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WS Item 5 ORDINANCE NO. 704-E SIGN ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 704-E , THE COMPREHENSIVE ORDINANCE REGULATING SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS; PROVIDING A TITLE; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT FOR THE ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR SIGNS REQURING PERMITS AND NOT REQURING PERMITS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPT SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER SIGN PLANS; ALLOWING NONCOMMERCIAL (IDEOLOGICAL) COPY ON SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND REVOCATION OF SIGN PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR APPEALS AND VARIANCES; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Southlake, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Southlake previously adopted Ordinance No. 704 -13 as the Comprehensive Sign Ordinance of the City the provisions of which have been codified as Chapter 15.5 of the Southlake City Code; and WHEREAS, the City staff has recommended amendments to Ordinance No. 704- € ; and WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore developed and adopted a comprehensive plan guiding the orderly and proper growth of the City in order to promote the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that 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; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the regulations adopted herein allow for a reasonable use of signs by businesses, residences and other properties for advertisement, dissemination of protected speech and other purposes; and WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to amend Ordinance No. 704 -E in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The Sign Ordinance of the City of Southlake is hereby amended and shall be and read as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, which shall replace in full the regulations contained in Ordinance 704-g and Chapter 15.5 of the Southlake City Code. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances of the City of Southlake, Texas, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, IMO sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 4. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5. All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of Ordinance No. 704-E , Chapter 15.5 of the Southlake City Code, or any other ordinances affecting the regulation of signs which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 6. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof. SECTION 7. The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to post the proposed ordinance in its entirety on the City website together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED ON FIRST READING ON THIS DAY OF 2014. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY PASSED AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING ON THIS DAY OF 2014. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY SECRETARY EFFECTIVE: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney EXHIBIT A Sign Ordinance Table of Contents Section 1 — Title 1 Section 2 — Purpose and Intent 1 Section 3 — Noncommercial Signs and Messages 1 Section 4 — Definitions 1 Section 5 — Applicability 9 5.1 — Nonconforming Existing Signs 9 5.2 — Prohibited Signs 10 5.3 — Exemptions 12 5.4 — Limited Exemptions 12 Table 1 —Sign Regulations for Signs Exempt from the Requirement of a Sign 12 Permit Table 2— Standards for Window Signs 14 Section 6 — Permitted Temporary Signs and Specific Sign Regulations 15 6.1 — Temporary Signs Requiring a Permit 15 Table 3 — Regulations for Temporary Signs Requiring a Permit 15 Section 7 — Permanent Signs Requiring a Permit 16 7.1 — Wind Pressure and Deadload Requirements 16 7.2 — Sign Regulations 16 Table 4 — Attached Signs 17 Table 5— Special Attached Sign Standards 18 Table 6 — Monument Signs for Businesses 19 Table 7 — Special Monument Sign Standards 20 Section 8 — Master Sign Plans 23 8.1 — Purpose 23 8.2 — Application Process 23 8.3 — Application Requirements 23 8.4 — Design Guidelines 24 Section 9 — Administration 30 9.1 — Role of the Administrative Official 30 9.2 — Sign Permit Required 30 9.3 — Application 30 9.4 — Fees 31 9.5 — Permit Expiration 31 9.6 — Appeals and Variances 31 9.7 — Responsibility for Enforcement 32 9.8 — Penalty for Violation 34 Section 10 - Severability 34 Section 11 — Conflicting Ordinances 34 Section 12 — Savings Clause 34 Section 13 — Publication Clause 34 Section 14 — Effective Date 35 Appendix A — Design Guidelines for Existing Building For Sale /Leasing Ground Signs 36 Appendix B — Examples of signs 37 v SECTION 1. TITLE This ordinance shall be known as the City of Southlake Sign Ordinance. SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of this ordinance is to create the legal framework for a comprehensive and balanced system of signage in the City. These regulations are intended to provide an easy and pleasant communication between people and their environment and avoid visual clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and community appearance. In addition to protecting the health, welfare, and safety of the community, these standards are adopted in order to: 2.1 Maintain and enhance the aesthetics of our community; 2.2 Enhance automobile and pedestrian safety; 2.3 Encourage the integration of signage with landscaping and building design; 2.4 Protect and enhance scenic views and natural landscapes; 2.5 Protect and enhance economic viability of the City's commercial corridors by assuring aesthetic appeal to businesses and residents alike; 2.6 Promote the use of aesthetically pleasing sign materials, colors, and types; and 2.7 Require safe and effective signage. SECTION 3. NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS AND MESSAGES Any sign that can be displayed under the provisions of this ordinance may contain a noncommercial message. SECTION 4. DEFINITIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL: The department director appointed by the City Manager to administer this Ordinance, or the department director's designee. ALTER: 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. ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL: Any projection, articulation, relief, cornice, column, change of building material, window, or door opening on any building. tot ATTACH: To stick, tack, nail or otherwise affix a sign to any object. AWNING: A cloth, plastic, or other nonstructural covering that either is permanently attached to a building or can be i raised or retracted to a position against the building when di not in use. r te' tr y € BANNER: See SIGN, BANNER. !!� BUILDING: A structure which has a roof supported by walls ors ) for the shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animals, or ,,•y! " = chattel. Awnings CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.): An official certificate issued by the City which indicates conformance with building, zoning, and health and safety regulations and authorizes legal use and occupancy of the premises for which it is issued. 1 CIVIC ORGANIZATION: An organization which offers r ---- -- ' ----- ' -- - - T " community programs to citizen, City or civic affairs groups. I COMMENCEMENT OF WORK: For construction of a sign, I commencement of work shall be the point in time when the I sign has been delivered to the site and attachment to a building has begun or holes are excavated for ground Monument I installation. ��n2 I Mrnmum� DILAPIDATED OR DETERIORATED CONDITION: Any I Setback I sign which in the opinion of the Administrative Official has any of the following characteristics: I (a) Where elements of the surface or background can be I seen, as viewed from the normal viewing distance, to I Bunnin I have portions of the finished material or paint flaked, N I I broken off, or missing, or otherwise not in harmony with I ; j the rest of the surface; or (b) Where the structural support or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented, or torn; or � ! ;'% I (c) Where the panel is visibly cracked, or in the case of s � °� wood and similar products, splintered in such a way as ' to constitute an unsightly or harmful condition; or I I (d) Where the sign or its elements are twisted or leaning or i 11 Sian I at angles other than those at which it was originally N. RAWL'elP ptly Li � I�, erected (such as may result from being blown or the .� t failure of a structural support); or Street (e) Where the message or wording can no longer be Measuring setbacks and minimum distance clearly read by a person with normal eyesight under between monument signs normal viewing conditions. DISTANCE BETWEEN SIGNS: The shortest straight line horizontal distance between the nearest elements of signs. . DISTANCE FROM EDGE OF PAVEMENT: The shortest straight line horizontal distance from the edge of the street pavement to a vertical line to the ground from the nearest element of the sign. I I DISTANCE FROM PROPERTY LINE (also Setback from Property Line): The shortest horizontal distance from the j Distance to Edge I nearest property line to a vertical line to the ground from the , ` of Pavement j nearest element of the sign. E / DISTANCE FROM R.O.W.: Distance of signs from R.O.W. Building I shall mean the shortest horizontal distance from the nearest 0. Location of Building Signs R.O.W. to a vertical line to the ground from the nearest j j element of the sign. W DONATION BIN - A bin or similar structure used for the collection of clothes or non - perishable food items. Distance to Edge ! ERECT: To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend of Pavement I or affix. This shall also include the painting of signs on the exterior surface of a building or structure. \ R -0 -W Line /Property Line die of Pavement/ FACADE: Any separate face of a building, including Street parapet walls and omitted wall lines, or any part of a Measuring distance from the edge of building which encloses or covers usable space. Where pavement for attached signs separate faces are oriented in the same direction, or in the directions within 45 degrees of one another, they are to be 2 considered as part of a single facade. FUND RAISER: An activity that takes place for the sole purpose of raising funds to support community service organizations, public charities, or non - profit organizations. Logo Height HEIGHT, SIGN: As applied to a sign, height shall be j n measured as the vertical distance between the highest part L-' of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever is higher, and finished grade at the center of the base of the sign. Letter Height HEIGHT, LETTER /LOGO: The height of each individual Measuring letter and logo height letter, logo, symbol, and /or icon in a sign. ILLUMINATION: The enhancement of a sign utilizing electric lights, luminous tubes or other similar means. LEASE SPACE: An area of a building separated internally and intended for use by an individual tenant. - '% LOGO: Any registered or recognized symbol, letter, or combination of symbols and letters used by an organization, individual, company, or product for advertising r-� j to identify that organization, individual, company, or product. M Y sic MAIN STREET: Pedestrian oriented street located within 110 the DT (Downtown), TZD (Transitional Zoning District) or ECZ (Employment Center Zoning) Districts. MASONRY MATERIALS: Masonry materials include brick, stucco, cement, concrete tilt wall, stone, or other masonry of an illuminated sign or materials of equal characteristics. ry OBSOLETE: Any sign which (a) For at least 6 continuous months, does not identify or advertise a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, product or activity on the premises on which the sign is located; or (b) If the premises is leased, relates to a tenant and at least 6 months have elapsed since the date the most recent tenant ceased to operate on the premises; or (c) No legal owner can be found and relates to a use or -- = _- == purpose that is no longer in existence. _ i 1�;� i r; OUTDOOR SALES OR SERVICES: The offer or display for sale of any goods, wares, merchandise or services on private property separate and apart from the main building or at a location where there is no preexisting principal use. Example of an illuminated sign The goods, wares, merchandise or services offered for sale as outdoor sales or services are normally not offered for sale in the main building on the lot or in association with the principal use. PAD SITE: A tract, lot, or land lease intended for the single use of a freestanding building typically adjacent to street R.O.W. and may also be a portion of a tractor lot. PUBLIC PROPERTY: Any property which is owned by a governmental entity. It shall also include property for which the primary use is for the operations of a governmental 3 entity. RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY: Any platted lot within the RCS, SF -1A, SF -1B, SF -2, SF -30A, SF -30B, SF- 20A, SF -20B, R -PUD, MF -1, and MF -2 zoning districts. Also included in this definition are all residentially ,_ y = ;designated lots in the DT, TZD and EC zoning districts. .� -s - `_ 700 EAST ., RIGHT -OF -WAY (R.O.W): A strip of land, other than a drainage or utility easement, occupied or intended to be Sign occupied by a street, crosswalk, railroad, road, electric Area -; transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or - storm sewer main, or for another special purpose. SCULPTED ALUMINUM PANEL: An aluminum sign panel with text or graphic depictions cut out from the panel, Measuring sign area on a monument sign typically with a translucent material covering the cut -out from the inner side of the panel. SETBACK: The distance from the closest portion, whether the support or edge of the sign, to the property line. SIDEWALK: A pedestrian walkway that is grade- separated from the adjacent street or drive when located adjacent to a t1eu street or drive. SIGHT TRIANGLE: Refer to the Subdivision Ordinance. The sight triangle shall also be applicable to drives. SIGN: Every sign, name, number, identification, description, announcement, declaration, demonstration, device, display, flag, banner, pennant, illustration, logo, a im balloon, streamer, valance, advertising display, poster, beacon, light or insignia, and structure supporting any of the Measuring sign area for an attached sign same, affixed directly or indirectly to or upon any building or outdoor structure, or erected or maintained upon a piece of land, which directs attention to any object, project, service, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business. SIGN AREA: A two- dimensional area on a building or other permitted sign structure that is free of architectural details and is the area that encompasses the proposed sign in its SampleHouse & entirety. CandleSho SIGN AREA, AGGREGATE: The sum total of all the p window and interior sign area on the aggregate window area available per tenant. SIGN, ATTACHED: Any sign attached to, applied on, or Attached Business Sign supported by any part of a building (including canopy fascia, walls and awnings) which encloses or covers usable space. SIGN, ATTACHED BUSINESS: A permanent attached on- site sign that is used to identify a business, profession, organization, institution, service, activity or other nonresidential use conducted, sold or offered on the site where such sign is located. This sign may also identify the name of the site or development or may identify the occupants within the site or development. A primary 4 "�°'�'° -� "' business sign is attached to a facade facing a street or S ALO t ©t5TfTICA . vehicular driveway access. SIGN, SUITES AVAILABLE flexible B pl plastic or canv s al, site sign made of cloth, w ww.SALONESTETICA.NET 817 -329 -1927 SIGN, BARBER POLE: An attached sign mounted on the �-- -- face of the building that is cylindrical in shape with striped Example of a banner sign face, lit internally and rotates during business hours. SIGN BASE: See sign, monument. SIGN, BLADE: An attached sign oriented perpendicular to the face of the building which projects more than twelve (12) inches beyond the surface of the building to which it is 1111 111 I r " affixed or supported. _ SIGN, BOXED CABINET: An attached sign that is mounted on the face of a building _ _ " • _ _ • _ _ _ • _ _ _ Example of a barber pole and provides for internal illumination and changing of the message of the sign by replacing a single transparent or t translucent material such as a Plexiglas /lexan face. SIGN, BULLETIN BOARD: A permanent ground sign or �+! monument sign within a residential subdivision for displaying news and information for subdivision residents. SIGN, BUSINESS MONUMENT: A permanent on -site monument sign that is used to identify a business, profession, organization, institution, service, activity or other ,�� nonresidential use conducted, sold or offered on the site 46141 where such sign is located. This sign may also identify the Example of a blade sign name of the site or development or may identify the occupants within the site or development. SIGN, CAFE UMBRELLA: A sign painted on or otherwise affixed to an umbrella at an establishment with outdoor CuvornP -+Ia • ... 4" !MVP up 8a k g seating. p � f Drive-up ATM t . SIGN, DEVELOPMENT /CONSTRUCTION: A temporary on -site ground sign that pertains to a new nonresidential `d3 development or a new residential development of 4 or more lots that is approved or under construction. Example of a directional sign SIGN, DIRECTIONAL: A permanent on -site attached sign intended to aid in vehicular movement on the site. - SIGN, DIRECTORY: A permanent on -site attached or ;; monument sign providing direction to or identifying the buildings in the development. _ _ _ SIGN, DRIVE THROUGH: A permanent on site attached or = -_- — monument sign located immediately adjacent to, within, or over a drive through lane that is associated with sales a conducted from an automobile. SIGN, DRIVE THROUGH — NON -FOOD SERVICE: A drive Example of a drive through sign through sign associated with sales from an automobile that are not related to food service sales. SIGN, ESTATE SALE: A temporary ground sign intended to 5 r advertise an estate sale, conducted primarily indoors, on - residential property. f 1111N SIGN, EXISTING BUILDING FOR SALE /LEASING: An on- site sign intended to advertise a building or buildings for sale or lease after the building(s) have been occupied for a year or more. sc l�AKE SIGN FACE: The surface of one side of a sign. SIGN, GARAGE/YARD SALE: A temporary ground or banner sign intended to advertise garage sales or yard • ?n ; " sales. SIGN, GASOLINE PRICING: A permanent on -site ■ ,� ' A monument sign which displays the price per gallon of fuel sold by that business, and which may be periodically changed to reflect changes in fuel prices. Example of a light pole banner sign SIGN, GOVERNMENT: A sign erected by or on behalf of a federal, state or local government or an agency thereof. SIGN, GRAND OPENING BANNER: A banner permitted moaMMMMM m within 1 year of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy illi MINIS (C.O.) for a business. z �'� �i"w�w s SIGN, GROUND: Any sign connected to the ground by 1"!^ 4 1111F111111111 low a. I legs, poles, or other supports and which is not an attached, Z;=�i.iS 11 N port monument, or vehicular sign. • ; � _ �� Gyfrs " "� SIGN, HOLIDAY: Any sign that is associated with the -TT = �„ celebration of a recognized holiday or celebration. J__ ' • .,:',.;;, SIGN, HOME OCCUPATION: An attached on -site sign at ' =j`= . 41 !S► -_° ` the entrance of a home occupation. Example of a menuboard sign SIGN, LAND: A temporary on -site ground sign on vacant land intended to advertise land for sale including unplatted tracts of land. SIGN, LIGHT POLE BANNER: A banner sign attached to a 2a light pole along a public street or within a public park. Masonry — m + SIGN, MENUBOARD: A drive through sign associated with menu and pricing for food services and may include an audible speaker and microphone integral to the sign. 41. g r = 7714, SIGN, MODEL HOME: A temporary on -site real estate sign 1' _' "' �, identifying a homebuilder's model home open for N inspection. ies _ T SIGN, MONUMENT: Any sign which is connected to the ground and which has no clear space for the full width of " :r , the sign between the bottom of the sign and the surface of <. the ground. A monument sign includes a sign face and sign -- structure, and may also include a sign base and sign cap as described below: Elements of a monument sign (a) SIGN BASE: The above - ground foundation of the sign, which includes the exposed concrete footing for the sign. (b) SIGN FACE: The surface of the sign in which the sign 6 „s_ n message is located. 700 EAST (c) SIGN STRUCTURE: The structure surrounding the , sign face. (d) SIGN CAP: A part of the sign structure located above the sign face that is constructed of a different masonry ._ .. """`" - � material and /or extends horizontally from the rest of the 3= sign structure. "` =-- ..,1« SIGN, NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR SALE /LEASING: A temporary on -site sign intended to advertise a newly Example of a sign panel constructed existing building or buildings for sale or lease. SIGN, OFF -SITE: A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, good, product, or entertainment not related to the site upon which such sign is located or to which it is affixed. SIGN, ON -SITE: Any sign, the content of which relates to the site on which it is located, referring exclusively to businesses, commodities, services, products, goods, or �._� ,y «, K. n entertainment on the site or the sale, lease, or construction l' 'cam . Si I ,t . , of those sites. - ,A,;, _ 74..= ___11r , r ,,.;;,, SIGN PANEL: Any separate, single panel or piece of material containing a word or symbol legend or individual message that is affixed to the face of a sign. Example of a Parks and Recreation banner sign SIGN, PANEL REPLACEMENT: The replacement of a (Displayed on the Rustin Park pavilion) panel on an existing sign that does not alter the sign. SIGN, PARKS AND RECREATION BANNER: A banner displayed on public park property. SIGN PERMIT: The official authorization by the City to ;.. '\ alter, erect, or display any sign not exempted by this ordinance. "EIS T4 G 0 - SIGN, POLITICAL: A type of off -site sign which refers only to the candidates or issues involved in a political election. SIGN, PORTABLE: Any sign which is not attached or S. affixed to the ground, a building, vehicle, or other fixed Example of a roof sign structure or object. Portable signs include those signs installed on wheels, trailers, skids, and similar mobile structures. 1 SIGN, READERBOARD: A sign that utilizes alternating electronic data control components or a sign comprised of non- permanent letters, numerals or symbols, which allows 0 a change of sign copy by adding, removing or rearranging - said letters, symbols or numerals. SIGN, RESIDENTIAL BUILDER: A temporary on -site sign • identifying the builder or general contractor of a residential construction site. SIGN, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE: A temporary on -site Example of a sandwich board sign sign identifying existing residential buildings and /or lots for sale or lease on all residentially zoned and platted lots. SIGN, RESTRICTED PARKING: A temporary or permanent 7 sign in a parking lot that restricts parking for any reason. _�w¢ ' = SIGN, ROOF: Any sign that is: — — ;''.': -- `--- (a) Erected on a vertical framework supported by and =- 1 I ' r located immediately and entirely over the roof of a building; or ....„ ----_ I I $. , o (b) Attached to a fascia extending above or below the _ I ' projection of the fascia; or Exposed String Lights (c) Painted or otherwise affixed on a roof; or (d) Displayed above the eave line of a sloped roof or i parapet of a flat roof. 4`F� , ` fl x, SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD: A portable sign consisting of iitii , c " two panels of equal size, which are hinged at the top and t' , ' , ' r I, ,. , o . placed on the ground or pavement so as to be self - Lx . .a. L' _ ..' it s supporting. , , _ , A SIGN, SPECIAL PURPOSE: A temporary sign that is either on -site or off -site that provides identification or information pertaining to a special event or occurrence sponsored by a Example of a subdivision entry sign non- profit or civic organization. SIGN STRUCTURE: See SIGN, MONUMENT. I ---': 11rei SIGN, EXPOSED STRING LIGHTS: Exposed visible light bulbs on an electrical cord typically hung on a patio area for decorative purposes. r LW' . L_ SIGN, SUBDIVISION ENTRY: Any permanent on -site sign • ■t. identifying a residential subdivision. `-'' m SIGN, SUBDIVISION MARKETING /OPEN HOUSE: A Examples of sign walkers temporary sign used to market or advertise residential subdivisions /open houses within the City and to direct interested persons to the subdivision /open house location. SIGN, TEMPORARY: Any sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other like materials, with or without frames, and any type sign not Sale permanently attached to the ground, wall, or building, YO. intended to be displayed for a short period of time only. fresh ' SIGN, VEHICULAR: Any sign which is attached to or supported by a vehicle, trailer, other sign apparatus or is Example of window sign located within a vehicle and is visible. SIGN WALKER (HUMAN DIRECTIONAL SIGN): A person, visible from the public R.O.W. that is holding, twirling, or wearing a sign, wearing lights, or wearing a costume to J draw attention to a business, project, place, or event. " - -, 4, - SIGN, WAYFINDING: A government sign that provides �, direction to locations and facilities. 1'.y SIGN, WINDOW: Any sign affixed to any internal and /or s external surface of a window or is located less than ten ` (10') feet from the window of any establishment. In addition, Example of window display sign any sign displayed in window area that is used to describe in -store sales, promotions, etc. SIGN, WINDOW DISPLAY: Any display of goods, 8 merchandise, products or lifestyle images as in a window designed to attract customers. SITE: A lot, tract or building pad. ADOPTED STREET TYPOLOGY MAP: The component of the City's Mobility & Master Thoroughfare Plan, a component element of the Southlake 2025 Plan, showing street typologies, which are overlay designations to the functional classification system of the City's roadway Aggregate window area network linking street functionality with design priorities for all street types. TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: A structure without any foundation or footings. WINDOW AREA, AGGREGATE: The sum total of all the window area on a facade per tenant. SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY With the exception of the exemptions set forth in Section 5.3 of this ordinance, no sign shall be erected, altered, or displayed within the City of Southlake without a duly approved sign permit. 5.1 NONCONFORMING EXISTING SIGNS All signs that are lawfully in existence on the date of adoption of this ordinance may exist in their present form, but no such signs shall be altered or moved unless a permit is issued pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance. Permits granted prior to the passage of this ordinance shall be renewed only if the applicant complies with all provisions of this ordinance. Any legal, non - conforming sign which has been substantially destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance shall be deemed as completely destroyed if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location. Under this provision, the sign shall be removed and a permit shall be required to erect a new sign. 5.2 PROHIBITED SIGNS All of the following signs are prohibited unless approved by City Council. 5.2.1 Signs attached to light fixtures, poles, curbs, sidewalks, gutters, streets, utility poles, public buildings, fences, railings, public telephone poles, or trees, excluding political signs on private property. 5.2.2 Signs which prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window, or fire escape. 5.2.3 Signs erected or displayed in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision at any location, street, intersection, or driveway. All signs placed at any intersection shall prevent such problem by observing a sight triangle as provided for in Section 4 "Definitions." 5.2.4 Any sign which interferes with vehicular or pedestrian traffic as a result of the position, size, shape, movement, color, fashion, manner, or intensity of illumination or any other characteristics causing such interference. No person shall erect or allow to be displayed any sign in such a manner as to interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, including, without limitation, signs making use of the words "stop," "go," "look," "slow," "danger," or any other similar word, phrase, symbol or character, or employ any red, yellow, green, or other colored lamp or light in such a manner as to cause confusion or otherwise interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. 9 5.2.5 Signs erected or displayed on or over public right -of -way (R.O.W) or other public property, excluding wayfinding signs and signs erected by the City, County, State or other authorized governmental agency, or with the permission of the City, for public purposes. 5.2.6 Signs directly painted on buildings, except for signs less than a five (5) square foot area used for building identification. 5.2.7 Obscene signs in which the dominant theme of material taken as a whole appeals to a prurient interest in sex, or is patently offensive because it affronts community standards relating to the description or representation of sexual matters, and is utterly without redeeming social value. 5.2.8 Portable signs, with the exception of sandwich board signs which comply with the regulations set forth in Section 6. 5.2.9 Signs with exposed neon tube, except for open /closed window signs. 5.2.10 Signs illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner as to cause a glare or brightness to a degree that it constitutes a hazard or nuisance to traffic. 5.2.11 Signs that move or flash or have moving or flashing components; signs that are intermittently lighted or have changing colors; signs that revolve; or any other similarly constructed signs. 5.2.12 Readerboard signs, with the exception of bulletin board signs, drive through signs, and gasoline pricing signs which comply with the regulations set forth in Section 7.2. 5.2.13 Illuminated signs erected or displayed within one - hundred fifty (150) feet of a single - family residentially zoned property unless the lighting is shielded from view of the residentially zoned property and indirect light does not exceed the intensity as specified in Lighting Ordinance No. 693 -B, as amended. 5.2.14 Roof signs. 5.2.15 Any sign attached to a trailer, skid, or similar mobile structure, where the primary use of such structure is to provide a base for such sign or to constitute the sign itself. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit identification signs on vehicles used for business purposes, nor shall it be interpreted to prohibit bumper stickers. 5.2.16 Sign walkers. 5.2.17 Structural or non - structural additions or attachments to monument signs, excluding structural modifications for which a valid permit has been issued. 5.2.18 Boxed cabinet signs attached to buildings. 5.2.19 Awning signs. 5.2.20 Commercial signage on grocery cart corrals ( "Return cart here" signs under 6 square feet are permitted). 5.2.21 Signs illuminated with anything other than white light or a similar type light unless approved by the Administrative Official. 5.2.22 Any lighting projected onto a building, excluding customary exterior building and site illumination (as determined by the Administrative Official) and permitted sign illumination, and exposed visible string lights on commercial patios and awnings for decorative purposes. Patio lights are permitted if they are white and not exposed (located under awnings, umbrellas or canopies). 5.2.23 Any sign not specifically permitted by this ordinance. 5.3 EXEMPTIONS The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this ordinance: 5.3.1 Warning and security signs, including signs placed by a public utility for the safety, welfare, or convenience of the public, including, but not limited to signs identifying high voltage, public telephone, or underground cables. 5.3.2 Government signs and signs for non - profit organizations sponsored by government including flags, insignia, legal notices, informational, directional, and traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies. 5.3.3 "No Dumping" and "No Trespassing" signs, less than two (2) square feet in area per sign face. 10 5.3.4 Signs in public parks placed inside ball field fencing by the City, which are intended for advertising to raise funds for recreation programs which have copy on only one face with the copy facing toward the interior of the field. 5.3.5 Signs attached to a temporary structure utilized specifically for outdoor sales or services or any other signs which are approved in a specific use permit authorizing the outdoor sales or services. 5.3.6 Signs attached to a donation bin. 5.3.7 Signs associated with fund raisers /sales, provided that the activity is an authorized accessory use as defined in Zoning Ordinance 480 as amended. 5.3.8 Non - illuminated names of buildings, dates of erection, monument statues, commemorative tablets and the like when carved into stone, concrete, metal, or any other permanent type of construction and made an integral part of an allowed structure or made flush to the ground. Monumental commemorative sculpture and /or graphic art in any medium and including images depicting real or allegorical persons, non - commercial themes or symbols, historical scenes and events or idealized scenes, and inscribed dedications or quotations, permanently attached to and incorporated into the overall design of all or part of one or more facades of a community center, religious institution, school, library, museum, hospital, or similar public or private, non - profit, institutional or civic structures. 5.3.9 Any traffic sign, public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. 5.3.10 Traffic control signs on private property, such as Stop, Yield, and similar signs, and which contain no commercial message. 5.3.11 Address signs no greater than five (5) square feet in area. Address signs in excess of five (5) square feet in area shall be considered attached business signs and shall be counted toward the area of signage permitted on a building facade or monument sign. 5.3.12 Retail store window displays of merchandise, freestanding three - dimensional promotional items (with or without proprietary words or symbols solely describing the merchandise and /or merchandise that is sold in the store), and /or display fixtures not affixed to windowpanes. 5.3.13 Holiday lights and decorations with no commercial message. 5.3.14 Restricted parking signs required or authorized by city ordinance or by law, including but not limited to handicap parking signs. 11 5.4 LIMITED EXEMPTIONS The following signs are exempt from the requirement for a sign permit as long as they meet the corresponding standards, as listed in Tables 1 and 2. Table 1: Summary of Sign Regulations for Signs Exempt from the Requirement of a Sign Permit 1. The angle for V- shaped ground signs shall not exceed 90 degrees. 2. Temporary ground signs may be displayed at or behind the property line. Temporary ground signs may not be displayed on public R.O.W., including medians. 3. For temporary ground signs, sign height is measured as the vertical distance between the grade of the closest roadway surface and the top of the sign. 4. All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required by the City's currently adopted Building Code. Type of Sign Temporary/ Sign Maximum Sign Maximum Sign Number of Signs Duration/Time Limitation Other Standards Permanent Structure Height Area Permitted / Type 1. Model Home Temporary Ground 5 feet 64 s.f. for a two- 1 per site Must be removed upon sale of the Sign sided sign; 32 house. s.f. per sign face 2. Development Temporary Ground 5 feet for a two- 64 s.f.; 32 s.f. 1 per street frontage May be installed after approval of a / Construction sided sign or 7 per sign face for site plan or concept plan. Sign must Sign feet for a one- a two -sided sign be removed within 1 year of erection or sided sign or 48 s.f. for a upon issuance of a C.O. for all one -side sign buildings on the site. 3. Subdivision Temporary Ground 3 feet 8 s.f.; 4 s.f. per 1 on -site sign. Not Signs may be displayed between noon All signs must display Marketing Sign/ sign face to exceed 4 off -site on Friday to 5 am Monday, prohibiting the telephone number Open House signs. placement between 4 pm and 8 pm of the real estate Sign Friday and requiring pickup prior to 6 broker, sales agent, am on Monday. homeowner, or builder. 4. Residential Temporary Ground 3 feet 8 s.f.; 4 s.f. per 1 per site After issuance of building permit; must Builder Sign sign face be removed upon issuance of CO. 5. Existing Temporary Ground 5 feet plus a 24 s.f.; 12 s.f. 1 ground sign per Permitted only when space is available • See Appendix A for Building For or maximum of a 9 per sign face site per street for lease or sale on the same site. standards. Sale /Leasing Permanent inch finial on top frontage and one Sign of each post window sign per • Window sign shall lease space not exceed 10% of the window area. 12 Type of Sign Temporary/ Sign Maximum Sign Maximum Sign Number of Signs Duration/Time Limitation Other Standards Permanent Structure Height Area Permitted / Type 6. Residential Temporary Ground 5 6 feet 8-c 4 c f.per 1 ground sign per No limitation Real Estate Sign ciga-face 24 s.f.; site 12 s.f. per sign face 7. Land Sign Temporary Ground 5 feet as 64 s.f.; 32 s.f. 1 sign per street Shall be removed when a building measured from per sign face frontage. permit is obtained for development on the finished the subject property. grade of the street in front of the sign. 8. Garage/Yard / Temporary Ground 3 feet 8 s.f.; 4 s.f. per 4 per sale; not more Noon on Thursday to noon on Monday Estate Sale Sign sign face than 3 off -site signs or any legal holiday. Not to exceed with only one sign twice per year. per sale along any one of the numbered highways (1709, 1938, 114) 9. Political Sign Temporary No 8 feet 72 s.f.; 36 s.f. No limit Signs associated with an election must Signs shall not be limitation per sign face be removed within 7 days after the displayed on city election. property or on public or TXDOT R.O.W. 10. Home Permanent Attached NA 1 s.f. 1 per site NA Must be non - Occupation Sign illuminated. Shall be mounted flat against the wall at the entrance of the home occupation. 11. Replace Temporary/ Monument No permit is required Sign Panel Permanent , ground, as long as the sign is or not altered (see attached definition of "alter"). 12. Vehicular Temporary/ Vehicular NA NA NA Vehicles, trailers, and other sign apparatus parked overnight Sign Permanent shall not be located in front of the building or lease space and, when possible, shall be located to the rear or side of the building not facing a public street. Vehicles may be parked in front of the lease space during active business hours for loading and unloading only for no more than 4 hours. All vehicles must bear current license plates, registration and be operational. 13. Restricted Temporary/ Affixed to NA 2 s.f. 1 per 25 parking NA Limited to black lettering Parking Sign Permanent curb spaces, but not less with a white background. 13 • Type of Sign Temporary/ Sign Maximum Sign Maximum Sign Number of Signs Duration /Time Limitation Other Standards Permanent Structure Height Area Permitted / Type than 2 per tenant 14. Cafe Temporary NA NA NA NA NA Letter /logo height is limited to 8 Umbrella Sign inches. Signage may only be displayed on the flap of the umbrella. 14 Table 2: Standards for Window Signs Window signs that meet the following standards shall be exempt from permit requirements. Window signs that do not meet the following standards shall be prohibited unless approved as part of a Master Sign Plan. Number of signs Maximum Aggregate Comments per window' Area' for all signage 4 10% of the window area The following shall be exempt from this limitation: • Addresses, non - illuminated closed /open signs, hours of operation, credit card logos, real estate signs, and now hiring signs • Mannequins and storefront displays of merchandise sold (Any signs describing in -store promotions, sales, etc. shall be considered to be window signs and not part of the display and must meet the window sign requirements of this ordinance). • Interior directory signage identifying shopping aisles and merchandise display areas. The following standards shall apply to illuminated open signs: Number of Maximum Sign Face Additional Regulations Illuminated Open Area Signs 1 per street frontage 4 s.f. • Sign(s) shall only read "OPEN ". • Sign(s) shall only be located in the window of the business. • Sign(s) shall be placed no higher than 7 feet above the finished floor. • Sign(s) shall not blink, flash, oscillate or intermittently turn on and off. An individual window is defined as an area of fenestration that is totally bounded by the principal building material and may include all transparent and translucent areas of windows and doors. Aggregate sign area is defined as a sum total of all the window and interior sign area on the aggregate window area available per tenant. 15 SECTION 6: PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS AND SPECIFIC SIGN REGULATIONS 6.1 TEMPORARY SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT 1. All signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required by the City's currently adopted Building Code. 2. The sign regulations for temporary signs requiring a permit are outlined in Table 3. Table 3: Regulations for Temporary Signs Requiring a Permit Sign Type Permitted Max. Maximum Sign Face Number of Location/ Duration Additional Regulations Sign Sign Area Signs Minimum Structure Height Setback 1. Banner Attached NA 0.5 s.f. for every 1 foot of 1 per lease space Attached to the 15 days, twice per The width of the sign shall not width of building or lease building calendar year with a exceed the storefront width. space, but not limited to 60 day separation less than 20 s.f. and not between permits to exceed 60 s.f. 2. Grand Attached NA 0.75 s.f. for every 1 foot 1 per street Attached to the 15 days. May be Permitted in addition to the two Opening of width of building or frontage building displayed one time banner permits allowed in a Banner lease space, but not within 1 year of calendar year. limited to less than 30 issuance of CO. The width of the sign shall not s.f. and not to exceed 80 exceed the storefront width. s.f. 3. Special Attached or 9 feet for 64 s.f.; 32 s.f. per sign 5 off -site signs At or behind the 21 days, must be For events sponsored by non - profit Purpose Sign ground ground face and 1 on -site sign property line; removed within 3 days and civic organizations. The angle signs not to be after termination of for V- shaped signs shall not exceed placed on event. No more than 90 degrees. public ROW. twice a year. 4. Parks & Attached or NA 72 sq.ft. (maximum) 3 per public park Cannot be 15 days per permit, All banners in public parks shall be Recreation ground placed within with a total of 2 approved by the Community Banner any public R -O- permits approved Services Department prior to W consecutively application submittal to the Planning Department. 5. Light Pole Attached NA 10 sq. ft. per sign face 1 per light pole NA As approved by City All light pole banners shall be Banners Council. approved by the appropriate utility company prior to consideration by City Council. Light pole banners shall be limited to publicize community -wide events, holiday celebrations, public art, and other city sponsored events. 16 Sign Type Permitted Max. Maximum Sign Face Number of Location/ Duration Additional Regulations Sign Sign Area Signs Minimum Structure Height Setback 6. Sandwich NA 4 feet 8 s.f. 1 per lease space Permitted only Sign shall be removed • Sign may not exceed 2 feet in Board Signs on sidewalks every day after the width. along Main business is closed. • A minimum of 4 feet of sidewalk Streets and internal shall remain clear. driveways. • Chalkboards may be used for daily changing of messages. No readerboards may be used. 7. New Temporary - 5 feet for Ground Signs: 64 s.f.; 32 1 ground sign per At or behind the Permit may be issued Construction Attached or ground s.f. per sign face for all site per street property line; only after approval of For ground signs non - residential zoning frontage and one not to be building permit and Sale /Leasing districts. window sign shall placed on shall be removed one Sign also be allowed public ROW. year after erection of per lease space the sign. for commercial properties, not to exceed 10% of the window area. 8. Restricted Temporary or 5 feet 2 s.f. 1 per 25 parking NA NA Limited to black lettering with a white Parking Sign permanent spaces, but not background. ground sign less than 2 per tenant SECTION 7. PERMANENT SIGNS REQUIRING A PERMIT 7.1 WIND PRESSURE AND DEADLOAD REQUIREMENTS All permanent signs shall be designed and constructed to withstand a wind pressure of not less than thirty (30) pounds per square foot of area and shall be constructed to receive dead loads as required by the City's currently adopted Building Code. The sign permit application must include a statement signed by the applicant which states compliance with this requirement. 7.2 SIGN REGULATIONS The sign regulations for permanent signs requiring a permit are outlined in Tables 4 (Attached Signs), 5 (Special Attached Signs), and 6 (Monument Signs). 17 Table 4: Attached Signs 1. Each lease or tenant space shall be permitted only one attached building sign per street front with a maximum of two signs per tenant/lease space. 2. The dimensions of each of the two signs shall be based upon the street typology that the respective building facade fronts on. 3. The distance from the edge of pavement shall be measured from the closest street which has clear visibility of the entire facade /tenant space in question. 4. Each sign is limited in width to 75% of the single plane facade. 5. Each sign shall be located in the middle 75% of the single plane facade or centered on an articulated surface of the building facade. 6. Signs may be illuminated with internal lighting; backlighting (halo) illumination is encouraged. No exposed neon is permitted. 7. The maximum logo height for an attached sign may be no more than 125% of the maximum permitted letter height. 8. Although not required, signs are encouraged to follow the recommended design guidelines found in Section 8.4. Street Typology Distance from Maximum Letter Height Maximum Area Other Standards Edge of Street Pavement Lease space width Sign Area per 1 linear foot of lease space Freeways <_ 100 feet from 24" < 20 feet 1.20 Maximum sign area of (S.H. 114) frontage road 21 feet — 30 feet 1.00 400 s.f. >100 feet from For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases 31 feet — 50 feet 0.80 frontage road at a rate of 0.1" until a maximum of 42" >_ 50 feet 0.70 Regional <_ 100 feet 18" < 20 feet 1.20 Maximum sign area of Boulevards 21 feet — 30 feet 1.00 300 s.f. (F.M. 1709 and F.M. >100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases 31 feet — 50 feet 0.80 1938) at a rate of 0.1" until a maximum of 36" > 50 feet 0.70 Main Streets Any distance 14" Any distance 1.0 External lighting is (Pedestrian- oriented permitted. Maximum streets) sign area of 100 s.f. All other streets <_ 100 feet 16" < 20 feet 1.20 Maximum sign area of 21 feet — 30 feet 1.00 200 s.f. >100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases 31 feet — 50 feet 0.80 at a rate of 0.1" until a maximum of 24" > 50 feet 0.70 Internal <_ 100 feet 14" < 20 feet 1.20 Maximum sign area of driveways /parking 21 feet — 30 feet 1.00 100 s.f. aisles >100 feet For every foot over 100 feet, letter height increases 31 feet — 50 feet 0.80 at a rate of 0.1" until a maximum of 21" > 50 feet 0.70 18 ,.. 2 76' Width of Single Plane Facade r� S s • a• \' pace I - low Sign , ' /ryn Centered on . 1 • Facade L j� } }• _r�. ✓ `.p •y, �R ' :.r , • 475 n y �1. Measuring width of a single plane facade and lease space t ' Measuring distance from edge of pavement Table 5: Special Attached Sign Standards Sign Type Street Typology Number of Signs Maximum Area (square feet) Other Standards Where Permitted 1. Blade Sign Main Streets, 1 per lease space, permitted 8 s.f (total); 4 s.f. per sign face. Shall not be higher than the eave line or in addition to the 2 attached parapet wall of the top of the principal building; signs allowed per lease space shall be a minimum of seven feet above grade when located adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way. Internal Streets /Drives, 1 per lease space in lieu of 1 Shall not be higher than the eave line or and Internal Pedestrian attached sign parapet wall of the top of the principal building; Way shall be a minimum of seven feet above grade; and shall be adjacent to or projecting over a pedestrian way. 2. Menuboard Internal Streets /Drives 2 per site 24 s.f. Only one sign face allowed Must be located at the side or rear of the per sign. principle building. If 2 signs are erected, they must be a minimum of 18 feet apart. 3. Subdivision All streets Up to 2 attached wall signs 32 s.f. Entry per street entrance in lieu of a subdivision entry monument sign. 4. Drive Internal Streets /Drives 2 per site 4 s.f. Directional signs, height clearance signs and Through all signage that is not visible from all adjoining streets shall be exempt from this standard as long as the letter height is less than 6 inches. 5 Barber All Streets 1 per lease space, permitted Barber pole shall only be permitted for state licensed designated Pole in addition to the 1 attached barber shops. Size: Height max.: 36 " sign per street front. Projection from building max.: 12" 19 Table 6: Monument Signs for Businesses 1. The sign base and sign structure shall be brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front facade of the building. The sign face shall be framed by a minimum of 6" of brick, stone, or masonry material matching the front facade of the building. 2. Signs with changeable copy may not change more than once per day. 3. Main Streets shall not have monument signs. 4. Maximum total height is measured from the finished grade at the center of the sign. If the finished grade at the center of the sign is higher than the finished grade of the closest paved surface, then the height shall be measured from the finished grade of the closest paved surface. 5. The monument base shall be a maximum of 2 feet in height and shall be included in the calculation of total height. 6. Illuminated, internal, backlit or externally lit address numbers are required on business monument signs and shall be located within the top 20% of the sign structure. ad Address numbers must be a minimum of 8 inches in height along freeways and regional boulevards and a minimum of 5 inches in height on all other streets. If the area of the address number is 5 square feet or less, the area will not count toward the maximum sign face area. 7. For multi- tenant developments, the development name, if included as an integral part of the monument structure (i.e., not a separate panel), will not count toward the maximum sign face area as long as the area of the development name does not exceed 20% of the allowable maximum sign face area. 8. For signs with multiple sign panels, the background color for all sign panels on the sign shall be consistent. 9. Logos shall not exceed 25% of the area of the sign panel. Table 6: Monument Signs for Businesses Street Typology Number of Signs I Maximum I Maximum Height I Maximum Sign I Maximum Minimum Required Total Height of sign face Face Area Number of Setbacks (feet) (square feet) Sign Panels Freeways 1 per every 500 feet of 12 feet 10 feet 160 s.f. (total) and 8 15 feet (S. H. 114) highway frontage with a 80 s.f. per sign face maximum of 2 Regional Boulevards 1 per every 500 feet of 8 feet 6 feet 120 s.f. (total) and 6 12 feet (F.M. 1709 and F.M. regional boulevard frontage 60 s.f. per sign face 1938) with a maximum of 2 All other streets 1 per street frontage with a 6 feet 6 inches 4 feet 100 s.f. (total) and 6 10 feet maximum of 2 (separated by a 50 s.f. per sign face minimum 500 feet) 20 Table 7: Special Monument Sign Standards Sign Type Maximum Maximum Maximum Number Location Illumination Additional regulations Sign Sign Face Sign of Signs Height Area Structure Area 1. Menuboard 6-feet 29 s.f. 70 c.f. Two signs Must be located at Internal lighting for A minimum of 6 inches of masonry sign 8 ft. 50 sf 72 s f per site. the side or rear of sign panel. structure must completely surround sign the principal face. All menuboard signage must be building. If two located within the sign structure and sign signs are erected, face. Additional sign attachments are not signs must be at permitted. least 18 feet apart. 2. Drive- 3 feet 4 s.f. 8 s.f. Two signs Located at the Internal lighting for A minimum of 6 inches of masonry or Through, Non- per site side or rear or sign panel. material matching the building to surround Food Service near a driveway the sign face Directional signs, height clearance signs and all signage that is not visible from all adjoining streets shall be exempt from this standard as long as the letter height is less than 6 inches. 3. Subdivision Total 50 s.f. per 70 s.f. One per Common areas Ground lighting Shall meet the standards herein unless Entry Height: 6'6" sign face; street or as approved where the light itself approved by City Council on Concept or Base: 18" 100 s.f. per entrance* by City Council. and supporting Development Plan, or by a Sign Sign Face: sign structure are not Variance application. 4' visible from public Sign ROW. Internal Structure: 5' lighting may be 4. Bulletin 6 feet 18 s.f.; only 30 s.f. One per No closer than utilized for sculpted Bulletin board must have a lockable Board one face subdivision 100 feet from an aluminum panels. covering. allowed per entrance, arterial. Sign sign not to must be located A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure exceed 2 on designated must completely surround sign face. per common area and subdivision maintained by Sign may be a ground sign or a monument HOA. sign. 21 Sign Type Maximum Maximum Maximum Number Location Illumination Additional regulations Sign Sign Face Sign of Signs Height Area Structure Area 5. Directory Total Height: 50 s.f. per 70 s.f. One sign Minimum of 75 Ground lighting where A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure 6'6" sign face; per street feet from drive the light itself and must completely surround sign face. Base: 18" 100 s.f. per entrance. entrance at ROW. supporting structure Sign Face: sign are not visible from Sign shall only be located along an internal 4' public ROW. Internal drive or street within the development. Sign lighting may be utilized Structure: 5' for sculpted aluminum panels. 6. Gasoline Total Height: 50 s.f. per 70 s.f. One per Minimum of 15 Ground lighting where Sign must be integral to the permitted sign Pricing 6'6" sign face; site. feet from any the light itself and for the site. Price per gallon display may Base: 18" 100 s.f. per property line; 500 supporting structure not scroll, flash, or change more frequently Sign Face: sign feet distance are not visible from than once a day. 4' between any two public ROW. Internal Sign business lighting may be utilized A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure Structure: 5' monument signs for sculpted aluminum must completely surround sign face. on one site panels. 7. Directional 3 feet 4 s.f. per 10 s.f. Two per NA A minimum of 6 inches of sign structure sign face; 8 site. must completely surround sign face, if the s.f. per sign sign is visible from the street right -of -way. No temporary ground signs shall be permitted, sign structure must be attached to the ground. *Two attached signs per street entrance or one monument sign per street entrance 22 150 NORTH L = 3 : 4 ,.. Y L . O Texas Prop . f --- `� _ i4•5 N — _ —__._ • Elements of a Monument Sign - ' , S ign Iwo,- `- anel ¢ 710 EAST bt -- k ( Sign Panel 23 SECTION 8. MASTER SIGN PLANS 8.1 PURPOSE The purpose of a Master Sign Plan is to allow an applicant, subject to approval of the City Council, the option of designating an area that will define unique characteristics in all sign elements including type, design, and location based upon specific performance criteria. The goal of a Master Sign Plan is to: 8.1.1 Promote consistency among signs within a development thus creating visual harmony between signs, buildings, and other components of the property; 8.1.2 Enhance the compatibility of signs with the architectural and site design features within a development; and 8.1.3 Encourage signage that is in character with planned and existing uses thus creating a unique sense of place. 8.1.4 Encourage multi- tenant commercial uses to develop a unique set of sign regulations in conjunction with development standards. 8.2 APPLICATION PROCESS 8.2.1 The applicant shall develop a master sign plan for all sign elements in the development based on the sign design guidelines established in Section 8.4. 8.2.2 The Administrative Official shall forward the applicant's Master Sign Plan to the City Council for action on the application after evaluating the Master Sign Plan on the established design guidelines. The City Council shall make the final determination on the Master Sign Plan. 8.2.3 After approval of a Master Sign Plan for a particular development, all signs in that development shall meet the standards approved in that specific Master Sign Plan. 8.3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS A Master Sign Plan Application shall be a written and /or illustrated document to depict the proposed signs which shall include: 8.3.1 Proposed sign palette which may include: a. Attached Building Signs b. Monument Signs c. Window Signs d. Directional Signs/Wayfinding e. Directory Signs f. Pedestrian Oriented Signs g. Other 8.3.2 Location of all proposed signs included in the sign palette 8.3.3 Size and number of all proposed signs including maximum area, letter height, number, height, etc. 8.3.4 Materials proposed for all signs and sign structures. 8.3.5 Color and style palette for all signs (letter colors, background colors, text fonts, etc.) including context of where signs are to be placed on any given facade. 8.3.6 Type of illumination proposed (external, internal, etc.) 8.3.7 Landscaping and /or ornamental structures including fences, fountains, public art, ground cover, and other landscaping elements that are intended to complement the proposed sign palette and design. 8.3.8 Any other information as required by the decision making bodies. 24 8.4 DESIGN GUIDELINES The sign design guidelines are designed to help ensure quality signs that communicate their message in a clear fashion; however, the "guidelines" are not as strict as sign "standards." The review authority may interpret the design guidelines with some flexibility in their application to specific signs /projects, as not all design criteria may be workable or appropriate for each sign or project. In some circumstances, one guideline may be relaxed to facilitate compliance with another guideline determined by the review authority to be more important in the particular case. The overall objective is to ensure that the intent and spirit of the design guidelines are followed. 8.4.1. Compatibility with surroundings. a. Proportional size and scale. The scale of signs should be based on the building facade on which they are placed and the area in which they are located. The size and shape of a sign should be proportional with the scale of the structure. Large storefronts such as big boxes will be allowed to have proportionally larger signs than smaller storefronts. Signs should not overwhelm the section of the building facade on which it is placed upon. LOW65 - I a • Encouraged Encouraged Abb �.. r -. Discouraged Discouraged b. Integrate signs with the building. Signs should be designed so that they are integrated with the design of the building. A well designed building facade or storefront is created by the careful coordination of sign and architectural design, and a coordinated color scheme. Signs in multiple tenant buildings should be designed to complement or enhance the other signs in the building. Sign placement and design should be reviewed within the context of building design. 25 --- ,-..z_-___ - _. -�� .r _ Encouraged Discouraged c. Corporate Franchise Signage. Corporate franchise signage should conform to the community's visual desires while maintaining some elements of corporate identity. Corporate logos should fit the context, color, scale and building elements. 8.4.2 Location and mounting. a. Signs should be mounted in locations that respect the design of a building and site, including the arrangement of bays and openings. Signs should not obscure windows, (including second story windows), window trim /molding, grillework, piers, pilasters, and other ornamental features. b. Attached signs on fascias above storefront windows should be sized to fit within existing friezes, lintels, spandrels, and other such features and not extend above, below, or beyond them. Typically, attached signs should be centered on horizontal surfaces (e.g., over a storefront opening). c. When a large building contains several storefronts, signs for the individual businesses should relate well to each other in terms of locations, height, proportion, color, and illumination. Maintaining continuity will reinforce the building's facade composition while still retaining each business's identity. A I ip ,fig iw 1 . _.: , i � _ r . it t le_ __ _: :::___ Encouraged Discouraged 8.4.3 Color a. Avoid using too many colors. Colors or color combinations that interfere with legibility of the sign copy or that interfere with viewer identification of other signs should be avoided. b. Use contrasting colors. Contrast is an important influence on the legibility of signs. A substantial contrast should be provided between the color and material of the background and the letters or symbols to make the sign easier to read in both day and night. Light letters on a dark background or dark letters on a light background are most legible. Light letters on a dark background work best for both day and night time use. 26 rt Mill W,. . Pte ;_ . if UMW Encouraged Discouraged 8.4.4 Materials. a. Compatibility of materials. Sign materials should be compatible with the design of the facade on which they are placed. Consider the architectural design of the building's facade and select materials that complement the design. The selected materials should also contribute to the legibility of the sign. For example, glossy finishes are often difficult to read because of glare and reflections. b. Appropriate materials. Sign materials should be extremely durable. Paper and cloth signs are not suitable for exterior use (except on awnings) because they deteriorate quickly. If wood is used, it should be properly sealed to keep moisture from soaking into the wood and causing the sign's lettering to deteriorate. 8.4.5 Sign legibility. a. Concise Name Identification. A concise name or limited lines of copy should be used whenever possible given the limited amount of time the vehicle traveling public has to identify and read the sign. The fewer number of words, the more effective the sign. A simple and succinct sign is easier to read and looks more attractive because it is less cluttered. b. Use symbols and logos. Symbols and logos can be used in place of words whenever appropriate. Pictographic images will usually register more quickly in the viewer's mind than a written message. And, they can be an expression of the owner's creativity. c. Limit the number of letter styles. The number of lettering styles that are used on a sign should be limited in order to increase legibility. As a general rule, limit the number of different letter types to no more than two for small signs and three for larger signs. Intricate typefaces and symbols that are difficult to read reduce the sign's ability to communicate. K E E ■ ■ ❑ , ^ ` Encouraged Discouraged ant y C ILO- ., a DENTIST - HROEDER ORTHOD s • Discouraged 8.4.6 Sign illumination. a. Internal illumination. Individually illuminated letters, either internally illuminated or backlit solid letters (reverse channel) are a preferred alternative to internally illuminated plastic cabinet signs. Signs comprised of individual letters mounted directly on a structure can often use a distinctive element of the structure's facade as a backdrop, thereby providing a better integration of the sign with the structure. 28 b. Use a projected light source. Signs along roadways with slower moving traffic or in pedestrian oriented environment should consider illumination by a projected light source (e.g., spotlight). Projection lighting is usually a better alternative because the sign will appear to be integrated with the building's architecture. Light fixtures supported in front of the sign cast light on the sign and generally a portion of the building's face as well. Projected lighting emphasizes the continuity of the structure's surface and signs become an integral part of the facade. The use of small, unobtrusive fixtures for external (projection) lighting is encouraged. Avoid the use of oversized fixtures that are out of scale with the sign and structure. Whenever projection lighting is used (fluorescent or incandescent), care should be taken to properly shield the light source to prevent glare from spilling over into residential areas and any public right -of -way. Signs should be lighted only to the minimum level required for nighttime readability. c. Cabinet signs. The use of internally illuminated cabinet signs is discouraged. When such signs are proposed, the background field is required to be opaque so that only the lettering appears illuminated (e.g., routed or push- through lettering /graphics). When the background is not opaque, the entire sign face becomes bright and the sign becomes visually separated from the building. As a result, this type of sign can disrupt the continuity of the facade. BARBERSHOP Encouraged Discouraged d. Electrical raceways and conduits. Electrical transformer boxes and raceways are required to be concealed from public view. If a raceway cannot be mounted internally behind the finished exterior wall, the exposed metal surfaces of the raceway should be finished to match the background wall, or integrated into the overall design of the sign. If raceways are necessary, they should be as thin and narrow as possible and should never extend in width or height beyond the area of the sign's lettering or graphics. All exposed conduit and junction boxes should also be concealed from public view. I Discouraged e. Neon Signs. Neon /L.E.D. or similar types of lighting are discouraged. 29 . �� _ _ ll* — ' •. ,,,,,,,,._ _,...„ _ ___ i : 0 _ . ::. _ __ Discouraged Discouraged 8.4.7 Shopping Center Monument Signs a. Freestanding signs are allowed to display a limited number of individual tenant signs and the name of the center. Multiple message panels make the sign ineffective in conveying a message and could potentially be a safety hazard. b. Individual tenant sign panels should be uniform in size. The address, the name of the center or the major tenant may have a larger sign panel. c. The sign structure should be architecturally designed and incorporate design details, materials, and colors of the associated buildings. d. Sign panels should be limited in size to the width of the architectural support elements of the sign. a Signs should be externally illuminated. f. The size of the sign should be primarily dependent on the speed of the traffic viewing the sign and the distance from the roadway. g. Monument signs should include a landscaping element. ,-4i. /. -_.__. ,- • - WIZE GUYS / '` +I Summit Dental Care - r sv'.ruu ®u amn R(1 \MOR(:.\\ _ pY F♦ , i01H) CHIflUPHACTIC f % -r V. Discouraged Encouraged 8.4.8 Shopping Center Store Signage. a. Require consistency (color, size, etc.) of tenant signage in shopping centers. b. Signs should be designed to complement or enhance the other signs in the center. c. A coordinated sign program should be encouraged for multi- tenant development. 30 1 �.i_! ryE Gd4E I M i 1 "" - ... i Encouraged Discouraged 8.4.9 Multi -story corporate offices and hotels. a. Signs should be limited to monuments signs and possibly a single facade sign of appropriate scale and size that identifies the name of the major tenant or building. NeRTEL .11 -- NETworx ,.� Encouraged Encouraged SECTION 9. ADMINISTRATION 9.1 ROLE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIAL The City Manager shall appoint the Administrative Official who shall administer and enforce the terms and conditions of this ordinance. 9.2 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED No signs, unless exempted under Section 5.3 and Section 5.4, shall be erected, displayed, or altered within the City of Southlake without a duly approved sign permit from the City. The Administrative Official or designee shall ensure that all sign permits are granted only in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. Further, no sign permit shall be issued unless a Certificate of Occupancy (for existing development) or building permit (for new development) has been issued. 9.3 APPLICATION Application for a permit shall be made as required by this ordinance and the following information shall be submitted as separate documents: 9.3.1 Application form shall be completed. 9.3.2 General plan that illustrates: a. Location of the building, structure, or tract to which or upon which the sign is to be attached or erected. 31 b. Position of the sign in relation to rights -of -way, easements, buildings, structures, existing signs, etc. c. Sign drawing that illustrates height, length, width, and all other dimensions associated with the sign. 9.3.3 Signature of the owner of the property or the owner's representative stating that the applicant has permission to erect such signs. 9.3.4 The Administrative Official shall review a permit application and make a decision on whether to grant or deny the permit within fourteen (14) days of submittal of a fully completed application. If additional information is required of an applicant in order to complete an application, the applicant shall be notified of that fact within fourteen (14) days. Thereafter, the Administrative Official shall make a decision on whether to grant or deny the permit within fourteen (14) days of receiving the additional information or a written certification from the applicant that the application is complete. Any application for which the Administrative Official fails to grant a decision within the first fourteen (14) day period shall be deemed denied. 9.4 FEES All fees for sign permits shall be in accordance with the current fee schedule adopted by the City Council. 9.5 PERMIT EXPIRATION If the work authorized by a permit issued under this ordinance has not been commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of issuance, the permit shall become null and void. 9.6 APPEALS AND VARIANCES 9.6.1 APPEALS Any decision rendered by the Administrative Official under this ordinance may be appealed to the City Council by any person, agent, or representative affected by such decision. Such appeal must be received within ten (10) days after the placement of a letter in the U.S. mail addressed to the address on the permit or the address of the current owner of record in the County tax records which states the written decision which has been rendered by the Administrative Official. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the Administrative Official specifying the grounds on which the appeal is based. The Administrative Official shall forthwith transmit to the City Council all documents pertaining to the appealed action. The City Council shall hear the appeal at a City Council meeting as soon as practicable thereafter to determine whether the decision of the Administrative Official was in accordance with all ordinances and regulations. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 9.6.2 VARIANCES a. Variance Authorized. The City Council may authorize variances to any restriction set forth in this ordinance, including but not limited to the number, type, area, height, or setback of signs, or any other aspect involved in the sign permitting process. b. Approval Standards. In granting any variance, City Council shall consider the following criteria: (i) Special conditions exist which are peculiar to the land, structure or building involved and are not applicable to other lands, buildings or structures in the same zone. The City may attach such conditions to granting all or a portion of any variance necessary to achieve the purpose of this ordinance, and; 32 (ii) The strict interpretation of the provisions of the ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zone under the terms of the ordinance, and; (iii) The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant and such conditions and circumstances do not merely constitute pecuniary hardship or inconveniences, and; (iv) Granting the variance will meet the objectives of the ordinance and not be injurious to the adjoining property owners or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare, and; (v) The request will be the minimum variance necessary to alleviate the special hardship or practical difficulties faced by the applicant in meeting the requirements of this ordinance; and; (vi) Granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this sign ordinance. c. Application Process. Any request for a variance shall be made to the Administrative Official and be accompanied by a completed application and a non - refundable filing fee in the amount specified in the current fee schedule adopted by City Council. 9.7 RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENFORCEMENT It is the responsibility of the Administrative Official to interpret and administer the requirements of this ordinance. 9.7.1 The Administrative Official may suspend or revoke any permit issued under the provisions of this ordinance whenever it is determined that the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect or false information supplied, or whenever such permit is issued in violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance or any other ordinance of this City or laws of this state or the federal government. Such suspension or revocation shall be effective when communicated in writing to the person to whom the permit is issued, the owner of the sign, or the owner of the site upon which the sign is located. Upon such revocation, all construction related to the revoked permit shall cease. A person may appeal the revocation of the sign permit to the City Council by filing an appeal in accordance with this ordinance. The City Council shall affirm, reverse, or modify the suspension or revocation and such decision shall be final. Upon final determination that the permit is properly revoked, any portion of the sign in place as a result of the permit shall be removed within 10 days by the owner of the sign or the owner of the site on which the sign is located. Failure to remove the sign shall be deemed a violation of this ordinance. 9.7.2 The Administrative Official shall periodically inspect each sign regulated by this ordinance for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same is obsolete and whether it is in need of removal or repair. 9.7.3 Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this ordinance has been commenced or completed without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this ordinance. 9.7.4 The following signs shall be removed based on the determination of the Administrative Official: 33 a. OBSOLETE SIGNS. Any sign, which the Administrative Official determines to be obsolete, shall be removed by the permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located. For temporary signs, the sign must be removed as noted on the sign permit application or within three (3) days after receiving written notification to do so from the Administrative Official. For permanent signs, the sign must be removed by the permit holder, owner of the sign, or owner of the site on which the sign is located within a reasonable time period as determined by the Administrative Official. Upon failure to comply with such notice or to file an appeal of the decision in accordance with this ordinance, the Administrative Official is authorized to cause the removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located. b. UNSAFE DILAPIDATED OR DETERIORATED SIGNS. If the Administrative Official determines that any sign is unsafe or insecure, or is dilapidated or deteriorated, he shall give written notice to remove or replace (in accordance with this ordinance) said sign to the person or persons responsible for such sign. If the permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located fails to remove or repair the sign within ten (10) days after such notice or to file an appeal of the decision in accordance with this ordinance, the Administrative Official is hereby authorized to cause the removal of such sign. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the immediate removal, without notice, of any sign or portion of a sign which is determined by the Administrative Official to be an immediate threat or danger to the public health, safety, or welfare. Any expense incident to the removal of a sign pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid by the permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located. The removal of the sign or portion of the sign shall be limited to the extent necessary to eliminate the threat to the public health, safety, and welfare. c. SIGNS ON UTILITY POLES. Any sign that is erected, constructed or otherwise attached to a utility pole located upon any public right of way or utility easement may be removed by the City unless otherwise permitted by this ordinance. The installer, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located shall be charged a sign recovery fee in accordance with the City fee schedule to recover such sign from the City unless the permit holder or owner satisfactorily establishes that such sign was not placed in the right -of -way by the owner of such sign or by any authorized agent, representative, or employee of said owner. Any such sign removed by City personnel may be held for a period of seventy -two (72) hours and upon expiration of such 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. d. SIGNS IN RIGHT -OF -WAY AND /OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY: Any sign that is erected, constructed, or otherwise located within or upon public right -of -way or on public property unless otherwise permitted by this ordinance may be removed by the City. The owner or installer of such sign shall be charged a sign recovery fee in accordance with the City fee schedule to recover such sign from the City. No such fee shall be charged if the permit holder or owner satisfactorily establishes that such sign was not placed in the right -of -way by the permit holder or owner of such sign or by any authorized agent, representative or employee of said owner. Any such sign removed by City personnel may be held for a period of seventy -two (72) hours and upon expiration of such 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. e. ILLEGALLY ERECTED SIGNS. Any sign that is erected, constructed or otherwise displayed, which the Administrative Official determines to be in direct violation of this ordinance, may be removed by City personnel. The permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located shall be charged a sign recovery fee in accordance with the City fee schedule to recover such sign from the City. Any such sign removed by City personnel may be held for a period of seventy -two (72) hours and upon expiration of such 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 34 is imminent. For permanent signs, the sign must be removed by the permit holder, owner of the sign, or owner of the site on which the sign is located within a reasonable time period as determined by the Administrative Official. Upon failure to comply with such notice or to file an appeal of the decision in accordance with this ordinance, the Administrative Official is authorized to cause the removal of such sign, and any expense incident thereto shall be paid by the permit holder, owner of the sign or owner of the site on which the sign is located. f. EXTENT OF SIGN REMOVAL. The Administrative Official shall determine to what extent the elements of the sign must be removed to comply with this section. This may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: (i) Removal of the text or copy portion of the sign. (ii) Removal of the portion of the sign excluding the structural support of the sign. (iii) Removal of all structural elements of the sign. 9.8 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION 9.8.1 Any person who erects a sign that is in not in compliance with of any provision in this Ordinance, shall be assessed a penalty by the Administrator equal to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per incidence. Each day the violation exists shall be considered a separate incident. A violation, penalty, or requirement of this ordinance that is not rectified within 90 days or a time period determined as reasonable by the Administrator shall become subject to Section 9.7.4. SECTION 10. SEVERABILITY It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 11. CONFLICTING ORDINANCES This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City; and this ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any of such other ordinances except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions, if any, in such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby repealed. SECTION 12. SAVINGS CLAUSE All rights and remedies of the City of Southlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances affecting the regulations for signs that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 13. PUBLICATION CLAUSE The City Secretary of the City of Southlake is hereby directed to publish the proposed ordinance or its caption and penalty together with a notice setting out the time and place for a public hearing thereon at least ten (10) days before the second reading of this ordinance, and if this ordinance provides for the imposition of any penalty, fine or forfeiture for any violation of any of its provisions, then the City Secretary shall additionally publish this ordinance in the official City newspaper one time within ten (10) days after passage of this ordinance, as required by Section 3.13 of the Charter of the City of Southlake. 35 SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and its publication as required by law, and it is so ordained. 36 Appendix A Design Guidelines for "Existing Building For Sale /Leasing Ground Signs" "Existing Building For Sale /Leasing Ground Signs" shall be designed in accordance with the following guidelines (see attached Figure 1 for illustration): 1. Sign Post: a. Material: Shall be of 3 — 4 inch extruded metal with decorative finials. b. Height: Shall not exceed 5 feet in height, excluding finials. Finials shall not exceed 9 inches in height. c. Color: shall be black 2. Sign Frame: a. Same material as the sign post b. Same color as the sign post c. Height — Any decorative element over the sign frame shall be limited to a maximum of 9" 3. Sign Face: a. Material: Shall be made up of 1 /4' to'/" plastic or aluminum coated MDO or plastic cored aluminum b. Area - Each sign face shall not exceed 12 square feet. Sign may be two- sided. c. Color — Background color shall be one of the following: white, gray, or beige /cream. Foreground color (font and logo) shall be black. 37 Min. 3-inch metal I posts Chanable g fac 12 sq Max um e 4 feet 3 feet Ire ( 4 feet g t3 x e, E '� _ FOR FOR FOR EASE LEASE I LEASE ] m Q(?{ Q (817) (817) 000-0000 000moo Figure 1 Recommended Design Palette for Existing Building For Sale /Leasing Skim Appendix B Definition Sign Examples '; ■ f egg:. - R .s OPEN DURING 0'= we corner 2 bakery CONSTRUCTION ® CAFE IIIIIIIII■111 mu Sprint 0stslu /LSrii I III III 14 T' Attached Business Sign Banner Sign Barber Pole Sign Blade Sign pi r ..,. 4 � ( T t FOR (EASE Fyn ... .....____ a - saai Boxed Cabinet Sign Existing Building for Lease /Sale Bulletin Board Sign Business Monument Sign t ,... , fi .o.sN„,u —�� 1 = -tom r,4•.;4 -- I Cafe Umbrella Sign Development Sign Construction Sign Directory Sign �' 4 EMERGENCY — 4114044,-7 1 '' 4 Parking Garage ® ° ©10•10114411 ENTER . 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P. ttu.l _ ■ Portable Sign Readerboard Sign Residential Real Estate Sign Residential Builder �N TOGO Centennial Baptist Fellowship 4 V � V ''t 10 n Baits kboot 9 man + �. - a y 3l Tovth IIaty Taut Thu 6,o 9na>. I - U Roof Sign Sandwich Board Sign Special Purpose Sign String Lights F'et-- . VW 1 • --- —■•.` p I 'r".001111 g in ' tN.16 Subdivision Entry Sign Sign Walker Sign Walker Vehicle Sign li 1,1J,, tin tWxto tar NH ! f I 1 It7entr M ,, ale M_ rte« Wayfinding Sign Window Sign 40