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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning eq- Development Services
June 2011
Sign Standards
Sign Visibility
Article 7.4 Signs gives the Administrator the authority to determine what is "not easily
identified" or visible, as measured from any applicable property line or rights -of -way. The
following chart shall be used when making this interpretation.
Distance from Property Line Height of Copy or Logo
100' 2" or Tess
150' 3" or less
200' 5" or less
350' 7" or less
400' 8" or less
450' 9" or less
525' 11" or less
600' 12" or less
Determining Sign Area
The area of a sign is the area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle or vertical
and horizontal lines that fully contains all extremities, exclusive of supports.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.3 Access Management and Circulation
p. The spacing requirements for driveways not meeting the specifications in Section
7.3.C.3, Spacing of Driveways, may be lessened or waived if auxiliary lanes are
used.
q. Access points on arterial and collector streets may be required to be signalized in
order to provide safe and efficient traffic flow. A development may be responsible for
all or part of any right -of -way dedication, design, hardware, or construction costs of a
traffic signal if it is determined that the signal is necessitated by the traffic generated
from the development. The procedures for signal installation and the percent of
financial participation required of the development in the installation of the signal shall
be in accordance with criteria set forth in the City's Traffic Signal Policy.Signs.
7.4 Signs
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to establish clear and unambiguous regulations pertaining to
signs in the City of College Station and to promote an attractive community, foster traffic
safety, and enhance the effective communication and exchange of ideas and commercial
information.
B. Applicability
The City Council recognizes that signs are necessary for visual communication for public
convenience, and that businesses and other activities have the right to identify themselves by
using signs that are incidental to the use on the premises where the signs are located. The
Council herein seeks to provide a reasonable balance between the right of a person to identify
his or her business or activity, and the rights of the public to be protected against visual
discord and safety hazards that result from the unrestricted proliferation, location, and
construction of signs. This Section will insure that signs are compatible with adjacent land
uses and with the total visual environment of the community, in accordance with the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
1. The City Council finds that the rights of residents of this City to fully exercise their
rights of free speech by the use of signs containing non - commercial messages are
subject to minimum regulation regarding structural safety and setbacks for purposes of
traffic protection. The City Council seeks herein to provide for the reasonably prompt
removal and disposal of such signs after they have served their purpose, and yet to
avoid any interference with First Amendment freedoms, especially as to persons who
are of limited financial means.
2. The City Council finds that instances may occur in the application of this Section where
strict enforcement would deprive a person of the reasonable use of a sign, or the
reasonable utilization of a sign in connection with other related property rights, and
herein provides for such persons to have the right to seek variances from the
requirements of this UDO for good cause. The City Council finds that it is imperative
that enforcement officials apply this Section as it is written, in the interest of equality
and fair and impartial application to all persons, and that the procedures to appeal a
denial of a sign permit to the ZBA shall remain the sole administrative means to obtain
any exception to the terms hereof.
3. The regulations of this Section shall apply for developments within the zoning districts
listed in Section 7.4.0 Summary of Permitted Signs. These regulations only apply to
special districts within the City of College Station so far as is stated in the following
Sections of this UDO:
a. Wolf Pen Creek District (WPC), Section 5.6.A;
b. Northgate Districts (NG -1, NG -2, NG -3), Section 5.6.B;
c. Corridor Overlay District (OV), Section 5.8.A; and
d. Krenek Overlay District (KO), Section 5.8.B.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.4 Signs
C. Summary of Permitted Signs
The following signs are permitted in the relevant zoning districts of the City:
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Apartment /Condominium/
Manufactured Home Park X X X
Identification Siqns
Area Identification/ X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Subdivision Signs
Attached Signs X X X X X X X X X X
Commercial Banners X X X X X X X X X
Development Signs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Directional Traffic Control Signs X X X X X X X
Freestanding Signs X X X X
Home Occupation Signs X X X X X X X X X
Low Profile Signs X X X X X X X
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Non - Commercial Signs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Real Estate, Finance, and
Construction Signs X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Roof Signs X X X X
D. Prohibited Signs
The following signs shall be prohibited in the City of College Station:
1. Portable and trailer signs, and temporary freestanding signs.
2. Signs painted on rooftops.
3. Inflated signs, pennants, wind driven devises (excluding flags), tethered balloons,
and /or any gas filled objects for advertisement, decoration, or otherwise, except as
permitted in Section 7.4.P, Grand Opening Signs and Section 7.4.U, Special Event
Signs.
4. Vehicle signs except as permitted in Section 7.4.V, Vehicle Signs.
5. Flags containing copy or logo, excluding the flags of any country, state, city, or school,
are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially - developed property (except
when flags are used as subdivision signs).
6. Signs and displays with flashing, blinking, or traveling lights, or erratic or other moving
parts, including electronic message boards that change more than once per 24 -hour
period, either internal or external to the premise, and oriented and visible to vehicular
traffic, provided that time and temperature signs are permissible if the maximum area
and setback requirements of this Section are met and if the commercial information or
content of such signs is restricted to no more than eight square feet.
7. Signs containing manual changeable copy or electronic reader boards which are greater
than 30 percent of the allowable sign area.
8. Any signs that are intended to or designed to resemble traffic signs or signals and bear
such words as "stop ", "slow ", "caution ", "danger ", "warning ", or other words, and that
are erected for purposes other than actual traffic control or warning to the public.
9. Any sign located within the site triangle in any district as stated in Article 7.1.C,
Visibility at Intersections in all Districts. This does not include traffic control or
directional signs.
10. Any sign that emits sound, odor, or visible matter.
11. Off - premise signs, including commercial and non - commercial billboards.
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Section 7.4 Signs
E. Exempt Signs
The following signs are exempt from the requirements of this UDO:
1. Signs that are not easily identified from beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel on
which they are located or from any public thoroughfare or traveled right -of -way, as
determined by the Administrator. Such signs are not exempt from the safety
regulations contained herein and in City Building and Electrical Codes;
2. Official notices posted by government officials in the performance of their duties:
government signs controlling traffic, regulating public conduct, identifying streets, or
warning of danger. Bulletin boards or identification signs accessory to government
buildings or other buildings are subject to the provisions of this UDO;
3. Signs related to a Primary & Secondary Educational Facility, except that such signs
shall adhere to the limitations of Section 7.4.D Prohibited Signs;
4. Temporary signs erected by private property owners for the purpose of warning of a
dangerous defect, condition, or other hazard to the public;
5. Non - commercial signs on private property or works of art that in no way identify or
advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety, except as stated in Section 7.4.R, Non - Commercial and Political Signs;
6. Temporary decorations or displays, if they are clearly incidental to and are customarily
and commonly associated with any national, local, or religious celebration;
7. Temporary or permanent signs erected by public utilities or construction companies to
warn of the location of pipelines, electrical conduits, or other dangers or conditions in
public rights -of -way;
8. Non - Commercial Signs carried by a person and not set or affixed to the ground, that in
no way identify or advertise a product or business, or by their location and placement
impede traffic safety;
9. Commercial Signs carried by a person and not set on or affixed to the ground, provided
that the sign is temporary, on- premise, and not used by the person on the premises for
more than three (3) consecutive days, more than four (4) times per calendar year;
10. Outdoor advertising display signs for sponsors of charitable events held on public
properties. These signs may be displayed for the duration of the event or not more
than three days with approval of the City Manager;
11. Flags used as political symbols; and
12. Special District Identification Signs, as defined by Article 11.2 Terms, that in no way
advertise a product or a business, or by their location and placement impede traffic
safety. Special District Identification Signs must be approved by the appropriate Board
or Committee.
13. On- premise and /or off - premise signs where there has been a resolution adopted by the
City of College Station or an executed contract with the City of College Station and the
display of the signs are for designated locations, a specified time period, and;
a. Promotes a positive image of the City of College Station for the attraction of
business or tourism;
b. Depict an accomplishment of an individual or group; or
c. Creates a positive community spirit.
14. Temporary signs erected for a neighborhood event sponsored by a neighborhood group
that is registered with the City of College Station, provided that the signage is:
a. Located within the perimeter of the neighborhood;
b. Provides the name of the association sponsoring the event on the sign;
c. In good repair;
d. Allowed up to fourteen (14) days prior to the event; and
e. Removed within twenty -four (24) hours of the event.
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15. Home Tour Event signs, as defined by Section 11.2 Defined Terms, with a limit of two
(2) events per calendar year. Such signage shall:
a. Be in good repair;
b. Display the name of the group sponsoring the event (if applicable);
c. Be allowed up to ten (10) consecutive days per event;
d. Be removed within twenty -four (24) hours of the end of the event;
e. Comply with the following if located within a right -of -way:
1) Located outside the visibility triangle of intersections as defined in Section
7.1.0 Visibility at Intersections in all Districts.
2) Permitted by the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation if
located on any state highway or roadway.
3) Be constructed of durable material and no sign shall be greater in size than
three feet (3') by three feet (3').
Per Ordinance No. 3280 (September 9, 2010)
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Section 7.4 Signs
F. Sign Standards
The following table summarizes the sign standards for the City of College Station:
Maximum Maximum Setback
Sign Type Area (s.f.) ** Height (ft.) From Number Allowed
ROW (ft.)
Apartment / Condominium /
Manufactured Home Park 100 10 10 1 /frontage
Identification Signs
Area Identification Signs 16 4 10 1/10-50 acre
subdivision or phase
Not to exceed 1 Any number allowed
foot from top of if within the total
Attached Signs Varies, see wall, marquee, --- allowed square footage
7.4.I below or parapet to of attached signs
which it is
attached
No to exceed the
Commercial Banners 36 top of structure 10 1 /premises
to which it is
attached
Development Signs
Residential / Collector Street 35
Arterial Street 65 15 10 1 /premises
Freeway (As designated on 200
Thoroughfare Plan)
Directional Traffic Control Signs 3 4 4 1 /curb cut
1 /building plot where lot
Freestanding Signs Varies, see 7.4.N below exceeds 75 feet of
frontage
Not to exceed
Home Occupation Signs 2 top of wall to 1 /dwelling unit
which it is
attached
Low Profile Signs (In lieu of 1/150 feet of
permitted Freestanding Sign) 60 4 10 frontage *
Real Estate, Finance, and 1 /frontage
Construction Signs (Real Estate)
Up to 150 -foot frontage 16 8 10 1 /property (Finance)
Greater than 150 -foot frontage 3 /property
32 8 10 (Construction)
Determined by 10 feet above 1 /building plot in place
Roof Signs frontage. Same
as freestanding structural roof of a freestanding sign
Max. 100 s.f.
Subdivision Signs 150 15 10 1 /primary subdivision
entrance.
Not to exceed 2 signs.
* Except as provided for in Section 7.4.N.10, Freestanding Commercial Signs.
** The area of a sign is the area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle or vertical and
horizontal lines that fully contains all extremities (as shown in the illustration below), exclusive of
supports.
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G. Area Identification and Subdivision Signs
1. Area Identification Signs shall be permitted upon private property in any zone to
identify multiple -lot subdivisions of 10 to 50 acres in size and subject to the
requirements set forth in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards above. Area Identification
Signs may also be used within a large subdivision to identify distinct areas within that
subdivision, subject to the requirements in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards above.
2. Subdivision Signs shall be permitted upon private property in any zone to identify
subdivisions of greater than 50 acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Section
7.4.F, Sign Standards above.
3. Both Area Identification and Subdivision Signs must be located on the premises as
identified by a preliminary or master preliminary plat of the subdivision. Subdivision
Signs will be permitted only at major intersections on the perimeter of the subdivision
(intersection of two collector or larger streets). At each intersection either one or two
Subdivision Signs may be permitted so long as the total area of the signs does not
exceed 150 square feet. Flags may be utilized in place of a Subdivision Identification
Sign, but the overall height shall not exceed 20 feet and 25 square feet in area in a
residential zone and 35 feet in height and 100 square feet in area in industrial or
commercial districts.
4. Subdivision markers of no more than one square foot in area and used in conjunction
with a subdivision or area identification sign are permitted attached to architectural
elements within the subdivision.
5. Indirect lighting is permissible but no optical effects, moving parts, or alternating,
erratic, or flashing lights shall be permitted. Landscaping valued at 250 points shall be
installed around each Subdivision Sign. Adequate arrangements for permanent
maintenance of all signs and any landscaping in conjunction with such signs shall be
made, which may be through an owners association if one exists or is created for this
purpose.
6. All signs shall be setback as shown in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards above except in
areas where a Private Improvement in Public Right -of -way permit has been issued.
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H. Apartment /Condominium /Manufactured Home Park Identification Signs
1. One Apartment /Condominium /Manufactured Home Park Identification Sign may be
located at a primary entrance on each frontage to a public road.
2. The maximum area allowed for each frontage may be divided among two signs if those
signs are single sided and mounted at a single entrance.
3. An Apartment /Condominium /Manufactured Home Park Identification Sign may be either
an attached sign or a freestanding monument sign. It shall be placed upon the private
property of a particular multi- family project in the appropriate zone as established in
Section 7.4.C, Summary of Permitted Signs subject to the requirements set forth in
Section 7.4.E.15.e.3), Sign Standards above.
4. The Apartment /Condominium /Manufactured Home Park Identification Sign shall list the
name and may list the facilities available and have leasing or sales information
incorporated as a part of the sign.
5. An apartment or condominium project must have a minimum of 24 dwelling units to
qualify for an identification sign.
6. Indirect lighting is permissible, but no optical effects, moving parts, or alternating,
erratic, or flashing lights or devices shall be permitted.
7. Any manufactured home parks existing at the time of this UDO that are non - conforming
may still utilize an identification sign meeting the provisions of this Section and Section
7.4.F, Sign Standards above.
I. Attached Signs
1. Attached Signs are commercial signs under this Section.
2. Attached Signs on any commercial building or tenant lease space shall not exceed a
total of two and a half (2.5) square feet per linear foot of all public entry fagades, with
a maximum of 500 square feet of attached signage allowed for any one tenant. Multi-
story businesses will be allowed 100 square feet of additional attached signage.
3. The division of allowable building signage amongst building tenants shall be the sole
responsibility of the owner or property manager, and not the City of College Station.
4. Signs attached to features such as gasoline pumps, automatic teller machines,
mail /package drop boxes, or similar on -site features, if identifiable from the right -of-
way, as determined by the Administrator, shall count as part of the allowable sign area
of the attached signs for the site. Information contained on such features pertaining to
federal and state requirements, and operation /safety instructions are not counted. All
other signage on such features shall count towards the allowable attached sign area.
5. Architectural elements, which are not part of the sign or logo and in no way identify the
specific business tenant, shall not be considered attached signage.
6. An attached sign:
a. Shall advertise only the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the
building or tenant lease space to which the sign is attached;
b. Shall be parallel to the face of the building;
c. Shall not be cantilevered away from the structure;
d. Shall not extend more than one foot from any exterior building face, mansard,
awning, or canopy;
e. Shall not obstruct any window, door, stairway, or other opening intended for
ingress or for needed ventilation or light; and
f. Shall not be attached to any tree or public utility pole.
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7. Attached Signs may be mounted to site lighting poles located on private property and
may be constructed of cloth, canvas, or other flexible material provided such signage is
maintained in good condition and complies with the following restrictions:
a. No part of any sign attached to a Tight pole will be allowed to overhang or
encroach into any portion of the public right -of -way
b. Light pole signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area and shall
have a minimum of eight (8) feet of clearance from the grade below;
c. Light pole signs shall only be attached to one side of a light pole;
d. Light pole signs shall not project more than three (3) feet from the edge of
the light pole; and
e. Light pole signs constructed of cloth, canvas, or other flexible material shall
be secured on a minimum of two opposing sides to prevent wind- driven
movement.
J. Commercial Banners
1. A Commercial Banner:
a. Shall be in good repair;
b. Shall have the permit number conspicuously posted in the lower right hand corner
of the banner;
c. Shall be allowed in addition to the signage provided for in Section 7.5.I, Attached
Signage;
d. Shall advertise only the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the
building or tenant lease space to which the sign is attached;
e. Shall be mounted parallel to the face of a building or permanent structure;
f. Shall not be located within public road right -of -way of the State of Texas or the
City of College Station;
g. Shall not obstruct any window, door, stairway, or other opening intended for
ingress or for needed ventilation or light; and
h. Except for 3.2. below, shall be allowed for a maximum 14 -day period per permit.
2. An annual banner permit may be allowed for places of worship meeting in public spaces
on a temporary basis. Banners allowed by this Section shall only be displayed on the
day of the worship service.
3. The applicant shall pay an application fee of $200.00 upon submission of a banner
permit application to the City. The application fee is waived for a non - profit association
or organization. This fee shall not apply to banners associated with special events as
provided for in Section 7.4.U, Special Event Signs.
K. Development Sign
1. A Development Sign may be placed only on private property subject to the
requirements in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards above.
2. A Development Sign for a building project shall be removed if the project has not
received a Building Permit at the end of twelve months. The Administrator may renew
the sign permit for one additional twelve -month period upon request. Once a Building
Permit for the project is received, the sign may stay in place until 75 percent of the
project is leased or a permanent sign is installed, whichever comes first.
3. A Development Sign for a proposed subdivision shall be removed if a Preliminary or
Final Plat has not been approved by the end of twelve months. The Administrator may
renew the Sign Permit for one additional twelve -month period upon request. Once a
plat has been approved, the Sign Permit is valid as long as a Preliminary Plat is in
effect, or in the absence of a valid Preliminary Plat, for 24 months from the date of
approval of a Final Plat.
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Section 7.4 Signs
L. Directional Traffic Control Sign
1. Directional Traffic Control Signs may be utilized as traffic control devices in off - street
parking areas subject to the requirements set forth in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards
above.
2. For multiple lots sharing an access easement to public right -of -way, there shall be only
one directional sign located at the curb cut.
3. Logo or copy shall be less than 50% of the sign area.
4. No Directional Traffic Control Sign shall be permitted within or upon the right -of -way of
any public street unless its construction, design, and location have been approved by
the City Traffic Engineer.
M. Flags
1. One freestanding corporate flag per premise, not to exceed 35 feet in height or 100
square feet in area, is allowed in multi - family, commercial, and industrial districts.
2. Flags used solely for decoration and not containing any copy or logo and located only in
multi - family, commercial, and industrial districts or developments are allowed without a
permit. In multi - family developments, such flags will be restricted to 16 square feet in
area. In all permitted zoning districts such flags will be restricted to 30 feet in height,
and the number shall be restricted to no more than 6 flags per building plot.
3. Flags containing commercial copy or logo, excluding the flags of any country, state,
city, school, or church are prohibited in residential zones and on any residentially
developed property (except when flags are used as Subdivision Signs).
N. Freestanding Commercial Signs
1. Any development with over 75 linear feet of frontage will be allowed one Freestanding
Commercial Sign. All Freestanding Commercial Signs shall meet the following standards:
a. Allowable Area
Allowable Area For Freestanding Signs
Frontage (Feet) Maximum Area (s. .)
0 -75 Low Profile only
76 -100 50
101 -150 75
151 -200 100
201 -250 125
251 -300 150
301 -350 175
351 -400 200
401 -450 225
451 -500 250
501 -550 275
551 -600+ 300
b. Area
For the purposes of this Section, area shall be considered the area in square feet
of a single -face sign, or one side of a double -face sign, or half the sides of a multi -
face sign.
c. Frontage
1) For the purposes of this Section, frontage shall be considered the number of
feet fronting on a public street to which a sign is oriented; and
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2) On corner lots, the frontage street shall be the greater street as classified on
the thoroughfare plan. Where the two streets are classified the same, the
applicant may choose the frontage street.
d. Allowable Height
1) The allowable height of a Freestanding Commercial Sign is determined by
measuring the distance from the closest point of the sign to the curb or
pavement edge and dividing this distance by two. No Freestanding
Commercial Sign shall exceed 35 feet in height.
2) For the purposes of this Section, height of a sign shall be measured from the
elevation of the curb or pavement edge.
3) For the purposes of this Section, the distance from curb shall be measured in
feet from the back of curb or pavement edge to the nearest part of the sign.
2. Freestanding Commercial Signs are allowed only on developed commercial property
established in the appropriate zones as set forth in Section 7.4.C, Summary of
Permitted Signs. One freestanding sign shall be allowed in the A -P zone only when the
premise has a minimum of two acres, subject to the requirements set forth in Section
7.4.F, Sign Standards. One Low Profile Sign shall be allowed in the A -P zone when the
premise has less than two acres subject to the requirements set forth in Section 7.4.F,
Sign Standards, above.
3. A premise with less than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use one Low Profile
Sign.
4. A premise with more than 75 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use standards for one
Freestanding Commercial Sign located in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards, rather than
one Low Profile Sign.
5. A premise with more than 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed to use one Freestanding
Commercial Sign or any number of Low Profile Signs as long as there is a minimum
separation between signs of 150 feet.
In lieu of one Low Profile Sign every 150 feet, hospital uses may have one low profile
sign located at each driveway.
6. Premises with less than 75 feet of frontage may be combined in order to utilize signage
corresponding to the resulting frontage as described in the preceding two paragraphs.
7. No more than one Freestanding Commercial Sign shall be allowed on any premises
except when the site meets one of the following sets of criteria:
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a. The building plot, as
recognized on an approved 1
Plat or Site Plan, must be
25 acres or more in area
with at least 1,000 feet of P
continuous unsubdivided
frontage on any major
arterial street or higher (as
classified on the
Thoroughfare Plan) toward
which one additional c
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Building plot, as recognized E
on an approved Plat or Site
Plan, must be 15 acres or 25 Acre Minimum
more in area with at least 'SIGN
600 feet of continuous
unsubdivided frontage on J
any major arterial street or 1 property line
higher (as classified on the
Thoroughfare Plan) and the
site must have additional frontage on a street classified as a minor arterial or
greater on the Thoroughfare Plan, toward which the additional Freestanding
Commercial Sign may be displayed.
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8. Any sign where two or more panels have separate supports extending to them shall be
considered to be more than one Freestanding Commercial Sign, even where only one
main support extends to the ground.
9. Sites with limited or no street frontage, due to a proliferation of pad sites, that are not
contained within the building plot, as defined by the Administrator, and are fronting
along a street classified as a collector or greater on the Thoroughfare Plan, will be
allowed the area of the sign to be less than or equal to the square of one -sixth of the
distance from the closest portion of the sign to the curb or pavement edge, with the
maximum area not to exceed 200 square feet.
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10. Any site defined as a single building plot, and containing one or more pad sites, shall be
permitted to erect a Freestanding Commercial Sign in accordance with Section 7.4.N,
Freestanding Commercial Signs, and to the standards of Section 7.4.N.1.a, Allowable
Area, with the maximum area not to exceed 200 square feet. In addition, each pad site
will be permitted to erect one Low Profile Sign per pad site according to the restrictions
of 7.4.F, Sign Standards.
O. Fuel Price Signs
Facilities with fuel sales will be allowed one additional sign for the purposes of fuel pricing,
either freestanding or attached, per premises.
1. The area of the fuel price sign shall not exceed 16 square feet.
2. Fuel pricing may be incorporated into the allowable square footage of a Freestanding
commercial Sign or Attached Sign.
3. This sign shall follow the setback requirements for a Freestanding Commercial Sign and
shall not be located within the right -of -way.
P. Grand Opening Signs
1. Flags, commercial banners, and balloons, which advertise a business's grand opening,
may be displayed for one consecutive 14 -day period, selected by the business owner,
within 60 days of the granting of the initial Certificate of Occupancy, a change in the
use, or of a change in the name of the business. A permit is required.
2. A Commercial Banner:
a. Shall advertise only the name of, uses of, or goods or services available within the
building, or tenant lease space, to which the sign is attached;
b. Shall be parallel to the face of the building;
c. Shall not be cantilevered away from the structure;
d. Shall not extend more than one foot from any exterior building face, mansard,
awning, or canopy;
e. Shall not obstruct any window, door, stairway, or other opening intended for
ingress or for needed ventilation or light; and
f. Shall not be attached to any tree, fence, or public utility pole.
Q. Home Occupation Signs
1. A person having a legal home occupation may have one sign on the building or porch of
a residence.
2. The sign may contain only the name and occupation of the resident.
3. It shall be attached directly to the face of the building or porch.
4. It shall not exceed two square feet in area, shall not be illuminated in any way, and
shall not project more than 12 inches beyond the building.
5. No display of merchandise or other forms of commercial communication shall be
allowed within a residential area, unless same are in existence prior to the adoption of
this UDO in connection with a use that is presently a lawful non - conforming use within
the district.
6. Such a non - conforming sign may be maintained until the non - conforming use of the
building ceases, subject to the requirements for maintenance herein. Discontinuance of
the use of such a sign for more than three months shall prevent future use, even if the
non - conforming use of the premises is continuous.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.4 Signs
R. Non - Commercial and Political Signs
This Section does not regulate the size, content, or location of non - commercial signs except
as follows:
1. No commercial message shall be shown on any non - commercial sign.
2. No non - commercial sign:
a. May be greater than fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) in size;
b. May be located within public road right -of -way of the State of Texas or the City of
College Station;
c. May be located off the premises of the property owner who is displaying the sign;
and
d. May be located within any sight distance triangle as defined in Section 7.1.C,
Visibility at Intersections in All Districts, or where determined ,by the Administrator
as a location that would hinder intersection visibility. This provision is necessary
to avoid clutter, proliferation, and dangerous distraction to drivers caused by close
proximity of such signs to automobile traffic, to avoid damage to automobiles
which may leave the paved surface intentionally or by accident, and to avoid the
necessity for pedestrians to step into the roadway to bypass such signs. No
regulatory alternative exists to accomplish this police power obligation.
3. In the event that any non - commercial sign is located in a public right -of -way of the
State or City, the City shall remove it.
4. All non - commercial signs addressing a particular event are allowed up to
ninety (90) days prior to the event and shall be removed within ten (10) days
after.
S. Real Estate /Finance /Construction Signs
1. One Real Estate Sign not exceeding 16 square feet in total area (exclusive of stakes
and posts) may be erected at any time while a property is offered for sale or lease to
the public. Properties with a minimum of 150 feet of frontage shall be allowed one Real
Estate Sign not exceeding 32 square feet in total area. Properties with a minimum of
two acres and frontage on two streets shall be allowed one real estate sign on each
frontage street with the area of the sign to be determined by the amount of frontage as
stated above.
2. One Finance Sign and three Construction Signs (for a total of four signs), not exceeding
16 square feet in total area each (exclusive of stakes and posts) may be erected once a
building permit has been issued on a property. Properties with a minimum of ten acres
and 1,000 feet of frontage shall be allowed one Finance Sign and three Construction
Signs not exceeding 32 square feet in total area each.
3. Real Estate, Finance, and Construction Signs may be either attached or freestanding
and only those visible from the street are limited in number.
4. All such signs shall be maintained by the persons in control of the premises so as to
remain erect and in good repair. Such signs shall be removed by the property owner or
other person in control of the premises if they are damaged, broken, or incapable of
remaining erect.
5. Such signs must be removed by the owner or person in control of the premises when
either the property has sold or been leased and /or when performance under the
construction contract or subcontract (in the case of Construction Signs) has been
completed. In all cases, Financing and Construction Signs shall be removed prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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Article 7. General Development Standards
Section 7.4 Signs
T. Roof Signs
1. Signs mounted to the structural roof shall be regulated as Freestanding Commercial
Signs.
2. Painted or applied roof signs are prohibited.
U. Special Event Signs
1. Signs, including commercial banners and balloons, advertising or announcing a Special
Event, as defined in Chapter 4, Section 4.B of the Code of Ordinances, are permitted as a
part of the Special Event License and shall be limited to the property holding the event.
2. The Special Event Signage is allowed up to 14 days prior to the event and must be
removed within 24 hours of the end of the event.
V: Vehicle Signs
1. Signs that are displayed on motor vehicles that are being operated or stored in the
normal course of a business, such as signs indicating the name or the type of business,
excluding all banners, that are located on moving vans, delivery trucks, trailers or other
commercial vehicles are permitted; but only if the primary purpose of such vehicles is
not for the display of the signs thereon, and only if such vehicles are parked or stored
in areas appropriate to their use as commercial or delivery vehicles, such as service
areas or locations close to the business building away from public traffic areas.
2. Signs or advertisements permanently attached to non - commercial vehicles, excluding
all banners, are permitted.
W. Signs for Conditional Uses
1. Signs for Conditional Uses shall comply with the regulations for the zoning district in
which the Conditional Use is permitted.
2. Signs for Conditional Uses in residential or agricultural zoning districts shall comply with
Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards, "Low Profile Signs."
X. Signs for Permitted Non - residential Uses in Residential or Agricultural Districts
Signs for non - residential permitted uses in residential or agricultural zoning districts shall
comply with Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards, "Low Profile Signs." Signs for government
facilities in residential or agricultural zoning districts shall comply with Section 7.4.I, Sign
Standards, "Attached Signs."
Y. Abandoned, Damaged, or Unsafe Signs
1. The provisions of this Section shall apply when in conflict with the provisions of the
Building Code; but where the provisions of both ordinances are consistent, the
enforcement of either shall be permissible and remedies or penalties cumulative.
2. Non - conforming signs that have become deteriorated or damaged to an extent that the
cost of the reconstruction or restoration of such signs is in excess of 50 percent of its
replacement value exclusive of foundations, will be required to be removed or brought
into full compliance with the current sign regulations.
3. All abandoned signs and their supports shall be removed within 60 days from the date
of abandonment. All damaged signs shall be repaired or removed within 60 days. The
Administrator shall have authority to grant a 30 -day time extension where he
determines there is a reasonable necessity for same.
4. Discontinuance of use or removal of any non - conforming sign or any sign in connection
with a non - conforming use shall create a presumption of intent to abandon said sign. A
non - conforming sign that is damaged and not repaired within 60 days shall be
presumed to be abandoned.
5. When a building is demolished, the associated signs and sign structures shall also be
removed.
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This request was taken care of by Sherry and is closed.
Thanks,
Sarah Geronime
Secretary
City Secretary's Office
(979) 764 -3541
»> Kristen Hejny 7/14/2011 4:44 PM »>
This one should expire by Monday...have we heard anything
Kristen Hejny '08
Staff Assistant
Planning & Development Services
City of College Station
P.O. Box 9960
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, TX 77842
Office: 979.764.3570
Fax: 979.764.3496
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»> Sarah Geronime 7/6/2011 4:05 PM »>
Please see attached.
Sarah Geronime
Secretary
City Secretary's Office
(979) 764-3541
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