Agenda Packet 04/08/2021Town of Trophy Club
Meeting Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission
1 Trophy Wood Drive
Trophy Club, Texas 76262
April 08, 2021 7:00 PM Council Chamber
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
Citizens are allowed four (4) minutes to address the Board regarding an item over which
the Board has policy or oversight authority as provided by Texas law, the ethics order, or
other policy order.
REGULAR SESSION
1.Case SUP21003 (Trophy Table Alcohol)
a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Trophy Table for a Specific Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales for onpremises consumption in
conjunction with a restaurant use, located at 3000 SH 114, Trophy Wood Business Center, Block B, Lot 2R2.
b. Discussion and recommendation regarding a request made by Trophy Table for a Specific Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales for onpremises consumption
in conjunction with a restaurant use, located at 3000 SH 114, Trophy Wood Business Center, Block B, Lot 2R2.
2.Discussion and recommendation regarding anticipated amendments to the political sign regulations in the Town’s Sign Ordinance.
3.Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the regular meeting schedule for the Planning & Zoning Commission.
4.Receive Town Planner updates on previous cases heard by the Commission and active development in Town.
ADJOURN
*THE BOARD MAY CONVENE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSTED ITEMS AS ALLOWED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE
551.071.
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Town Council may be in attendance at this meeting.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the above notice was posted on the bulletin board at Trophy Club Town Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, on Monday, April 5, 2021 by 5:00
P.M. in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
_______________________________
Lisa Payne, Town Planner
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please contact the Town Secretary’s Office at 6822372900, 48 hours in
advance and reasonable accommodations will be made to assist you.
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Lisa Payne, Town Planner
CC: Steve Norwood, Town Manager
Leticia Vacek, Town Secretary/RMO
Re: Case SUP-21-003
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, April 8, 2021
Agenda Item:
Case SUP-21-003 (Trophy Table Alcohol)
a. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request made by Trophy Table for a Specific Use
Permit for alcoholic beverage sales for on-premises consumption in conjunction with
a restaurant use, located at 3000 SH 114, Trophy Wood Business Center, Block B, Lot
2R2.
b. Discussion and recommendation regarding a request made by Trophy Table for a
Specific Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales for on-premises consumption in
conjunction with a restaurant use, located at 3000 SH 114, Trophy Wood Business
Center, Block B, Lot 2R2.
Strategic Link:
Infrastructure & Development – Foster a business-friendly environment.
Background and Explanation:
Trophy Table is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for alcoholic beverage sales
for on-premises consumption in conjunction with a restaurant use according to Section 14.02.252
of the Town’s Code of Ordinances. The property’s zoning of Planned Development No. 25 (PD-
25) does not restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages beyond the regulations of Town Code and
State Law.
As shown in Exhibit B, Trophy Table is applying to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
(TABC) to obtain a Mixed Beverage Restaurant Permit (RM) and a Mixed Beverage Late Hours
Permit (LB) which will allow for the sale and consumption of wine, beer, and liquor on the
premises and during late hours (12 midnight – 2 a.m.). Town Code does not restrict hours of
operation beyond TABC’s regulations and the Development Standards for PD-25 specifically allow
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retail uses and restaurants to operate from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM, meaning the Mixed Beverage
Late Hours Permit (LB) is acceptable.
Section 14.02.252(b) of the Code of Ordinances states that no alcoholic beverages may be sold
within 300 feet of a church, public school or private school, or public hospital. Subsection (g)
describes the methods of measurement as front door to front door and along street front
property lines when measuring to churches and public hospitals, and in a direct line from nearest
property line to property line when measuring to public schools and private schools. Trophy Table
complies with Town and State requirements, as the closest church (Lake Cities Church of Christ)
is approximately 1.15 miles away, the closest public school (Lakeview Elementary School) is
approximately 2.5 miles away, the closest private school (Primrose School of Westlake at
Entrada) is approximately 3,150 feet away, and the closest public hospital (Methodist Southlake
Hospital) is approximately 3 miles away. The nearby Baylor Scott & White Medical Center –
Trophy Club is a private hospital so there are no separation requirements.
Parking needs have been addressed by the required on-site parking spaces.
The Chief of Police has reviewed this application, as required by Code, and does not have any
objections.
Notice of a public hearing was distributed as required by State law. To date, staff has received
zero inquiries.
Financial Considerations:
Not applicable.
Legal Review:
The Town Attorney has reviewed this item and has no objection.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the Specific Use Permit.
Attachments:
• Exhibit A – Location Map
• Exhibit B – TABC Application (Pages 1 & 2 Only)
Exhibit B
Exhibit B
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To: Planning & Zoning Commission
From: Lisa Payne, Town Planner
CC: Steve Norwood, Town Manager
Leticia Vacek, Town Secretary/RMO
Re: Case O-AMD-21-001
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, April 8, 2021
Agenda Item:
Discussion and recommendation regarding anticipated amendments to the political sign
regulations in the Town’s Sign Ordinance.
Strategic Link:
Nature & Beautification – Maintain Town assets, services, and codes or ordinances that preserve
the natural beauty of the Town
Background and Explanation:
Political signs have been a hot topic for the last few years due to state and federal elections.
There is cause to update the Town’s Sign Ordinance to keep up with new trends including
multiple signs for the same candidate, various types of signage to support a candidate, and the
use of flags to support a candidate. While size, number of signs, duration of time, and location
may be discussed, signage content cannot be regulated. The Town’s Sign Ordinance is attached
for review.
Financial Considerations:
Not applicable.
Attachments:
• Article 3.09 SIGNS of the Trophy Club Code of Ordinances
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CHAPTER 3 BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS*
ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS*
Division 1. Generally
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.001 Definitions
Unless otherwise provided for herein, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them.
Awning. A roof-like structure, usually made of canvas, that serves as a shelter, as over a storefront, window,
door or deck. Also, an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration, and is
supported by the building to which it is attached.
Changeable electronic variable message sign (CEVMS). A sign which permits light to be turned on or off
intermittently or which is operated in a way whereby light is turned on or off intermittently, including any
illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times
when such sign is in use, including light emitting diode (LED) or electronic message board or digital sign, and
which varies in intensity or color. A CEVMS does not include a sign located within the right-of-way that functions
as a traffic-control device and that is described and identified in the Manual on Uniform Traffic-Control Devices,
as amended.
Designated official. The town manager or his or her designee.
Dilapidated or deteriorated condition. Any sign, which in the reasonable discretion of the designated official, has
any one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Where elements of the surface or background can be seen, as viewed from the right-of-way, to
have portions of the finished material or paint flaked, broken off, or missing, or otherwise not in
harmony with the rest of the surface;
(2) Where the structural support or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented, or torn;
(3) Where the panel is visibly cracked, or in the case of wood and similar products, splintered in
such a way as to constitute an unsightly or harmful condition;
(4) Where the sign or its elements are twisted or leaning or at angles other than those at which it
was originally erected (such as may result from being blown or by the failure of a structural support);
or
(5) Where the message or wording can no longer be clearly read by a person with normal
eyesight under normal viewing conditions.
Electronic message board. A sign with a fixed or changing display/message composed of a series of lights that
may be changed through electronic means. Signs whose alphabetic, pictographic, or symbolic informational
content can be changed or altered on a fixed display screen composed of electrically illuminated segments. The
term includes a programmed electronic display.
Graffiti. Any marking, including, but not limited to, any inscription, slogan, drawing, painting, symbol, logo,
name, character, or figure that is made in any manner on tangible property.
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[Guardian.]
(1) A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a minor; or
(2) A public or private agency with whom a minor has been placed by a court.
Height of signs. As applied to a sign, height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the highest part
of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever is higher, and natural grade at the center of the base of the
sign.
Illumination, direct. Lighting by means of an unshielded light source, including neon tubing, strobes, etc., which
is effectively visible as part of the sign, where the light travels directly from the source to the viewers eye.
Illumination, indirect. Lighting by means of a light source, not itself visible, which is directed at a reflecting
surface in such a way as to illuminate the sign, or a light source which is primarily designed to illuminate the
entire building facade upon which a sign is displayed. Indirect illumination does not include lighting which is
primarily used for purposes other than sign illumination, e.g., parking lot lights or lights inside a building which
may silhouette a window sign but which are primarily installed to serve as inside illumination.
Illumination, internal. Lighting by means of a light source which is within a sign having a translucent
background, silhouetting opaque letters or designs, or which is within letters or designs that are themselves
made of a translucent material.
Light sources. Neon lights, fluorescent lights, incandescent lights, halogen lights and any reflecting surface,
which, because of its construction and/or placement becomes in effect a source of light emission.
Logo. A design, registered trademark or insignia of an organization, individual, company, or product which is
commonly used in advertising to identify that organization, individual, company or product.
Masonry. Formed concrete, concrete block, cinder block or similar material with facing added to their exposed
surface.
Median. A land mass, mostly covered by grass and/or other landscaping materials, enclosed in concrete
curbing placed between streets and roads separating opposing traffic, or to the right of streets or roads
separating streets or roads from one way, single lane, slip road access to private real properties.
Minor. A person under 18 years of age who is not and has not been married or who has not had his disabilities
of minority removed for general purposes.
Owner. Any person with the legal or equitable right of possession to any property, including without limitation,
any person having custody or control over the property, or his or her authorized agent or representative.
Parent. The mother, a man presumed to be the biological father or a man who has been adjudicated to be the
biological father by a court of competent jurisdiction, or an adoptive mother or father, but does not include a
parent as to whom the parent-child relationship has been terminated.
Premises. Land, including any structures built upon it, building(s) or a part of a building.
Private real property. Land, within the corporate limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town, that any person,
firm, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, homeowners' association or other private entity recognized in
law, owns, leases, claims, occupies or has supervision or control of, whether such real property is occupied or
unoccupied, improved or unimproved.
Programmed electronic display. Any display in which lamps are used to give information such as, but not limited
to, time, temperature, stock market data and which may or may not be electronically programmed to deliver
different messages.
Property. Any tangible personal or real property.
Raceway. A rectangular tube used for the purpose of enclosing electrical components such as wiring,
transformers, etc.
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Right-of-way. A strip of land, the first eleven (11) feet as measured from the back of curb, or, if no curb, the first
eleven (11) feet measured from the edge of the roadway pavement, including the adjacent area, used or
intended to be used, wholly or in part, as a public street, alley, crosswalk, sidewalk, drainageway or other public
way.
Sign. Any device or surface on which letters, illustrations, designs, figures or symbols are painted, printed,
stamped, raised, projected or in any manner outlined or attached, and used for advertising purposes; temporary
mobile signs and private directional signs shall be considered signs for purposes of this article, regardless of
the content of the message or wording thereon. Political signs, except as expressly provided herein, mobile
advertising, hand-carried signs, and vending machine signs shall not be considered signs for purposes of this
article. Signs include but are not limited to the following:
A-frame/sandwich board sign. A self supporting “A” shaped sign with two visible sides that is
situated on or adjacent to a sidewalk.
Apartment sign. A sign identifying an apartment building or complex of apartment buildings.
Awning sign. An awning displaying a business name or logo.
Bandit sign. Handbills, lost and found notices, advertisement sheets, and/or garage sale signs
attached to a tree, utility pole, traffic pole, fence post or other feature or structure that is not
designed nor intended to be a part of the structure. These do not include warning signs or other
signs required by state law to be placed on a utility pole, traffic pole or fence post.
Banner sign. A temporary advertising device composed primarily of cloth, paper, fabric, or other
similar nonrigid material, supported by wire, rope, or similar means; it may also be attached to a
building or other structure, and may be mounted vertically or horizontally. Banner signs also include
tear drop flags, bow flags, and other similar types of signs.
Billboard sign. An off-premises sign consisting of any flat surface erected on a framework or on any
structure, or attached to posts and used, or designed to be used for the display of bills, posters or
other advertising material, for the purpose of advertising a business or activity not located on the
same premises as the said advertising material. Mobile advertising, hand-carried signs, and political
signs shall not be considered a billboard for purposes of this article.
Builder sign. A temporary on-premises sign identifying the builder or general contractor of a
residential construction site.
Bulletin board sign. A permanent on-site sign providing public information to the residential
subdivision within which it is located.
Business sign. A permanent on-premises sign that is used to identify a business, profession,
apartment complex, organization, institution, service, activity or other nonresidential use conducted,
sold or offered on the site where such sign is located. This sign may also identify the name of the
site or development or may identify the occupants within the site or development.
Canopy sign. A canopy sign is a sign painted or affixed to a roof-like structure that shelters a use
such as, but not restricted to, a gasoline pump island, and is supported by either one or more
columns or by the building to which it is accessory and is open on two or more sides.
Development sign. A temporary, on-premises promotional sign pertaining to the development of land
or construction of buildings on the site where the sign is erected. In residential districts, the intent of
the sign shall be to promote a subdivision and not any particular builder.
Directional sign. A permanent on-premises sign intended to aid in vehicular movement on the site.
Directional real estate sign. Off-premises sign, intended to direct persons to premises offered for
lease, rent, or sale, including but not limited to, “open house” and directional signs or sale.
Directory sign. A sign listing the occupants within a shopping center, retail district, office districts,
and commercial sites located on the same premises.
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Electronic display sign. Refer to “programmed electronic display.”
Feather flag. A sign with or without characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations applied to
cloth, paper, flexible plastic, or fabric of any kind with only such material for backing. Feather flags
may be a single sign or multiple signs attached to a support pole or post, typically have a 4:1 height
to width ratio, and may resemble a sail.
Fence sign. A sign that is affixed or attached to a fence, whether permanent or temporary.
Flashing sign. A sign, which contains an intermittent or flashing light source or which includes the
illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation or any externally mounted light source.
Electronic display signs are not considered flashing signs for the purpose of this article.
Flag. A display on cloth or other flexible material generally attached on only one side, usually used
as a symbol of a government, school, or religion, and not containing a commercial message.
Government sign. Signs, permanent or temporary, required by governmental bodies or specifically
authorized for a public purpose by any administrative policy or guideline, code or other law. Such
signs may also include traffic or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad
crossings, and other instructional, informative, or regulatory signs necessary to serve the general
welfare, health, and safety of the community.
Ground sign. Any sign connected to the ground by legs, poles, or other supports and which is not an
attached, portable, monument, or vehicular sign.
Illegal nonconforming sign. A sign which was in violation of any of the codes of the town governing
the erection or construction of such a sign at the time of its erection, and which has never been
erected or displayed in conformance with all duly enacted codes, including but not limited to, signs
which are pasted, nailed, hung, painted or otherwise unlawfully displayed upon structures, utility
poles, posts, trees, fences or other structures.
Illuminated sign. A sign that has characters, letters, figures, designs or outlines illuminated by
electrical lights, luminous tubes or other means.
Inflatable sign. A temporary hollow sign expanded or enlarged by the use of air or gas.
Institutional sign. A permanent on-site sign used to identify governmental and municipal agencies,
public/private schools, or similar public institutions, and used to communicate messages of public
importance to the general public.
Legal nonconforming sign. A sign which was lawfully erected and maintained prior to the enactment
of the sign code and any amendments thereto, and which does not conform to current applicable
regulations and restrictions of the sign code.
Model home sign. A temporary sign, identifying a new home, either furnished or unfurnished, as
being the builder or contractors model open to the public for inspection.
Monument sign. A sign mounted on a solid base or pedestal with no visible space between the sign
and the base or pedestal. The sign is not mounted on visible poles, struts, wires, or other visible
structures. The sign base or pedestal shall be constructed of masonry material.
Nameplate sign. A sign that identifies only the name of an individual, firm, or corporation, which is
attached to a structure and may contain the suite number or other directory information concerning
the location of the individual, firm or corporation within the building.
Obsolete leases premises sign. An on-premises sign or sign structure that previously was a legal
sign, or a legal, nonconforming sign; however, it remains on leased property after the second
anniversary of the date the tenant ceases to operate on the premises.
Obsolete sign. An on-premises sign or sign structure that previously was a legal sign, or a legal,
nonconforming sign; however, it remains on the property after the first anniversary of the date the
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business, person or activity that the sign or sign structure identifies or advertises ceases to operate
on the premises on which the sign or sign structure is located.
Off-premises real estate sign. A sign located upon a premises which directs attention to the sale,
lease, rental, or construction of a structure or a lot, other than the premises upon which such sign is
located.
Off-premises sign. A sign located upon a premises which directs attention (a) to goods; (b) to a
business, commodity, service, or product; or (c) to an entertainment location, other than the
premises upon which such sign is located.
On-premises real estate sign. A sign which directs attention to the sale, lease, rental, or construction
of a structure or a lot, upon the premises where such sign is located.
On-premises sign. A sign which directs attention (a) to goods; (b) to a business, commodity, service,
or product; or (c) to an entertainment location, upon the premises where such sign is located.
Permanent commercial sign. A permanent on-premises sign advertising a business.
Pole (or pylon) sign. Any freestanding, on-premises sign supported from the ground by upright
structural and/or horizontal cross members.
Political sign. A temporary sign that promotes a political issue or a candidate or candidates for public
office, including without limitation, a sign of any political party, group, or idea that contains primarily a
political message or other similar noncommercial speech.
Portable sign. A sign utilized by a government entity and that is not attached or affixed to the ground,
a building or other fixed structure or object. Portable signs include those signs installed on mobile
structures.
Projecting sign. A sign, except an awning, which projects from a building, and has one end attached
to a building or other permanent structure, including but not limited to, a marquee sign.
Protective sign. A sign that communicates a warning.
Real estate sign. A limited purpose on-premises sign supported by upright and/or horizontal cross
structural members and which pertains to the sale, rental or lease of the lot or tract of land on which
the sign is located, or to the sale, rental or lease of one or more structures, or a portion thereof
located thereon.
Religious institutional sign. On-premises sign placed on property belonging to a church or other
religious institution for purposes of conveying religious messages or providing the public with other
information related to the church or religious institution or other noncommercial purpose.
Religious sign. A sign containing a religious or other similar noncommercial message.
Rider sign. A supplemental sign attached to above or below real estate sign, or its sign post that
provides limited but additional information pertaining to the premises on which the real estate sign is
placed.
Roof sign. Any sign supported by the roof of a building, painted on the roof or eaves of a building, or
placed above the apparent flat roof or eaves of a building as viewed from any elevation.
Service contractor sign. An on-premises temporary sign identifying the contractor(s) responsible for
work.
Sign walker. A person or animal, visible from the public right-of-way, wearing lights, or wearing a
costume, and/or holding, twirling, or wearing a sign, for any purpose, including without limitation,
making a statement, soliciting donations or business, or drawing attention to a business, project,
place or event.
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Special purpose directional sign. A temporary sign that is either on-premises or off-premises that
provides location information, directs persons along a route, or otherwise directs persons to a
premises or location upon which a special event or occurrence sponsored by a nonprofit, civic, or
other organization to which a special event permit has been issued by the town.
Special purpose sign. A temporary sign that is either on-premises or off-premises that provides
identification or information pertaining to a special event or occurrence sponsored by a nonprofit,
civic, or other organization to which a special event permit has been issued by the town.
Structurally alter sign. To change the form, shape or size of an existing sign or any supportive or
bracing elements of said sign excluding temporary embellishments on a changeable copy sign.
Structurally repair sign. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of the supportive or bracing
elements of an existing sign.
Temporary pole sign. A freestanding, on-premises sign displayed for a temporary period of time as
provided in this article and supported from the ground up by upright structural members.
Temporary sign. A sign which includes, but is not limited to, a sign, banner, pennant, flag,
searchlight, inflatable, outside display of merchandise or similar device which is to be displayed for a
limited period of time.
Vehicle mounted sign. Any sign, not including bumper stickers, on or in a vehicle moving along the
ground or on any vehicle parked temporarily, incidental to its principal use for transportation. This
definition shall not include signs which are being transported to a site of permanent erection or
lettering of a company vehicle that advertises only the company name and address, or temporary
signs (with an area of less than 3 square feet) attached to vehicles which may be removed daily.
Wall sign. A sign attached or affixed parallel or flat to an exterior wall surface of a building.
Wind device sign. A pennant, streamer, inflatable balloon or similar device made of cloth, canvas,
plastic, or other similar flexible material, with or without a frame or other supporting structure, and
used as a sign.
Window sign. A sign painted on or permanently affixed to a window or window area or any sign
located on the internal and/or external surface of the window, or is located within two inches (2") of
the window, of any establishment.
Sign permit. A permit issued under the authority of the town to erect, move, structurally alter or structurally
repair any specific billboard, sign or other outdoor advertising within the corporate limits of the town.
Sign structure. Any portion of an advertising device, inclusive of its supports, or any device solely designed for
carrying an advertising message.
Vision triangle. An area of visibility on a street corner, including within the right-of-way, allowing for safe
operation of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in the proximity of intersecting streets, sidewalks and bicycle
paths. At a minimum, the area of the triangle shall be determined as follows: extending straight lines from the
nearest point at which the paved area of the two streets intersect to a point on the edge of each of the
intersecting streets that is 25 feet from the point of beginning.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. II, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 2, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.01; Ordinance 2008-15, secs. 2.01, 2.02, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.01, adopted
10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.002 Penalty
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this article, and any person violating or failing to
comply with any provision of this article shall be fined, upon conviction, not less than one dollar ($1.00) nor
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more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), and a separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each
day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. The penalty provided herein shall be cumulative of all
other remedies available for enforcement of the provisions of this article. (Ordinance 2004-02, sec. XIX,
adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 21, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.16; Ordinance 2015-
23, sec. 6, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.003 Declaration, purpose and intent
(a) Declarations. The town is predominately a residential community, small portions of which have been
zoned for commercial and other nonresidential uses. The protection and preservation of the rights and values of
privacy, aesthetics, and safety are of great importance to the residents of the town and substantially contribute
to the special ambiance, quality of life, and general welfare of the community. The property values in the town
and the general welfare of its residents are enhanced by the maintenance of the highest standards of privacy,
aesthetics, and safety for the benefit of all its residents; therefore:
(1) It is hereby declared that the proliferation of an unlimited number of signs in private,
residential, commercial, nonresidential, and public areas of the town would create ugliness, visual
blight and clutter, tarnish the natural beauty of the landscape as well as the residential and
commercial architecture, impair property values, substantially impinge upon the privacy and special
ambience of the community, and may cause safety and traffic hazards to motorists, pedestrians, and
children.
(2) It is hereby declared that the town wishes to allow speech and expression through the medium
of signs so long as the town is protected against the proliferation of an unlimited number of signs
and unnecessarily large signs that would substantially impinge upon the town's interests in privacy,
aesthetics, safety and adversely impact the value of property owned by its residents.
(3) It is hereby declared that the time, place, and manner of the regulation of signs described in
this article are necessary to protect and preserve the town's aforesaid interests in privacy,
aesthetics, safety, and property values.
(b) Purpose, applicability and intent.
(1) The purpose of this article is to provide reasonable regulations for the erection and display of
signs. These regulations are intended to promote the public health, safety and general welfare
through a comprehensive set of reasonable standards and requirements which preserve the
appearance of the town.
(2) These regulations are not intended to prohibit the erection or display of a sign with a religious
or political message, or any sign allowed or required by state or federal law; provided that any such
sign conforms to the size requirements and other reasonable requirements of this article.
(3) The purpose of this article is to protect those areas both within the corporate limits and within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town from visual clutter and safety hazards resulting in driver
distraction. The regulations contained in this article are applicable to the incorporated limits and the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town.
(Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.04, adopted 5/19/08; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.03(A); Ordinance 2015-23, sec.
4.00, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.004 Measurement of sign height
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Sign height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the highest part of the sign or its supporting
structure, whichever is higher, and natural grade at the center of the base of the sign. (Ordinance 2004-02, sec.
III(A), adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 4(A), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.03(B);
Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.03(A), adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.005 Conformance with other codes
All signs must conform to the regulations and design standards of the building code, UL standards and other
codes of the town. Wiring of all electrical signs must conform to the current electrical code of the town.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. III(B), adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 4(B), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code,
ch. 5, sec. 4.03(C); Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.03(B), adopted
10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.006 Permit
(a) Required. Except as expressly provided herein, no sign shall be erected, placed, displayed or located
without first obtaining a sign permit from the town.
(b) Application for permit. Application for a permit for a permanent sign shall be made in writing upon forms
furnished by the designated official authorized and so designated to do so by the town manager. The
application for a sign permit shall contain the following information:
(1) Applicant's name, address and telephone number.
(2) Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property on which the sign is to be
located.
(3) Name, address and telephone number of the lessee the sign is to benefit, if applicable.
(4) Name, address and telephone number of the person/contractor erecting the sign.
(5) Name, address and telephone number of the electrical subcontractor, if applicable.
(6) Type of sign and use classification.
(7) Scaled site plan showing:
(A) The location of the building, structure or tract to which or upon which the sign is to be
attached or erected;
(B) The position of the sign in relation to nearby structures or other signs;
(C) Dimensions of setbacks, building lines, distances between the sign and streets and
property lines; and
(D) Scaled drawings of the signs including height, width, area, design, text and logo.
(8) The designated official may require the filing of additional plans or pertinent information which,
in the official's opinion, are necessary to ensure compliance with this article.
(c) Termination of permit. A sign permit may be terminated in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) A permit shall be active for the life of the sign, as long as it is in compliance with this article.
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(2) A permit shall expire if the sign for which it has been issued has not been constructed within
ninety (90) days from the date of issuance.
(3) A permit issued for any sign including its supporting structure shall automatically expire in the
event the sign shall fail inspection and such failure is not corrected within sixty (60) days.
(4) The designated official may suspend or revoke any permit whenever it is determined that the
permit has been issued in error or on the basis of incorrect or false information supplied, or
whenever such permit was issued in violation of the sign code, any other code of the town, the laws
of the state or the federal government. Such revocation shall be effective when communicated in
writing to the person to whom the permit is issued or the owner of the sign or the owner of the
premises on which the sign is located. Any sign for which a permit has been revoked shall be
immediately removed by the person in control of the sign or premises upon which the sign is located
within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of the written notice of revocation.
(5) Any person may appeal the revocation of the sign permit by filing written notice of the intention
to appeal with the planning official no more than ten (10) business days after the receipt of written
notice of the revocation. The appeal will be forwarded to the planning and zoning commission for
review. The commission shall forward a recommendation to the town council for final determination.
The decision of the town council shall be final.
(d) Permit fees. A sign permit fee shall be paid to the town in accordance with the most current fee schedule
adopted by the town.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. X, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 3, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.02; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.02, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.007 Signs not requiring permit
The following signs shall be subject to all limitations and provisions provided in this article, and shall not require
a sign permit. These exceptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the
responsibilities of its erection, maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this article or any other
law or code regarding the same:
(1) Changeable copy. The changing of advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign,
or the changing of advertising copy or message on a changeable reader board specifically designed
for use of replaceable copy, not to include programmed electronic display.
(2) Holiday decorations. Signs or materials displayed in a temporary manner during traditional,
civic, patriotic or religious holidays.
(3) Internal signs. Signs visible only from the premises on which located or visible from off the
premises only through a window or windows from which they are set back.
(4) Memorial signs. Markers, plates, plaques, etc., when deemed an integral part of a structure,
building or landscape.
(5) National and/or state flag. Display of flags is allowed.
(6) Vehicle mounted signs. Except as otherwise regulated herein, signs located on motor vehicles
or trailers bearing current license plates and inspection stickers, when appropriate, which are
traveling or lawfully parked upon public roadways or lawfully parked upon any other premises for a
period not to exceed four (4) hours or for a longer period where the primary purpose of such parking
is not the display of any sign.
(7) Other signs. As specifically identified herein.
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(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. IX, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 8, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.07; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.10, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.008 Temporary permits
The designated official of the town upon application from an individual or company may grant temporary
permits or waivers to hang banners and/or signs for commercial purposes or temporary government signs as
set forth in division 2 - temporary signs, of this article. Signs approved by the designated official as meeting the
criteria necessary to satisfy the provisions found in division 2, of this article may be displayed on a temporary
basis not exceeding a six (6) week period. The length of the temporary permit will be at the discretion of the
designated official, not exceeding the maximum six (6) week period at the discretion of the designated official,
unless good cause is shown by the permit applicant that public interest or necessity requires a longer period for
the temporary permit. The designated official may extend the temporary permit for four (4) additional
consecutive thirty (30) day periods provided that each extension shall be at the designated official [location]. At
the time of expiration of the temporary permit or waiver, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to remove
the banner or sign. The application process for a temporary permit or waiver shall be governed by the same
guidelines as set forth in section 3.09.006, herein. A permit for a temporary pole sign may be issued for an
initial period not to exceed one (1) year. An applicant may request one (1) additional renewal for a period up to
one (1) year. Such renewal may, within the discretion of the designated official, be granted if the sign is in good
and sound condition and meets the requirements of this article. Appeals of decisions of the designated official
under this section shall be allowed under section 3.09.010 (meritorious exceptions and appeals). (Ordinance
2004-02, sec. XI, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 9, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.08;
Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.11, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.009 Nonconforming uses
(a) Generally. Any existing sign that does not conform to the regulations stated herein shall be deemed a
nonconforming sign and shall be subject to the provisions of section 3.09.011 of this article. It is the declared
purpose of this section that nonconforming signs and signs directing attention to nonconforming uses eventually
discontinue and the signage comply with the regulations stated herein, having due regard for the investment in
such signs.
(b) Authority to remove certain signs. The designated official, after ten (10) days written notice to the owner
of the premises on which the sign is located, shall have the authority to remove any nonconforming sign which
either:
(1) Was not permanently affixed to the ground on the effective date of this article; or
(2) Was erected in violation of this article or other town code in effect at the time of its erection.
(c) Order to remove. The town council may order nonconforming signs to be removed upon and subject to
compliance with chapter 216, Texas Local Government Code, as amended, provided that the signs:
(1) Are not permanently affixed to the ground on the effective date of this article;
(2) Were erected in conformity with this article and/or other town codes in effect at the time of their
erection; and
(3) Remain in place after six (6) months from the effective date of this article.
(d) Signs on premises of nonconforming use or building. An owner of any lawfully existing nonconforming
use or building may erect and maintain a sign in accordance with the regulations contained herein.
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(e) Moving, relocating, or altering of signs. No nonconforming sign shall be moved, altered, removed and
reinstalled, or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the requirements of this article.
(f) Change in use or occupant of a structure. Any nonconforming sign may continue to be utilized as long as
the occupancy within the structure remains the same. When a use changes from one occupancy category to
another, or when there is a change in occupant, all signs serving that occupant, shall be brought into
conformance with the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. XII, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 10, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.09; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.12, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.010 Meritorious exceptions and appeals
(a) In the development of these criteria, a primary objective has been ensuring against the kind of signage
that has led to low visual quality. On the other hand, another primary objective has been the guarding against
signage over-control.
(b) It is not the intention of these criteria to discourage innovation. It is entirely conceivable that signage
proposals could be made that, while clearly nonconforming to this article and thus not allowable under these
criteria, have obvious merit in not only being appropriate to the particular site or location, but also in making a
positive contribution, to the visual environment. Upon request of an interested party, the town council, upon
recommendation by the planning and zoning commission, shall hear [and fairly] consider a request for a
meritorious exception under this section.
(c) In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for
reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this article, the town council shall hear appeals with respect to any
actions of the designated official in the interpretation and enforcement of this article. Any such appeal shall be
brought, by written application filed by an interested party, to the designated official within ten (10) days after
the action of the designated official which is the subject of the appeal. Enforcement of this article shall be
stayed pending such appeal. In hearing such appeals, the planning and zoning commission shall review the
determination of the designated official and, in doing so, may consider whether or not the regulations and
standards of this article will, by reason of exceptional circumstances or surroundings, constitute a practical
difficulty or unnecessary hardship. The planning and zoning commission shall forward a recommendation to the
town council, who shall act on the subject of the appeal. A decision of the council shall be final.
(d) Unique signs that demonstrate increased quality and standards but do not meet the dimension standards
provided in this section may be permitted by means of “meritorious exception” as provided in this section.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. XIII, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 11, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.10; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.13, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.011 Maintenance
(a) Generally. Each sign allowed by this article shall be maintained in a safe, presentable, and good
condition, including the replacement of defective parts and other acts required for the maintenance of such
sign, without altering the basic copy, design or structure of the sign. The building official shall require
compliance or removal of any sign determined by the building official to be in violation of this section in
accordance with the enforcement provisions set forth below.
(b) Dilapidated or deteriorated signs. No person shall maintain or permit to be maintained on any premises
owned or controlled by him or her any sign which is in a dilapidated or deteriorated condition as defined herein.
Upon notice of violation, any such sign shall be promptly removed or repaired by the owner of the sign or the
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owner of the premises upon which the sign is located in accordance with the enforcement provisions set forth
below.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 12, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.11; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.14,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.012 Violations
(a) A person shall be responsible for a violation of this article if the person is:
(1) The permit holder, owner, agent, or person(s) having the beneficial use of the sign;
(2) The owner of the land or structure on which the sign is located; or
(3) The person in charge of erecting the sign.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, replace, alter, or relocate any sign within the town, or cause
the same to be done, without first obtaining a permit to do so from the building official of the town, except as
expressly allowed by this article.
(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to use, maintain, or otherwise allow the continued existence of any sign
for which the required permit was not obtained.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, construct, or display a prohibited sign, as defined herein, or
any sign in violation of the provisions of this article within the town or its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly or recklessly violate any term or provision of
this article.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 13, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.12; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.15,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.013 Enforcement procedure
(a) Authority. The designated official is hereby authorized to order the repair or removal of any dilapidated,
deteriorated, abandoned, illegal or prohibited signs from property within the corporate town limits or its
extraterritorial jurisdiction, in accordance with the enforcement mechanisms set forth in this section.
(b) Notice of violation. When the designated official determines that a sign located within the corporate town
limits or extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town is dilapidated, deteriorated, illegal, prohibited or abandoned, he
shall issue a notice of violation to the owner of the sign or to the owner, occupant, or person in control of the
property on which the sign is located.
(1) Contents of notice of violation. The notice of violation shall contain:
(A) Name of the owner, occupant, manager or other person in control of the property.
(B) Street address sufficient to identify the property on which the alleged violation occurred.
(C) Description of alleged violations and reference to the provisions of this article that have
been violated.
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(D) Statement of the action required to correct the violation and a deadline for completing
the corrective action.
(E) Statement that failure to take the corrective action within the time specified may result in
one or both of the following consequences:
(i) A criminal penalty not exceeding the maximum amount allowed by law for each
violation;
(ii) The town filing a civil action against owner seeking injunctive relief and/or civil
penalties up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day for each violation.
(F) Statement informing recipient of their right to appeal the decision of the designated
official.
(2) Service of notice of violation. The designated official shall serve a written notice of violation on
the owner of the sign, or the owner, occupant, or person in control of the property on which the sign
is located. The notice of violation should be served by either hand delivery or by certified mail, return
receipt requested. Service by certified mail shall be effective three (3) days after the date of mailing.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 14, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.13; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.16,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.014 Enforcement remedies
(a) Criminal penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this article
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense, and each and every day or portion thereof that such violation
shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.
(b) Civil remedies. The town may file a civil action in state district court to enforce the requirements of this
article, seeking injunctive relief and/or civil penalties up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day for each
offense as authorized by the Texas Local Government Code, as amended, or any other applicable law.
(c) Emergency removal of sign. The town may remove a sign, which the designated official finds to be an
immediate and imminent threat to the public safety because of its dilapidated, deteriorated or structural
condition.
(d) Remedies cumulative. All remedies authorized under this article are cumulative of all others unless
otherwise expressly provided. Accordingly, the filing of a criminal action shall not preclude the pursuit of a civil
or administrative action for violation of this article nor shall the filing of a civil action preclude the pursuit of any
other action or remedy, administrative or criminal.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 15, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.14; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.17,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.015 Prohibited signs
All signs not specifically authorized by this article shall be prohibited. The following list is illustrative and is not
intended to be an exhaustive listing of prohibited signs:
(1) Obsolete signs. No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or
controlled by them, an obsolete sign.
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(2) Obstructing signs. No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or
controlled by them, a sign that prevents free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire
escape.
(3) Signs displaying materials determined to be obscene by a court of law.
(4) Signs placed in any location which by reason of their location will obstruct the view of any
authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic-control device by vehicular or pedestrian traffic. No sign
shall be erected which, by reason of shape, color, size, design or position, would be reasonably
likely to create confusion with, to be confused as, or to interfere with any traffic signal or device
which is authorized by the appropriate state or local governmental authorities. Further, no sign shall
be placed in a location that will obstruct vision of a vehicle operator while entering, exiting, or
traveling upon the public right-of-way, including without limitation, a vision triangle.
(5) Signs placed so as to prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or any
exitway required by the building code of the town or by fire department regulations.
(6) A-frame and sandwich board signs.
(7) Signs located on public property, including but not limited to signs attached to any public utility
pole or structure, streetlight, tree, fence, fire hydrant, bridge, curb, sidewalk, park bench, or other
location on public property.
(8) Roof signs.
(9) Signs attached to a standpipe or fire escape.
(10) Bandit signs.
(11) Awning signs.
(12) Fence signs.
(13) Flashing signs.
(14) Off-premises (except as expressly allowed in this article).
(15) Projecting signs.
(16) No person shall attach any sign, paper or other material, or paint, stencil or write any name,
number (except house numbers) or otherwise mark on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, street, utility pole,
public building, or structure except as otherwise allowed by this article.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. XIV, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 16, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch.
5, sec. 4.15; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.18, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.016 Traffic safety
(a) Conflicts with public signs. No sign shall be erected or maintained at any location where by reason of its
position, size, shape or color, it may obstruct, impair, obscure, interfere with the view of, or be confused with
any traffic-control sign, signal or device, or where it may interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
(b) Sight visibility restriction. No sign shall be located in any vision triangle as defined in section 3.09.001
(definitions).
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. IV, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 5, adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.04; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.04, adopted 10/13/15)
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Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.017 Illuminated signs
Signs with external lighting shall be down-lighted. The light source shall be fully shielded such that it cannot be
seen from the property line of the site on which the sign is located. Although the light cast from the source may
be visible at the property line of an abutting residential property, any spillover light at the abutting residential
property line shall not exceed 0.02 footcandle of luminance. Neon signs shall be permitted by meritorious
exception as provided for in section 3.09.010 (meritorious exceptions and appeals). (Ordinance 2004-02, sec.
III(C), adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 4(C), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.03(D);
Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.03(C), adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Sec. 3.09.018 Miscellaneous types of signs
The following provisions shall apply to all areas and zoning districts of the town:
(1) Governmental signs. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the display of a
national or state flag, or to limit flags, insignias, legal notices, or informational, directional or traffic
signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies
(state, federal, and the town only). Stop signs and street signs placed within the town shall conform
to the design specified in the town's subdivision regulations and other standards adopted by the
town. Temporary government signs may be utilized by any governmental agency and shall meet the
requirements of section 3.09.067 in addition to other applicable requirements of this article.
(2) Addresses. Address numerals and other signs required to be maintained by law or
governmental order, rule or regulation are allowed, provided that the content and size of the sign do
not exceed the requirements of such law, order, rule or regulation.
(3) Protective signs. The occupant of a premises may erect not more than two (2) protective signs
in accordance with the following provisions:
(A) Each sign must not exceed one (1) square foot in effective area;
(B) Detached signs must not exceed two (2) feet in height; and
(C) Letters must not exceed four (4) inches in height.
(4) Holiday decorations. Temporary holiday decorations are permitted.
(5) Vehicular signs. Vehicular signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed by this article;
however, vehicular signs shall be allowed on construction trailers, on construction sites, on transport
vehicles being loaded or unloaded, and on passenger vehicles parked at the owner's or user's place
of residence or business.
(6) Exempt banner signs. Banner signs not used for commercial purposes, when located wholly
on private real property, shall not be considered signs for the purposes of this article and are
therefore exempt from its regulations.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. VII, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 4(D), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch.
5, sec. 4.03(E); Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.03, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.03(D), (G), adopted
10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
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Sec. 3.09.019 Billboard signs, CEVMS and electronic message board signs
(a) Billboard signs and CEVMS billboard signs. Pursuant to section 3.09.092, billboard signs are not allowed
within the town or its extraterritorial jurisdiction unless specifically authorized by the town council upon
recommendation of the town planning and zoning commission. The erection of new CEVMS billboard signs or
the modification or conversion of existing billboard signs into CEVMS within the town limits and the
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town is hereby expressly prohibited.
(b) CEVMS or electronic message board signs other than billboard signs. For CEVMS or signs with
electronic message boards, other than billboard signs, the approval of town council upon recommendation of
the town planning and zoning commission is required to convert any existing sign into or to construct any new
sign as a CEVMS or to construct any existing sign into or to convert any new sign into a sign with an electronic
message board.
(2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.03(F), (G); Ordinance 2008-15, sec. 2.04, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec.
4.03(E)–(F), adopted 10/13/15)
Division 1. Generally
Secs. 3.09.020–3.09.060 Reserved
ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS*
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.061 General regulations
Except as specifically provided in this section or in section 3.09.062 political signs, section 3.09.064 real estate
signs - limited purposes on-premises signs, or section 3.09.066 religious institutional signs, the following
regulations shall apply to all temporary signs as identified herein, including but not limited to banner signs,
builder signs, development signs, inflatable signs, model home signs, service contractor signs, and special
purpose directional (special event permit only) signs.
(1) Duration. All temporary signs meeting the requirements of this article, shall only be erected or
maintained in a location allowed under this article for a maximum period of sixty (60) days before the
signs must be replaced or removed as required by this article. Temporary signs shall be kept in good
repair and proper state of preservation during the entire time that they are erected. Temporary signs
advertising an event, election, function or activity shall be removed within three (3) days following
the date of such event, election, function or activity. Failure to remove such signs within the three (3)
day period shall give the designated official the authority to remove such signs without notice.
(2) Town-owned/leased property.
(A) Medians/right-of-way/Highway 114. Except for temporary signs placed on the public
right-of-way portion of either residentially or nonresidentially zoned private real property with
the permission of the property owner, and meeting the requirements of section 3.09.062(d)(1)
or section 3.09.062(d)(2), as applicable, no temporary sign shall be erected or placed on town-
owned or leased property, including without limitation, the median and right-of-way. Town right-
of-way includes the right-of-way within the town's corporate limits along state Highway 114.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, temporary signs allowed pursuant to a special event permit or
as otherwise expressly authorized by this article shall be allowed on town-owned or leased
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property in accordance with the terms of an approved special event permit or specific provision
of this article.
(B) Sign walkers with temporary signs. Sign walkers with temporary signs shall be prohibited
upon all town-owned property, including without limitation, public medians and public right-of-
way.
(3) Safety hazard prohibited. Temporary signs shall not be installed in any manner that may result
in a potential safety hazard of any type, including, but not limited to placement in any town right-of-
way and/or within in a vision triangle.
(4) Private real property.
(A) Nonresidential zoning. No temporary sign shall be erected or placed on private real
property zoned for nonresidential use, including but not limited to vacant lots or tracts, unless
the property owner upon which such sign is placed has given written permission and such
documentation is provided to the town secretary, or designee, at least one (1) business day
prior to the placement of the sign on the property. Written permission shall be valid for one (1)
calendar year from the date upon which permission is provided. Temporary signs for which
permission has been authorized shall comply with all applicable requirements of this article.
(B) Residential zoning. No temporary sign shall be erected or placed on private real property
zoned for residential use, including but not limited to property owned by a homeowners'
association, unless the property owner, has given verbal or written permission. The owner may
remove and discard any such signs placed on the property in violation of this section without
prior notice. Temporary signs for which permission has been authorized shall comply with all
applicable requirements of this article.
(5) Number, size and placement.
(A) A temporary sign shall not exceed the maximum height and size limitations as set forth in
this article, including without limitation, section 3.09.092, of this article. No more than one (1) of
such signs shall be erected on any parcel of land unless expressly authorized for the sign type
in section 3.09.092. As used in this section “parcel” shall mean a piece of land having fixed
boundaries, whether those boundaries are fixed by plat or by metes and bounds.
(B) The front and back surface of a temporary sign shall constitute one (1) sign. For signs
with three (3) or more surfaces, each surface shall constitute a separate sign for purposes of
size requirements. Signs with three (3) or more surfaces are prohibited on residentially zoned
parcels of land.
(C) In the event that the number of temporary signs upon a lot or property exceeds the total
number permitted by this article, the signs in excess of the number permitted shall be deemed
to be in violation of this article. For nonresidentially zoned districts, the designated official shall
have the authority to immediately remove the signs and shall hold the signs for five (5)
calendar days for disposal.
(6) Removal. Any temporary sign placed, erected, or maintained in violation of this article may be
removed by the designated official, property owner without prior notice of any kind.
(7) Vehicle mounted temporary signs. A temporary sign which is mounted or placed on any trailer
or vehicle and which is not permanently affixed to the trailer or vehicle is permitted. A vehicle with
such a sign may be parked on a public street in accordance with the town's parking regulations. For
purposes of this subsection, a temporary sign otherwise required by this article to be supported by
the ground is not required to be supported by the ground if it is mounted or placed on a trailer or
vehicle in accordance with this section.
(8) Exemption from permit/regulations. Temporary signs shall not require a sign permit unless
specifically required by this article or by the schedule of fees adopted by the town.
(9) Zoning districts. Temporary signs shall only be allowed in those zoning districts designated for
the specific sign type in accordance with section 3.09.092, of this article.
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(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 6(A), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.05(A); Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.08,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.062 Political signs
(a) Duration. All political signs meeting the requirements of this article, shall only be erected or maintained in
a location allowed under this article for a maximum period of sixty (60) days before the signs must be replaced
or removed as required by this article. Political signs shall be kept in good repair and proper state of
preservation during the entire time that they are erected. Political signs advertising an event, election, function
or activity shall be removed within three (3) days following the date of such event, election, function or activity.
Failure to remove such signs within the three (3) day period shall give the designated official the authority to
remove such signs without notice.
(b) Town-owned/leased property.
(1) Medians/right-of-way/Highway 114. Except for political signs placed on the public right-of-way
portion of either residentially or nonresidentially zoned private real property with the permission of
the property owner, and meeting the requirements of subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) below, as applicable,
no political sign shall be erected or placed on town-owned or leased property, including without
limitation, the median and right-of-way. Town right-of-way includes the right-of-way within the town's
corporate limits along state Highway 114. Notwithstanding the foregoing, political signs allowed
pursuant to a special event permit or as otherwise expressly authorized by this article shall be
allowed on town-owned or leased property in accordance with the terms of an approved special
event permit.
(2) Sign walkers with political signs. Sign walkers with political signs shall be prohibited upon all
town-owned property, including without limitation, public medians and public right-of-way.
(c) Safety hazard prohibited. Political signs shall not be installed in any manner that may result in a potential
safety hazard of any type, including, but not limited to placement in any town right-of-way and/or within in a
vision triangle.
(d) Private real property.
(1) Nonresidential zoning. No political sign shall be erected or placed on private real property
zoned for nonresidential use, including but not limited to vacant lots or tracts, unless the property
owner or other person having custody or control over the property upon which such sign is placed or
his or her authorized agent or representative has given written permission and such documentation
is provided to the town secretary, or designee, at least one (1) business day prior to the placement
of the sign on the property. Such written permission filed with the town shall only be valid until
December 31st of the year in which it was submitted. Political signs for which permission has been
authorized shall comply with all applicable requirements of this article. The property owner may
remove and discard any such signs placed on the property without permission.
(2) Residential zoning. No political sign shall be erected or placed on private real property zoned
for residential use, including but not limited to property owned by a homeowners' association, unless
the property owner has given verbal or written permission. Political signs for which permission has
been authorized shall comply with all applicable requirements of this article. The property owner may
remove and discard any such signs placed on the property without permission.
(e) Number, size and placement.
(1) A political sign shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area nor exceed eight feet (8') in
height, as measured from the ground. A political sign may not be illuminated or have any moving
elements. No more than one (1) of such signs for each political candidate and two (2) of such signs
per issue on the election ballot shall be erected on any parcel of land. As used in this section
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“parcel” shall mean a piece of land having fixed boundaries, whether those boundaries are fixed by
plat or by metes and bounds.
(2) The front and back surface of a political sign shall constitute one (1) sign. For signs with three
(3) or more surfaces, each surface shall constitute a separate sign for purposes of size
requirements. Signs with three (3) or more surfaces are prohibited on residentially zoned parcels of
land.
(3) In the event that the number of political signs upon a lot or property exceeds the total number
permitted by this article, the political signs in excess of the number permitted shall be deemed to be
in violation of this article.
(f) Removal. The designated official shall have the authority to immediately remove signs in violation of this
article and shall hold the signs for five (5) calendar days for disposal. Additionally, any political sign placed,
erected, or maintained in violation of this article may be removed by the owner of the property upon which the
sign has been placed without prior notice of any kind.
(g) Vehicle mounted political signs. A political sign which is mounted or placed on any trailer or vehicle and
which is not permanently affixed to the trailer or vehicle is permitted. A vehicle with such a sign may be parked
on a public street in accordance with the town's parking regulations. For purposes of this subsection, a political
sign otherwise required by this article to be supported by the ground is not required to be supported by the
ground if it is mounted or placed on a trailer or vehicle in accordance with this section.
(h) Exemption from permit/regulations. Political signs shall not require a sign permit, and except as regulated
by this section, are exempt from the remainder of the regulations contained in this article.
(i) Zoning districts. Political signs complying with the requirements of this article shall be allowed in all zoning
districts of the town.
(j) Illumination. Political signs shall not be illuminated and shall comply with all other requirements of this
article.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. V, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 6(B), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5,
sec. 4.05(B); Ordinance 2007-10 adopted 3/5/07; Ordinance 2008-11, sec. II, adopted 3/3/08; Ordinance 2015-
23, sec. 4.05, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.063 Banner signs
(a) Number, size and placement. Only one (1) banner sign per premises or lease space shall be allowed. The
size of such sign shall be no more than thirty-six (36) square feet per premises or lease space. Display of
banner signs shall comply with the requirements of subsection (b) of this section and shall be allowed no more
than two (2) times annually.
(b) Duration. Banner signs shall be permitted for no more than thirty (30) consecutive days. At least ninety
(90) days shall lapse between the end of the first period of display and the beginning of the second period of
display.
(c) Zoning districts. Banner signs shall only be allowed in nonresidential zoning districts.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 6(C), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.05(C); Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.08,
adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.064 Real estate signs - limited purpose on-premises signs
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Real estate signs are authorized as a limited purpose on-premises sign for private real property zoned for
residential and nonresidential use as well as town-owned property and may be erected, in addition to
permanent signage, in accordance with this section:
(1) Duration. All real estate signs meeting the requirements of this article, shall be maintained in
good condition and shall be removed within three (3) days following the sale, lease or rental of the
property upon which they are located. Failure to remove such signs within the three (3) day period
shall give the designated official the authority to remove such signs without notice.
(2) Town-owned/leased property.
(A) Medians/right-of-way/Highway 114. No real estate sign shall be erected or placed on
town-owned or leased property, including without limitation, in a public median or a public right-
of-way. Any real estate sign so erected or placed upon town-owned or leased property may be
removed by the designated official without notice.
(B) Sign walkers with real estate signs. Sign walkers with real estate signs shall be
prohibited upon all town-owned property, including without limitation, public medians and public
right-of-way.
(3) Open house signs. Only on-premises “open house” signs shall be allowed. Such signs shall
not be placed in a vision triangle. In the event that any such sign is not in compliance, the
designated official of the town may remove the sign without prior notice. Signs shall not be permitted
to be within any median or right-of-way in the town.
(5) Safety hazard prohibited. Real estate signs shall not be installed in any manner that may result
in a potential safety hazard of any type, including but not limited to placement in any town right-of-
way and/or within in a vision triangle.
(6) Private real property - residential and nonresidential zoning. No real estate sign shall be
erected or placed on private real property zoned for either residential or nonresidential use, including
but not limited to vacant lots or tracts, unless the property owner has given verbal or written
permission. Only on-premises real estate signs meeting the requirements of this article shall be
allowed. Real estate signs shall not be illuminated and shall comply with all other requirements of
this article. Riders may be attached to real estate signs as allowed by this article. Real estate signs
for which permission has been authorized shall comply with all applicable requirements of this
article. The property owner may remove and discard any such signs placed on the property without
permission.
(7) Directional real estate signs. Except as specifically allowed for special events, off-premises
directional signs for real estate or open house purposes shall not be allowed within the town.
(8) Number, size, and location.
(A) A real estate sign shall contain no more than two (2) sides and shall not exceed six (6)
square feet of text area on each side, including any riders. Signs larger than six (6) square feet
of text area shall be considered as being permanent commercial signs or institutional signs
and shall be subject to section 3.09.091 of this article.
(B) The maximum height of such signs or sign post vertical member shall not exceed six (6)
feet, as measured from the ground.
(C) On all lots other than golf course lots, real estate signs shall be limited to one (1)
advertising sign and one (1) “open house” sign per lot. On lots adjoining a golf course, one (1)
additional real estate advertising sign may be placed to face the golf course. One (1) rider may
be placed on each real estate sign allowed by this section.
(9) Removal. The designated official shall have the authority to immediately remove signs in
violation of this article and shall hold the signs for five (5) calendar days for disposal. Additionally,
any real estate placed, erected, or maintained in violation of this article may be removed by the
owner of the property upon which the sign has been placed without prior notice of any kind.
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(10) Vehicle mounted real estate signs. A real estate sign which is mounted or placed on any
trailer or vehicle and which is not permanently affixed to the trailer or vehicle is permitted. A vehicle
with such a sign may be parked on a public street in accordance with the town's parking regulations.
For purposes of this subsection, a real estate sign otherwise required by this article to be supported
by the ground is not required to be supported by the ground if it is mounted or placed on a trailer or
vehicle in accordance with this section.
(11) Exemption from permit/regulations. Real estate signs shall not require a sign permit, and
except as regulated by this section, are exempt from the remainder of the regulations contained in
this article.
(12) Zoning districts. Real estate signs complying with the requirements of this article shall be
allowed in all zoning districts of the town.
(13) Illumination. Real estate signs shall not be illuminated and shall comply with all other
requirements of this article.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. VI, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 6(D), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch.
5, sec. 4.05(D); Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.06, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.065 Special purpose signs
Special purpose signs complying with the provisions of this section shall be allowed in conjunction with special
events provided that a special event permit issued pursuant to article 1.09 of this code has been obtained for
the event. Special purpose signs may be posted for events that are expressly exempt from the requirements of
article 1.09 of this code provided however that all such signs shall comply with the requirements of this section
and other applicable provisions of this article.
(1) Number, size and placement.
(A) Banner signs. One (1) banner, not to exceed fifty (50) square feet, shall be allowed on
the special event site. Placement of the banner shall be subject to the requirements of the
special event permit or the approval of the community development director when a special
event permit is not required. A banner shall not be strung between trees, but shall be securely
attached to a building, or securely strung between two (2) temporary poles.
(B) Informational and directional signs. Special purpose signs, including without limitation,
directional signs and directional real estate signs, shall only be allowed for special events
pursuant to a special event permit. Except as specifically allowed for in this section, directional
signs shall not be allowed within the town. In addition to the requirement to obtain a special
event permit, prior to the placement of a special purpose sign, any person or entity placing
such a sign shall also have received authorization or approval for such placement from the
owner of the property upon which such sign is placed, and shall comply with applicable
notification requirements set forth in this article.
(2) Duration. Special purpose signs authorized by this section in accordance with a valid special
event permit shall be allowed up to fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the event. All signage shall
be removed within twenty-four (24) hours following the conclusion of the event.
(Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 6(E), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch. 5, sec. 4.05(E); Ordinance 2011-14, sec. 2.02,
adopted 4/4/11; Ordinance 2012-09, sec. 2.09, adopted 5/7/12; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.08, adopted
10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
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Sec. 3.09.066 Religious institutional signs
(a) Generally. Religious institutional signs shall not contain any commercial message.
(b) Zoning districts. Religious institutional signs complying with the requirements of this article shall be
allowed in all zoning districts of the town.
(Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.07, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Sec. 3.09.067 Government signs
Temporary government signs may include those signs of any government agency, including agencies other
than the state government, federal government or the town, and may be placed for a limited time to provide
time specific, seasonal, or other necessary public service or regulatory information to the community. These
signs shall require a temporary permit and shall otherwise comply with all requirements of this article, including
without limitation, all regulations governing temporary signs. (Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.08, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 2. Temporary Signs
Secs. 3.09.068–3.09.090 Reserved
ARTICLE 3.09 SIGNS*
Division 3. Commercial and Institutional Signs
Division 3. Commercial and Institutional Signs
Sec. 3.09.091 General regulations
Permanent commercial signs and institutional signs shall include the following sign types and shall be subject to
the following provisions:
(1) On-premises signs (monument and wall). Signs in areas zoned for nonresidential purposes
shall be on-premises signs.
(2) Maximum gross surface area. The face of each sign shall not exceed the gross surface area
as outlined in this division.
(3) Height of monument signs. Monument signs shall not exceed ten feet (10') in height.
(4) Signs painted on building. No commercial sign shall be allowed which is painted on the wall of
any building or on any part of a building.
(5) Exemptions. Signs owned, constructed and used by the town to provide information, direction
and enforcement shall be exempt from these requirements.
(6) Wall signs. Wall signs shall be centered horizontally on the store frontage for a tenant's space.
The maximum copy height shall not exceed two feet (2'), six inches (6"). The minimum copy height
shall be one foot (1'), two inches (2"). The mounted copy depth shall be five inches (5"). Wall signs
shall not project more than twelve inches from the wall surface.
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(7) Illumination of signs.
(A) Internally lit, individual aluminum channel letters shall have a 1/8" Plexiglas front. The
raceway shall be painted to match the surface upon which it is mounted.
(B) The raceway shall allow appropriate internal reinforcing and adequate service access for
all hardware. No wiring, angle iron or other supports shall be exposed. The raceway shall
contain all transformers and wiring for the letters.
(C) Illuminated signs which are visible through the window of a tenant's space shall be set
back a minimum of two (2") inches from the face of the window. The distance shall be
measured from the front surface of the sign to the face of the window. If the front surface
contains letters or other symbols that project outward, then the distance shall be measured
from that point.
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. VIII, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 7(A), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch.
5, sec. 4.06(A); Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.09, adopted 10/13/15)
Division 3. Commercial and Institutional Signs
Sec. 3.09.092 Table of signage criteria
The following table entitled “signage criteria” contains regulations applicable to the sign types listed below. No
person shall construct, allow, maintain or allow the construction or maintenance of sign in violation of any of the
regulations provided below:
Sign Type Maximum Number Maximum Size &
Height
Maximum
Duration
Zoning District Permanent/
Temporary
A-frame/sandwich board Prohibited
Apartment 1 per entry 50 sq. ft.
Life of permit Residential Permanent
Awning Prohibited
Bandit Prohibited
Banner, feather flag, tear
drop flag, wind device,
bow flag
1 per premises or lease
space no more than 2
times annually
36 sq. ft.N/A 30 days Nonresidential Temporary
Billboard Along property which
abuts State Highway 114
To be determined by the town council
upon recommendation of the planning
& zoning commission
Nonresidential Permanent
Builder/contractor 2 per premises 6 sq. ft.4 ft.Removed upon All districts Temporary
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sale, lease,
rental
Bulletin board To be determined by the town council upon recommendation of
the planning & zoning commission
Residential Permanent
Canopy 25 sq. ft. or 10% of the face of the canopy of
which it is a part of or to which it is attached,
whichever is greater
Life of structure Nonresidential Permanent
Contractor service No limit provided total
combined sq. footage
does not exceed 6 sq. ft.
6 sq. ft.4 ft.14 days after
completion of
service
All districts Temporary
CEVMS 1 per premises with
approval of the town
council upon
recommendation of the
planning and zoning
commission; not allowed
on billboards
50 sq. ft.4 ft.Life of permit All districts Permanent
Development 1 per project/premises 32 sq. ft.5 ft.Residential:
90% of all
lots/houses sold
Commercial:
Completion of
project
All districts Temporary
Directional
6 sq. ft.3 ft.Life of permit All districts Permanent
Directional temporary
real estate
Prohibited except as allowed with a special event permit Temporary
Directory 1 per premises To be determined by the town council
upon recommendation of the planning
& zoning commission
Nonresidential Permanent
Electronic message
boards
1 per premises with
approval of the town
council upon
recommendation of the
planning and zoning
commission; not allowed
on billboards
50 sq. ft.4 ft.Life of permit All districts Permanent
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Fence Prohibited
Flashing Prohibited
Government permanent No limit - as required All districts Permanent
Government temporary Restricted Temporary
Ground 1 per entry/premises 16 sq. ft.4 ft.Life of permit All districts Permanent
Illuminated 1 per premises 50 sq. ft.
Life of permit Nonresidential Permanent
Inflatable 1 per premises To be determined by the town council
upon recommendation of the planning
& zoning commission
All districts Temporary
Institutional 1 per entry/premises 50 sq. ft.4 ft.Life of permit Nonresidential Permanent
Model home 1 per model home 16 sq. ft.4 ft.Removed upon
sale, lease,
rental
Residential
districts
Temporary
Monument 1 per entry/premises 50 sq. ft.10 ft.Life of permit All districts Permanent
Nameplate 1 per lease space 2 sq. ft.1 ft.Life of permit Nonresidential Permanent
Off-premises Prohibited
Political
36 sq. ft.8 ft.60 days All districts Temporary
Portable Restricted
Projecting Prohibited
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Protective 2 per premises 1 sq. ft.2 ft.Life of structure All districts Temporary or
Permanent
Real estate Restricted
Rider Allowed with real estate sign
Roof Prohibited
Special purpose 1 per premises/lot 6 sq. ft.4 ft.14 days prior/24
hr following
All districts Temporary
Temporary pole 1 per premises/lot 32 sq. ft.5 ft.1 year from
temporary
permit issuance
All districts Temporary
Wall 1 per lease space 40 sq. ft. or the
product of 2 times
the lineal width of
the wall, whichever
greater. Shall not
exceed 75% of the
width or the height
of the available wall
area or store
frontage for a
tenant's space
Life of permit Nonresidential Permanent
Window No limit provided total combined sq. footage
does not exceed 25% of the visible window
area available in the absence of any signs
Life of permit Nonresidential Permanent
(Ordinance 2004-02, sec. VIII, adopted 1/19/04; Ordinance 2005-03, sec. 7(B), adopted 2/7/05; 2006 Code, ch.
5, sec. 4.06(B); Ordinance 2008-15, secs. 2.05, 2.06, adopted 5/19/08; Ordinance 2015-23, sec. 4.09, adopted
10/13/15)