Ordinance 2003-14
ORDINANCE NO. 2003-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING SIGN
REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF WYLIE; REPEALING WYLIE
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-27; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING,
SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas ("City Council") has
investigated and determined that the City of Wylie, Texas ("Wylie") should adopt Sign
Regulations as an ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to prevent
potential traffic hazards resulting from the signs' distractions and locations;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that, it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to prevent
nuisances and invitations to vandalism;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to avoid
obstructions to police and citizen views as a means of crime prevention;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to avoid
obstructions to emergency services;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to create a neat
and orderly appearance throughout Wylie;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to create a
gateway effect into commercial areas and neighboring residential areas;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to create a
means of safely identifying a place of business and the services available on the
premises without creating esthetic offenses and harm;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to support the
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general welfare of the citizens and to maintain the historically small town atmosphere
during a time of growth by providing for a means to communicate information related to
the residential community, civic activities and government;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to insure a
noncommercial atmosphere in residential areas;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to maintain
open spaces by setbacks;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to create
appropriate and orderly commercial and residential atmospheres;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to maintain the
privacy of the home and limit what an unwilling viewer must be exposed to relative to
the enjoyment of the investment made in the home;
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it will be
advantageous, beneficial and in the best interest of the citizens of Wylie to enhance
property values and psychological well-being for individuals and families;
WHEREAS, Wylie has complied with all notices and public hearings as required
by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1 : Findinas Incorporated. The findings set forth above are
incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein,
SECTION 2: Repeal of Ordinance No. 2002-27. Wylie Ordinance No. 2002-27
is hereby repealed. Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution for violation of
the repealed Ordinance No. 2002-27, nor shall the repeal prevent prosecution from
being commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of Ordinance No.
2002-27.
SECTION 3: Sian Reaulations Established. This Ordinance shall apply within
the corporate limits of Wylie. The sign regulations for Wylie are attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 4: Penaltv Provision: Any person, firm, corporation or business entity
violating this Ordinance, or as amended, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and
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upon conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00). Each continuing day's violation under this Ordinance shall constitute a
separate offense. The penal provisions imposed under this Ordinance shall not preclude
Wylie from filing suit to enjoin the violation. Wylie retains all legal rights and remedies
available to it pursuant to local, state and federal law.
SECTION 5: Savinas/Repealina Clause: All proVISions of any ordinance in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not abate any
pending prosecution for violation of the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal prevent
a prosecution from being commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of
the ordinance. Any remaining portions of said ordinance shall remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 6: Severabilitv: Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, it is expressly provided that any and all remaining portions of this Ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect. Wylie hereby declares that it would have passed
this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of
the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be
declared unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION 7: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall become effective from and
after its adoption and publication as required by law the City Charter and by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, on this 11 th day of November, 2003.
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Date of Publication: 11-19-03
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SIGN REGULATIONS
1. Intent ......... ............... ... .......... .... ... ...... ........ .......... ....... ........ ...... ......................... 1
2. Defi nitions ............ .... ........... ....... ....... ... .... ....... .... ..... ......... .......... ..... ... .......... .... 2
3. Ad mi nistration....... .......................................................... ............ ...................... 7
A. Permits. .................. ..... ... ...... ........ ....... .... ................. ....... .... ...... .... .......... 7
B. Applications..... .... ..... ..... ..... ... ............ .... ... ..... ........ .... ......... ......... ........... 7
C. Work Started Without a Permit .............................................................. 7
D. Permit Revocable........... ..................... ............... ..... ............................... 8
E. Nonconforming Existing Signs .............................................................8
F. Inspection. ................ .... .......... ....... .......... .......... ....... ......... .......... ........... 9
G. Removal of Obsolete Signs ................................................................... 9
H. Removal or Repair of Dilapidated or Deteriorated Signs.................... 9
I. Removal of Illegally Erected Signs ....................................................... 9
J. Remova I Expenses . ... ...... .... ........ ........ ............. ............... ..... ... .............. 9
K. Variances................ ... ....... .... .... ... .......... ................. ....... ......................... 9
4. PROHIB ITED SIGNS. ............... ................................ ................. ....................... 11
A. Signs Imitating Traffic or Emergency Signs ...................................... 11
B. Portable Sig ns ...................................................................................... 11
C. Signs Violating other Laws or Ordinances ........................................ 11
D. Signs Attached to Trees or Utility Poles ............................................ 11
E. Signs on Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters or Streets ................................. 11
F. Moving, Flashing, Revolving or Color Changing Signs.................... 11
G. Pole Signs ............................................................................................. 11
H. Off-Premise Signs ................................................................................ 11
I. Signs Attached to or Painted on a Fence, Wall or Railing ................ 11
"ATTACHMENT A"
J. Signs Causing a Nuisance or Hazard Because of Illumination ........ 11
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K. Signs Advertising the Sale of a Vehicle ............................................. 11
L. Signs Attached to a Vehicle ................................................................ 12
6. EXEMPT SIGNS ............................................................................................... 13
A. Nameplates...... ..... I......... .......... .................. .... ............... ....... ....... ......... 13
B. Building Identification/Memorial......................................................... 13
c. Traffic. ....... ................ ... ........ ........ ...... ............. ........... ........................... 13
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D. Signs Inside a Building ........................................................................ 13
E. Changeable Copy................................................................................. 13
F. Movement Control Signs .....................................................................13
G. Protective Signs ................................................................................... 13
H. Government Signs ............................................................................... 14
I. Holiday Lights and Decorations .........................................................14
J. Political Sig ns............... ........ ....................... ............... .............. ............ 14
K. Special Event or Public Announcement Signs .................................. 14
L. Garage Sale Signs................................................................................ 15
M. Home Improvement Signs ................................................................... 16
N. Temporary Religious Signs.................................................................16
O. Yard Sig ns ............................................................................................ 16
P. Zoning Signs ........................................................................................ 16
Q. Signs Held by Pedestrians ..................................................................16
6. GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS.................................................................... 17
A. Flags............ ................... ................... .... ...................... ...... .......... .......... 17
B. Obscenity ....................... ...................... ................ ........ ............ ............. 17
C. Obsolete Signs ..................................................................................... 17
D. Maintenance of Signs .......................................................................... 17
E. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements................................... 18
F. Obstructing Doors, Windows, or Fire Escapes .................................18
G. Placement of Advertising Matter ........................................................18
H. Signs Prohibited On or Over Public Property.................................... 18
I. Illumination of Signs ................................ ............................................ 18
J. Searchlig hts...................... ..... ........ ....... .............. ........... ......... ...... ..... ... 19
7. Attached Sign Regulations .....................:...................................................... 20
A. Wall Signs....... ............... ..... ...... .......... ........... ................. .... ...... ............ 20
3. Maximum Sign Area ............................................................................. 20
B. Secondary Attached Signs .................................................................. 20
C. Illumination of Attached Signs............................................................ 21
D. Wi ndow Sig ns........... ........ .................... .................................. .............. 21
E. Awning Sig ns ...... ................................................................................. 21
F. Projecting Signs ................................................................................... 21
G. Canopy Sign .................................... ....................... ............. ................. 22
8. Monument Sig n Regulations............................................. ............................. 23
A. Properties with Multiple Tenants ........................................................ 23
B. Properties with Single Tenants ........................................................... 23
C. Gasoline Pricing Signs ........................................................................ 24
D. Material Reg ulations ............................................................................ 24
E. III u mi nation ... ........... ...... .................... .......................... ....... ....... ...... ..... 24
9. Other types of Signs..........................................................................................26
A. Men u Board Sig ns..... .......................... ................................................. 26
B. Subdivision Entry Signs ...................................................................... 26
c. Directory Sig ns ....... ....... ....... .... ......... ................................................... 25
D. Institutional Sig ns .... ........ ...... ... ........... ...... ............... .......... ... .... ..... ..... 25
11.
12.
A. Development Sig ns ...... ............................................. .............. ............. 27
B. Real Estate Sign .......................................:........................................... 27
C. Promotional Signage ........................................................................... 28
TEMPORARY DIRECTIONAL SIGNS .............................................................29
SIGNS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAy...................................... 30
B. Time Limitations......... ........... ............. ...... ................ ....... ......... ............ 30
c. Location. .................................. .................. ...... ........ ........................ ..... 30
D. Size. .................... ................. .............................. ........ ......... ..... .... .......... 30
E. Heig ht. .............. ............ ...... .... ........... ................... ................... .... .......... 30
F. Number of Signs. .................................................................................30
G. Sign Placement Vehicles. .................................................................... 31
H. Tampering with Permit Decals. ........................................................... 31
I. Removal of Unpermitted Signs. .......................................................... 31
SIGN REGULATIONS
1. INTENT
A. Signs are an important component of the urban built environment, providing
important information, and directions to community residents and visitors.
However:
1. The uncontrolled proliferation of signs is hazardous to users of streets and
highways within the City of Wylie and will adversely affect the safety and
efficiency of the City's transportation network; and
2. Unless the location, number, setback, lighting, and size of signs are
regulated, the scattering of the signs throughout the City would be detrimental
to the preservation of scenic resources and so to the economic base of the
City; and
3. The proliferation of signs in the City has an adverse affect on adjacent
property values; and
4. The orderly and uniform regulation of signs is a substantial factor in guiding
the attractive and aesthetic development of properties in accordance with the
comprehensive plan and thereby avoiding detrimental impacts of signs on the
appearance of the City.
B. Therefore it is the intent of these regulations:
1. To protect the safety and efficiency of the City's transportation network by
reducing the confusion or distraction to motorists and enhancing the
motorist's ability to see pedestrians, obstacles, other vehicles, and traffic
signs;
2. To preserve, protect, and enhance areas of historical, architectural, cultural,
aesthetic, and economic value regardless of whether they are natural or
man made;
3. To protect the value of adjacent and nearby properties, in particular,
residentially zoned properties from the impact of lighting, size, height,
movement, and location of signs;
4. To enhance the image of the City which is conveyed to tourists and visitors by
controlling the location, number, and size of signs;
5. To integrate sign regulations more effectively with other regulations by
establishing regulations for setbacks, height, and spacing to allow for lighting,
ventilation, and preservation of views in a manner consistent with land uses in
the various zoning districts; and
6. To preserve and enhance the appearance of the City and the public interest
in aesthetics, and to control and reduce visual clutter and blight.
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2. DEFINITIONS
Alter means to change the size, shape or outline, or -type of sign or to change the
electrical lighting, except for the replacement of lamps not brighter than the original or
the replacement of a surface panel.
Attach means to stick, tack, nail or otherwise affix a sign to any object; to paint, stencil,
write, or otherwise mark on an object.
Awning means an architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity and
decoration, and is supported by the building to which it is attached. It is composed of a
lightweight rigid or retractable skeleton structure over which a thin cover is attached
which may be of fabric or other materials, and may be illuminated.
Banner means a sign composed of cloth. plastic, paper. canvas or other light fabric,
Building means a structure which has a roof supported by columns, wall or air for the
shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animal or chattel.
Building Official means the building official for the City of Wylie or hislher designee.
Canopy means a roof-like structure which 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 to and is open on two or more sides.
Dilapidated or deteriorated condition means any sign:
A. Where elements of the surface or background can be seen as viewed from
the normal viewing distance (intended viewing distance), 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
B. Where the structural support or frame or sign panels are visibly bent, broken,
dented, or torn as to constitute an unsightly, hazardous or harmful condition;
or
C. 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 the failure of a structural support); or
D. Where the message or wording can no longer be clearly read by a person
under normal viewing conditions; or
E. Where the sign or its elements are not in compliance with the regulations of
the National Electrical Code and/or the Uniform Building Code currently
adopted by the City.
Erect means to build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix, and shall also
include the painting of signs on the exterior surface of a building or structure.
Facing or surface means the surface of the sign upon, against or through which the
message is displayed or illustrated on the sign.
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Flag means a piece of cloth, canvas, or other light fabric, usually rectangular in shape,
containing a distinctive design or message which is us.ed as a symbol or to signal or
attract attention.
Illuminated sign means any sign which has characters, letters, figures, or designs
illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes or other means that are specifically placed
to draw attention to, or to provide night time viewing of, the subject matter on the sign
face.
Incidental means information on a sign that is incidental to the operation of the
business such as but not limited to hours of operation, accepted credit cards and
parking information.
Incombustible material means any material V'hich will not ignite at or below a
temperature of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, and will not continue to burn or glow at that
temperature.
Logo means any design or insignia of a company or product which is commonly used in
advertising to identify that company or product.
Pennant means any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not
containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire or string, usually in a
series, designed to move in the wind.
Premises means a lot or unplatted tract, or a combination of contiguous lots and/or
unplatted tracts of land where the lot, tract, or combination of lots and/or tracts is under
single ownership and is reflected in the plat record of the City.
Public Right-of-Way means a dedicated road or street including the easement for that
road or street.
Roof means any exterior surface of a structure that has a slope of less than 60 degrees
and shall also include the top most portion of any structure.
Searchlight means an apparatus capable of projecting a beam or beams of light in
excess of 1 million peak candlepower.
Sight Visibility Triangle means where one street intersects with another, the triangular
area formed by extending two (2) curb lines a distance of forty-five (45) feet from their
point of intersection, and connecting these points with an imaginary line, thereby making
a triangle. If there are no curbs existing, the triangular area shall be formed by
extending the property lines a distance of thirty (30) feet from their point of intersection
and connecting these points with an imaginary line thereby making a triangle. Where a
street intersects with an alley or driveway, the "sight visibility triangle" is the triangular
area formed by measuring eight (8) feet to a point along the property lines and adjoining
said points to form the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Sign means any device, flag, banner, light, figure, picture, letter word, message,
symbol, plaque, or poster visible from outside the lot on which it is located and designed
to inform or attract the attention of persons not on that lot.
Sign area means the actual area of a face of the sign, unless the sign is not of a regular
(square, rectangle, triangle, circle) shape. In the case of an irregularly-shaped sign, the
entire area within a single continuous perimeter forming the most applicable single
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regular shape enclosing the extreme limits of each sign shall be the "gross surface
area." In the event two or more signs share a single str!Jcture, each sign or panel may
be considered separately for square footage purposes, except that the combined
footage of such signs cannot exceed the total square footage allowed for the sign.
Sign, Attached means any sign attached to, applied on, or supported by, any part of a
building (such as a wall, roof, window, canopy, awning, arcade, or marquee) which
encloses or covers usable space. Neon tubing attached directly to a wall surface shall
be considered a "wall sign" when forming a border for the subject matter, or when
directing attention to the subject matter or when forming letters, logos, or pictorial
designs.
Sign, Awning means a sign attached to an Awning.
Sign, Canopy means a sign attached to a Canopy.
Sign, Changeable Message means a sign whose face is designed and constructed in
a manner capable of changing messages through a system of removable characters or
panels attached to the face of the sign or changed by electronic means.
Sign, Development means a temporary on-site sign providing identification or
information pertaining to a residential or commercial development and may include the
builder, property owner, architect, contractor, engineer, landscape architect, decorator,
or mortgagee, within that development, but shall not include a subdivision marketing
sign.
Sign, Directional means anyon-site sign to direct the public to entrances, exits and
services located on the property on which the sign is located.
Sign, Directory means any sign listing occupants within shopping centers, industrial
sites, retail districts, office districts and commercial sites. Directory sign also means a
permanent on-site sign identifying the buildings in the development or providing
information on their location.
Sign, Garage sale means anyon-site Promotional Sign for the sale of personal
household goods in a residential zoning district or on the property of a nonprofit
organization.
Sign, Home Improvement means anyon-site sign that displays the name of a roofing,
fence, pool painting, landscape or other home improvement contractor.
Sign, Inflatable means any hollow sign expanded or enlarged by the use of air or gas.
Sign, Institutional means a permanent on-site sign used to identify governmental and
municipal agencies, public schools, churches, or similar public institutions, and used to
communicate messages of public importance to the general public.
Sign, Menu Board means an on-site sign that displays a ~nu and pricing for food
services and may include an audible speaker and microphone integral to the sign.
Sign, Model Home means any sign identifying a new home, either furnished or
unfurnished, as being a builder's or contractor's model open to the public for inspection.
Sign, Movement Control means a sign providing direction or traffic flow information for
persons or vehicles located the same premises as the sign. Movement Control Signs
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shall not advertise or otherwise draw attention to the premises, an individual, business,
commodity, service, activity or product.
Sign, Municipally-Owned means any sign that identifies a park, entrance to the City,
place of interest within the City, any City sponsored event or any municipally-owned
facility and is erected by or at the direction of a City official. A municipally-owned sign
does not include traffic or street identification signs.
Sign, Monument means any detached sign made from masonry, concrete materials,
wood or plastic provided that a masonry or metal base is incorporated into the sign, with
no separation between the base of the sign and grade.
Sign, Nonconforming means a sign and its supporting structure which does not
conform to all or part of the provisions of this Ordinance, and:
1. Was in existence and lawfully erected prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance;
2. Was in existence and lawfully located and used in accordance with the
provisions of the prior ordinance applicable thereto, or which was considered
legally nonconforming there under, and has since been in continuous or regular
use; or
3. Was in existence, located, and used on the premises at the time it was annexed
into Wylie and has since been in regular and continuous use.
Sign, Obsolete means any sign that no longer serves a bona fide use or purpose.
Sign, Off-Premise means a sign displaying advertising copy that pertains to a
business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service or product not principally
located or primarily manufactured or sold on the lot on which the sign is located.
Sign, Pole means any sign erected on a vertical framework consisting of one or more
uprights supported by the ground and where there is a physical separation between the
base of the sign and the ground.
Sign, Political means a sign (1) relating to the election of a person to a public office, (2)
relating to a political party, (3) relating to a matter to be voted upon at an election called
by a public body, or (4) containing primarily a political message.
Sign, Portable means a sign that is not securely connected to the ground in such a way
that it cannot easily be moved from one location to another and is not a vehicular sign.
Sign, Projecting means any sign which is attached to and supported by a building or
wall and which projects outward from the building or wall, generally at a right angle.
Sign, Promotional means any type of sign used for special promotions including, but
not limited to, grand openings, anniversary celebrations, sales, and other such events.
Promotional signs include, but are not limited to, banners, pennants, streamers,
balloons, flags, bunting, inflatable signs and other similar signs.
Sign, Protective means signs that identify or warn of any security devices located on
the premises, including guard dogs.
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Sign, Reader board means any sign comprised of changeable letters that allows a
change of sign copy by adding or removing letters. The_ sign copy shall conform to the
category use of the sign allowed by this Ordinance.
Sign, Real Estate means anyon-site temporary sign pertaining to the sale or rental of
property and advertising property only for the use for which it is legally zoned.
Sign, Secondary means a sign that is mounted to or that projects from a canopy or
secondary roof over an entry to a building, but that does not project above the highest
point of the building.
Sign, Subdivision means any permanent on-site sign identifying a subdivision located
in a residential zoning district.
Sign, Temporary Religious means a sign that advertises the name of and provides
direction to a religious organization or group that is temporarily operating in a school or
other facility.
Sign, Window means any sign, banner, poster or display located on the internal or
external surface of the window of any establishment for the purpose of advertising
services, products or sales available within such establishment or which announces the
opening of such establishment.
Sign, Yard means any sign that publicizes the arrival of a newborn, a birthday, a
personal special event or the participation of a family member in a school activity or
sport. Yard signs shall also include signs that advertise the presence of a home
security system.
Sign Support means any pole, post, strut, cable or other structural fixture or framework
necessary to hold and secure a sign, providing that said fixture or framework is not
imprinted with any picture, symbol or word using characters in excess of one inch (1")
in height, nor is internally or decoratively illuminated.
Sign, Vehicular means any sign on a vehicle parked temporarily, incidental to its
principal use for transportation. This definition shall not include signs being transported
to a site for permanent erection.
Sign, Zoning means any sign erected by the City of Wylie Planning and Zoning
Department to publicize the request for zoning or rezoning of a property.
Sign Setback means the horizontal distance between a sign and the front or side
property line, as measured from that part of the sign, including its extremities and
supports, nearest to any point on any imaginary vertical plane projecting vertically from
the front or side property line.
Wall means any exterior surface of a structure that has a slope of 60 degrees or more.
Zoning District, Non-Residential means any zoning district designated by the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Wylie as NS, CR, BP, CC, I, PO, FP, DTH.
Zoning District, Residential means any zoning district designated by the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Wylie as AG/28, SF-1A126, SF-30/24, SF-20/21, SF-10/19, SF-
8.5/17, TH/15, MF, MH.
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3. ADMINISTRATION.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be administered by the Building Official.
A. Permits
1. No sign shall be erected, constructed, relocated, altered, repaired or
maintained except as provided in this Ordinance until a permit for such has
been issued by the City of Wylie and the fee paid, except as otherwise
provided in this Ordinance. Permit fees are contained in Appendix A of the
Code of Ordinances.
2. A permit for a sign, shall expire if the work is not commenced within ninety
(90) days from the date of issuance of such permit.
3. Electrical permit: Where signs contain electrical wiring and connections,
an electrical permit must also be obtained in addition to the permit for the
sign. No sign shall be erected in violation of the City's electrical code or
regulations.
4. Not to Issue to Persons Previously Failing to Pay Fees: The City shall
not issue a permit under the provisions of this Ordinance to any person,
business, entity, organization or activity who has previously failed or refused
to pay any fees or costs assessed against him under the provisions of this
Ordinance.
5. Easements: No sign shall be located in any easement other than a
landscape easement.
B. Applications
All applications for permits shall include each of the following:
1. A completed permit application.
2. A drawing of the proposed sign and all existing signs maintained on the lot
and visible from the right-of-way.
3. A drawing of the lot plan or building facade indicating the proposed location
of the sign, and specifications.
C. Work Started Without a Permit
No sign requiring a permit may be erected or installed without first having a
permit. If any work for which a permit is required by this Ordinance has been
commenced without first obtaining a permit the following shall apply:
1. Investigation. A special investigation to determine compliance shall be
made before a permit may be issued for the work.
2. Investigation Fee. In addition to the permit fee, an investigation fee shall be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The
investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by
this City. The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person
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from compliance with all other provisions of this Ordinance nor from any
other penalty prescribed by law.
D. Permit Revocable
1. The City may suspend or revoke any permit issued under the provisions of
this Ordinance whenever it shall be determined that the permit is issued:
a. in error; or
b. on the basis of incorrect or false information supplied; or
c. in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance; or
d. in violation any other Ordinance of this City or laws of this State or the
Federal government.
2. The suspension or revocation shall be effective when communicated in
writing to the person to whom the permit is issued, the sign owner, or to the
property owner upon who's property the sign is located.
3. Any signs installed or existing under a revoked permit shall be removed by
the permit holder, sign owner, or property owner within ten (10) days of
written notice of the revocation.
E. Nonconforming Existing Signs
1. All nonconforming signs shall be registered with Wylie's Building Inspections
Department. Should a nonconforming sign not be registered within twelve (12)
months of the date of the passage of this Ordinance, the nonconforming status of
the sign shall be terminated and the sign deemed prohibited and subject to
removal in accordance with this Ordinance.
2. Any nonconforming sign and/or its supporting structure, which is destroyed,
damaged, dilapidated or deteriorated, shall not be replaced, repaired or
renovated, in whole or in part, if such replacement, repair or renovation would
require an expenditure of monies in excess of sixty percent (60%) of the cost of a
new sign, including its supporting structure, which is substantially the same or
similar to the nonconforming sign destroyed, damaged, dilapidated or
deteriorated. Permits granted prior to the passage of this Ordinance shall be
renewed only if the applicant complies with all provisions of this Ordinance.
3. No sign or supporting structure that is lawfully repaired reproduced, repaired, or
renovated as a nonconforming sign shall be increased in area or height.
4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Ordinance, any sign which is a legally
existing nonconforming sign hereunder may be relocated on the same lot or tract
of land, if the sign is required to be removed from its present location because
the property upon which the sign is located is acquired by any governmental
agency or other entity which has or could have acquired the property through the
exercise of its power of eminent domain. Such relocated sign shall be placed,
insofar as possible, as to comply with all the provisions of this Ordinance.
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F. Inspection
The City may inspect annually, or at such othe~ times as it deems necessary,
each sign regulated by this Ordinance for the purpose of ascertaining whether
the same complies with provisions of this Ordinance, is secure or insecure,
whether it still serves a useful purpose, and whether it is in need of removal or
repair.
G. Removal of Obsolete Signs
Any sign which the City determines no longer serves a bona fide use or does not
conform to this Ordinance shall be removed by the owner, agent or person
having the beneficial use of the land, buildings or structure upon which the sign is
located within ten (10) days after written notification to do so from the City.
H. Removal or Repair of Dilapidated or Deteriorated Signs
If the City shall determine that any sign exists in a dilapidated or deteriorated
condition, or is a menace to the public, he shall give written notice to the person
or persons responsible for the sign. The permit holder, owner, agent or person
having the beneficial use of the premises shall remove or repair the sign within
ten (10) days after the notice. The City may remove or have removed, without
notice, and assess the owner for the costs, any sign which is an immediate peril
to persons or property.
I. Removal of Illegally Erected Signs
Any temporary sign that is erected, constructed or otherwise displayed, which the
City determines to be in violation of this Ordinance, may be removed by City
personnel. Any such sign removed by City personnel may be held for a period of
seventy-two (72) hours and upon expiration of the time may be disposed. The
City is not required to notify the permit holder or owner of the sign that it has
been picked up or that disposal of the sign is imminent.
For permanent signs, the sign must be removed by the permit holder, owner of
the sign, or owner of the property on which the sign is located within a
reasonable time period as determined by the City. Upon failure to comply with
the notice or to file an appeal of the decision in accordance with this Ordinance,
the City is authorized to cause the removal of the sign and assess the permit
holder, owner of the sign and/or owner of the property for the costs of removal.
J. Removal Expenses
Any sign required to be removed by the City, shall be removed by the permit
holder, sign owner, or property owner within ten (10) days after written
notification to do so. Upon failure to comply with the notice, the City may enter
the property upon which the sign is located to cause the removal of the sign. The
owner of the land, building or structure to which the sign is attached or upon
which it is erected and the owner of the sign and the holder of the sign permit are
jointly and severally liable for any expense incident to removal.
K. Variances
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1. Variances to the provIsions of this Ordinance shall be heard by the
Construction Code Board. A simple majority vote of the board in favor of the
variance will be required to approve any variance request. In order to
approve a request for a variance, the Construction Code Board shall
determine that the request meets three (3) of the following four (4) criteria:
a. The proposed sign shall not adversely impact the adjacent property
(visibility, size, location, etc.);
b. The proposed sign does not conflict with the spirit of this Ordinance,
which is one of providing public safety, open space and air, preservation
and enhancement of the appearance of the City and protection of
property values;
c. The variance is needed due to l"estricted area, shape, topography or
physical features that are unique to the property on which the proposed
sign would be located;
d. The proposed sign is of a unique design or configuration.
2. Should the Construction Code Board deny a request for a variance, the
applicant may appeal the request to the City Council, provided that, such
appeal is requested in writing within thirty (30) days of the date the
Construction Code Board denied the variance. A vote of three-fourths (3/4)
of the full membership of the City Council is required to approve the appeal.
The decision of the City Council is final.
3. A variance from this Ordinance is valid only if a permit is secured within
ninety (90) days from the date of the Board's or the Council's decision.
4. Each applicant shall pay a fee of one-hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) before
the Construction Code Board shall hear any variance request.
Exception: No variance fee shall be required for any variance
requested by any applicant that the Building Official determines to be a
bona fide non-profit organization.
5. All variance requests shall be made in writing to the Building Official.
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4. PROHIBITED SIG~S
Any sign which is not specifically allowed by this Ordinance shall be prohibited. In
addition, the following types of signs are expressly prohibited within the City of Wylie:
A. Signs Imitating Traffic or Emergency Signs
Signs may not contain any combination of forms, words, colors, or lights, which
imitate standard public traffic regulatory, emergency signs, or signals.
B. Portable Signs
Portable signs, unless specifically allowed by this Ordinance.
C. Signs Violating other Laws or Ordinances
Signs erected in violation of any ordinance adopted by the City of Wylie or any
state or federal law. (e.g. traffic visibility requirements, zoning, building code, or
electrical code).
D. Signs Attached to Trees or Utility Poles
Signs attached to, painted or maintained upon any tree or public utility pole or
public utility structure.
E. Signs on Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters or Streets
Signs attached to or painted on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, or street (except
street address numbers).
F. Moving, Flashing, Revolving or Color Changing Signs
Signs that move, flash light intermittently, change color or revolve, unless
specifically allowed in this Ordinance.
G. Pole Signs
Pole signs and flag poles unless specifically allowed by this Ordinance (see
Sections 6.A. and 10.).
H. Off-Premise Signs
Off-Premise signs, unless specifically allowed by this Ordinance.
I. Signs Attached to or Painted on a Fence, Wall or Railing
Signs attached to or painted on the outside of a fence, wall or railing, unless
specifically allowed by this Ordinance.
Exception: Signs identifying the manufacturer of a fence or similar
product, provided that the sign does not exceed one and one-half (1%)
square feet.
J. Signs Causing a Nuisance or Hazard Because of Illumination
Signs illuminated to an intensity to cause glare or brightness to a degree that
could constitute a safety hazard or nuisance.
K. Signs Advertising the Sale of a Vehicle
Signs attached to a vehicle advertising the sale of the vehicle where the vehicle
is parked in such a way that the sign informs or attracts the attention of persons
using the public right-of-way. Vehicles legally parked at one location, with for
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sale signs visible from the right-of-way for two (2) hours or more, shall be prima
facie evidence of non-compliance with this Section.
Exception: A maximum of two (2) vehicles may be parked at the vehicle
owner's residence, or on the street adjacent to the residence advertising,
the sale of the vehicles provided that the vehicles are registered to the
person residing at the residence.
L. Signs Attached to a Vehicle
Signs placed on or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers that are parked on a public
right-of-way, public property, or private property so as to be visible from a public
right-of-way where the apparent purpose is to advertise a product or direct
people to a business or activity located on the same or nearby property shall be
prohibited. However, this is not in any way intended to prohibit signs placed on
or affixed to vehicles and trailers, such as' lettering on motor vehicles, where the
sign is incidental to the primary use of the vehicle or trailer.
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6. EXEMPT SIGNS
A permit shall not be required for the following signs, provided however, such signs
shall otherwise comply with all other applicable sections of this Ordinance.
A. Nameplates
Nameplates, or signs reflecting the name of a building or structure (i.e., a fence)
or the name of the company that built or designed the building or structure, not
exceeding one square foot in area.
B. Building Identification/Memorial
Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildiQgs and date of erection, when cut into
any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other incombustible
materials.
C. Traffic
Traffic or street signs, legal notices, railroad crossing signs, danger, and
emergency, temporary or non-advertising signs as may be approved by the City
Councilor the City Manager or his authorized representative.
D. Signs Inside a Building
Signs located inside a building and which are not displayed so as to be visible
from outside the building. Signs located in covered mall buildings shall comply
with the current building code and electrical code.
E. Changeable Copy
Copy change only for previously permitted signs designed to provide a
changeable copy area.
F. Movement Control Signs
Movement Control Signs may be erected at any occupancy or any lot, other than
single family or duplex premises, may be attached or detached and may be
erected without limits as to number; provided that such signs shall comply with all
other applicable regulations of this Ordinance. Movement Control Signs shall be
premise signs only. The occupant of a premise who erects a Movement Control
Sign shall comply with the following regulations:
1. Each sign must not exceed five (5) square feet in effective area.
2. If a sign is an attached sign, as defined, the words must not exceed six
inches (6") in height.
3. Each sign must convey a bona fide message which directs vehicular or
pedestrian movement within or onto the lot on which the sign is located.
G. Protective Signs
The occupant of a premise may erect a maximum of two (2) Protective Signs, in
accordance with the following regulations:
1. Each sign must not exceed six (6) square feet in effective area.
2. Detached signs must not exceed three feet (3') in height.
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H. Government Signs
Flags, insignia, legal notices, or informational, directional or traffic signs which
are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government
agencies and decorative displays for holidays or public demonstrations which do
not contain advertising and are not used as such.
I. Holiday Lights and Decorations
Temporary lights and holiday decorations displayed ninety (90) days or less shall
be exempt from the terms of this ordinance.
J. Political Signs
Political signs that:
1. Are on private real property with consent of the property owner; and
2. Are not greater than thirty-six (36) square feet; and
3. Are not taller than eight (8) feet measured from the ground to the highest
point of the sign; and
4. Are not illuminated; and
5. Do not have any moving elements or parts.
A sign (i) not meeting each of the above requirements; or (ii) containing primarily
a political message on a temporary basis and that is generally available for rent
or purchase to carry commercial advertising or other messages that are not
primarily political, is not exempt from the requirements of obtaining a permit,
assuming the sign is otherwise allowed by this Ordinance.
K. Special Event or Public Announcement Signs
Signs providing public information concerning special events, bazaars, rallies, or
other similar activities sponsored by non-profit organizations including charitable,
religious, philanthropic, educational, or civic institutions with the following
regulations:
1. Signs must be located on private property and the organization must have
permission from the property owner to place the sign on their property.
(Signs of this type can be off-premise signs and are exempt from Section
4.H.
2. The maximum sign area is thirty-two (32) square feet.
3. The maximum height is six feet (6').
4. A maximum of six (6) off-premise signs may be located in the City at a given
time advertising the non-profit organization function.
5. The advertised function must occur within the corporate limits of the City of
Wylie, its ET J, or an adjacent municipality and be sponsored by a non-profit
organization located within the City of Wylie.
6. Signs shall not be located on a residential premise.
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L. Garage Sale Signs
1. Garage sale signs shall not be erected earlier than noon the Thursday
before the sale and must be removed no later than 6:00 p.m. the Sunday
following the sale.
2. Garage sale signs shall be located only on private property with the consent
of the property owner.
3. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
4. Garage sale signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
M. Home Improvement Signs
1. Home improvement signs may be erected that display the name of a roofing,
fence, pool, landscape or other home improvement contractor currently
providing such services on the premises.
2. A home improvement sign is allowed only on the lot on which the
improvement is occurring.
3. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
4. The home improvement sign must be removed thirty (30) days after it is
erected or upon the completion of the work, whichever occurs first.
5. Home improvement signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
6. A maximum of one home improvement sign shall be allowed on the lot at
anyone time.
N. Temporary Religious Signs
1. Temporary religious signs may be erected during times of worship provided
the sign is placed no earlier than two (2) hours prior to worship and is
removed no later than two (2) hours after worship.
2. Signs shall be located only on private property with the consent of the
property owner.
3. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
4. Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
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O. Yard Signs
1. Signs shall be located only on lots containing an occupied single-family, two-
family or multi-family dwelling.
2. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
3. Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
P. Zoning Signs
1. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
2. Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area.
Q. Signs Held by Pedestrians
1. Any sign held or carried by a person for the purposes of advertising or
otherwise drawing attention to an individual, business, commodity, service,
activity or product, or a person dressed in a costume for such purposes,
must be located at least six feet (6') from the street pavement of any right-of-
way, and located on the property where the event... activity or thing that the
sign advertises or draws attention to occurs or is located.
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6. GENERAL SIGN REGULATIONS
A. Flags
All flags shall conform to the following regulations:
1. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to prevent the display of the
United States, Texas, County or Wylie flag. No permit or permit fee is
required.
2. Businesses may erect one corporate flag and flag pole, per location, for a
bona fide company or corporate office located within the City of Wylie. A
sign permit and permit fee is required.
a. Setback Requirements - Flag poles must be located at least 15 feet
from any property line.
b. Maximum Height
i. Residential - Twenty-five feet (25')
ii. Commercial - Thirty-five feet (35')
3. No flag or flag pole may be located within any easement.
B. Obscenity
No person shall display on any sign any obscene or indecent matter as defined
by the Texas Penal Code, or any matter soliciting or promoting unlawful conduct.
Any sign which does contain any obscene indecent or immoral matter must be
removed or the obscene, indecent or immoral matter must be removed within
twenty-four (24) hours of notice. The owner or person in control of the property
on which the sign is located shall be responsible for compliance with this Section.
C. Obsolete Signs
All signs relating to a product no longer available for purchase by the public and
all signs relating to a business which has closed or moved away shall be
removed or the advertising copy shall be removed. Painted wall signs shall be
painted over with a color that resembles or matches the wall and does not allow
the sign message to be visible after overpainting. The owner of the property on
which the sign is located shall be responsible for removal of the sign within thirty
(30) days of obsolescence.
D. Maintenance of Signs
All signs shall be maintained in good condition. Signs which are damaged in any
way, rusty or have peeling paint do not meet minimum maintenance criteria and
shall be brought into compliance, or the sign must be removed, no later than the
tenth (10th) day after written notice of such violation is sent to the property
owner, permit holder or person in control of the property, via certified mail. The
owner of the property, permit holder or person in control of the property on which
the sign is located shall be jointly and severally responsible for compliance with
this subsection.
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E. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Requirements
All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not
less than 30 pounds per square foot of area, and shall be constructed to receive
dead loads as required by the building code and regulations of the City of Wylie.
F. Obstructing Doors, Windows, or Fire Escapes
It shall be unlawful to erect, relocate, or maintain a sign in any manner that
prevents free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, or to
attach any sign to a standpipe or fire escape.
G. Placement of Advertising Matter
1. No person shall place on or suspend from any building, light fixture, pole,
structure, sidewalk, parkway, driveway or parking area, any goods, wares,
merchandise or other advertising object or structure for the purpose of
advertising such items other than a sign, as defined, regulated and
prescribed by this Ordinance, except as otherwise allowed by this Ordinance
or another ordinance.
2. No person, firm, corporation or association of persons shall paste, stick,
tack, nail or otherwise place any advertisement, handbill, placard, printed,
pictured or written matter or thing for political advertising or other advertising
purposes upon any fence, railing, sidewalk or public telephone, electric or
other utility pole, or any other public property, including trees thereon or to
knowingly cause or to permit the same to be done for his benefit.
3. It shall be unlawful for any person to scatter or throw any handbills, circulars,
cards, tear sheets or any other advertising device of any description, along
or upon any street or sidewalk in the City of Wylie.
H. Signs Prohibited On or Over Public Property
No portion of any sign shall be erected on or over public property, or in the right-
of-way of any thoroughfare within the City, unless the same is erected by the
City, or with the permission of the City for public purposes, except for Projecting
Signs in the Downtown Historic District meeting regulations in Section 5. E.
I. Illumination of Signs
1. No sign shall be illuminated to such an intensity or in such a manner as to
cause a glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or
nuisance.
2. Moving, flashing, changing color, beacons, revolving or similarly constructed
signs shall not be allowed, except for electronic signs showing time and
temperature.
3. Sign illumination may only alternate on and off at a rate equal to or less than
twice an hour, excluding time and temperature signs.
4. A sign in a residential district, where allowed by this Ordinance, may be
illuminated. Any illumination shall be located so as not to produce intense
glare or direct illumination across the bounding property line. Internal
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illumination shall not exceed 40 watts per every 25 square feet or any
portion thereof of the sign face.
J. Searchlights
Searchlights may be permitted in accordance with any applicable regulations. A
permit for use of an advertising searchlight may be granted under the following
additional regulations:
1. A searchlight shall be located a minimum distance of 50 feet from a public
right-of-way and positioned so as to project all beams at a minimum angle of
30 degrees from grade level.
2. The maximum light intensity generated by searchlights on any premises
may not exceed a total of 1.6 million foot candlepower. No more than four
beams of light may be projected from any premises.
3. All searchlights must be designed and maintained so as to prevent beam
rays of light from being directed at any portion of the rights-of-way or
adjoining property, and no light shall be of such intensity or brilliance to
cause glare to or impair the vision of the driver of any vehicle, or to create
greater than 0.5 foot candles at 4 feet height at the property line.
4. No advertising searchlight may be operated between the hours of 11 :00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5. No advertising searchlight may be operated on a premises for more than
seven consecutive days. No permit for an advertising searchlight may be
issued for any business entity for which a permit has been issued for a
searchlight on the same premises within the six months preceding the date
of the permit application.
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7. ATTACHED SIGN REGUl,.ATIONS
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the regulations set forth in this Section shall be
applicable to all attached signs that are allowed under this Ordinance.
A. Wall Signs
1. Where Allowed. Wall signs shall be limited to buildings located in a non-
residential zoning district or to churches, apartments, schools and other non-
residential uses, with the exception of model homes, located within a
residentially zoned district.
2. Installation Requirements. All sighs and their words shall be mounted
parallel to the building surface to which they are attached, and shall project
no more than twelve inches (12") from that surface, except for Projecting
signs as allowed in Section 7.F. Wall signs shall not extend above the wall
or building surface to which the sign is attached. Banner signs shall not be
utilized as permanent wall signs, but only as Promotional Signs as allowed
in Section 10.,C.
3. Maximum Sign Area
a. Wall signs shall not exceed the following area schedules:
(1). An attached sign located at a height of thirty-six feet (36') or less
is limited to one (1) square foot of sign area for each lineal foot of
building frontage for a single tenant building, or lease space
frontage in a multiple tenant building, not to exceed four hundred
fifty (450) square feet.
(2). An attached sign located above a height of thirty-six feet (36')
shall be permitted an increase in maximum effective area. Such
increases shall not exceed four (4) square feet in effective area
for each additional one foot (1') of height above thirty-six feet
(36') measured from the base of the sign. Signs may be
increased hereunder to a maximum size of six hundred (600)
square feet.
(3). Attached signs may be located on any facade except for signs
located on the side or rear wall of a building where the sign
would face an adjacent residential zoning district. The sum of
the effective area of all attached signs shall not exceed the
allowable effective area specified in paragraphs 1. or 2. above,
whichever paragraph is applicable. Signs on a single fac;ade
shall not exceed the sign area allowed in paragraph (1). above.
B. Secondary Attached Signs
One secondary roof sign shall be allowed for each building. The size of the
secondary roof sign shall be limited by the maximum size allowed in paragraph
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A.3. above. The size of all wall signs shall be added to the size of the secondary
roof sign to determine the total amount of sign ar.ea.
C. Illumination of Attached Signs
Attached Signs may only be illuminated utilizing internal lighting. Exterior letters
with exposed neon lighting are allowed.
D. Window Signs
Window signs do not require a permit or a permit fee. Window Signs must meet
the following regulations~
1. Window Signs must not obscure more than 25 percent of the window area
per facade.
2. The sign area shall be measured by drawing a rectangular or square box
around the sign elements, then multiplying the height by the width. For
signs whose shape is irregular, the box must enclose all elements of the
sign.
3. No illuminated Window Signs shall be allowed within two feet of the window
surface, except for open / closed signs.
E. Awning Signs
Awning Signs must meet the following regulations~
1. An Awning may extend the full length of the wall of the building to which it is
attached and shall be no more than six feet (6') in height and shall not be
placed less than eight feet (8') above the sidewalk.
2. Artwork or copy on Awning Signs shall be limited to a business name and/or
logo.
3. The artwork or copy for an Awning Sign shall not exceed twenty percent
(20%) of the area of the Awning and shall extend for no more than sixty
percent (60%) of the length of the Awning.
F. Projecting Signs
1. Signs shall be constructed of noncombustible material.
2. Signs shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of the area of the vertical surface
of each face of the marquee.
3. Signs shall not project more than three feet (3'), measured from the building
face and shall not be closer than two feet (2') from the back of the curb line.
4. Signs shall be at least 8 feet above the sidewalk.
5. Signs may be illuminated in conformance with this Ordinance or other
applicable City regulations.
6. Signs shall be compatible in design, shape, and material with the
architectural and historic character of the building.
7. Signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet per sign face.
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G. Canopy Sign
Canopy Signs must meet the following regulatio~~~
1. A Canopy Sign may be attached to, or be an integral part of the face of a
canopy.
2. A Canopy Sign may consist of only the name and/or logo of the business at
the location of the canopy.
3. The artwork or copy on a Canopy Sign shall not exceed ten percent of the
face of the canopy, or a maximum of twenty-five (25) square feet, whichever
is greater.
4. An illuminated stripe may be incorporated into a canopy. The stripe may
extend along the entire length of the face of the canopy. The width or
thickness of the stripe shall be limited to one-third of the vertical dimension
of the face of the canopy. The internal illumination of a canopy is limited to
the portions of the canopy face on which a sign or stripe is permitted.
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8. MONUMENT SIGN REGUt-A TIONS
All Monument Signs shall be compatible with the colors and materials of the building
that is located on the same lot as the sign. Sculpted aluminum sign panels and plastic
panel signs are allowed to be utilized on Monument Signs. Additional monument sign
regulations are as follows:
A. Properties with Multiple Tenants
Shopping centers and office buildings with multiple tenants are permitted to erect
Monument Signs that comply with the following regulations:
1. Maximum size one-hundred fifty (150) square feet
2. Maximum height - ten feet (10') measured from grade.
3. Setbacks
a. Fifteen feet (15') from street right-of-way.
b. Fifteen feet (15') from property lines other than those property lines
fronting the street right-of-way.
c. Two-Hundred-Fifty feet (250') from any other Monument Sign on the
same property, measured along the right-of-way.
4. Changeable Message Signs. Monument Signs may include a maximum
area of thirty-two (32) square feet that incorporates changeable messages
or lettering, as defined, in the sign face. Such messages shall not blink,
flash, scroll or change more than once per hour with the exception of signs
that only display the time and temperature.
B. Properties with Single Tenants
Businesses located on individually platted land including individual pad sites
within a shopping center, apartments, schools, model homes and other non-
residential uses located on residentially zoned property are permitted to erect
Monument Signs that comply with the following regulations:
1. Maximum size - ninety (90) square feet
2. Maximum height - ten feet (10')
3. Setbacks
a. Fifteen feet (15') from street right-of-way.
b. Fifteen feet (15') from property lines other than those property lines
fronting the street right-of-way.
c. Two-Hundred-Fifty feet (250') from any other monument sign on the
same property, measured along the right-of-way.
4. Changeable Message Signs. Signs may include a maximum area of thirty-
two (32) square feet that incorporates changeable messages or lettering, as
defined, in the sign face. Such messages shall not blink, flash, scroll or
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change more than once per hour with the exception of signs that only
display the time and temperature.
C. Gasoline Pricing Signs
1. Gasoline Pricing Signs reflecting the price of gasoline available for purchase
on the premises must be a Monument Sign.
2. The Gasoline Pricing Sign must be integral to the permitted sign for the site,
subject to the following limitations:
a. The pricing display may not scroll, flash, or change more frequently
than once a day.
b. The pricing display may not exceed two-thirds of the gross sign area
per sign face. ·
c. Only one pricing display is allowed per site.
d. Internal illumination may be used for the pricing display only.
3. Maximum size - ninety (90) square feet
4. Maximum height - ten feet (10')
5. Setbacks
a. Fifteen feet (15') from street right-of-way.
b. Fifteen feet (15') from property lines other than those property lines
fronting the street right-of-way.
D. Material Regulations
All Monument Sign bases shall be constructed of the same material as the front
building facade on the same site or shall be compatible in design with stone or
brick. The Sign Support must be constructed or covered with the same masonry
material as the principal building, or stone, or brick. Sculpted aluminum or plastic
sign panels will be allowed. All sign text and graphic elements shall be limited to
a minimum of six inches from the outer limits of the sign structure.
E. Illumination
Monument Signs shall be illuminated by a ground lighting source where the light
itself and supporting structure are screened from public right-of-way, except,
signs with sculpted aluminum panels, cut-out letters, or other type of raised
lettering may be back lit using internal lighting.
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9. OTHER TYPES OF SIGNS
This Section provides standards for specific types of permanent signs permitted by this
Ordinance.
A. Menu Board Signs
Menu Board Signs must meet the following regulations:
1. Menu Board Signs may be Attached or Monument Signs.
2. The maximum height is six (6) feet.
3. The maximum sign area is twenty-four (24) square feet. Only one sign face
is allowed per sign.
4. All Menu Board Signs shall be located at the side or rear of the principal
building. If two signs are erected they must be at least twelve feet (12')
apart.
5. Internal illumination may be utilized for the sign panel.
6. Any sign must be located at least fifteen feet (15') from any property line.
B. Subdivision Entry Signs
Subdivision Entry Signs must meet the following regulations~
1. Subdivision Entry Signs may be attached to a wall at the subdivision
entrance or on a Monument Sign.
2. Attached Signs may not project above the top of the wall on which they are
attached.
3. The maximum sign area is thirty-two (32) square feet for Attached Signs.
4. Only one Monument Sign or two attached signs may be placed at each
subdivision entrance. A Monument Sign may have the subdivision name on
both sides.
5. Monument Signs may be located in the median at the street entrance if
approved by the City in an approved plat, within a developer's agreement, or
by separate approval of Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. Directory Signs
Directory signs must meet the following regulations~
1. Directory Signs may be either Attached or Monument Signs.
2. Directory Signs must be located a safe distance from the entry drive and the
public right-of-way as determined by the City's engineer.
3. Only one Directory Sign is allowed per street entrance.
D. Institutional Signs
Institutional Signs must meet the following regulations~
1. Institutional Signs may be Attached and/or Monument Signs.
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2. Institutional Signs may include a reader board, subject to the following
limitations:
a. Reader board must be integral to the permitted sign for the site;
b. Messages on the reader board, whether electronic or manual, may not
scroll, flash, or change more frequently than once a day;
c. Manual reader boards using movable lettering must have a lockable
covering;
d. The reader board display cannot exceed two-thirds of the gross sign
area per sign face, excluding a Monument Sign border.
e. Internal illumination may be utili~ed for the reader board sign panel.
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10. REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS
A. Development Signs
Development Signs are allowed subject to the following regulations:
1. Development Signs require a temporary sign permit and may be erected in
nonresidential and residential zoning districts
2. Development Signs must be related only to the property on which they are
located. They may be Monument or Pole Signs provided that a minimum of
two vertical sign supports are utilized.
3. Maximum height of a Development Sign shall be fifteen feet (15').
4. The required setback shall be ten feet (10') from the front property line and
ten feet (10') from the side property line.
5. The maximum sign area per sign face shall not exceed sixty (60) square
feet.
6. Each development site may have one such sign for each fifty (50) acres, or
any portion thereof, under active development.
7. A Development Sign must be removed when the project is ninety percent
(90%) complete. In the case of a commercial project, ninety percent (90%)
complete means when a certificate of occupancy is issued for a shell
building. For a residential project, ninety percent (90%) complete means
when ninety percent (90%) of the lots in the subdivision have received
building permits.
B. Real Estate Sign
Real Estate Signs are subject to the following regulations~
1. Real Estate Signs may be erected in nonresidential and residential zoning
districts and shall not require a permit.
2. Real Estate Signs may be Attached, Monument or Ground Signs.
3. The maximum sign area shall not exceed nine (9) square feet and a
maximum height of four feet (4') for property located in a Residential Zoning
District. Signs located in a Non-Residential Zoning District shall not exceed
thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area and ten feet (10') in height.
4. On lots where a sidewalk exists within the street right-of-way, signs shall be
located between the sidewalk and the structure - but no closer than three
feet (3') from the sidewalk. On lots where no sidewalk exists within the
street right-of-way, the sign shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the
edge of the street.
5. No more than one sign shall be located for every two (2) acres in a tract of
land or portion thereof.
6. A Real Estate Sign shall be removed upon the sale or lease of the property.
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C. Promotional Signage
Businesses that erect signs under the provisions of this Section shall not display
a sign that states "Going out of Business", "Quittfng Business" or similar message
more than one time. Promotional Signs are subject to the following regulations:
1. All Promotional Signage requires a permit. A maximum of two (2) permits
are allowed for each calendar year. A separate permit is required for each
two-week period Promotional Signage will be used. Promotional signs will
be considered as a group and not as each individual sign, streamer, banner,
etc.
2. Promotional Signage may include flags, pennants, streamers, balloons,
inflatable signs, and any legal signs allowed by this Ordinance. Additionally,
a maximum of two (2) banners is allowed, in addition to flags, pennants,
streamers, balloons, inflatable or other promotional signage per permit.
3. Promotional Signage is allowed for two, two-week periods each calendar
year per legal business subject to the following:
a. A two-week period will commence on the first day Promotional Signage
is displayed.
b. The two two-week periods shall not occur in the same or consecutive
months.
c. A legal business shall include any commercial, industrial, or
institutional use for which the building inspection department has
issued a certificate of occupancy.
d. In the case of a special promotion for a grand opening celebration, one
period may be extended to a three-week period provided the promotion
commences within the first three months of the date of issuance of a
certificate of occupancy and the grand opening is limited to the
address noted on the certificate of occupancy.
EXCEPTION: A business that is in its initial year of operation is allowed to
extend the time promotional signs are displayed, one time, from two weeks
to thirty (30) days.
4. Any device described as Promotional Signage shall not exceed an overall
height of forty feet (40') measured from ground.
5. The following setbacks apply. However, the setbacks may be increased for
any Promotional Signage found by the City to block traffic visibility or
constitute a traffic hazard.
a. Fifteen feet (15') from street right-of-way.
b. Forty feet (40') from property lines other than those property lines
fronting the street right-of-way.
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11. TEMPORARY DIRECTION~L SIGNS
On properties located at the intersection of two major thoroughfares or a major
thoroughfare and a collector street, panel/directional signs are permissible subject to the
following conditions and upon the issuance of a sign permit:
A. The sign design and location must be approved the City Council~
B. Permits for such signs shall be temporary in nature and shall expire two years
from the date of permit issuance~
.
C. The maximum height of the sign is ten feet (10')~
D. The maximum width of the sign is six feet (6't
E. The font, lettering and color of the sign shall be uniform throughout the entire
sign~
F. The sign may be located within the right-of-way, provided that, the sign is
located at least ten feet (10') from the back of the curb or road pavement and at
least two feet (2') from any sidewalk; and
G. The permit applicant, property owner or developer shall be responsible for the
cost of production, maintenance of the sign and removal of the sign.
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12. SIGNS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
No sign may be erected within the public right-of-way unless a permit was or is received
for the sign prior to July 1, 2004 and the following conditions are met:
A. Permits.
No sign may be erected within a right-of-way unless a permit has been obtained
and the proper permit fee paid. No permits shall be issued for signs to be erected
in the right-of-way after June 30, 2004. No sign shall be placed on private
property or in the right-of-way adjacent to developed private property without the
private property owner's written consent. Any permit issued under this section
shall expire on December 31 of the year it was issued, except that all permits
issued after December 31, 2003 shall expire on July 1, 2004, and shall not be
renewed.
B. Time Limitations.
Signs shall be placed within the right-of-way only between the hours of noon
(12:00 p.m.) Friday and 9:00 p.m. Sunday.
C. Location.
Signs located in the right-of-way shall comply with the following location
regulations.
1. Signs shall not be placed within any median.
2. Signs must be a minimum of five feet (5') from the adjacent edge of curb or
pavement, which includes improved surfaces and shoulders.
3. Signs shall not be placed within fifty feet (50') of any street intersection or
within twenty-five feet (25') of any alley or curb cut. Additionally, no sign
may be placed within any defined visibility triangle or in any manner that
may obstruct traffic visibility.
4. Signs shall not encroach upon or obstruct any designated sidewalk or
pedestrian way.
5. Signs shall not be placed within a right-of-way that is adjacent to a dwelling
premises.
D. Size.
Signs located within the right-of-way shall not exceed six (6) square feet.
E. Height.
Signs located within the right-of-way shall not exceed a total height of three feet
(3').
F. Number of Signs.
The maximum number of permits that shall be issued to anyone person,
company, builder, entity, group or corporation, or any of the foregoing that are
associated or related, for signs located in the right-of-way is twenty (20). For
example, a company is limited to 20 right-of-way permits. A company may not
send multiple employees to get 20 right-of-way permits each.
I,.
G.
Sign Placement Vehicles.
Any vehicle used during the installation and removal of signs must have one (1)
revolving amber strobe light that is visible at five-hundred feet (500') in the
daylight on top of the vehicle and one (1) revolving amber strobe light that is
visible at five-hundred feet (500') in the daylight on the rear of any trailer being
used in addition to vehicle and trailer flashers. The lights should be used only
when slowing down or stopping on the roadway. Vehicles shall stop only in the
right hand lane when installing or removing signs with both flashers and amber
lights operating.
Tampering with Permit Decals.
Any person who knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or reproduces permit decals
for signs located in the right-of-way, or f~lsifies an affidavit required to obtain a
permit, shall, in addition to the other penalties set forth herein, have all rights to
place or have placed signs in the right-of-way with the City of Wylie revoked for a
twelve (12) month peri<;>d.
Removal of Unpermitted Signs.
Unpermitted signs, or signs in violation of this Ordinance, may be immediately
removed from the right-of-way. Signs may be disposed of as set forth in this
Ordinance.
Permit Fee.
The permit fee for signs erected in the right-of-way between January 1, 2004 and
July 1, 2004 shall be thirty-five ($35.00) per sign.
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THE WYLIE NEWS
lovermg Wylie, Sachse, Murphy and the surroundmg area
110 N. Ballard
P.O. Box 369
Wylie, Texas 75098
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF COLLIN
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Chad Engbrock, publisher of
The Wylie News, a newspaper regularly published in Collin County, Texas and having general
circulation in Collin County, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, deposed and says that the
foregoing attached
ord. 2003-14, City of Wylie
was published in said newspaper on the following date(s), to-wit: Nov.J;j, 2003.
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Chad Engbrock, publisher
Subscribed and sworn before me on this, the
II-I~
day of
/Je~/
, 2003
to certify which witness my hand and seal of office.
''1
ADA L. MOONEY
Notary Public
Stale of Texas
My Coml'rl. Exp. 01-02-07
& K)7u-'1
Notary Public in and for
The State of Texas
My commission expires tJ 1- {) 2 - CJ 7
Texas will be received at
the Administrative Offices
of the North Texas
Municipal Water District.
50S East Brown Street.
Wylie. Texas 75098 until
2:00 p.m., local time.
Friday. December S. 2001.
and then opened and read'.
for 3-4 YARD DUMP
TRUCK. Bid documents
may be obtained from the
North Texas Municipal
Water District at 50S East
Brown Street. Wylie. Texas
75098.
NORTH TEXAS
MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT
By Marvin Fuller
President.
Board of Directors
2S-3t-231
ORDINANCE NO.
2003-14
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF WYLIE.
TEXAS. ADOPTING
SIGN REGULATIONS
FOR THE CITY OF
WYLIE: REPEALING
WYLIE ORDINANCE
NO. 2002-27: PROVID-
ING FOR A PENALTY
FOR THE VIOLATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE:
PROVIDING FOR
REPEALING. SAVINGS
AND SEVERABILITY
CLAUSES: PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDI-
NANCE: AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE PUBLI-
CATION OF THE CAP-
TION HEREOF
John Mondy. Mayor
ATTEST:
Carole Ehrlich. City
Secretary 26-lt-339
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Josephine IS
currently seeking an
Ambulance provider for
our 911 Emergency ser-
vice. Please contact City
Hall at 972-843-8282
26- It-94 7
PUBLIC ~OTICE
THE CITY OF
MURPHY PLANNING
AND ZONING
'" In accordance with Texas
'!..ocal Government Code
~212. a Public Hearing will
be held by the Planning
and Zoning Commission
on December 8. 2003. at
7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at 205
N. Murphy Road. Murphy.
Texas. for the purpose of
receiving comments on a
Replat of Lots 14 R & 15 R
Glen Wdge Estates Phase
I. applicant Delbert
Stembridge for property
owner Stephen S.
Dickerson of 514 Newport
Court.
The City Council of the
City of f'v1urphy will meet
on Monday. Dc'cell1ber 15.
2003. at 7:W p.m. in the
City Cuullcil Chambers at
the MLllphy City HalJ. 205
N. :vlLllphy Ruad. to con-
;luct ~I Public l-1c~lrillg for
/ the same re ferenced matter.
II IS !'equested that you
make yuur views known.
eithcr in persun. by writ-
ing. ()\' by ~! duly authorized
represcnlati ve lu aid the
Planning and !.uning
Cummissiu!! and thc City
Council in dc:tcrmining the
propcr aCIII)!l un this
request.
CITY OF .'vIURPHY.
TEX/'\.S 26-1 t-ll52
PUBLIC
ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SEALED BIDS
Sealed bids addressed to
the City Manager of the
City of Sachse will bc
received until IO:O() a.m.
on Thursday. the 4th 01
December. 2003 at the City
Council Chambers. City of
Sachse, 5560 Hwy 78.
Sachse. Texas. 75048. All
bids will be publicly
opened and read aloud for
the following:
Fire Department Ford
F-450 4X2 crew cab &
chassis
Bid specifications are
available at the Office of
the Fire Chief. 5560 Hwy
78. Sachsc. Texas 750,
The City !'eserves the ri:
to reject any or all hids ~
to waive all formalities.
C:lse 01' ambiguity ()r I~
of clearness in stating
pricc in the bid. the c
;'cserves the right In <.:,
,ider the mnst advar
genlls construction therl
or reject tilt' hid. i\\V~!rl
bid will be ~II a hlilu\Y
City Council Mecting.
26-2t-13
Visit ollr ,Uell sitt
Wl! f ic IIClL'S . ((JIl I
or call
972-442-5515
for
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