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ORDINANCE NO. l50l-H
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE 10, SIGN
REGULATIONS, OF ORDINANCE NO. 1501, THE CITY OF LA PORTE ZONING
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VIOLATING THE TERMS OF THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL BE DEEMED GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SHALL UPON
CONVICTION BE FINED A SUM OF NOT MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,000.00) FOR EACH VIOLATION; FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, The City of La Porte has existing
"Interim Sign
Regulations" as a part of Ordinance No. 1501; and
WHEREAS, at
the time
of adoption
of said "Interim Sign
Regulations" the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council of
the City of La Porte deemed it advisable to review said "Interim Sign
Regulations" and consider making said sign regulations permanent,
together with additions to said sign regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La
Porte finds that it is desirable to regulate portable signs, political
signs, and the placement, size, and area of permanent sign structures;
now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1.
The City Council of the City of La Porte, based upon
the study recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the
City of La Porte hereby finds, determines and declares that the
regulation of future placement of portable signs ,is desired because
portable signs are not consistent with the aesthetic values of the City
of La Porte, and because portable signs present unique safety problems.
The City Council of the City of La Porte further finds that the
light weight design and easy mobility of portable signs, together with
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their frequent use in conjunction with electrical components creates a
potential for extraordinary safety hazards. Portable signs are found
to be often placed in close proximity to public rights of way in order
to optimally attract the attention of motorists. Such placement
creates visual obstruction of on-coming pedestrian and vehicular
traffic for motorists ingressing and egressing from a place of
business. Portable signs also have had a tendency to be blown about in
strong winds. Portable signs with electrical connections and
components, if improperly maintained, pose a serious public safety
hazard.
It is deemed necessary that the permitting of portable signs is
required by the City of La Porte in order to prevent especially
hazardous conditions and to promote to the fullest extent possible
their proper operation and maintenance, and to further promote the
aesthetic values of the City of La Porte and to preserve the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens of and visitors to the City of La
Porte.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds,
determines and declares that heretofore, to-wit, on the 23rd day of
February, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., a public hearing was held before the
Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte, Texas, pursuant
to due notice, to consider the question of the possible amendment of
the Zoning Ordinance as herein described. There is attached to this
Ordinance as Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference herein and made
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a part hereof for all purposes, the publisher's affidavit of
publication of notice of said hearing.
Section 3. Subsequent to such public hearing, the City of La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission met in regular session on 23rd day
of February, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the Ordinance amendments
which were the subject of such public hearing. The City Council of the
City of La Porte is in receipt of the written recommendations of the
City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission, by letter dated
February 24, 1989, ,a true copy of which letter is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B", and incorporated by reference herein, and made part hereof
for all purposes.
Section 4. The City Council of the City of La Porte hereby finds,
determines and declares that on the 13th day of March, 1989, a public
hearing was held before the City Council of the City of La Porte,
Texas, pursuant to due notice, to consider the recommendation of the
City of La Porte Planning and Zoning Commission. There is attached to
this Ordinance as Exhibit "C", and incorporated by reference herein and
made a part hereof for all purposes, the publisher's affidavit of
publication of notice of said public hearing for the City Council of
the City of La Porte.
Section 5. The City council of the City of La Porte hereby finds,
determines and declares that all prerequisites of law and Ordinance
have been satisfied, and hereby determines and declares that the
amendments to the City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1501, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, are desirable and in furtherance of
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the goals and objectives stated in the City of La Porte's comprehensive
plan.
Section 6. Article 3, Definitions; and Article 10, Sign
Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of La Porte are hereby
amended, to read in accordance with the Zoning Regulations contained in
Exhibit 0, attached hereto and fully incorporated by reference herein.
Section 7. Any person, as defined in Section 1.02(27) Texas Penal
Code, who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by
a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Each day a
violation of this ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate
violation.
Section 8. If any section, sentence, phrase, clause, or any part
of any section, sentence, phrase, or clause, of this Ordinance shall,
for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
remaining portions of this Ordinance, it is hereby declared to be the
intention of the City of Council to have passed each section, sentence,
phrase, or clause, or part thereof, irrespective of the fact that any
other section, sentence, phrase, or clause, or part thereof, may be
declared invalid.
Section 9. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites
and declares that a sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place
and subject of this meeting of the City Council was posted at a place
convenient to the public at the City Hall of the city for the time
required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Open
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Meetings Law, Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Ordinance No. Civil
Statutes Annotated~ and that this meeting has been open to the public
as required by law at all times during which this ordinance and the
subject matter thereof has been discussed, considered and formally
acted upon.
The City Council further ratifies, approves and confirms
such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 10. This Ordinance shall become effective fourteen (14)
days
after its passage and approval. The City Secretary shall give
notice to the passage of the notice by causing the
caption to be published in the official newspaper of the City of La
Porte at least twice within ten (10) days after the passage of the
Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS THE IS.J(;DAY OF ~ ' 1989.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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In at )rc:1'llce with the provisions of
Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zon-
ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that
the La Porte City Council will conduct a
public hearing at 6:00 P,M. on the 13th
day of March, 1989, in the Council Cham-
bers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, The purpose
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amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of
La, Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501.
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Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council
pro or con during the Public Hearing will
be required to sign in before the meeting
is convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
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In at :i'rckhce with the provisions of
Ordinance 1501, the City of La Porte Zon-
ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that
the La Porte City Council will conduct a
public hearing at 6:00 P.M, on the 13th
day of March, 1989, in the Council Cham-
bers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont
Parkway, La Porte, Texas, The purpose
of the Public Hearing is to consider
amendments to Section 10-1000 of City of
La Porte Zoning Ordinance No. 1501.
Propo amend nts will regulate size
and ment of on-premise free-
stan ng s ns a off-premise public ser-
vice sign ,pi ement and removal of
politi iTs; ermitting a ,placement
0!A~~~ bra Igns; rem al of non-
,c(#fining. '9, as well as
incorporatin a Clition nitions
into Ordin ce 1501.
, A regula -meeting wi e" Cl following
. the public earin urpose of act-
ing upon the pu ',c , ' aring item and con-
duct other matte pertaining to the City
Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council
pro or con during the Public Hearing will
be required to sign in before the meeting
is convened,
CITY OF LA PORTE
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published in La Porte, Harris County, Texas, and who
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PUBLIC weARING
In accordance with the provisions of
Ordinance 1501, the City of L..a P-orte ~on~
ing Ordinance, notice is hereby given that
the La Porte Planning arid Zoning Com-
mission will conduct a public hearing at
7:00 P.M, on the 23rd day of February,
1989, in the Council Chambers of the City
Ha!I, 6D~ We ,f Fairme Parkway~ La
Porte,,'e s. epur 0 e of the Public
Hearing i to,~' amendments to
Section'l 1 ,Of f i" f La Porte Zon-
ing " nae, D1. Proposed
amen ent i gulate size and place-
ment of on- remise free-standing signs
and off-premise public service signs;
placement and removel of political signs;
'permitting and' placement of portable
signs; removal of non-conforming port-
able signs, as well as incorporating addi-
tionalsign definitions into Ordinance
1501. '
A regular meeting will be held following
the public hearing for the purpose of act-
, ing upon the public hearing item and con-
duct other matters pertail)ing to. the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission.
Citizens'wishing to address the Com-
missionp.r.~ or eon du~"g,th~ P~bl[C?;H~ar-.l'
ing will ~ r~q~ire~ to sign in, ~fore,th~
meeting .is'1.?cdriverie'd.' .'''' .'.. ,I
CITY OF LA PORTE
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provIsIons of Ordinance 1501, the City
of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, notice is hereby given that the La
Porte City Council will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on
the 13th day of March, 1989, in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, Texas. The purpose of
the Public Hearing is to consider amendments to Section 10-1000 of
City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, No. 1501. Proposed amendments
will regulate size and placement of on-premise free-standing signs
and off-premise public service signs, placement and removal of
political signs; permitting and placement of portable signs;
removal of non-conforming portable signs, as well as incorporating
additional sign definitions into Ordinance 1501.
A regular meeting will be held following the public hearing
for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct
other matters pertaining to the City Council.
Citizens wishing to address the Council pro or con during the
Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting is
convened.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Cherie Black
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
CITY OF LA PORTE
NOTICE ,OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the provisions of Ordinance 1501, the City
of La Porte Zoning Ordinance~ notice is hereby given that the La
Porte Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing
at 7:00 P.M. on the 23rd day of February, 1989, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 604 West Fairmont Parkway, La Porte,
Texas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider amendments
to Section 10-1000 of City of La Porte Zoning Ordinance, No. 1501.;
Proposed amendments will regulate size and placement 'of on-premise
free-standing signs and off-premise public service signs, placement
and removal of political signs; permitting and placement of
portable signs; removal of non-conforming portable signs, as well,
as incorporating additional sign definitions into Ordinance 1501.
~ regular meeting will be held following the public hearing
for the purpose of acting upon the public hearing item and conduct
other matters pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Citizens wishing t~ address the Commission pro ~r con during
- __the Public Hearing will be required to sign in before the meeting
is convened.
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CITY OF LA PORTE
Cherie Black
_City Secretary
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CITY OF LA PORTE
PHONE (713) 471.5020 . P. 0, Box 1115 . LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571
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February 24, 1989 '
Honorable Mayor Norman Malone & City Council
City of La Porte
Dear Mayor Malone:
On February 23, 1989, the Plann ing & Zon ing Commiss ion, in
Public Hearing and regular session, considered proposed sign
regulation revisions to Section 10-1000 of the City of La Porte
Zoning Ordinance #1501.
After considering public
Commission by unanimous vote,
regulations as proposed.
input and staff's report, the
recommended approval of these
Sincerely,
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~net Grav:s, ~hairman
Planning & Zoning Commission
EXHIBIT B
.' ARTICLE THREE: DEFINITle
Section i - 100 Definitions
For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms and words are hereby
defined; terms not defined herein shall be construed in accordance with
adopted building codes or their customary usage and meaning.
Abut ting: Hav ing property or distr ict I ines in common, or two (2)
objects in immediate contact.
Access: Means of approaching or enter ing a property, includes aright
of passage to and from an adjacent street.
Accessorv Use or Building: An "accessory use or building" is one
customarily a part thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to
permitted use and which does not change the character thereof, including
but not limi ted to garages, carports, bathhouses, greenhouses, tool
sheds, or swimming pools.
Accessory Structure: A detached, subordinate structure, the use of
which is clearly incidental and related to that of the principal
structure or use of the land, and which is located in the same lots as
that of the principal structure or use.
Alley: A public way which, when at least twenty feet (20') in width,
may be used for vehicular service access to the back or side of
properties otherwise abutting on a street or highway.
Apartment: See dwelling - multi-family.
Board of Adjustment: The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of La
Porte.
Boarding House: A building, built and/or used for residential purposes,
where meals for five (5) or more persons are served for compensation.
Buildable Area: Area o~ the building site le~t to be built upon a~ter
the required yard area has been provided.
Building: A "building" is any structure built for the support, shelter,
or enclosure of persons, chattels or property of any kind and which is
affixed to the land.
Building Codes: All building regulations referred to as the Southern
Building Code Congress International (S.B.C.C.I) as amended from time to
time and adopted under the La Porte Code of Ordinances.
Building Inspector: As the term is used in this ordinance shall mean
the designated Chief Building Official of the City of La Porte, or his
designated representatives. Also see Enforcing Officer.
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Building Line: See setback line.
Building Permit: An instrument in writing signed by the building
inspector authorizing described construction on a particular lot. Refer
to the Southern Bu ilding Code Congress International (S. B. C. C. I.) for
additional information.
Business Frontage: The linear measurement of the side of the building
which contains the primary entrance of the building.
~: City of La Porte.
City Council: The words "City Council" shall mean the City Council of
the City of La Porte, Texas.
City Attorney: The City Attorney of the City of La Porte, Texas, or his
authorized representative.
City Manager: That person holding the office of ~ity Manager under the
terms of the La Porte Charter, or his authorized representative.
Citv Secretarv: That person holding the office of City Secretary under
the terms of the La Porte Charter, or his authorized representative.
Clinic: An institution, public or private,
examination and treatment of patients by an
doctors, dentists, or other licensed members
profession.
or a station for the
ind i v idual or group of
of a human health care
Controlled Access Highway: Any thoroughfare which is a high volume
freeway (without signalization on principal lanes) designed for four (4)
to eight (8) main lanes and four (4) service lanes with a right-of-way
(R.O.W.) capacity that allows two (2) to four (4) additional lanes.
Controlled Access Hi~hway Corridor: A corridor extending five hundred
feet (500') to either side of the right-of-way (R.O.W.) of a controlled
access highway as designated on the City of La Porte's Land Use Map.
NOTES:
The definition of Controlled Access Highway (with some
minor rephrasing) was taken from Volume One, Section 1.3
of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Controlled Access Highway Corridors are established on the
Ci ty' s Land Use Map and designated by a cross hatched
high-light. State Highway 225 and New State Highway 146
are the only thoroughfares within the City presently
designated as Controlled Access Highways.
Interim Sign Regulations: Signs located within a
Controlled Access Highway Corridors shall be limited to a
maximum height of sixty-five feet (65').
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Commercial Amusement or Recreation: An enterprise whose main purpose is
to provide the general public with an amusing or entertaining activity,
where tickets are sold or fees collected at the gates of the activity.
Commercial amusements include zoos, carnivals, expositions, miniature
golf courses, driving ranges, arcades, fairs, exhibitions, athletic
contests, rodeos, tent show, ferr is wheels, children's rides, roller
coasters, skating rinks, ice rinks, traveling shows, bowling alleys,
pool parlors, and similar enterprises.
Commercial Amusement or Recreation - Adult: An enterprise whose main
purpose is to provide adults with an amusing or entertaining activity.
Such activity must be restricted to adults only, licensed in accordance
with other city ordinances, and may be only located in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance.
Commercial Motor Vehicle:
transportation of persons
capacity in excess of one
purposes.
Any motor vehicle designed or used for the
or property for hire, with a rated carrying
ton, including every vehicle use for delivery
Commission: The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of La Porte.
Common Property: A parcel or parcels of land, together with the
improvements thereon, the use and enjoyment of which are shared by the
owners and occupants of the individual building sites.
Condominium: Two (2) or more dwelling units on a lot with individual
ownership of a unit rather than a specific parcel of real property;
together with common elements. See Section 81.001 et seq, Texas
Property Code, and S.B.C.C.I.
Conservation Area: A designation on the land use and zoning maps
representing an area of natural undeveloped land, characterized by
scenic attractiveness. When so designed, all conservation areas require
a minimum setback of twenty feet (20') from the edge of the stream or
bayou bank, right-of-way line, or other natural features.
Convalescent Home:
persons recovering
compensation.
Any structure used or occupied by three (3) or more
from illness or receiving geriatric care for
Corner Lot: A lot abutting upon two (2) or more existing or proposed
street right-of-ways at their intersections.
Curb: For purposes of this Ordinance, a restraint located upon the edge
of a parking lot, not necessarily continuous, that restrains automobiles
or other vehicles from access to an adjoining street, sidewalk, alley
way, adjacent property, or other adjoining use. As defined in this
Ordinance, the term "Curb" includes a generic precast concrete curb
stop.
Density: The measure of a degree to which land is filled with units
designed to accommodate a particular use as said use is set forth in
this Ordinance. Measurements allow inclusion of internal streets and
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public ways required to be dedicated in calculating density per acre.
Streets dedicated, improved and accepted prior to platting or the
property shall not be counted.
Department:
Porte.
The Community Development Department of the City of La
Develooed Site Area: That area which is being developed as per
definition by Development Ordinance.
Development Ordinance: The City of La Porte Development Ordinance,
being Ordinance No. 1444, together with any amendments thereto.
Director: That person holding the position of Director of Community
Development for the City of La Porte or his designated representative.
District: A "district" is a zoning district which is a part of the City
wherein regulations of this Ordinance are uniform.
Dormitorv: A space in a unit where group sleeping accommodations are
provided with or without meals for persons not members of the same
family group in one room or in a series of closely associated rooms
under joint occupancy and single management, as in college dormitories,
fraternity houses, military barracks, and ski lodges.
Duplex: A "duplex" is a building built for, occupied by, or intended
for the occupancy of two (2) families, and containing two (2) dwelling
units.
Dwelling: A dwelling is a building or portion thereof other than
manufactured housing or recreational vehicles, designed and used
exclusi vely for residential occupancy, including one-family dwellings,
two-family dwell ings, and multiple-family dwell ings, but not includ ing
hotels, motels or lodging houses.
Dwelling, Attached: An "attached dwelling" is one which is joined to
another dwelling at one or more sides by party wall or walls.
Dwelling, Detached: A "detached dwelling" is one which is entirely
surrounded by open space on the same building lot.
Dwellin~, Sin~le Family: A residential building, other than
manufactured housing or recreational vehicles designed for occupancy for
one (1) family only.
Dwell ing, Mul ti-Famil y: A residential bu ild ing designed for occupancy
of three (3) or more families, with the number of families not to exceed
the number of dwelling units.
Dwelling, Two Family: Refer to Duplex.
Dwell ing Un it: A single unit providing complete, independent Ii v ing
facilities for one (1) or more person including permanent provisions for
living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
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Efficiencv Apartment: An apartment without a bedroom separate from
other living quarters.
Enforcin~ Officer: The Chief Building Official of the City of La Porte
or his designated representative.
Family: A "family" is any number of related persons or, not more than
four (4) unrelated persons living as a single housekeeping unit.
Fence: A man-made structural barrier erected on or around a piece of
property or any portion thereof.
Floor Area: The sum total area of all floors as calculated from
measurements to the outside walls.
Foundation System: An assembly of materials constructed below, or
partially below-grade, not intended to be removed from its installation
site, which is designed to support the structure and engineered to
resist the imposition of exterior natural forces, as defined by the
Southern Standard Building Code. Such foundation system shall be
skirted or enclosed with wood, or masonry to give the appearance of a
solid foundation, if one is not provided, compatible with the appearance
of adjacent housing.
Freestanding Sign: An outdoor sign supported by uprights or braces
placed in or upon the ground, or mounted on a vehicle, trailer, or
mobile structure principally used for the purpose of advertising or
display of information. For the purpose of this ordinance, a portable
sign shall be considered to be a freestanding sign.
Garage, Private: A "private garage" is an accessory building designed
or used for the storage of motor vehicle owned and used by the occupants
of the building to which it is an accessory.
Garage, Public: A "public garage" is a building or portion thereof,
other than a private or storage garage, designed or used for servicing,
repairing, equipping, hiring, selling, or storing motor driven vehicles.
Glare: Emitted light which exceeds sixty (60) footcandles.
Grade: A referenced plane representing the average of finished ground
level adjoining the building and all exterior walls.
Grand Opening: The formal offering by a new business of its goods,
wares, merchandise, service, entertainment, or activity.
Greenway Corridor: A publicly owned system of trails and walkways,
patterned in the open space and pedestrian system plan, and is
designated on the land use map, park zone map, and zoning map of the
City of La Porte, that link existing and proposed neighborhood,
community, and regional parks with each other and other proposed
acti vi ty areas of the City. These trails and walkways, are in the ir
majority within existing right-of-way, but may be within proposed
right-of-way to be acquired by the City of La Porte. Greenway corridors
are a special use site, as said special use site is defined in the City
of La Porte Development Ordinance, Section 12.07.
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Group Care Fac il i ties: Res idential fac il i ties des igned to prov ide a
transition from traditional treatment facilities to normal daily living
for special populations such as the mentally retarded, physically
handicapped, or substance users. These facilities include but are not
limited to half-way houses and group homes.
Height of Building:: The vertical distance from grade to the highest
finished roof surface in the case of flat roofs, or to a point at the
average height of roofs having a pitch of more than 2.5/12; height of a
building in stories does not include basements and cellars, except as
specifically provided otherwise.
Hardship: A determinat ion made by the Zon ing Board of Adjustment in
hearing a variance request in accordance with Section 11-600 (f) of this
Ordinance.
Home Owners Association: An incorporated, nonprofit organization
operating under recorded land agreements through which (a) each lot
and/or homeowner in a planned unit or other described land area is
automatically a member, (b) each lot is automatically subject to charge
for a proportionate share of the expenses for the organization's
activities, such as maintaining a common property, and (c) the charge,
if unpaid, becomes a lien against the property.
Home Occupation: An occupation limited to custom production, repairing,
and servicing, conducted at a dwelling unit, provided it conforms to the
following definitions, and provided that said occupation does not
involve general retail sales:
a. No person other than members of the family residing in the
premises shall be engaged in such occupation;
b. The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation shall be
clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential
purpose by its occupants, and not more than 25% of the floor
area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the
home occupation;
c. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the
building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct
of such home occupation other than one (1) sign, not exceeding
two (2) square feet in area, non-illuminated, and mounted flat
against the wall of the principal building;
d. No display, visible from the exterior of the dwelling shall be
connected with such home occupation;
e. There shall be no outside storage of any kind, including
vehicles or equipment connected with such home occupation;
f. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater
volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neigh-
borhood, and any need for parking generated by the conduct of
such home occupation shall be met off the street;
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g. No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation
which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or elec-
trical interference detectable to the normal sense off the
lot, if the occupation is conducted in a single-family resi-
dence. In the case of noise, the level shall not exceed 50%
of the values established in Section 7-501 1G. In the case
of electrical interference, no equipment or process shall be
used which creates visual or audible interference in any
radio or television receivers off the premises, or causes
fluctuations in the line voltage off the premise.
Hosoital, Sanitarium, Nursin~ or Convalescent Homes: A building or
portion thereof, used or designed for the housing or treatment of sick,
aged, mentally ill, injured, convalescent or infirm persons; prov ided
that this definition shall not include rooms in any residential
dwelling, hotel, or apartment hotel ordinarily intended to be occupied
by said persons.
Identification Sign: Any sign which carries only the firm, business or
corporate name, the major enterprise on the premises, or the principal
products offered for sale on the premises.
Landscaped: Adorned or improved by contouring land and placing thereon
live flowers, shrubs, trees, grass, wood, stone, and ponds or streams.
Light Truck: Any truck (as defined in this article) with a limited
manufacturers rated carrying capacity. This definition is intended to
include those trucks with sa id rated carrying capac i ty be ing not in
excess of one (1) ton, panel delivery trucks and carryall trucks.
Loading Berth: A parking area provided for commercial motor vehicles,
designed for the receipt or distribution by said vehicles of materials
or merchandise to or from the use to which said parking area is
accessory.
Lot Area per Dwelling Unit: "Lot area per dwelling unit~' is the lot
area required for each dwelling unit located on a building lot.
Lot Coverage: Area under roof on any given lot.
Lot, Corner: A "corner lot" is a building lot situated at the
intersection of two (2) existing or proposed street rights-of-way, the
interior angle of such intersection not exceeding 135 degrees.
Lot, Depth: "Lot depth" is the mean hor izontal distance between the
front lot line and the rear lot line of the building lot measured within
the lot boundary.
Lot, Interior: An "interior lot" is a building lot other than a corner
lot.
Lot Line: A "lot line" is a boundary of a building lot.
Lot Line, Front: A "front lot line" is that boundary of a building lot
which is the line of an existing or dedicated street. Upon corner lots
either street line may be selected as the front lot line providing a
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front and rear yard are provided adjacent and opposite, respectively to
the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side: A "side lot line" is any boundary of a building lot
which is not a front lot line or a rear lot line.
Lot Line, Rear: The "rear lot line" is that boundary of a building lot
which is most distant from and is, or is most nearly parallel to the
front lot line.
Lot of Record: A "lot of record" is an area of land designated as a lot
on a plat of a subdivision recorded pursuant to statutes of the State of
Texas with the County Clerk (of the County of Harris, Texas) or an area
of land held in single ownership described by metes and bounds upon a
deed recorded or registered with the County Clerk.
Lot, Single Family Dwell ing, Spec ial: Any res idential lot for single
family dwelling purposes with an area of less than 6,000 square feet,
but greater than 4,500 square feet.
Lot, Through: A "through lot" is a building lot not a corner lot, both
the front and rear lot lines of which adjoin street lines. On a
"through lot" both street lines shall be deemed front lot lines.
Lot, Width: The "lot width" is the minimum distance measured in a
straight line between the' side lot lines of a building lot along a
straight line, which shall be on the side of the building.
Manufactured Housing or Mobile Homes: A structure, transportable in one
(1) or more sections, which in the traveling mode is eight (8) body feet
or more in width or forty feet (40') in length, or, when erected on
si te, is three hundred twenty (320) or more square feet in size and
which is buil t on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a
dwelling with or without a foundation system when connected to the
required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. Such
manufactured housing mayor may not be constructed under H.U.D.'
specifications.
Manufactured Housing Parks: A development under single ownership
intended for the rental or leasing only of manufactured housing units.
Manufactured Housing Subdivision: A subdivision designed and/or
intended for the sale of lots for residential occupancy by manufactured
housing meeting H.U.D. specifications as established under the National
Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act.
Modular Building: A building, built to specifications of the Texas
Manufactured Housing Standards Act, and the Texas Department of Labor
and Standards (T.D.L.S.) Rules and Regulations designed to be placed on
a permanent foundation system consistent with the above requirements.
Said modular home or modular building must bear a T.D.L.S. decal
permanently affixed to each transportable section or modular component
of each modular building to indicate compliance with the State
standards. A modular home is not a mobile home as defined herein.
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National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safetv Act of 1974:
The Federal Act which governs the standards for construction, design,
and performance of manufactured homes or mobile homes builtin the
Un i ted States since June 15, 1976 defined as homes meeting H. U. D.
specifications.
New Business: A project or undertaking which involves the use of any
property, building, or structure, permanent or temporary, for the
primary purpose of conducting in said building or structure or on said
property a legitimate commercial enterprise or other non-residential
use, in compliance with all ordinances and regulations of the City of La
Porte and when such project or undertaking is new to the premises.
Provided however, a change in ownership of at least fifty percent (50%)
of the ongoing project or undertaking shall constitute a new business,
for the purposes herein and, provided further, expansion of an existing
building or structure shall constitute a new business if such expansion
increases the size of the area devoted to primary use, in building floor
square footage, by not less than fifty percent (50$).
Occupancv: Any utilization of property.
Office Trailer: A structure, transportable in one (1) or more sections
which is built on a permanent chassis and intended to be used for office
space or storage with or without a permanent foundation system and with
or without utility connections. Office trailers as defined are only
allowed subject to the following conditions:
(1) Office trailers may be used as construction offices or
temporary storage buildings only on construction sites.
(2) No office trailer shall be moved on to a construction
site until the required building permit has been issued.
(3) All office trailers shall be removed from a construction
site once work is completed or abandoned.
(4) In no case shall an office trailer be used for overnight
sleeping purposes.
Off Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to any business,
commodity, service or entertainment offered elsewhere than on the
premises where such sign appears.
On Premise Sign: Any sign which directs attention to a business,
commodity, service or entertainment offered on the same premises where
such sign appears.
Open Space: Area, excluding parking, street, alley, serv ice walk or
other service areas, but including any side, rear, or front yard or any
unoccupied space on a lot that is unobstructed to the sky, except for
the ordinary projections of cornices, eaves, porches or trellises.
a. Developed open space shall be defined as recreational space
developed with facilities for either active or passive recre-
ation not within any required yard.
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Parking Soace: A "parking space" is a surfaced area, designed to
control dust and moisture, enclosed or unenclosed, sufficient in size to
store one (1) automobile together with a surfaced driveway connecting
the parking space with the street or alley permitting ingress and egress
of an automobile. A "parking space" or any requisite maneuvering area
incidental thereto shall not occupy any public right-of-way.
Party Wall: A fire wall on an interior lot line, used or adapted for
joint service between two (2) buildings.
Planned Unit Development: A land area characterized by a unified site
design which (a) has individual building sites and provides common open
spaces, and (b) is designed to be capable of satisfactory use and
operation as a separate entity without necessarily having the
participation of other building sites or other common property. The
ownership of the common property may be either public or private. It
may be a single planned unit development as initially designed; or as
expanded by annexation of additional land area; or a group of contiguous
planned unit developments, as separate entities or merged into a single
consolidated entity.
Pole Trailer: Every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn
by another vehicle by means of a reach, or pole, or by being boomed or
otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for
transportation of long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes,
or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as
beams between the supporting connections.
Political Sign: A temporary sign announcing, supporting or opposing
political candidates, dates or issues in connection with any national,
state or local election.
Portable Sign: A sign designed or constructed to be easily moved from
one location to another, including signs mounted upon or designed to be
mounted on a trailer, wheeled carrier, or other non motorized mobile
structure. A portable sign which has its wheels removed shall still be
considered a portable sign.
Public Improvements Criteria Manual (p" I" C" M" ) : The set of standards
set forth by the Director of Community Development and approved by the
City Council to determine the specific technical requirements for
construction to public improvements. The manual may be acquired from
the Community Development Department, and is on file in the City
Secretary's Office.
Public Parks: A "public park" is any publicly owned park, playground,
beach, parkway, or railroad within the jurisdiction and control of the
City.
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Public Service Si~n: For the purposes of this ordinance, the following
types of signs and no others shall be considered to be public service
signs.
1. Signs identifying and naming the location of churches, schools
and other non-profit organizations;
2. Signs identifying and naming the location of public facilities;
and
3. Community information signs which provide information regarding
community functions and activities.
Signs which display commercial advertising in conjunction with public
service information shall not be considered to be public service signs
except that a person, firm, or organization who donates or otherwise
provides a public service sign may be identified on such sign in a means
which is clearly incidental to the primary message.
Ouadraolex: Four single-family dwelling units joined by common
sidewalls, and/or common floors/ceilings.
Ranch Trailer: A vehicle with or without motive power other than a pole
trailer designed for carrying livestock, ranch implements, or other
moveable personal property attendant to the business or recreational use
of the raising of livestock or crops.
Reader Panel: Any and all portions of any sign on which text, graphics
or pictures are displayed. In the case of double faced reader panels,
only one side shall be considered in the calculation of sign size.
Recreational Vehicle: A camp car, motorhome, trailer, or tent trailer
with or without motive power, designed for human habitation or
recreational occupation, having less than three hundred twenty(320)
square feet.
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Rest Home or Nursing Home: A private home for the care of the aged or
infirmed or a place of rest for those suffering bodily disorders. Such
homes do not contain facilities for surgical care or the treatment of
disease or injury.
Roofline: The height above finished grade of the upper beam, rafter,
ridge or purlin of any buiding.
Semi-Trailer: Every vehicle, with or without motive power, other than a
pole trailer or ranch trailer, designed for carrying persons or property
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part
of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another
vehicle.
Setback Line: The closest point to any property line or utility
easement which may be occupied by a structure.
Setback, Sign Measurement: The closest point to any property line which
may be occupied by any sign, as defined by this Ordinance. This point
shall be determined by measuring perpendicularly from adjacent property
lines.
Shipping Containers: Sealable shipping containers, designed for
intermodal transportation, either with or without a permanent affixed
chassis, used in intrastate, interstate and international commerce for
the shipment of goods and merchandise.
Shipping containers may be converted for use as buildings subject to
the following conditions:
(1) Shipping containers may be used as accessory buidings only.
(2) In all zones except Heavy Industrial, shipping containers
used as accessory buildings shall be screened from public
view.
(3) Any shipping container used as an accessory building shall
be subject to all requirements and restrictions of the
zone in which it is located.
Shopping Center or Integrated Development:
two (2) or more interrelated business
driveways and on-site parking facilities.
Sight Triangle: Triangular shaped area of clear visibility located at
all intersections including private driveways. The area of the triangle
shall be determined by engineering standards.
A development consisting of
establishments using common
Single Family Residential Large Lot: Any single tract or lot
comprised of at least 43,560 square feet of property, located in R-1
zone, whose primary use is for a single family dwelling unit.
Site Area Per Unit: The total area, including public and private
streets, for a proposed development divided by the total number of units
proposed. Used to determine the maximum density permitted for a
development.
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Sign: Any word, number, figure, device, design or trademark by which
anything is made known, as used to designate an individual, firm,
profession, business, or a commodity and which is visible from any
public street. Refer to S.B.C.C.I. for additional definitions. For the
purpose of this ordinance, a sign is a structure.
Site Plan, Certified: In the case of all uses, a scaled drawing showing
the use of the land to include locations of buildings, drives,
sidewalks, parking areas, drainage facilities, and other structures to
be constructed in relationship to surveyed boundaries. Such site plan
shall be certified by a registered engineer or surveyor, licensed as
such in the State of Texas. Under the terms of the Development
Ordinance of the City of La Porte, when a development site plan is
required, said development site plan shall be prepared in accordance
with the terms of said Ordinance and shall be accepted as a certified
site plan as required herein.
Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC): The numerical code
established by the U.S. Department of Commerce and used in the Standard
Industrial Classification Manual, 1987 as amended and supplemented.
Street, Private: A vehicular access way, under private ownership and
private maintenance, providing access to buildings containing
residential dwelling units without direct access to an approved public
street right-of-way, or a public right-of-way, however designated,
dedicated or acquired, which provides vehicular access to adjacent
properties. Alleys, parking lots, and private driveways within shopping
centers, commercial areas, or industrial developments shall not be
considered as streets.
Street, Public: A public right-of-way, however designated" dedicated,
or acquired, which provides vehicular access to adjacent properties.
Street, Thoroughfare: A pUblic street designed for heavy
intended to serve as a traffic artery of considerable
continuity throughout the community and so designated on
Thoroughfare Plan.
traffic and
length and
the City's
Special Exception: Shall be only those exceptions provided for under
Section 11-600 (e) of this Ordinance.
Structure: That which is built or constructed.
Structure, Principal: The principal structure which fulfills the
purpose for which the building plot is intended.
Substantial Improvements: Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of
a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value
of the structure as determined by a 1 icensed appraiser, either (a)
before the improvement is started, or (b) if the structure has been
damaged and is being restored, valuation before the damage occurred.
Substantial improvement is started when the first alteration of any
structural part of the building commences.
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Townhouse: One (1) of a group of no less than three (3) nor more than
twelve (12) attached dwelling units constructed in a series or group of
attached units with property lines separating such units.
Trailer: Every vehicle, with or without motive power, other than a pole
trailer or ranch trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and
for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of
its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.
Truck: Any motor vehicle designed, used or maintained primarily for
transportation of more than nine (9) persons or property.
Truck Tractor: Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for
drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other
than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn.
Yard: A "yard" is an open space on the same bu ild ing lot with a
building, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from
the ground upward, except as otherwise prov ided. In measur ing a yard
for the purpose of determining the width of a side yard, the depth of a
rear yard, and the depth of a front yard, the minimum horizontal
distance between the building site and the lot line shall be used. A
"yard" extends along the lot line and at right angles or radial to such
lot line to a depth of width specified in the yard regulations of the
zoning district in which such building lot is located.
Yard, Front: A front yard is a yard extending along the whole of the
front lot line between the side lot lines, and being the mlnlmum
horizontal distance between the front lot line and the front of the
principal building or any projections thereof other than stairs,
unenclosed balcon ies, or unenclosed porches. In the case of the lots
directly adjacent to the shoreline of Galveston Bay, the front yard
shall be the yard extending along the whole of the lot line directly
adjacent to the shoreline of Galveston Bay, and along the horizontal
distance between the front lot line and the front of the principal
building or any projections thereof, other than steps, unenclosed
balconies, or unenclosed porches.
Yard, Rear: A "rear yard" is a yard extending across the rear of a lot
between the side lot lines and being the minimum horizontal distance
between the rear lot line and the rear of the principal building or any
projections thereof other than steps, unenclosed balconies or unenclosed
porches.
Yard, Side: A "side yard" is a yard extending along the side lot line
from the front yard to the rear yard, being the minimum horizontal
distance between any building or projections thereof except steps and
the side lot line.
Zoning District Map: The "zoning district map" is the map or maps
incorporated into this Ordinance as a part hereof by reference thereto.
Zoning Fermi t: A written instrument signed by the enforcing officer
authorizing a use described in this Ordinance, in conformance with
Section 11 - 300 of this Ordinance.
Section 10 - 1000 tt Sign Regulations
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Section 10-1001
Portable Signs
1. Portable signs as defined herein, that are not in
conformance with the requirements of this ordinance,
shall within one calendar year of the date of passage of
this Ordinance, be brought into conformance with
ordinance requirements or be removed.
2. Portable signs shall be securely anchored in a manner
which will prevent their being blown about by strong
winds. The method of anchoring shall comply with the
requirements of Chapter 12 of the current adopted
edition of the Standard Building Code.
3.
Portable signs
provided:
may
be
electrically
illuminated,
A. They are wired and connected to electrical power in
a manner that compl ies with the current adopted
edition of the National Electric Code and the City
of La Porte Electrical Ordinance.
B. Illumination is steady. No flashing or moving
lights shall be placed on any portable sign placed
within the City of La Porte.
4. Temporary political signs placed for the duration of an
election campaign shall not be subject to the
requirements of this ordinance except that:
A. No political sign shall be placed wi thin a sight
triangle or in a manner which will otherwise create
a traffic hazard.
B. All portable signs used for political advertising
shall be anchored in a manner which will prevent
their being blown about by a strong wind.
c. All political signs shall be removed no later than
ten (10) days after the election for which they
were placed. In the case of run-off elections,
political signs may remain in place no longer than
ten (10) days following the run-off.
EXHIBIT D
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Section 10-1002
Number of Signs
The number of signs which may be permitted for a given
location shall be regulated as follows:
1. These regulations shall apply to freestanding signs
only.
2. Multiple reader panels mounted on a single base shall be
considered to be a single sign.
3. A maximum of one advertising freestanding sign shall be
permitted for each side of a commercial or industrial
establishment which fronts on a developed right of way.
4. For the purposes of this section, a multi-tenant
building shall be considered to be a single
establishment and shall be limited to one freestanding
advertising sign for each side of the building which
fronts on a developed right of way.
5. Separate buildings located on a single piece of property
may be considered to be separate business establishments
with each building being eligible for freestanding
advertising signage in accordance wi th these
regulations.
6. The number of on premise freestanding non-advertising
signs intended to direct traffic and not exceeding six
(6) square feet in size shall not be 1 imi ted by this
section.
Section 10-100i
Size Restrictions
Calculation of sign size shall be based on the area of the
reader panel(s). Maximum sign size shall be limited as follows.
1. Freestanding on premise signs with a maximum allowable
height of forty-five (45) feet: one hundred fifty (1,0)
square feet.
2. Freestanding on premise signs located within a
controlled access highway corridor, with a maximum
allowable height of sixty-five (65) feet: three hundred
(iOO) square feet.
3. Freestanding on premise signs for multi-tennant
buildings, whether located within or outside the
boundaries of a Controlled Access Highway Corridor:
three hundred fifty (i,O) square feet.
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4. Off premise Public Service Signs: seventv-five (75)
square feet.
Section 10-1004 Survey & Site Plan Requirements
Any person desiring to erect or place a freestanding sign on
any property, shall submit to the Code Enforcement Office a
survey of said property which indicates the proposed sign
location.
In the case of signs which due to size or height do not
require an engineered design, a survey shall not be required.
Any person desiring to erect or place a freestanding sign of this
type on any property, shall submit to the Code Enforcement Office
a site plan of said property on which the proposed sign location
is indicated.
RESIDENTIAL SIGN TABLE A
USES (SIC CODE #)
R-1
ZONES
R-2 R-3
MH
Freestanding On Premise Identi-
fication Sign; Townhouses,
Multi-Family Developments,
Group Care Facilities,
Subdivisions, Education and
Religious Facilities
P
P
P
P
RESIDENTIAL SIGN TABLE B
(8*)
Uses
(1)
Min.
Yard
Setbacks
L.F.
F. R. S.
Free-
standing
On Premise
Signs
0-0-0
Max.
Height
Equal to
Max.
Allowable
.
.
Footnote:
1 No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct
traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six
feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade.
COMMERCIAL SIGN TABLE A
USES (SIC CODE II) ZONES
CR NC GC
Freestanding On Premise Signs P P
Freestanding Off Premise
Public Service Signs Spaced
In Intervals of Not Less Than
500 Feet * P
COMMERCIAL SIGN TABLE B
(1)
(1) Adj. to
Min. Res.
Max. Yard Min. Yard
Sign Setbacks Setback Max.
Uses Area F. R. S. F. R. S. Height
Freestanding
On Premise 150 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft.
Signs
Freestanding
On Premise
Signs Located
In Controlled
Access Highway
Corridors 300 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 65 Ft.
Freestanding
On Premise
Advertising
Signs for Multi
Tenant Buildings 350 Sq. Ft. 0-0-0 0-5-5 45 Ft.
.
.
Uses
Max.
Sign
Area
(1)
Min.
Yard
Setbacks
F. R. S.
(1)
Adj. to
Res.
Min. Yard
Setback
F. R. S.
Max.
Height
Freestanding
On Premise
Advertising
Signs for Multi
Tenant Buildings
Located in
Controlled
Access
Corridors
350 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
65 Ft.
Freestanding
Off Premise
Public Service
Sign (whether
located within
or outside the
boundaries of
C.A.C.)
75 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
18 Ft.
Footnote:
1. No sign shall be located in a sight triangle so as to obstruct
traffic visibility at a level between three feet (3') and six
feet (6') as measured above adjacent road grade.
INDUSTRIAL SIGN TABLE A
USES (SIC CODE In ZONES
B-I L-I H-I
On Premise Freestanding Signs P P P
Off Premise Freestanding Signs * P P
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INDUSTRIAL SIGN TABLE B
Uses
Maximum
Sign
Area
(1,2)
Minimum
Yard
Setback
F. R. S.
(1,2)
Adj. to
Resid.
Min. Yard
Setback
F. R. S.
Max.
Heia.ht
On & Off
Premise
Freestanding
Signs
150 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
45 Ft.
Freestanding
On Premise
Signs Located
In Controlled
Access Highway
Corridors
300 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
65 Ft.
Freestanding
On Premise
Advertising
Signs for Multi
Tenant Buildings
350 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
45 Ft.
Freestanding
On Premise
Advertising
Signs for Multi
Tenant Buildings
Located in
Controlled
Access Corridors
350 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
65 Ft.
Freestanding
Off Premise
Public Service
Sign (whether
located within or
outside the
boundaries of
C.A.C.)
75 Sq. Ft.
0-0-0
0-5-5
18 Ft.
Footnote:
1. No sign shall be located in a required sight triangle in such
a manner as to obstruct traffic visibility at a level between
three feet (3') and six feet (6') as measured above adjacent
road grade.
2. All off premise freestanding advertising signs shall be spaced
in intervals of not less than three hundred (300) feet.