casp625 wrote:Looks portable... Why not just pick it up and put it in the dumpster?
Add Lake "Structure" for fish?
Where's the sign permit for that sign?
(Of course they'll say city is exempt)
Call city to have it removed
https://www2.municode.com/library/tx/ma ... OOR_CH20SI
Sec. 20-18. - City's authority to remove illegal signs.
An illegal sign is any sign that is erected or placed in violation of this chapter and which is not classified as a nonconforming sign. The city may remove any illegal sign after having provided written notice to the owner five (5) days before said sign is removed. Upon removal of any sign pursuant to this section, the city shall use reasonable care to preserve such sign. The city shall not be liable for any damages, direct, indirect or consequential caused by the removal. The city may dispose of any illegal sign if not claimed by the owner within ten (10) days of the date of removal. If the sign does not contain sufficient information to ascertain the name and address of the owner of the sign, no notification prior to removal shall be necessary. If the owner does not reclaim the sign within ten (10) days of the date of removal, the city may dispose of the sign.
(Ord. No. 2013-O-09C, § II.B, 10-1-2013)
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Chapter 20 - SIGNS[1]
Sec. 20-1. - Jurisdiction.
The sign regulations of this chapter shall apply within the city limit and the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city.
(Ord. No. 2013-O-09C, § II.B, 10-1-2013)
Sec. 20-2. - Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide uniform sign standards which promote a positive city image reflecting order, harmony and pride, thereby strengthening the economic stability of the city business, cultural and residential areas. Objectives to be pursued in applying specific standards are as follows: ================
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Sec. 20-5. - Permitting procedures.
A.
Except as otherwise provided herein, it is unlawful for any person to erect, alter, or relocate within the city or its extraterritorial jurisdiction any sign, as defined herein, without complying with the following requirements:
1.
Completion of a sign permit application;
2.
Review and approval of a sign permit.
B.
The procedures to be followed in fulfilling the intent of these sign regulations are as follows:
1.
A sign permit application must be obtained from the city;
2.
The sign permit application must be properly completed and returned to the city staff, along with payment of the sign application fee established by council;
3.
The city manager or his designated representative shall review the sign permit application and, if the application is properly completed and meets the general requirements of this chapter, may approve the application;
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Sec. 20-6. - Types of signs not requiring a permit.
This section lists sign types and forms not requiring a permit. If the sign form differs from the regulations below, a permit shall be required. All sign types not listed within this section require a permit.
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Miscellaneous signs. No trespassing or posted property type signs or signs containing political speech shall not exceed four (4) square feet in the area. Signs placed with the intent of warning or advising the public of possible danger will be allowed on private property, but shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in face area.
(Ord. No. 2013-O-09C, § II.B, 10-1-2013)
Sec. 20-7. - Detached signs.
This section governs the regulation of all forms of freestanding (detached) signage within the city and its ETJ. No sign may be erected, structurally changed, refaced, or reconstructed in whole or part, within the city without a permit having been first obtained. Monument signs are the preferred sign form in the city, therefore these regulations seek to incentivize the erection of monument signs in the city.
A.
General requirements.
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E.
Freestanding or pole signs.
1.
Purpose. To identify a building, business, multifamily complex, or residential subdivision through the use of a freestanding sign or pole sign.
2.
Maximum size. Freestanding and pole signs is allowed an area equal to one (1) square foot to each two (2) linear foot of building front, not to exceed one hundred (100) square feet. A minimum of thirty-two (32) square feet is authorized regardless of building front.
3.
Maximum height. Freestanding or pole signs shall be no more than twenty (20) feet high.
4.
Minimum height. Freestanding or poles signs shall have a minimum height of eight (8) feet from the ground to the base of the sign.
Sec. 20-10. - Temporary signs.
Detached temporary signs.
1.
Purpose. To allow businesses and organizations the opportunity to advertise special events or functions, including but not limited to: opening soon, closing soon, business relocation, specials, sales, promotions, fundraisers,
community events, etc.
2.
General regulations. All temporary detached signs shall comply with the following regulations, unless specified herein.
a.
A permit is required for all temporary detached sign types.
It has shoulder straps to carry like a backpack, but still ...
