ORD 2005-03TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-03 P&Z
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS,
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2004-02 P&Z, ESTABLISHING SIGN
REGULATIONS, AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS FOR SIGN
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF PREMISES;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING CRITERIA RELATING TO
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING GENERAL STANDARDS
RELATING TO THE HEIGHT OF SIGNS, APPLICABLE BUILDING
AND ELECTRICAL CODES, ILLUMINATED SIGNS, AND PROVISIONS
FOR ALL ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY;
PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS;
PROVIDING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS;
ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR PERMISSIBLE SIGNS NOT
REQUIRING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY PERMITS;
PROVIDING FOR NONCONFORMING USES; PROVIDING FOR
MERITORIOUS EXCEPTIONS AND APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR
MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS; PROVIDING CRITERIA PERTAINING TO
VIOLATIONS; ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT;
PRESCRIBING ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES; PROHIBITION OF SIGNS
NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED; PROVIDING GRAFFITI
REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT
AND ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club is a home rule municipality acting under its
charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article X1, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and
Chapter 9 of Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2004, the Town Council adopted Ordinance No.2004-02
P&Z, establishing "Sign Regulations" for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Town staff has recommended an update to Ordinance No. 2004-02 P&Z;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the orderly and uniform regulation of signs is a
significant factor in guiding the attractive and aesthetic development of properties in accordance
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with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and thereby avoiding detrimental impacts of signs on the
appearance of the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council further finds that the regulations adopted herein allow for
a reasonable use of signs by businesses, residences and other properties for advertisement,
dissemination of protected speech and other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the regulations adopted herein are in the best
interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES
All of the above premises are found to be true and correct and are incorporated into the
body of this Ordinance as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2.
DEFINITIONS
A. 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.
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; or
2. Where the structural support or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented,
or torn: or
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; or
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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.
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.
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 viewer's 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.
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NIASONRY: Brick, stone, formed concrete, concrete block, cinder block or similar material
with facing added to their exposed surface.
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.
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 the building upon it; a building or apart of a building.
PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY: land, including land containing structures or other
improvements, which is owned by one or more persons, a private institution or organization, a
private company or companies or other privately owned businesses. Private real property does
not include real property subject to an easement or other encumbrance that allows a municipality
to use the property for a public purpose.
PROPERTY: Any tangible personal or real property.
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.
RACEWAY: A rectangular tube used for the purpose of enclosing electrical components such
as wiring, transformers, etc.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: A strip of land used or intended to be used, wholly or in part, as a public
street, alley, crosswalk, sidewalk, drainage way 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 Ordinance, 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 Ordinance.
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.
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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: Any advertising device composed primarily of cloth, paper, fabric, or
other similar non -rigid material, supported by wire, rope, or similar means. National and
state flags and banners not used for commercial purposes, when located wholly on private
property, shall not be considered as signs for the purposes of this Ordinance.
BILLBOARD SIGN: 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 -carred
signs, and political signs shall not be considered a billboard for purposes of this
Ordinance.
BUILDER SIGN: A temporary on-site 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-site 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.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN: A temporary sign identifying the property Owner, architect,
contractor, subcontractor, engineer, landscape architect, decorator or mortgagee engaged
in the design, construction or improvement of the premises on which the sign is located.
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DEVELOPMENT SIGN: A temporary, on-site 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-site sign intended to aid in vehicular
movement on the site.
DIRECTIONAL (TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE) SIGN: Off -premise "Open -
House" and directional signs intended to direct persons to premises offered for lease 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.
ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SIGN: Refer to "Programmed Electronic Display".
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 Ordinance.
GOVERNMENT SIGN: Signs required by governmental bodies or specifically
authorized for a public purpose by any administrative policy or guideline, ordinance or
other law. Such public signs may be of any type, number, area, height, location, or
illumination as required by law, statute, or ordinance. Said signs may also include traffic
or similar regulatory devices, legal notices, warnings at railroad crossings, and other
instructional, informative, or regulatory signs having to do with 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 NON -CONFORMING SIGN: A sign which was in violation of any of the
ordinances of the Town of Trophy Club 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 ordinances, including but not limited to, signs which
are pasted, nailed, painted or otherwise unlawfully displayed upon structures, utility
poles, 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.
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INFLATABLE SIGN: A 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, churches, or similar public institutions, and
used to communicate messages of public importance to the general public.
LEGAL NON -CONFORMING SIGN: A sign which was lawfully erected and
maintained prior to the enactment of the Sign Ordinance and any amendments thereto,
and which does not conform to current applicable regulations and restrictions of the Sign
Ordinance.
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 SIGN: An on -premise sign or sign structure that previously was a legal
sign, or a legal, non -conforming sign; however, it remains on the property after the first
anniversary of the date the 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.
OBSOLETE LEASES PREMISES SIGN: An on -premise sign or sign structure that
previously was a legal sign, or a legal, non -conforming sign; however, it remains on
leased property after the second anniversary of the date the tenant ceases to operate on the
premises.
OFF -PREMISE SIGN: A sign which directs attention to goods, a business, commodity,
service, product, or entertainment location other than the site upon which such sign is
located or to which it is affixed. The term does not include Special Purpose Signs.
ON -PREMISE SIGN: Any sign, the content of which relates to the site on which it is
located, referring exclusively to businesses, commodities, services, products, goods, or
entertainment on the site, or the sale, lease, or construction of those sites.
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PERMANENT POLE SIGN: Any free standing, permanent, on -premise sign supported
from the ground up by upright structural members.
POLE (or PYLON) SIGN: Any free standing, on -premise sign supported from the
ground by upright structural members.
POLITICAL SIGN: A sign that promotes a political issue or a candidate or candidates
for public office. Also, a sign of any political party, group, or idea that contains primarily
a political message.
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.
SERVICE CONTRACTOR SIGN: A temporary sign identifying the contractor(s)
responsible for work currently occurring on a premises.
REAL ESTATE SIGN: A temporary sign supported by upright structural members and
which pertains to the sale or lease of the lot or tract of land on which the sign is located,
or to the sale or lease of one or more structures, or a portion thereof located thereon.
RIDER SIGN: A supplemental sign attached to real estate sign that provides limited but
additional information pertaining to the premises on which the real estate 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.
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.
SPECIAL PURPOSE SIGN: A temporary sign that is either on -premise or off -premise
that provides identification or information pertaining to a special event or occurrence
sponsored by a non-profit or civic organization.
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TEMPORARY POLE SIGN: A free standing, on -premise sign displayed for a
temporary period of time as provided in this Ordinance 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.
VEHICULAR 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.
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
SECTION 3.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
A. Except as provided herein, no sign shall be erected, placed, displayed or located without
first obtaining a sign permit from the Town.
1. Application for Permit: Application for a permit for a permanent sign shall be
made in writing upon forms furnished by the Designated Official authorized so
designated to do so by the Town Manager.
The application for a sign permit shall contain the following information:
a. Applicant's name, address and telephone number.
b. Name, address and telephone number of the Owner of the property on
which the sign is to be located.
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C. Name, address and telephone number of the lessee the sign is to benefit, if
applicable.
d. Name, address and telephone number of the person/contractor erecting the
sign.
e. Name, address and telephone number of the electrical subcontractor, if
applicable.
f. Type of sign and use classification
g. Scaled Site Plan Showing:
The location of the building, structure or tract to which or upon
which the sign is to be attached or erected,
ii. The position of the sign in relation to nearby structures or other
signs, and
iii. Dimensions of setbacks, building lines, distances between the sign
and streets and property lines.
iv. Scaled drawings of the signs including height, width, area, design,
text and logo.
h. 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 Ordinance.
2. Termination of Permit: A sign permit may be terminated in accordance with the
following provisions:
a. A permit shall be active for the life of the Sign, as long as it is in
compliance with this Ordinance.
b. 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.
C. 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.
d. The Designated Official may suspend or revolve any permit whenever it is
determined that the permit has been issued in error or on the basis of
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incorrect or false information supplied, or whenever such permit was
issued in violation of the Sign Ordinance, any other ordinance of the
Town, the laws of the State of Texas 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.
e. 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 & 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.
3. Permit Fees: A sign permit fee shall be paid to the Town in accordance with the
most current fee schedule adopted by the Town.
SECTION 4.
GENERALSTANDARDS
A. Height of Signs: 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.
B. Building and Electrical Codes Applicable: All signs must conform to the regulations and
design standards of the Building Code, UL standards and other ordinances of the Town.
Wiring of all electrical signs must conform to the current Electric Code of the Town.
C. 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 foot-candle of luminance. Neon signs shall
be permitted by meritorious exception as provided for in Section 11 — Meritorious
Exceptions & Appeals.
D. The following provisions shall apply to all areas and zoning districts of the Town:
1. Governmental Signs: Nothing in this ordinance 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
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to the essential functions of government agencies. Stop signs and street signs
placed within the Town shall conform to the design specified in the Town's
Subdivision Regulations.
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. The occupant of a premise 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. Temporary holiday decorations are permitted.
5. Vehicular signs are prohibited except as specifically allowed by this Ordinance;
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.
SECTION 5.
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 identified in
the Town's Subdivision Regulations.
SECTION 6.
TEMPORARY SIGNS
A. Temporary Signs: Except as specifically provided herein, the following regulations apply
to all temporary signs:
1. Duration: All temporary signs may be erected or maintained in any location for a
maximum period of sixty (60) days before the signs must be replaced or removed.
Temporary signs shall be kept in repair and proper state of preservation.
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Temporary signs advertising an event, function or activity shall be removed within
three (3) days following the date of the event, function or activity.
2. Right -of -Way: No temporary sign may be erected or placed in the median of any
public right-of-way. However, temporary signs may be placed in the Town's
right-of-way between the curb and property line provided they do not create a
safety hazard of any type, including but not limited to impaired visibility.
3. Safety Hazard Prohibited: Temporary signs shall not be installed in any manner
that may result in a potential safety hazard of any type.
4. Town Owned Property: Temporary signs shall not be placed on any Town owned
property, including but not limited to Town parks, fire stations, police stations,
libraries, or buildings located on property owned, leased, utilized, or controlled by
the Town unless prior written permission is obtained from the Town.
5. Removal: Except as specifically provided herein, any temporary sign placed,
erected, or maintained in violation of this Ordinance may be removed by the
Designated Official without notice.
B. Political Signs:
1. No political sign may be erected or placed on private real property, including but
not limited to vacant lots or tracts, unless the property Owner has given written
permission and such documentation is provided to the Designated Official upon
the Official's request. Political signs may be erected or placed on any private lot
or property or on any trailer or vehicle as specifically described in this Section 6—
Tempora y Signs, and in accordance with the regulations governing temporary
signs.
2. Number, Size and Placement: 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 or issue on the
election ballot shall be erected on any zoning lot or other parcel of land. The front
and back surface of a political sign shall constitute one sign. For signs with three
or more surfaces, each surface shall constitute a separate sign. For signs located
on non-residential or unplatted property, the minimum distance between identical
signs shall be twenty-five feet (25').
3. In the event that the number of political signs upon a lot or property exceeds the
total number permitted by this Ordinance, the signs in excess of the number
permitted shall be deemed to be in violation of this Ordinance. The Designated
Official shall notify the property Owner on which the political signs are located of
the violation; the property Owner must then remove the signs in excess of the
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permitted amount within twenty-four (24) hours following the time of such
notification.
4. Removal Period: Procedure in Event of Non -Removal: All political signs shall be
removed within a period not to exceed three (3) days after the date of the election
for which the sign was placed. Failure to remove such signs within the three (3)
day period shall give the Designated Official the authority to remove such signs.
5. 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 paragraph,
a political sign is not required to be supported by the ground.
6. Zoning Districts: Political signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts of the
Town.
7. Exemptions: 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
Ordinance.
C. Banner Signs:
1. Number, Size & Placement: One banner sign no more than thirty-six (36) square
feet per premise or lease space shall be allowed no more than two (2) times
annually.
2. Duration: Banner signs shall be permitted for no more than thirty (30) days.
3. Zoning Districts: Banner signs shall be allowed in all non-residential zoning
districts:
4. Consecutive Display Prohibited: At least ninety (90) days must lapse between the
end of the first period of display and the beginning of the second period of
display.
D. Real Estate Signs: Real Estate Signs are authorized to be erected, in addition to
permanent signage, in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Real Estate Signs Include:
a. Real estate advertising signs that advertise a builder, developer, Owner,
realtor or model home by showing a name, address, and/or telephone
number for the purpose of selling, leasing or renting a particular property
on which the sign is placed;
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b. "Open House" signs indicating that a house on the lot which the sign is
placed is available for viewing by the public; and
C. Temporary directional signs showing arrows or other means of property
location and direction.
d. Riders may be attached to real estate signs.
2. Number, Size and Location:
a. Signs shall contain no more than two (2) sides and shall be limited to 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
commercial signs and shall be subject to Section 7 — Commercial &
7715titntiOnal Signs of this Ordinance.
b. Signs shall be temporary and will be removed upon sale, lease or rental of
property.
C. The maximum height of such signs shall not exceed four (4) feet, as
measured from the ground.
d. Real estate signs as categorized in Section 6(D)I — Temporary Signs, Real
Estate Signs Include, on all lots other than golf course lots shall be limited
to one advertising sign and one "open house" or directional sign [during
the hours permitted by Section 6(D)(2) — Temporary Signs, Number, Size
and Location, hereof) per lot. On lots adjoining a golf course, one
additional real estate advertising sign may be placed to face the golf
course.
C. A maximum of six (6) directional signs may be placed off -premise for
each premises (whether one or more lots or tracts) offered for sale or lease.
Spacing between each sign shall be a minimum of four hundred feet (400')
along the following streets: Trophy Club Drive, Indian Creek Drive,
Village Trail, Durango Drive and Trophy Wood Drive.
Prior to such placement, any person or entity placing such a sign shall have
received authorization or approval for such placement from the Owner of,
or other person having custody or control over, the property upon which
such sign is placed.
I. No real estate sign may be erected or placed in the median of any public
right-of-way. Any real estate sign so erected or placed in any public right-
of-way may be removed by the Designated Official without notice.
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g. "Open house" signs and directional signs located off -premises shall be
permitted only between noon on Friday through noon on Monday. "Open
house" or directional signs shall be placed no closer than three (3) feet
from the street, curb or edge of pavement. In the event that any such sign
is not in compliance, the Designated Official of the Town may remove the
sign. Sias shall not be permitted to be within any thoroughfare median in
the Town.
h. 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 Section 11 —
Meritorious Exception and Appeals.
i. Zoning Districts: Real Estate Signs shall be allowed in all zoning districts
of the Town.
E. Special Propose Signs: Special Purpose Signs shall be allowed in conjunction with
special events sponsored by the Town, a governmental entity, a non-profit or civic
organization.
1. Number, Size and Placement: One (1) special purpose sign no more than four (4)
square feet shall be placed on a premise or lot.
2. Duration: Special Propose Signs shall be allowed up to fourteen (14) days prior to
the event and shall be removed within 24 (24) hours following the event.
SECTION 7.
COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS
A. Commercial Signs and Institutional Signs shall be subject to the following provisions:
1. On Premises Signs: Signs in areas zoned for Non -Residential 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 below.
3. The height of monument signs shall not exceed ten feet (10') from average ground
level.
4. No commercial sign shall be allowed which is painted on the wall of any building
or on any part of a building.
5. Signs owned, constructed and used by the Town to provide information, direction
and enforcement shall be exempt from these requirements.
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6 Wall signs shall be centered horizontally on the store frontage for a tenant's space.
The maximum copy height shall not exceed two (2) feet, six (6) inches. The
minimum copy height shall be one (1) foot, two (2) inches. The mounted copy
depth shall be five (5) inches. Wall signs shall not project more than twelve
inches from the wall surface.
7. Illuminated 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.
B. Miscellaneous Sign Regulations: The following table entitled "Signage Criteria" contains
the regulations governing all other signage allowed by this Ordinance.
Sign Type
Number
Size & Height
Duration
Zoning District
A-Frame/Sandwich
Board
Prohibited
A a tment
1 per entry 50 sq ft/ Life of Permit Residential
Awning
Prohibited
Bandit
Prohibited
Banner
1 per premise or lease
36 sq R.
N/A
days
Non -Residential
space no more than 2
TO
times annually
Billboard
Along property which
To be determined by the Town Council upon
Non -Residential
abuts State Highway
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
114
Commission
Builder/Contractor
2 per premise
6 sq Ft
4 ft
Removed upon sale,
All Districts
lease, rental
Bulletin Board
To be determined by the Town Council upon recommendation of the
Residential
Planning & Zoning Commission
Canopy
25 sq ft or 10% of the face of the canopy of
Life of Structure
Non -Residential
which it is a part of or to which it is attached,
whichever is greater
Contractor Service
No limit provided total
6 sq ft
4 ft
Removed upon sale
All Districts
combined sq footage
does not exceed 6 sq ft
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Sign Tye
Number
size & Height Duration
Zoning District
Construction
1 per project/premise
32 sq ft
5 ft Completion of project
All Districts
Development
I per projecUpremise
32 sq ft
5 ft 90% of all lots/houses
sold
All Districts
Directional
6 sq It
3 ft Life of Permit
All Districts
Directional Temporary
Real Estate
3 off -premise for each
IoU remise
6 sq ft
4 It Between hours of noon
Friday -noon Monday
Directory
1 per premise
To be determined by the Town Council upon
recommendation of die Planning & Zoning
Commission
Non -Residential
Fence
Prohibited
Flashing
Prohibited
Government
No limit
No limit No limit No limit
All Districts
Ground
I per entry/premise
16 s ft 4 ft Life of Permit
All Districts
Illuminated
1 per premise
50 sq ft I Life of Permit
Non -Residential
Inflatable
1 per premise
To be determined by the Town Council upon
recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission
All Districts
Institutional
1 per entr / remise
50 sq ft
4 ft
Life of Permit
Non -Residential
Model Home
I per Model Home
16 sq ft
4 ft
Removed upon sale,
lease, rental
Residential Districts
Monument
1 per entry/premise
50 sq It
loft
Lifc of Permit
All Districts
Nameplate
1 per leases ace
2 sq 11
1 It
Life of Permit
Non -Residential
Off -Premise
Prohibited
Political
36 sq It 8 II 1 60 days
Portable
Restricted
Programmed
Electronic Display
1 per premise
50 sq ft
4 ft
Projecting
Prohibited
Protective
2 per premise I sq It 2 it I Life of structure All Districts
Real Estate
Restricted
Rider
Restricted
Roof
Prohibited
Special Purpose
I pre premise/lot
6 sq ft
4 ft
14 days prior/24 hr
following
All Districts
Temporary Pole
1 per premisellot
32 sq it
5 It
6 months
All Districts
Wall
1 per lease space
40 sq ft or the product
of 2 limes 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
Non -Residential
Window
No limit provided total combined sq footage does
not exceed 257v of the visible window area
available in the absence of any signs
Life of Permit
Non -Residential
SECTION 8.
PERMISSIBLE SIGNS NOT REQUIRING PERMITS
A. The following signs 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,
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maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance or any other law or
code regarding the same:
1. Banner Signs: Signs 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.
2. 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
3. Government Signs: Signs posted by duly constituted governmental authorities in
pursuance of their public duties.
4. Holiday Decorations: Signs or materials displayed in a temporary manner during
traditional, civic, patriotic or religious holidays.
5. 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.
6. Memorial Sign: Markers, plates, plaques, etc., when deemed an integral part of a
structure, building or landscape.
7. National and/or State Flag: Display of flags is allowed.
8. Other Signs: As and to the extent as provided for by Section 4 — General
Standards, of this ordinance.
9. Political Signs: As permitted in Section 6(B) — Temporary Signs, Political Signs.
10. Real Estate Signs: As permitted in Section 6(D) — Tenipormy Signs, Real Estate
Signs.
11. Vehicle Sign: 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 hours or for a longer period where the primary purpose
of such parking is not the display of any sign.
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SECTION 9.
TEMPORARY PERMITS
The Designated Official of the Town of Trophy Club upon application from an individual
or company may grant Temporary Permits or Waivers to hang banners and/or signs for
Commercial purposes as set forth in Section 6 — Tempora)y Signs, of this Ordinance. Signs and
banners approved by the Planning Official as meeting the criteria necessary to satisfy the
provisions found in Section 6 — Temporary Signs, of this Ordinance 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 Planning Official, not exceeding the maximum six (6) week period. At
the time of expiration of the Temporary Permit or Waiver, it will be the responsibility of the
applicant to remove the banner or sign. The application process for a temporary permit or waiver
will be governed by the same guidelines as set forth in Section 3 — Permit Requirements, 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 of one (1) year. Such
renewal may, within the discretion of the Planning Official, be granted if the sign is in good and
sound condition and meets the requirements of this Ordinance.
SECTION 10.
A. 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 12 — Maintenance of
Signs of this Ordinance. It is the declared purpose of this Section 12 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. 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 ordinance,
or
2. Was erected in violation of a Town ordinance in effect at the time of its erection.
C. The Town Council may order nonconforming signs to be removed upon and subject to
compliance with Chapter 216, Texas Local Government Code, provided that the signs:
1. Are not permanently affixed to the ground on the effective date of this Ordinance,
2. Were erected in conformity with Town ordinances in effect at the time of their
erection, and
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3. Remain in place after six (6) months from the effective date of this Ordinance.
D. An Owner of any lawfully existing nonconforming use or building may erect and
maintain a sign in accordance with the regulations contained herein.
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 Ordinance.
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 Ordinance.
SECTION 11.
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 Ordinance
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 shall seriously and fairly consider a
request for a meritorious exception under this Section 11(B).
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 Ordinance, the Town
Council shall hear appeals with respect to any actions of the Designated Official in the
interpretation and enforcement of this Ordinance. Any such appeal shall be brought, by
written application filed by an interested party, to the Planning and Zoning Administrator
within ten (10) days after the action of the Designated Official which is the subject of the
appeal. Enforcement of this Ordinance 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 Ordinance 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.
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SECTION 12.
MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
A. Maintenance: Each sign shall be maintained in a safe, presentable, and good condition,
including the replacement of defective pails 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 owner of the premises upon
which the sign is located in accordance with the enforcement provisions set forth below.
SECTION 13.
VIOLATIONS
A. A person is responsible for a violation of this Ordinance 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 of Trophy Club, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a permit to
do so from the Building Official of the Town of Trophy Club, except as may be
hereinafter provided.
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 Ordinance within the
Town of Trophy Club.
E. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any term or provision of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 14.
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 of Trophy Club, 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 of Trophy Club is dilapidated, deteriorated, illegal, prohibited
or abandoned, they 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
Ordinance that have been violated.
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
i. A criminal penalty not exceeding $500 per day for each violation,
ii. The Town filing a civil action against owner seeking injunctive
relief and/or civil penalties up to $1,000 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.
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SECTION 15.
ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
A. Criminal Penalties: Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or
terms of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 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 Ordinance, seeking injunctive relief and/or civil penalties up to
$1,000 per day for each offense as authorized by Subchapter B of Chapter 54 of 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 Ordinance 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
Ordinance nor shall the filing of a civil action preclude the pursuit of any other action or
remedy, administrative or criminal."
SECTION 16.
PROHIBITION
A. All signs not specifically authorized herein are prohibited.
1. Obsolete Signs: No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises
owned or controlled by them, an obsolete sign.
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.
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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
5. Signs placed so as to prevent or inhibit free ingress to or egress from any door,
window, or any exit way required by the Building Code of the Town of Trophy
Club 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, street light, 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. No person shall attach any sign, paper or other material, or paint, stencil or write
any name, number (except house numbers) or otherwise marls on any sidewalk,
curb, gutter, street, utility pole, public building, or structure except as otherwise
allowed by this Ordinance.
SECTION 17.
GRAFFITI; NOTICE OF VIOLATION
A. Graffiti Prohibited: The Owner of any property in the Town commits an offense if the
Owner fails to remove all graffiti from the property that is visible from any public
property, easement or right-of-way, unless the graffiti was created or placed on the
property with the Owner's consent and does not violate the Town's sign regulations or
any applicable ordinance, regulation or state or federal law.
B. Notice: Before issuing a citation for a violation of this Ordinance, the Designated
Official shall serve an Owner with written notice to remove the graffiti from the property
within twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date the notice is served. The notice may
be served by hand -delivery to the Owner or by depositing the same in the United States
Postal Service certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Owner at the
Owner's address as shown on the most recent certified tax roll of the Town. If the Owner
cannot be located and the notice is returned undelivered by the United States Postal
Service, then the Owner may be notified by:
1. Publication two (2) times within ten (10) consecutive days in the Town's official
newspaper; or
2. Posting the notice on or near the front door of each building on the premises to
which the violation relates; or
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3. Posting the notice on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on the
premises to which the violation relates, if the premises do not contain a building.
C. The twenty-one (21) calendar days referenced in Section 17(B) hereof shall be counted as
follows:
1. From the date the notice is personally served on the Owner; or
2. From the sixth day after the date the notice is placed in the United States certified
mail: or
3. If the Owner cannot be found or in the event the notice is returned by the United
States Postal Service, from the date the notice is:
a. Published for the second time in accordance with Section 17 (13)(1); or
b. Posted in accordance with Section 17 (13)(2) and (3).
D. Defenses: It is a defense to prosecution under paragraph 1 of this Section 19 that:
1. No notice was served on the Owner in compliance with this Ordinance;
2. The Owner has removed the graffiti from the property in question three (3) or
more times within the twelve (12) month period preceding the date of the citation;
or
3. Before being issued a citation, the Owner gave the Designated Official written
authorization to allow persons to enter onto the property and remove the graffiti
pursuant to a volunteer or community service program approved by the
Designated Official in which the Owner is eligible to participate.
E. Notice to Governmental Entities: The Designated Official shall notify the Town and any
other governmental entity whenever property owned by or under control of the Town or
governmental entity contains graffiti in violation of this Ordinance. The Town or any
other governmental entity shall remove any such graffiti from its property within twenty-
one (21) days from the date of the notice.
SECTION 18.
CUMULATIVE REPEALER
This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other Ordinances and shall not repeal any of the
provisions of such Ordinances except for those instances where there are direct conflicts with the
provisions of this Ordinance; provided, however, that Ordinance No. 2004-02 P&Z is hereby
repealed. Ordinances or parts thereof in force at the time this Ordinance shall take effect and that
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are inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are inconsistent
with this Ordinance. Provided however, that any complaint, action, claim or lawsuit which has
been initiated or has arisen under or pursuant to Ordinance No. 2004-02 P&Z on the date of
adoption of this Ordinance shall continue to be governed by the provisions of such Ordinance
and for that purpose the Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 19.
SAVINGS
All rights and remedies of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, are expressly saved as to any
and all violations of the provisions of any other Ordinance affecting sign regulations which have
secured at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and
all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such
Ordinances same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final
disposition by the courts.
SECTION 20.
SEVERABILITY
If any section, article, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word in this Ordinance or
application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of
competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance, and the Town Council hereby declares it would have passed such remaining portions
of this Ordinance despite such invalidity, which remaining portions shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 21.
PENALTY
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance, and any
person violating or failing to comply with any provision hereof shall be fined, upon conviction,
in an amount not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00), and a separate offense shall be
deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
SECTION 22.
PUBLICATION
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to publish, the
Caption, Penalty and Effective Date of this Ordinance as required by Section 52.011 of the Texas
Local Government Code.
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SECTION 23.
ENGROSSMENT AND ENROLLMENT
The Town Secretary of the Town of Trophy Club is hereby directed to engross and enroll
this Ordinance by copying the exact Caption, Penalty and Effective Date in the minutes of the
Town Council and by filing this Ordinance in the ordinance records of the Town.
SECTION 24.
EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective from and after its date of adoption and publication
as provided by law, and it is so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town
this 7a' day of February, 2005. f
of Trophy Club, Texas,
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
Town Secretary / �t=
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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