancy has been approved by the Building Official.
B. Sign Permit Application Applications for sign permits shall be submitted on forms furnished by the Building
Official and comply with the following:
1. The permit application shall be signed by the property owner or his authorized agent. When the applicant
is not the owner, the applicant shall provide a letter from the property owner that authorizes the applicant
to represent the owner in the sign application process.
2. The applicant shall submit two (2) copies of a site plan which shows the proposed sign in relation to all lot
lines and structures, or its location on the building.
3. A copy of stress sheets and calculations showing that the sign and its structure designed for dead load
and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by the North Richland 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 are to be signed and sealed by a
professional engineer registered in the State of Texas.
4. The name of the person, firm, corporation or association erecting the sign structure or painting the sign.
5. The applicant shall submit two (2) copies of details of construction of the sign and the sign support
structure to clearly identify materials, methods of fastening or anchoring, whether or not the materials are
to be painted, the type, size and location of lighting. When a sign is illuminated by "indirect lighting" the
applicant shall also submit details of location, direction and placement of the lighting and the shielding.
6. Any other information deemed necessary by the Building Official.
7. The applicant shall pay a deposit in the amount of $100 when the permit is application filed, The deposit
may be applied to the permit when the permit is secured. If the permit is not secured, the $100 shall be
considered a plan review fee and is non-refundable.
C. Permit Approved When the Building Official has determined that the application complies with the
requirements of this Ordinance, he shall approve and issue the sign permit. The permit shall be expire 90
days from the date of approval and may be extended upon one written request of the applicant. An application
for an expired permit shall be the same as required for a new application.
7. Contractor Registration
As a prerequisite to obtaining sign permits, any person or firm operating under the provisions of this Ordinance
within the corporate limits of the City of North Richland Hills shall be registered as a Sign Contractor in accordance
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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.
8. Administration and Enforcement
For purposes of these regulations, the enforcement provisions contained in this Section shall apply to the sign
regulations. Any violation of these regulations is subject to the provisions of the Penalty Clause contained herein.
A. Notification of Violation When any sign is constructed, erected, or maintained in violation of these
regulations, the property owner, management and/or tenant shall be given written notice to remove or alter the
structure so as to comply with the standards set forth in these regulations as follows:
1. The property owner, his agent, and/or the tenant shall be served with a written notice that states the
violation and requires compliance with this Ordinance not more than ten (10) days from the date the notice
is served. The notice may be served by handling it to the property owner, agent, or tenant, in person, or
by depositing the same in the United States mail, addressed to the property owner at the owner's address
as shown on the most current tax roll of the City, or the tenant as shown on the utility billing records of the
City. If the owner or tenant cannot be found, or if the notice is refused, or if the notice is returned by the
United States Postal service, then the owner may be notified as follows:
a. Posting the notice on or near the front door of each building on the premises where the violation
exists at least ten (10) days prior to further action; or
b. Posting the notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on the premises where the
violation exists at least ten (10) days prior to further action.
If such person, firm or corporation fails or refuses to comply with the provision of this Ordinance within the
specified period following notification, the same shall be considered to be in violation of and subject to fine
and penalty as provided for this Ordinance.
B. Unsafe and Dangerous Signs The Building Official shall require that any sign or sign supports that are
deemed unsafe, dangerous or that poses an immediate threat to the safety of the general public be made safe
by repair or removal. The Building Official shall make reasonable effort to notify and allow the owner, tenant
and/or agent of the sign or sign structure to abate the unsafe, dangerous or threatening condition. As a last
resort, the Building Official shall take the necessary steps to abate the conditions. Any and all costs shall be
charged to the owner, tenant and/or agent of the sign or sigh structure as follows:
a. Whenever the property owner, agent, or tenant fails to abate the unsafe or dangerous condition within the
time allowed, the Building Official is hereby authorized to contract with a contractor to perform such work
as may be required to abate the nuisance.
b. Whenever the City causes any work to be performed to abate a nuisance, a charge will be made to the
property owner, agent, or tenant to recover the costs associated with the abatement. The charge shall be
the actual cost of abatement, plus applicable sales taxes.
c. An Administrative fee of $75.00 shall be assessed for each charge.
d. If the actual charge and the administrative fee are not paid to the City within thirty (30) days after billing,
the City shall file a lien against the property. Said lien shall be filed in the Deed Records of Tarrant
County, Texas. The charges shown on the lien shall bear interest at the rate of eight per cent (8%) per
annum from the due date until paid. The lien shall be collected under the same terms and provisions of
law as on City ad valorem taxes.
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C. Illegal Signs The Building Official shall be authorized to abate or impound any temporary sign that is in
violation of these regulations if not abated by the property owner and/or the sign owner within twenty-four (24)
hours after notice has been given.
D. Sign Maintenance
1. Signs and sign structures, including those existing prior to this Ordinance, shall be maintained at all times
in a state of good repair, safe and secure condition, with all braces, bolts, slips, supporting frame and
fastenings free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot, rust or loosening, and able to withstand at all
times the wind pressure for which they were originally designed.
2. Sign supports, structures and faces of all exterior surfaces that are covered with paint shall be regularly
painted to prevent rusting, peeling or blistering surfaces.
3. Any sign or sign support which varies, leans or lists 15 degrees or more from horizontal or vertical original
design (unless approved as part of the original design) shall be considered as requiring maintenance, and
shall be repaired or removed by the owner.
4. All obsolete signs must be removed within 90 days of the sign becoming obsolete. In the case of a painted
sign, it shall be painted over, in the case of an internally lit sign, a blank panel shall be installed, and in the
case of applied letters or other material, they shall be removed.
5. At no time shall a sign's internal lighting or structure is exposed unless it is actively under repair.
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9. Table of Permitted Signs.
The Table of Permitted Signs, included in this Section, presents the zoning districts where the locations of signs
shall be allowed or prohibited by these regulations. Signs are listed in accordance with allowable zoning districts
shown as shaded areas, and zoning districts where certain signs are prohibited shown as blank areas.
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1 Multi-family allowed one Wall Sign per street frontage.
2 Company logo flags not allowed in AG, R1S, R1, R2, R3, R4D, R6T, R8, & MH1 districts.
3Political Signs are regulated as either "AG & R" district signs or "All other district" signs.
4 Electronic Message Boards allowed outside the Freeway Overlay Zone have additional restrictions than
Electronic Message Boards allowed within the Freeway Overlay Zone.
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10. Nonconforming Signs
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. Repair of an Existing Nonconforming Sign 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 Sign Review Board. Replacement of the sign panel shall be allowed
provided however, that when the sign frame has been removed, the sign area, sign height and sign materials
of the replacement sign shall be in accordance with the provisions of these regulations.
B. Damage of an Existing Nonconforming Sign 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 provisions of these regulations. The Building Official may 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 non-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.
11. Special and Additional Regulations
A. Signs for Automobile Dealerships.
1. One (1) Pole Sign or Monument Sign shall be allowed for each separate dealership located within the
Freeway Overlay District for each one hundred fifty (150) linear feet of qualified street frontage, or fraction
thereof, and be subject to the applicable provisions of the Pole or Monument Sign regulations.
2. Pennants are permitted for automobile dealerships located in the construction areas of the Freeway
Overlay Zone until Dec 31,2003, or until the freeway interchange construction work is completed.
B. Signs in Agricultural Districts.
In the AG zoning district, legitimate agricultural businesses or enterprises shall be permitted ground, projecting
or wall signs in accordance with these regulations with exception that such signs shall not exceed a total of
one hundred (100) square feet in area and shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
12. Electronic Message Boards Electronic Message Boards within the Freeway Overlay Zone shall be subject to
specific regulations for the Freeway Overlay Zone. Electronic Message Boards located outside the Freeway
Overlay Zone shall comply with the following regulations:
A. The maximum area is limited to 40 square feet.
B. The sign message is non-commercial and is limited to general public information.
C. The maximum lamp wattage shall not exceed 40 watts.
D. Commercial sign sponsorship may be affixed to the sign. The maximum area of the company name and/or
logo is limited to a maximum of 10% of the sign area.
E. Electronic Message Boards not meeting these criteria may be allowed only upon approval of a Specific Use
Permit.
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13. Sign Height, Area, Construction and Placement Standards
A. Ground Signs, General
Ground Signs shall be regulated as Pole Signs, Monument Signs, Major Development Signs, Subdivision
Nameplate Signs, New Development Signs, Traffic Directional Signs, Electronic Message Boards, or Outdoor
Menu Board Signs.
1. Pole Signs
a. Permitted Districts Pole Signs Shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of
Permitted Signs.
b. When Permitted A pole sign may be permitted for single lot development when the area of the
principal building exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet in floor area.
c. Maximum Area The maximum area of a pole sign is one hundred (100) square feet.
d. Maximum Height The maximum height of a pole sign is twenty (20) feet.
e. Sign Location The pole sign shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from the front property side or
twenty (20) feet from a side property line adjacent to a street.
f. Spacing A Pole Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from another Pole Sign,
Monument Sign, or Major Development Sign situated on the same lot.
g. Maximum Planter Height Landscaping boxes, when provided, situated at the base of a Pole Sign
shall not exceed thirty (30) inches in height.
h. Illumination A Pole Sign may be illuminated.
i. Material Requirements The support structure for a pole sign shall be double pole and shall be
constructed or covered with materials that match the masonry portion of the principle building on the
site or shall be covered with stone or brick. Each support structure shall be independently covered
with masonry.
j. Landscaping Requirements The required landscaping of the area around the base of the sign
shall consist of a combination of bedding plants, shrubs and/or ornamental trees.
2. Outdoor Menu Boards Outdoor Menu Board may be allowed on a lot that has a business with drive thru
windows subject to the following conditions:
a. Not more than two (2) outdoor menu boards shall be allowed per drive-through window.
b. Sign area shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet.
c. The outdoor menu boards shall be located behind the front façade of the building.
d. The outdoor menu boards may be either wall or monument type signs.
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3. Monument Signs
a. General Monument Signs shall be classified as either single-family residential, multi-family
residential or non-residential. Monument Signs shall comply with the following regulations that are
established for the three (3) divisions:
(1) Monument Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted
Signs.
(2) When a Monument Sign is situated within an island or a driveway location at the entryway of a
development where a vehicular driving lane is located on one (1) or more sides of the Monument
Sign, the Monument Sign shall be located consistent with the Visibility Triangle requirements.
(3) The sign structure area is the area created by the extreme limits of the total sign structure.
(4) The sign message area shall be surrounded by at least 8" of sign structure.
(5) The sign structure area includes the sign message area.
b. Single-family Residential Monument Signs
(1) Number Allowed Not more than two (2) matching Single-family Residential Monument Signs
shall be allowed at each entrance of a single-family residential subdivision.
(2) Maximum Area A Single-family Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed:
(a) Fifty (50) square feet of sign message area.
(b) Seventy-five (75) square feet of sign structure area.
(3) Maximum Height. A Single-family Residential Monument Sign shall not exceed six (6) feet in
height.
(4) Illumination. Single-family Residential Monument Signs may be illuminated.
c. Non-residential Monument and Multi-Family Monument Signs
(1) Number Allowed A maximum of one monument sign per street face shall be permitted.
However, a comprehensively planned group of primary buildings, whether or not located on
separately platted lots, may have one monument sign for each major entry.
(2) Maximum Area The maximum area for a Monument Sign shall be as follows:
(a) For signs located in an area that is less than ten (10) feet from the property line abutting and
parallel to the street(s), the maximum area is fifty (50) square feet of sign message area and
seventy five (75) square feet of sign structure area.
(b) For signs located in an area that is more than ten (10) feet from the property line abutting and
parallel to the street(s), the maximum area is seventy-five (75) square feet of sign message
area and one hundred ten (110) square feet of sign structure area.
(3) Maximum Height The maximum height for a Monument Sign shall be as follows:
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(a) For signs located in an area that is less than ten (10) feet from the property line abutting and
parallel to the street(s), the maximum height is seven (7) feet.
(b) For signs located in an area that is more than ten (10) feet from the property line abutting and
parallel to the street(s), the maximum height is twelve (12) feet.
(4) Spacing A non-residential Monument Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from
another non-residential Monument Sign, Pole Sign, or Major Development Sign situated on the
same lot.
(5) Changeable Message Boards A non-residential Monument Sign may contain a changeable
message board that utilizes changeable letters. The area of a message board shall be included in
calculating the total sign area.
(6) Lighting Monument Signs may be illuminated only by internal lighting for sculpted non-ferrous
panels or by a ground lighting source where the light and fixture are not visible from a public Right
of Way.
4. Major Development Signs
The purpose of a Major Development Sign is to identify the name of large commercial and retail
developments.
a. Major Developments Located within the Freeway Overlay Zone
(1) General Criteria One Major Development Sign shall be allowed as follows:
(a) For a development on a single platted lot that contains one (1) or more multi-occupancy
building having one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or more in combined floor area,
or
(b) For a development on two (2) or more contiguous and adjacent lots that contains one (1) or
more multi-occupancy building having one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or more in
combined floor area.
(2) Considered as a Bonus Sign A Major Development Sign shall be considered a bonus sign and
may be allowed in addition to any other sign authorized in these regulations, provided that all
spacing requirements are satisfied.
(3) Maximum Number Allowed Nothing in these provisions shall be construed so as to allow more
than one (1) Major Development Sign for each street frontage per eligible development.
(4) Spacing A Major Development Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from a Pole
Sign or Monument Sign located on the same lot or on an adjacent lot of the same development.
(5) Maximum Area The Major Development Sign shall not exceed the ratio of 0.005 square feet of
sign area for each square foot of building floor area. No Major Development Sign shall exceed one
thousand (1,000) square feet of sign area.
(6) Maximum Height A Major Development Sign shall not exceed the maximum height of sixty-five
(65) feet.
(7) Maximum Planter Height When a Major Development Sign 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.
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(8) Changeable Message Boards A Major Development Sign may contain a changeable message
board that utilizes either electronic or changeable letters. The area of a changeable message
board shall be included in calculating the total sign area.
(9) Illumination A Major Development Sign may be illuminated.
b. Major Developments Located Outside the Freeway Overlay Zone
(1) General Criteria One Major Development Sign shall be allowed as follows:
(a) For a development on a single platted lot that contains one (1) or more multi-occupancy
building having two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet or more in combined floor area,
or
(b) For a development on two (2) or more contiguous and adjacent lots that contains one (1) or
more multi-occupancy building having two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet or more in
combined floor area.
(2) Considered as a Bonus Sign A Major Development Sign shall be considered a bonus sign and
may be allowed in addition to any other sign authorized in these regulations, provided that all
spacing requirements are satisfied.
(3) Maximum Number Allowed Nothing in these provisions shall be construed so as to allow more
than one (1) Major Development Sign for each eligible development.
(4) Spacing A Major Development Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from a Pole
Sign or Monument Sign located on the same lot or on an adjacent lot of the same development.
(5) Maximum Area The Major Development Sign shall not exceed 100 square feet of sign area.
(6) Maximum Height A Major Development Sign shall not exceed the maximum height of twenty-
five (25) feet.
(7) Maximum Planter Height When a Major Development Sign 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.
(8) Changeable Message Board A Major Development Sign may contain a changeable message
board that utilizes changeable letters. The area of a changeable message board shall be included
in calculating the total sign area.
(9) Material Requirements The support structure for a major development sign shall be double pole
and shall be constructed or covered with materials that match the masonry portion of the principle
building on the site or shall be covered with stone or brick. Each support structure shall be
independently covered with masonry.
(10) Illumination A Major Development Sign may be illuminated.
c. Major Retail Malls
(1) General Criteria A Major Retail Mall is a commercial development that consist of a multi-
occupancy building consisting primarily retail establishments located in one building or one
operating entity having a combined floor area of at least five hundred thousand (500,000) square
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feet in floor area. The development may be located on one or more contiguous and adjacent lots,
parcels or tracts.
(2) Monument Signs A Major Retail Mall may have monument signs complying with the following
regulations:
(a) Maximum Area The maximum area of a Monument Sign is ninety (90) square feet in area.
(b) Maximum Height The maximum height of a Monument Sign is twelve (12) feet.
(c) Illumination A monument sign may be illuminated.
(d) Off-site Monument Sign A major Retail Mall is permitted one (1) off-site monument sign.
(3) Wall Signs A Major Retail Mall may have Wall Signs that compiling with the following
regulations:
(4) Maximum Area Maximum Area Multiple Wall Signs shall be allowed per wall surface. The
maximum area of all Wall Signs on each wall face shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the
total wall area. For purposes of these regulations, the term "wall area" shall mean the wall surface
of a single tenant structure or the storefront of a multi-occupancy structure. Wall Signs may be
placed on the vertical edge of freestanding canopies, however, the canopies may not be counted
toward the sign area allowed.
(5) Illumination A Wall Sign may be illuminated.
5. Subdivision Nameplate Signs
The purpose of a Subdivision Nameplate Sign is to provide identification of a subdivision. Subdivision
Nameplate Signs shall comply with the following additional regulations:
a. Permitted Districts Subdivision Nameplate Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in
Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs.
b. Location Subdivision Nameplate Signs shall be secured or mounted into a fence or masonry-
screening wall.
c. Number Allowed Not more than two (2) matching Subdivision Nameplate Signs shall be allowed at
each entrance of an "R" district subdivision, or a multi-family development.
d. Maximum Area A Subdivision Nameplate Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
e. Maximum Height A Subdivision Nameplate Sign shall not extend above the fence or wall.
f. Illumination Subdivision Nameplate Signs may be illuminated.
6. Traffic Directional Signs
The purpose of a Traffic Directional Sign is to aid vehicular traffic into or out of a business establishment
by identifying only the vehicle entrances or exits. Traffic Directional Signs shall comply with the following
regulations:
a. General
(1) A permit shall not be required for a Traffic Directional Sign.
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(2) Traffic Directional Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of
Permitted Signs.
(3) Only two (2) Traffic Directional Signs may be allowed for each drive approach. Each sign must be
either an "Entrance" or an "Exit" labeled sign.
(4) A Traffic Directional Sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet in area.
(5) Traffic Directional Signs may include a company name and logo.
(6) A Traffic Directional Sign may be illuminated.
(7) Traffic Directional Signs shall be located on private property.
b. Regulations for Industrially Zoned Property.
(1) A permit shall not be required for a Traffic Directional Sign.
(2) Only two (2) Traffic Directional Signs may be allowed for each drive approach. Each sign must be
either an "Entrance" or an "Exit" labeled sign.
(3) A Traffic Directional Sign may not exceed 15 square feet in area.
(4) Traffic Directional Signs may include a company name and logo.
(5) A Traffic Directional Sign may be illuminated.
(6) Traffic Directional Signs shall be located on private property.
B. Building Signs
Building Signs shall be regulated as either Wall Signs, Canopy Signs, or Projection Signs.
1. Wall Signs
The purpose of a Wall Sign 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 that has a 1: 1 slope or more shall
be regulated as a Wall Sign. For the purpose of these regulations, a sign that is attached or affixed to an
awning or canopy-like structure that 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 regulations:
a. Permitted Districts Wall Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of
Permitted Signs.
b. 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-five (25) percent of the total wall area. For
purposes of these regulations, the term "wall area" shall mean the wall surface of a single tenant
structure or the storefront of a multi-occupancy structure. Wall Signs may be placed on the vertical
edge of freestanding canopies, however, the canopies may not be counted toward the sign area
allowed.
c. Multi-family Developments Wall Signs for multi-family developments are limited to one (1) Wall
Sign for each street frontage and a maximum area of twenty-five (25) square feet.
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d. Maximum Projection. A Wall Sign shall not project more than eighteen (18") inches from the surface
upon which it is attached. However, the upper edge of a Wall Sign mounted on a mansard 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 roofline of the building.
e. No Projection above Roof Line Except for signs attached to a mansard roof, all Wall Signs shall be
placed flat against the wall of a building and shall not project above the cornice line, parapet wall, the
apparent flat roof, eaves line of the building, or extend beyond the side wall of the building.
f. Illumination A Wall Sign may be illuminated.
2. Canopy Signs
The purpose of 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 attached or to a free standing canopy shall be regulated as a Canopy Sign.
Canopy Signs shall comply with the following regulations:
a. Canopy Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted.
b. A Canopy Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the wall surface area of the canopy.
c. A Canopy Sign shall not extend beyond the canopy in any direction.
d. A Canopy Sign may be illuminated.
e. Canopy signs shall not be located above the second floor level.
f. Signs suspended from a canopy shall not extend:
(1) To less than eight (8) feet above any pedestrian walking surface below, or
(2) To less than fourteen (14) feet above a vehicular maneuvering area.
g. When a canopy is provided 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 shall not exceed four
(4) square feet in area.
h. Letters on a canopy sign shall not exceed 12 inches. Logos may be up to 16 inches in height.
3. 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 regulations:
a. Projection Signs may be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs.
b. One (1) Projection Sign may be allowed for each single tenant building or for each tenant in a multi-
occupancy structure. However, no single tenant building or single tenant storefront shall have a
Projection Sign in combination with a Wall Sign, Roof Sign, or Canopy Sign.
c. A Projection Sign shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. The plane of the message area shall
not exceed eighteen (18) inches from the plane of the message area on the opposite side of the sign.
d. Projection Signs shall not project over any property line or right-of-way line.
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e. A Projection Sign shall not project more than four (4) feet from any wall surface and shall not extend
above the apparent roof line of the building.
f. Every Projection Sign shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet above the grade over a pedestrian walking
area or fourteen (14) feet over a vehicular maneuvering area.
g. A Projection Sign may be illuminated.
C. Temporary Signs
Temporary signs shall be regulated as either Portable Signs, Real Estate Signs, Garage Sale Signs, Political
Signs, Banner Signs, Construction Trade Signs, Flags, and Weekend Advertising Signs.
1. New Development Signs
The purpose of a New Development Sign is to provide temporary identification of a new residential
subdivision, or a proposed new commercial development. New Development Signs shall comply with the
following additional regulations:
a. Permit Period Permits for such signs shall be valid for a period of one (1) year, or to the completion
of the project, whichever occurs first and must be removed prior to the expiration of the permit. The
permit may be renewed each year upon payment of a new fee provided that a minimum of ten (10)
percent of the lots remain vacant in a residential subdivision.
b. On-site One (1) New Development Sign shall be allowed on-site of the residential subdivision or on
the site of the commercial project. Additional on-site New Development Signs shall be allowed as
follows:
(1) One (1) additional New Development Sign shall be allowed on-site on a different street than
the initial New Development Sign 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 of a proposed new
commercial project when the site contains two or more street frontages.
c. Off-site One (1) New Development Sign shall be allowed off-site which may be located in any
Commercial, Industrial, or Office Zoning District, or on unplatted vacant property.
d. Maximum Height A New Development Sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
e. Maximum Area A New Development Sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
f. Illumination A New Development Sign may be illuminated.
2. Vehicle Advertising Vehicles, which display signage, shall comply with the following:
a. Signs shall be permanently attached to vehicles by being painted, bolted, screwed or magnetically
affixed. No sign or advertising structure shall be erected or attached to any vehicle except for those
signs which are painted directly or mounted flush to the surface or mounted directly on the roof of the
vehicle. No roof mounted signs shall project more than twelve (12) inches above the roof of the
vehicle or the bed of a pick-up truck.
b. 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.
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c. Vehicle advertising affixed to a vehicle which has been altered for purposes of circumventing these
regulations shall be prohibited.
d. Vehicles that are inoperable, that is not properly licensed and/or currently not registered shall not be
used, parked or stored in a manner to provide advertising.
3. Portable Signs
a. A permit shall be required for every Portable Sign.
b. Portable Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs.
c. A Portable 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 Official.
d. The Portable Sign structure must be removed from the view of adjacent public rights of way upon
expiration of the permit. Removal of the letters from the signboard does not constitute removal of the
sign.
e. A Portable Sign shall not be displayed for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.
f. No more than three (3) portable sign permits per year shall be issued to a business. Consecutive
permitting shall be prohibited. There shall be a forty-five-- (45) day period between permitting. A
Portable Sign erected in conjunction with a Grand Opening Signage Permit shall be exempt from the
provisions of this paragraph.
g. A Portable Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
h. A Portable Sign shall not be erected or placed in any location that constitutes a safety or traffic
hazard.
i. A Portable Sign shall not be erected or placed in a fire zone, fire lane, handicap parking area or
required loading zone.
j. A Portable Sign shall not be placed in any location that blocks the view of any ground sign.
k. A Portable Sign shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from another Portable Sign situated on
the same lot.
I. A Portable Sign may advertise one or more businesses located on the same lot.
m. A Portable Sign shall bear 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.
Any sign not containing current information shall be declared an illegal sign.
n. Portable Signs for Civic And Religious Organizations: Three Portable Signs advertising events of
public schools, private schools, non-profit civic organizations and religious organizations shall be
allowed upon approval of a permit. Such permit shall be at no cost.
4. Real Estate Signs
The purpose of a Real Estate Sign is to advertise the offering for sale or rental of land and buildings. Real
Estate Signs shall be classified as either residential or non-residential. Every Real Estate Sign shall
comply with the following regulations:
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a. General Provisions 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 Section 10, Table of Permitted
Signs.
(3) Real Estate Signs shall be removed within one (1) week following the close of a sale or lease of
the property advertised.
b. Residential Real Estate Signs One (1) Residential Real Estate Sign shall be allowed for each
street frontage for a single lot of residential zoned or used property as follows:
(1) The Residential Real Estate Sign shall be placed on the property offered for sale or rental.
(2) The area of the Residential Real Estate Sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet, exclusive of the
pole. The Real Estate Sign shall have no more than six (6) "sign riders".
(3) No portion of a Residential Real Estate Sign, including the pole, shall exceed six (6) feet in
overall height.
(4) A Residential Real Estate Sign shall be not be illuminated.
(5) In addition to a Residential Real Estate Sign, one (1) "Open House" and one (1) "Model Home"
sign shall be allowed on the property offered. The size and area shall not exceed that of a
Residential Real Estate Sign.
(6) "Open House" signs and "Model Home" signs displayed off-premises shall be allowed when the
advertiser and the sign conforms to the regulations for Weekend Advertising Signs contained in
this Ordinance.
c. Non-residential Real Estate Signs. One (1) Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall be allowed for
each street frontage on any multi-family or nonresidential commercial property, and shall comply with
the following regulations:
(1) The Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall be placed on the property offered for sale or rental.
(2) A Non-residential Real Estate Sign area shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area.
(3) A Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in overall height.
(4) A Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall not be illuminated.
(5) Non-residential Real Estate Sign shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet behind any curb or edge
of pavement.
(6) In addition to a Non-residential Real Estate Sign, one (1) "Open House" sign shall be allowed on
the property offered. The size and area shall not exceed that of a Non-residential Real Estate
Sign.
(7) "Open House" signs displayed off-premises shall be allowed when the advertiser and the sign
conforms to the regulations for Weekend Advertising Signs contained in this Ordinance.
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5. Garage Sale Signs
a. A permit shall not be required for any Garage Sale Sign.
b. Garage Sale Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs
when in conjunction with an approved garage sale permit.
c. Temporary, unlighted signs announcing a garage sale of household possessions shall be allowed in
conjunction with an approved garage sale permit at a place of residence.
d. Garage Sale Signs shall be located on private property only. Garage Sale Signs shall not be allowed
on any public property, right-of-way, or utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole.
e. Garage Sale Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
f. Garage Sale Signs shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.
g. Garage Sale Signs shall not be posted more than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the beginning of the
sale and shall be removed within twenty-four (24) hours following the end of the sale.
h. Garage Sale Signs shall not be illuminated.
6. Political Signs
The purpose of a Political Sign is to advertise a political candidate for public office, a political party, or an
issue being considered for public referendum. Political Signs shall comply with the following additional
regulations:
a. No permit shall be required for any Political Sign.
b. Political Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs.
c. Political signs shall not be located on any utility, light, traffic signal or sign pole.
d. Political signs shall be allowed for a period of thirty (30) days prior to local or county elections, sixty
(60) days prior to a state election and ninety (90) days prior to a national election. All political signs
shall be removed no later than seven (7) days after the election or after the termination of candidacy,
whichever occurs first.
e. AG and "R" Districts Political Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and the height shall
not exceed three (3) feet above grade in the AG and all "R" zoning districts.
f. All Other Districts Political Signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area and the height shall
not exceed six (6) feet above grade in all zoning districts except in the AG and all uR" districts.
g. Political Signs shall not be located so as to cause a safety or traffic hazard.
h. A Political Sign shall not be illuminated or projected.
i. Political signs shall not be placed on public property or within public right of way.
j. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon final conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed two hundred
dollars for each offense. Each day such violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate
offense.
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7. Banner Signs
The purpose of a Banner Sign is to supplement permanent advertising with temporary advertising
messages, which advertise the opening of a new business or a special event. Banner Signs shall comply
with the following a regulations:
a. A permit shall be required for a Banner Sign.
b. Banner Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted Signs.
c. One Banner Sign shall be allowed for each single occupancy structure or for each store front of a
multi-occupancy structure.
d. A Banner Sign shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
e. Banner Signs shall be attached to a wall surface or fascia and shall not project above the apparent
roof or eaves 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 Uniform Building Code.
g. Banner Signs shall not be displayed for a period exceeding 30 days; nor shall a permit for a Banner
Sign be granted more than three (3) times within anyone-year period. When more than one permit is
granted to a business on a lot, there must be a minimum period of forty-five (45) days between the
effective dates of such permits.
h. In conjunction with the Grand Opening Signage provisions of this Ordinance, one additional oversized
banner shall be allowed on the front or side of a building structure 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.
i. Developments with a parking lot containing more than sixty-five thousand (65,000) square feet may
erect color coded banners for the purpose of aiding patrons in locating their parked vehicles. Such
banners shall be located on poles uniformly throughout the parking lot with a ratio not to exceed one
(1) banner for each sixty-five thousand (65,000) square feet of parking area. Such banners shall be
entitled to have a logo or symbol identifying the establishment. The total size of each such color coded
banner shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet and the banner shall not be less than three (3) feet
in width nor more than twelve (12) feet in length or greater than twenty (20) percent of the surface
height of the pole to which it is to be attached.
8. Construction Trade Signs
The purpose of a Construction Trade Sign is to provide temporary advertising for the various construction
companies working at a construction site. For purposes of these regulations, a sign, which advertises the
financial lending institution, shall be considered a Construction Trade Sign. Construction Trade Signs shall
be regulated as either Residential Construction Trade Signs or Non-residential Construction Trade Signs.
a. No permit shall be required for any Construction Trade Sign.
b. Construction Trade Signs shall be allowed in zoning districts shown in Section 10, Table of Permitted
Signs.
c. Residential Construction Trade Signs shall comply with the following:
(1) Residential Construction Trade Signs shall only be allowed in residential zoning districts.
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(2) Residential Construction Trade Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
(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 Construction Trade Sign shall not be illuminated.
(6) The signs shall be removed immediately following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
d. Non-residential Construction Trade Signs shall comply with the following:
(1) Non-residential Construction Trade Signs shall only be allowed in non-residential zoning districts.
(2) Non-residential Construction Trade signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet in area.
(4) Non-residential Construction Trade Signs shall not exceed ten (10) feet in overall height.
(4) The signs shall be placed on the property where building activity is taking place.
(5) A Non-residential Construction Trade Sign shall not be illuminated.
(6) The signs shall be removed immediately following the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
9. Weekend Advertising Sign
The purpose of Weekend Advertising Signage is to assist the public by guiding them to available
residential properties in North Richland Hills.
a. Registration A builder, developer, or realtor must be registered with the City of North Richland Hills
to be eligible to participate as a weekend advertiser. The annual fee shall be paid and/or renewed
during the month of January each year.
b. Schedule Signs shall be allowed between 12:00 p.m. Friday and 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 six (6) square feet in area, and shall not exceed three (3) feet
above grade.
d. Spacing of Signs Signs for one advertiser shall be at least two hundred (200) feet apart.
e. Sign Location Individual sign locations shall adhere to the following criteria.
f. It shall be the responsibility of the builder, owner, or Realtor to secure permission of the adjacent
property owner for placement of the signs on private property. This ordinance does not grant unlimited
access and use of the City right-of-way.
g. Signs may be placed in public right-of-way, but no closer than three (3) feet from the edge of the sign
to the street curb or edge of pavement. Signs shall not encroach into the sidewalk or into the street.
h. No sign shall be placed in a visibility sight triangle as defined in this Ordinance.
i. Signs shall not be located within a street median.
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j. Sign Construction and Criteria Signs shall be rigid, two-dimensional displays that advertise
residential property, "For Sale, Lease or Open House", guiding the public to a specific location in
North Richland Hills.
10. Grand Opening Signage
The purpose of Grand Opening Signage is intended to allow a new business, or a business which has
substantially remodeled as herein prescribed, to benefit from special advertising signage which is not
usually allowed by right by the Sign Regulations. Grand Opening Signage requires approval of a sign
permit and is allowed in all zoning districts, except within the AG and the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-1-S, R-
6-T, R-7-MF, R-8, and the U Districts. The following regulations contained within this subsection apply to
Grand Opening Signage.
a. Upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and within a 180-calendar day period thereafter, a
business shall automatically be entitled to utilize the Grand Opening Signage provisions contained in
the Subsection when one of the following conditions applies:
(1) When the Certificate of Occupancy 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, Zoning Ordinance of
the City of North Richland Hills, which existed previously for the same address location, unless the
prior business has been closed for a thirty (30) day period, or longer, or
(2) When a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued to an existing business, which has remodeled
and the cost of the renovation exceeds sixty (60) percent of the current value of the building, or
lease-space, excluding the value of the land, according to the most recently approved tax roll.
b. Approval of a Grand Opening Signage permit by the Building Official is required and shall be valid for
a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. The Grand Opening Signage permit is limited to the
address noted on the Certificate of Occupancy and shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Grand Opening signage may include any combination of oversized banners, pennants, inflatable
signs & balloons, searchlights, and a portable sign, which may be in addition to any other legal
sign allowed by the provisions of this Ordinance.
(2) A searchlight may be used as Grand Opening Signage provided it complies with the provisions of
Section 14W(3).
(3) Banner signs may be used as Grand Opening Signage provided they comply with the provisions
of Section 14R.
(4) Pennants may be used as Grand Opening Signage provided they comply with the provisions of
Section 14W(5).
(5) Inflatable Signs and Balloons may be used as Grand Opening Signage provided they comply with
the provisions of Section 14W(4).
(6) One (1) Portable Sign may be used as Grand Opening Signage provided it complies with the
provisions of Section 14N.
(7) Grand Opening signage shall be contained within the limits of the property of the legal business
on which a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued and shall not extend into the City right-of-
way. Signage shall not be located in any sight visibility triangle nor shall any combustible 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. Searchlights Searchlights shall be allowed only in conjunction with the Grand Opening Signage
provision contained in these regulations. A searchlight may be used provided the following regulations
are satisfied:
(1) Any searchlight shall be located on private property of the premises and not on any public right-of-
way. The searchlight shall be positioned so as to project all beams vertically, but not less than a
minimum angle of thirty (30) degrees from grade level.
(2) The maximum light intensity generated by searchlights on any premises shall not exceed a total of
one thousand six hundred (1600) million-foot candlepower. No more than four (4) beams of light
may be projected from any premises.
(3) All searchlights must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam rays of light from being
directed at any portion of the 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 searchlight may be operated between the hours of 11 :00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
d. Inflatable Signs and Balloons. Inflatable Signs and Balloons, including lighter-than-air balloons
connected with a tether, shall be allowed only in conjunction with the Grand Opening Signage
provision contained in these regulations. Inflatable Signs and Balloons may be used provided the
following regulations are satisfied:
(1) Not more than one Inflatable Sign or Balloon shall be allowed on any premises.
(2) Inflatable Signs and Balloons when placed on a building may not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in
height above the roof of the building and shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic
maneuvering.
(3) Inflatable Signs and Balloons when placed on the ground may not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in
height above the ground level and shall not obstruct visibility necessary for safe traffic
maneuvering.
(4) Inflatable Signs and Balloons shall maintain a set back from any side or rear property line a
minimum distance equal to the height of the balloon.
(5) Inflatable Signs and Balloons shall maintain five (5) feet of clearance from any overhead electrical
wire.
(6) Inflatable Signs and Balloons shall be kept in good repair and remain securely attached in such a
manner to withstand wind loads.
e. Pennants. Pennants shall be allowed only in conjunction with the Grand Opening Signage provisions
contained in these regulations. Pennants may be used provided the following regulations are satisfied:
(1) All Pennants shall maintain at least fifteen (15) feet of clearance over any vehicle maneuvering
area or fire lane.
(2) All Pennants shall maintain five (5) feet of clearance from any overhead electrical 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 to any utility or traffic control device pole located within a right-of-
way or project into a street right-of-way.
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11. Flags
Flags shall comply with the following additional regulations:
a. A permit shall not be required for any Flag. A permit shall be required for a flagpole, which exceeds
twenty (20) feet in height above the ground.
b. United States and State Flags shall be allowed in all zoning districts.
c. Company logo flags shall be allowed in all zoning districts except for AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-1-S,
R-6-T, and R-8 districts.
d. Company logo flags shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in area, and if flown in
conjunction with United States and Texas Flags, shall not exceed area of United States and Texas
flags.
e. Maximum Height A flag pole shall not exceed the following heights:
(1) Twenty (20) feet in the R-7-MF zoning district.
(2) Fifteen (15) feet in the AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4-D, R-1-S, R-6-T, and R-8 zoning district.
f. The maximum number of flags in any zone is limited to 4.
14. Sign Review Committee.
A. Creation. There is hereby created a Sign Review Committee. The City Manager shall appoint at least (3) full
time employees to perform as the Sign Review Committee.
B. Purpose. The Sign Review Committee shall review requests and plans as this ordinance may require.
C. Procedure. Any such requests and plans shall first be submitted to the Building Official for initial review. The
Building Official shall forward same to the Sign Review Committee in no less than seven (7) working days.
The Sign Review Committee shall meet as necessary.
D. Decision. Upon receipt of requests of plan from the Building Official, the Sign Review Committee shall reach
a decision with in seven (7) working days. Except as may be indicated otherwise, decision of the Sign Review
Committee is final. When indicated in this ordinance, decisions of the Sign Review Committee may be
appealed to the Sign Review Board.
15. Sign Review Board.
A. Creation. There is hereby created a Sign Review Board. For the purpose of this Ordinance the North
Richland Hills City Council shall serve as the Sign Review Board.
B. Meetings and Quorum. Four members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.
The members of the Board shall regularly attend meetings and public hearings of the Board and shall serve
without compensation. Minutes shall be kept showing the vote of each member on each question or the
absence or failure of each member to vote. Such proceedings shall be a public record and shall be retained for
at least five years.
C. Jurisdiction. The Sign Review Board shall have the right to inspect premises where required in the discharge
of their responsibilities under this ordinance. The Sign Review Board, in specific cases, may authorize or order
the following:
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1. Interpretation To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error on any order, requirement,
decision or interpretation of this ordinance by the Building Official. In reaching its decision, the Board shall
establish firm guidelines for future administrative actions on like matters.
2. Permits for Nonconformity's. To authorize a building permit for the reconstruction, extension, or
enlargement of a non-conforming sign.
3. Discontinuance of Nonconformity's. To require discontinuance of non-conforming sign under the
authority provided in the Texas Local Government Code.
4. Variances. To authorize upon appeal, in specific cases, such variance from the terms of this Ordinance
as will not be contrary to the public interest and where, because of special conditions, the enforcement of
the Ordinance would result in an unnecessary hardship.
D. Interpretation Request or Appeal. A request for interpretation of regulations or an appeal for variance from
a certain provision of this ordinance may be taken by any person aggrieved or by any officer, department, or
Board of the City affected by a decision of the Building Official. Such appeal shall be taken within fifteen (15)
day's time after the decision has been rendered, by filing with the Enforcement Officer a notice of appeal
specifying the grounds thereof. The Enforcement Officer shall transmit to the Board all papers constituting the
record upon which the action being appealed was taken.
E. Application. Before any request for an interpretation or a variance from this Ordinance will be heard by the
Sign Review Board, application shall be made and duly filed by the property owner or authorized agent upon
the forms prescribed by the City of North Richland Hills. Such application shall included, but is not limited to,
the following:
1. The name, addresses, and phone numbers of the property;
2. The name, addresses, and phone numbers of the owner's agent, if applicable;
3. The legal description of the property;
4. A brief description of the variance sought;
5. The required number of copies of a current boundary survey, plats, or plots plan of the property.
6. The applicant must provide proof of ownership of the property, or a letter from the owner of the property
granting the applicant permission to request the variance.
F. Fees. Every application for a variance shall be accompanied by a filing fee as follows: Residential $100.00
and Non-residential $175.00.
G. Stay of Proceedings. An appeal shall stay all proceedings of the action appealed from unless the Building
Official, after the notice of appeal has been filed, certifies in writing to the Board that a stay would, in the
opinion of the Building Official, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall only be
stayed by a restraining order granted by the Board or by a court of record.
H. Form of Appeal or Application. An appeal or application shall be in such form and contain such information
as the Board may require under its Rules of Procedure. The required fee shall accompany it. An incomplete
appeal or application shall be deemed only to give notice of intent to appeal or apply to the Board and shall not
be reviewed or scheduled for hearings until brought to completion.
I. Notice of Hearing. Official written notice of public hearing on every application for a variance or for an
interpretation of regulations applying solely to an individual property shall be sent to all owners of real property
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lying within two hundred feet of any property on which the variance is requested. The notice of hearing shall
be given to each taxpayer as the ownership appears on the last approved city tax roll by depositing such
notice, properly addressed and postage paid, in the United States Post Office, not less than ten days before
the date set for a hearing before the Sign Review Board. Notice of hearing shall also be given by publication in
the official newspaper of the city at least ten days before the date before the date set for a hearing before the
Sign Review Board. Such notice shall state the time and place of such hearing, and the nature of the subject
to be considered.
J. Hearing
1. Upon the hearing, the applicant shall appear in person or by attorney or authorized agent. Evidence
supporting the granting or denial of an appeal shall be submitted only through the Building Official or to the
Board in public meeting.
2. Any appeal or application may be withdrawn upon written notice to the Building Official.
3. The Board shall make its decision on any application within forty-five days from the time the initial hearing
is held or the application will be deemed to have been denied.
K. Decision and Voting
1. Every decision of the Board shall be based upon findings of fact and every finding of fact shall be
supported in the record of proceedings. The Board may act only in matters as specifically authorized by
these regulations and these regulations shall be construed as limitations on the power of the Board to act.
2. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to empower the Board to change the terms of these
regulations, or to effect changes in the zoning districts. The powers of the Board shall be so applied that
the terms of these regulations will be strictly enforced.
3. The affirmative vote of four members shall be necessary to reverse, on appeal, any order, requirement,
decision or determination of the Building Official; to approve any variance that the Board is empowered to
grant; or to authorize the continuance or discontinuance of a non-conforming use, structure, or lot.
4. A member shall disqualify himself from voting whenever he has a personal or monetary interest in the
property under appeal, or will be directly affected by the decision of the Board.
5. A member may disqualify himself from voting whenever any applicant, or his agent, has sought to
influence the member's vote on the appeal other than in the public hearing.
6. The decision of the Board shall be final.
L. Approval of Request
1. In approving any request, the Board may designate such conditions including time limits, if appropriate, in
connection therewith in order to secure substantially the objectives of the regulation or provision to which
such variance is granted and to provide adequately for the maintenance of the integrity and character of
the zone in which such permit is granted.
2. When necessary the Board may require guarantees, in such form as it deems proper, to insure that
conditions designated in connection therewith are being or will be complied with.
3. Upon approval of an application for a variance appeal, the applicant shall apply for occupancy or
construction permits within sixty days after the Board's decision unless a greater time is requested in the
application and is authorized by the Board. Any approval may be granted one emergency extension of
sixty days on written request filed with the Board before expiration of the original approval. Failure of the
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applicant to apply for occupancy of construction permits within the authorized time period shall void the
right to secure such permits except upon the filing of a new application or appeal.
M. Denial of Request. No appeal or application that has been denied shall be further considered by the Board,
unless the Board affirmatively finds:
1. That new plans materially change the nature of the request, or
2. The permitted development of other nearby property in the same zone has been substantially altered or
changed by a ruling of the Board so as to support an allegation of changed conditions.
II.
Repealer Provision
That, upon approval, this ordinance supersedes and takes precedence over any other sign regulation of the City of North
Richland Hills, Texas.
III.
Violations
A. If the Building Official shall find any of the provisions of this Ordinance being violated, he shall, when necessary,
give notice to the person responsible to cease such violations forthwith.
B. Written notice may be delivered in person or by mail to a violator or to any person in charge of property where a
violation is occurring. Verbal notice may be given to a violator in person by the Building Official or his deputy.
Either notice shall be effective.
C. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be the minimum
requirements adopted for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
D. Whenever the requirements of this Ordinance are at variance with the requirements of any other lawfully adopted
rules, regulations or ordinances, the requirements that are most restrictive or that impose higher standards as
determined by the Building Official shall govern.
IV.
Penalty Clause
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and
upon final conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not to exceed two hundred dollars for each offense. Each day
such violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
V.
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.
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VI.
Effective Date
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
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