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City of Colleyville
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Sign Board of Appeals
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Colleyville, Texas 76034
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
7:30 PM
City Council Chambers
1. CALL WORKSHOP TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Board members Lisa Kenney, Skip Reynolds, Ed Moore, Rich Munson, Dee McNosky,
Larry Knox (Alternate 1) and Uton Del/osso (Alternate 2)
3. WORKSHOP ITEMS
3a Discuss and Review Chapter 7 - Sign Regulations of the Land
Development Code
4. REPORTS AND COMMENTS
5.
Amy Shelley, Planning and Zoning Assistant
City of Colleyville
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City of Colleyville
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Agenda Date: 10/10/2006 Controlling Body: City Council
Agenda No.: 3a Final Action:
Discuss and Review Chapter 7- Sign Regulations of the Land Development Code
Chapter 7- Sign Regulations
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1 10/10/2006 Sign Board of Appeals
Title
Discuss and Review Chapter 7- Sign Regulations of the Land Development Code
Explanation
As requested during a previous Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting, we are going to
discuss and review Chapter 7 of the Land Development Code (Sign Regulations).
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Land Development Code
City of Co/leyvi/le, Texas
Rev. 04/0612004
Section 7-100 Purpose of This Chapter
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of street graphics to
facilitate an easy and pleasant communication between people and their environment and to avoid the visual
clutter that is potentially harmful to traffic and pedestrian safety, property values, business opportunities, and
community appearance. It is the intent of this Chapter to establish standards, which regulate the design,
construction, location, height, size and maintenance of signs and sign structures by authorizing the use of
street graphics, which are:
A. Compatible with their surroundings;
B. Appropriate to the activity that displays them;
C. Expressive of the identity of individual activities and the community as a whole;
D. Legible in the circumstances in which they are seen; and
E. Protective of property values.
Section 7-105 Authorization for Adoption of This Chapter
The regulations contained in this Chapter have been adopted under the authority of the following:
A. Chapter 51 - General Powers of Municipalities of the Texas Local Government Code, which authorize a
municipality to adopt ordinances, rules, or police regulation that is for the good government, peace, or for
the trade and commerce of the municipality.
B. The Home Rule Charter of the City of Col/eyville, which authorize the City Council to exercise all powers
granted to municipalities by the Constitution or the laws of the State of Texas.
Section 7-110 Variances and Appeals
Any person seeking approval of a sign or sign structure inconsistent with this Chapter, may request a
variance from, or appeal a decision of an administrative official to the Sign Board of Appeals using the
procedures described in Chapter 1 - General Provisions of this Land Development Code.
Section 7-115 Definitions
The definitions for this Chapter are found in Chapter 2 - Definitions of this Land Development Code.
Section 7-120 Responsibility for Compliance
The permittee, owner, agent, person or persons having the beneficial use of the property, the owner of the
land or structure on which the sign is located, and the person in charge of erecting the sign are all subject to
the provisions of this Chapter.
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Section 7-125 Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and
shall be subject to the penalty provision contained in Chapter 1-General Provisions of this Land Development
Code.
Section 7-130 General Conditions Applicable to All Signs
The following general conditions shall be applicable to all signs, except where a provision contained
elsewhere in this Chapter specifies a different requirement.
A. Compliance Reauired - No person, firm or corporation shall erect a new sign, or alter an existing sign, or
sign structure, unless said sign conforms to the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Sian Area - No sign shall exceed the maximum area provided for in this Chapter. The sign area
permitted in this Chapter shall apply to the maximum size of a single sign face, except where a provision
allows an alternate method for calculating sign area. When the two faces of a sign are separated by an
angle of twenty (20) degrees or more, the maximum sign area shall be the total of all non-parallel sign
faces.
C. On-Premises Reauirement - All signs shall be located on the same premises where the product or
merchandise being advertised is located, except where a specific provision in this Chapter provides for
off-premises advertising.
D. Maximum Heiaht - No sign shall exceed the maximum height provided for in this Chapter. In determining
the maximum height of a sign, no sign shall be located on a mound where the surrounding grade has
been altered by more than eighteen (18") inches for purposes of artificially increasing the overall height of
a sign above that allowed by the height regulations in this Chapter.
E. Wind Pressure and Dead Load Reauirements - All permanent signs shall be designed and constructed to
withstand a wind pressure of not less than 35 pounds per square foot of area.
F. Sian Contractor Reaistration - It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the
business of erecting permanent signs in the city unless such person, firm or corporation is the holder of a
valid registration with the City to perform such work. In extending the rights and privileges of such
registration, the City of Colleyville makes no statement of the technical competency of those registered,
and no manner of license is proffered.
G. Enaineerina Reauirements and Construction Standards - The construction of all signs shall comply with
the structural requirements of the City of Colleyville Building Code. Where required by the enforcement
official, the construction plans shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the
State of Texas. Any electrical installations shall comply with the City of Colleyville Electrical Code. No
unfinished metal shall be allowed on the exterior surface of a sign or sign support.
H. Sians in Riaht-of-Wav Prohibited - No sign shall be erected in, extend into or over, a public right-of-way,
except where a provision in this Chapter allows such location, or with the approval by the City Council of
a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement.
I. Interference with Safety Provisions - No sign shall be erected in such a manner that any portion of its
surface or supports will interfere with the free ingress or egress of any fire escape, exit, standpipe, or
window, or obstruct any required ventilator or door stairway.
J. Illumination - Illumination of a sign shall only be allowed where a provision contained in this Chapter
allows illumination for a specific sign classification or construction type. No sign located in a residential
zoning district shall be illuminated, except where illumination is provided by a provision in this Chapter.
Such sign illumination shall not produce glare or direct illumination across the property lines of the
premises.
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K. Loss of Reauired Parkina - No sign shall be constructed within the limits of a parking area that results in
a reduction in the number of required parking spaces.
L. Sians in Planned Unit Developments and property with a Special Use Permit - All signs shall comply with
the regulations in this Chapter, unless an ordinance for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a Special
Use Permit (SUP) contains a provision that authorizes a variation from the regulations in this Chapter.
Section 7-135 Permits, Fees and Inspections
A. Permit Reauired - It shall be unlawful for any person to erect a new sign, relocate, enlarge or replace an
existing sign, or sign face, regulated by this Chapter without first obtaining a permit from the Building
Permit Office, except where an exemption is provided for in this Chapter. No permit shall be issued
unless the proposed sign complies with the requirements of this Chapter.
B. Permit Fee - Where a permit is required by this Chapter, no application for a sign permit shall be
approved which is not accompanied by a permit fee in accordance with the applicable fee schedule. Said
fee schedule shall be established by separate ordinance by the City Council. The enforcement official
shall not issue a sign permit to any person who has previously failed or refused to pay any fees or costs
assessed against him under the provisions of this Chapter, until such fees are paid.
C. Application for Sian Permit - Application for a sign permit shall be made in writing upon forms furnished
by the enforcement official. Such application shall contain sufficient information as determined by the
enforcement official, including plans of the proposed sign, whereby the enforcement official may
determine that the proposed sign is in conformance with the requirements of this Chapter.
D. Permit Expiration - No sign permit shall be valid for more than 180 days from the date of issuance of the
permit, except where a specific time period is provided elsewhere in this Chapter.
E. Temporary Sian Permit - Where required by this Chapter, a sign permit for a temporary sign shall be valid
only for the period specified by the enforcement official. A temporary sign which has not been removed
on or before the last day authorized by the sign permit shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter.
F. Permit Revocable - The enforcement official may suspend or revoke any sign permit issued in error or on
the basis of incorrect or false information supplied, or whenever such permit was issued in violation of any
provision of this Chapter. Any sign constructed that is the subject of a revoked permit shall be removed
by the person in control of the sign or premises upon which the sign is located within ten (10) days of
written notice of revocation. Notice of revocation shall be deemed to have been received when deposited
in the mail, addressed to the owner of the premises, the owner of the sign, andlor the tenant for whose
benefit the sign is erected as listed on the permit application.
G. Inspections - All signs shall be subject to inspection by the enforcement official. The building official shall
establish inspection procedures and provide copies of such procedures upon request.
H. Investiaation Fees - Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this Chapter has been
commenced without first obtaining said 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, shall be collected, whether or
not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
permit fee.
Section 7-140 Signs Exempt From These Regulations
The following signs or forms of advertising shall be exempt from the regulations contained in this Chapter:
A. Any sign erected by or under the authority of the City of Colleyville on property owned by the City of
Colleyville.
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B. Street identification signs, public notices, and warning signs installed by any City, County, State or
Federal agency.
C. Residential nameplates or subdivision identification plaques attached to a perimeter screening wall not
exceeding two (2) square feet in area.
D. Historical markers placed by a city, county, state or national historical preservation organization.
E. Official vehicle inspection station signs, holiday lights and decorations, or works of art.
F. Signs located on-premises or inside a building and which are not displayed so as to be legible from a
public street, including, but not limited to, such signs as credit card decals, hours of operation signs,
emergency contact information, barber poles, etc.
G. On-site traffic control signs on commercial properties, such as Stop, Yield, and similar traffic control signs
containing no commercial message.
H. "No Parking" or "Towing" signs authorized by City Ordinance.
I. "No Dumping Allowed" signs posted to deter illegal dumping.
J. Underground utility warning signs not exceeding one (1) square foot in size and similar safety signs.
K. Signs on railway property, which references the operation of such railway.
L. Security Warning, Neighborhood Watch or Crime Watch signs under two (2) square feet.
M. Flags, emblems and insignia of any governmental body.
N. Corporate flags displayed on a freestanding pole, which do not exceed 35 feet in height. The flag shall
not exceed 32 square feet in area. The flagpole shall be setback a minimum of 20 feet from the front
property line and 8 feet from the side property line.
O. Drive-through menu boards not located in front of the building.
P. Scoreboards, including the identification of donors.
Section 7-145 Permanent Freestanding Signs - General Conditions
A. Permits - A permit shall be required prior to construction of any permanent freestanding sign, except
where an exemption is provided for in these regulations. A permit shall be required for the removal and
replacement of an interchangeable panel for a sign structure designed for such purpose.
B. Certificate of Occupancy Required - No permit for a permanent freestanding sign shall be approved,
except where a business exists with a valid Certificate of Occupancy or where a Certificate of Occupancy
has been submitted for the premises on which the sign is to be located.
C. Construction Standards - The construction of all permanent freestanding signs shall comply with the
structural requirements of the Colleyville building code. No permanent wood signs shall be allowed.
D. Illumination - A permanent freestanding sign may be illuminated. All electrical facilities shall require
separate electrical permits and shall be installed in accordance with the City of Colleyville electrical code.
Lighting shall be installed so as to avoid any glare or reflection onto adjacent property, or create a traffic
hazard on a public street. When determined necessary by the enforcement official, illuminated signs shall
be shielded to minimize glare on residentially zoned property.
E. Pedestrian Clearance - No permanent freestanding sign may project over a pedestrian walkway, unless
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there is a minimum of eight (8') feet of clearance provided from the bottom of the sign to the grade below
the sign.
F. Public Riqht-of-Way - No permanent freestanding sign shall project over or into a public right-of-way,
except where a provision in this Chapter provides for a sign within a right-of-way or with the approval by
the City Council of a Right-of-Way Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement. A sign may encroach over
or into a public access easement that is located on private property, provided a minimum of eight (8') feet
of clearance is provided over a walkway and a minimum of fourteen (14') feet of clearance is provided
over a driving area.
G. Commercial Driveway Visibility Trianqles -
sign, including the pole of a sign, shall be
erected or maintained in such a manner so
to obstruct or interfere with a clear line of
sight for the drivers of approaching motor
vehicles within a visibility triangle located on
each side of a commercial driveway which
intersects with a public street right-of-way or
public access easement. The triangular
area shall be formed by extending from the
imaginary intersection point of the street
right-of-way line with the edge of the driveway a distance of fifteen (15) feet and connecting these points
with an imaginary line, thereby making a triangle. Within this triangle, vision shall be clear at elevations
between thirty inches (30") and nine feet (9') above the average curb grade.
H. Street Intersection Visibility Trianqles - No sign
shall be located or placed where it obstructs the
vision of motor vehicle drivers approaching any
street intersection. At all street intersections,
clear vision shall be maintained across the lot
for a distance of twenty-five (25') feet back from
the property corner along both streets. Within
this triangle, vision shall be clear at elevations
between thirty inches (30") and nine feet (9')
above the average curb grade.
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I. Attachments to Freestandinq Siqn - No guys, braces, attachments, banners, flags, balloons, or other
similar devices shall be attached to any permanent freestanding sign.
Section 7-150 Permanent Freestanding Signs - Sign Classifications & Regulations
No permanent freestanding sign shall be constructed or displayed unless said sign is in conformance with the
sign classifications and standards contained in this Section.
A. General Business Siqns - The purpose of a general business sign is to identify the name of a business,
profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the sign is
located. A general business sign may provide advertising for a single or multi-tenant occupancy. All
general business signs shall be subject to the following additional regulations:
1. Construction Design: All general business signs shall be designed and constructed as a monument
sign as defined in this Land Development Code.
2. Districts Permitted: A general business sign shall be allowed only in zoning districts in accordance
with Table 7-1.
3. Maximum Number: One general business sign shall be allowed for each 250 feet of street frontage,
or portion thereof, for each lot. Where a building encompasses more than one lot, each lot shall
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qualify for a general business sign. If the site is a corner lot, each frontage shall be allowed additional
signs using the same formula described in this paragraph. The sign(s) shall be located adjacent to
and within the qualifying street frontage. Additional signs are not permitted by adding different street
frontages to total more than 250 feet.
4. Specifications: The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a general business sign shall
conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-2, except where provided as follows:
a. Maximum Area: One-hundred and twelve square feet (112 s.t), overall structure size.
b. Base and Column Requirements: At a minimum, a
general business sign shall be constructed to include a
base and columns as described below. Said base and
columns shall be included in the calculation for
determining the overall structure size for compliance with
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i. Base: A general business sign shall be constructed with a base that extends the entire length
of the face of the sign structure. Said base shall be a minimum of eighteen inches (18") in
height and shall be constructed of brick, stone, or of a material similar to that of the primary
building on the lot.
ii. Columns: A general business sign shall be constructed with columns constructed on each
end of the face of the sign structure. Said columns shall be a minimum of eighteen inches
(18") in width as viewed from the front and side elevations and shall extend the entire height
of the face of the sign structure. Said columns shall be constructed of brick, stone, or of a
material similar to that of the primary building on the lot.
iii. Sign Face Offset Requirement: The vertical plane of the advertising image area shall be
offset a minimum of two inches (2") from the vertical plane of the base and columns required
above.
c. Maximum Height: Eight feet (8').
d. Minimum Setback: Eight feet (8') from an abutting street right-of-way. Thirty feet (30') from any
side or rear property line adjacent to another property.
e. Minimum Thickness: The advertising image area of a general business sign shall not be less than
four and one-half inches (4-%") between vertical face planes.
5. Changeable Reader Board: A general business sign may include a changeable reader board area,
provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum allowable message area
and provided that no more than fifty (50%) percent of the maximum allowable message area may be
used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the message on a
changeable reader board. For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader board may include an
electronic message area.
6. Spacing: Where a lot qualifies for an additional general business sign, a general business sign shall
be a minimum of one hundred (100') feet from another general business sign situated on the same
lot.
7. Two Frontage Lots: A lot that abuts two (2) or more street frontages shall be allowed a general
business sign for each street frontage, provided minimum spacing requirements are in compliance.
B. Institutional Siqns - These regulations provide for on-premises and off-premises institutional signs to
assist the public with the location of these types of uses.
1. On-Premises Institutional Sign: The purpose of an on-premises institutional sign is to identify schools,
churches, hospitals or similar public or quasi-public institutions. One on-premises institutional sign
per street frontage shall be allowed on the premises where the institution is located and in
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accordance with Table 7-1. All on-premises institutional signs shall be constructed as a monument
sign as defined in this Land Development Code. The maximum area, height, spacing, and setbacks
of an on-premises institutional sign shall conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-2,
provided that an on-premises institutional sign located within a commercial zoning district may comply
with the requirements of a general business sign.
a. Minimum Setback: Eight feet (8') from an abutting street right-of-
way and thirty feet (30') from any side or rear property line
adjacent to another property.
b. Minimum Thickness: No on-premises institutional sign shall be
less than four and one-half inches (4-W) between vertical face
planes.
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c. Changeable Reader Board: An on-premises institutional sign may include a changeable reader
board area, provided the combined gross surface area does not exceed the maximum allowable
sign area and provided that no more than fifty (50%) percent of the maximum allowable sign area
may be used as a changeable reader board area. A permit is not required to change the
message on a changeable reader board. For purpose of this regulation, a changeable reader
board may include an electronic message area.
2. Off-Premises Institutional Sign: The purpose of an off-premises institutional
sign is to provide direction to a school, church, hospital or similar public or
quasi-public institution. An off-premises institutional signs may be placed
on private property with the permission of the property owner. No more
than two (2) off-premises institutional signs shall be allowed per institution.
The signs shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet in area nor exceed five
(5') feet in height. An off-premises institutional sign is not required to be
constructed as a permanent monument sign.
Max. Area
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C. Multi-familv SiQns - The purpose of a multi-family sign is to identify the name of a
multi-family residential development. All multi-family signs shall be constructed as a
monument sign as defined in this Land Development Code and be constructed
using the same standards as a General Business Sign, except for maximum area
and height, which are established in this paragraph. One multi-family sign per Multi-family Sign
street frontage shall be allowed in zoning districts in accordance with Table 7-1. The maximum area,
height, spacing, setbacks of a multi-family sign shall conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-2
and the following additional requirements.
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1. Minimum Thickness: No multi-family sign shall be less than four and one-half inches (4-%) between
vertical face planes.
D. Subdivision Monument SiQns - The regulations for subdivision
monument signs are intended to allow residential developments
to have large grand-entrance structures at the main entrances to
a subdivision. All subdivision monument sign structures shall be
constructed to avoid the creation of a sight visibility obstruction for
vehicular traffic entering and exiting the subdivision. No more
than two subdivision monument signs shall be allowed per
subdivision entrance. No subdivision monument sign structure
shall exceed ten (10') feet in height and the message area shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet.
Subdivision monument signs shall be allowed in accordance with Table 7-1. Subdivision monument signs
shall not be located within a public right-of-way, except with the approval by the City Council of a Right-of-
Way Joint Use Agreement. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a subdivision monument
sign shall confonn to the specifications contained in Table 7-2. I:L'IT
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E. Traffic Directional SiQns - The purpose of a traffic directional sign is to guide vehicular 7
traffic into or out of an institutional use or commercial business by identifying a public J
entrance and exit for vehicular traffic. No more than two traffic directional signs per Traffic Directional Sign
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entrance or exit shall be allowed in accordance with Table 7-1, provided additional traffic directional signs
shall be allowed when located behind the building set-back line. The maximum area and height of a
traffic directional sign shall conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-2. No permit shall be
required for a traffic directional sign, provided all such signs shall comply with the regulations contained in
this section.
Section 7-155 Special Purpose Sign Districts & Regulations
The following special purpose sign districts are hereby created to provide additional signage provisions that
due to special circumstances are not applicable to all locations within the city.
A. Freeway Overlay Zone - The area situated within 250 feet from the right-of-way line of State Highway
121 shall be defined as the Freeway Overlay Zone for the purpose of this sign regulation.
1. Freeway Pole Signs: The purpose of a freeway pole sign is to identify the name of a business,
profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the sign is
located for businesses located adjacent to State Highway 121. Freeway pole signs shall be subject
to the following regulations.
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changeable reader board area, provided the combined gross surface Freeway Pole Sign
area does not exceed the maximum allowable sign area and provided that no more than fifty
(50%) percent of the maximum allowable sign area may be used as a changeable reader board
area. A permit is not required to change the message on a changeable reader board. A
changeable reader board may include an electronic message area.
a. Districts Permitted: A freeway pole sign shall be allowed in zoning
districts in accordance with Table 7-1, but only for when the sign is
situated within the freeway overlay zone.
Max. Area
250 s. f.
b. Maximum Number: No more than one freeway pole sign and one
general business sign shall be allowed for each lot.
c. Specifications: The maximum area, height, spacing and setback of a
freeway pole sign shall conform to the specifications contained in
Table 7-2.
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Section 7-160 Permanent Freestanding Signs - Allowable Districts
No permit for a permanent freestanding sign shall be issued nor shall a permanent freestanding sign be
constructed or displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-1 below:
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Allowable Districts for Permanent Freestanding Signs
Residential Commercial Special
Permit Districts Districts Districts
Sign Classification Required
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General Business Signs Y p p p p p P (1)
Freeway Pole Signs Y (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2) (2)
Institutional Signs Y p P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Multi-family Signs Y p (3)
Subdivision Monument Signs Y P P P P P P P P P
Traffic Directional Signs N (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) P P P P P P P (1)
Notes for Table 7-1:
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses Legend: o Sign permitted in this district
(2) Permitted only in the Freeway Overlay Zone ~ Sign permitted in this district
(3) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows multi-family uses
(4) Permitted for Institutional uses in the applicable districts per special footnote
Section 7-165 Permanent Freestanding Signs - Area, Height and Setback Requirements
No permit for a permanent freestanding sign shall be issued nor shall a permanent freestanding sign be
constructed or displayed that exceeds the maximum area, height and minimum setback requirements
contained in Table 7-2 below:
Table 7 - 2
Area, Height and Setback for Permanent Freestanding Signs
Minimum Minimum Minimum
Maximum Maximum Front Side Spacing Special
Type of Sign Sign Sign Property Property BIT Next Conditions
Area Height Line Line Free-Stand.
Setback (1) Setback Sign
General Business Signs 112 s. f. (2) B ft. (2) B ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. (7) 1 per 250' street frontage
Freeway Pole Signs 250 s. f. 35 ft. B ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. (7) 1 per lot (3)
Institutional Signs (on-premises) 45 s f. (4) 5 ft. B ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. 1 per street frontage
Institutional Signs (off-premises) 16 s f. 5 ft. none none none Maximum of two signs
Multi-family Signs 25 s. f. 5 ft. B ft. 30 ft. 60 ft. 1 per street frontage
Subdivision Monument Signs (B) 10 ft. Oft. o ft. (5) nla Maximum 2 per entrance
Traffic Directional Signs (6) 6 s. f. 30 inches Oft. Oft. Oft. 2 per curb cut
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Notes for Table 7-2:
(1) Any street frontage shall be considered a front property line
(2) Maximum structure size.
(3) Only permitted within 250 feet of Hwy. 121 right-of-way.
(4) An on-premises Institutional Sign located in a non-residential zoning district may be constructed in accordance with the
General Business Sign regulations for the applicable zoning district.
(5) Signs on a street island must be designed to permit appropriate driver visibility- joint use agreement required.
(6) Spacing requirements for Freestanding Signs are not applicable to Traffic Directional Signs.
(7) 100 feet between signs when signs are located on the same lot.
(8) Maximum message area is 50 s.f.
Section 7-170 Permanent Attached Signs - General Conditions
A. Permit - A permit shall be required prior to construction of any permanent attached sign, except where an
exemption is specifically provided for in these regulations.
B. Certificate of Occupancy Required - No permit for a permanent attached sign shall be approved, except
where a business exists with a valid certificate of occupancy or where a certificate of occupancy has been
submitted for the premises on which the sign is to be located.
C. Construction Standards - The construction of all permanent attached signs shall comply with the
structural requirements of the Colleyville building code.
D. Illumination - A permanent attached sign may be illuminated, however, illuminated attached signs on rear
building facades are prohibited. All electrical facilities shall require separate electrical permits and shall
be installed in accordance with the City of Colleyville electrical code. Lighting shall be installed so as to
avoid any glare or reflection onto adjacent property, or create a traffic hazard on a public street. When
determined necessary by the enforcement official, illuminated signs shall be shielded to minimize glare on
residentially zoned property.
E. Pedestrian Clearance - No permanent attached sign may project over a pedestrian walkway, unless there
is a minimum of eight (8') feet of clearance provided from the bottom of the sign to the grade below the
sign.
F. Public RiQht-of-Way - No permanent attached sign shall project over or into a public right-of-way, except
where a provision in this Chapter provides for a sign within a right-of-way or with the approval by the City
Council of a Right-of-Way Encroachment and Joint Use Agreement. A sign may encroach over or into a
public access easement located on private property, provided a minimum of eight (8') feet of clearance is
provided over a walkway and a minimum of fourteen (14') feet of clearance is provided over a driving
area.
Section 7-175 Permanent Attached Signs - Classification and Regulations
No permit for a permanent attached sign shall be issued nor shall a permanent attached sign be constructed
or displayed unless said sign is in compliance with the sign classifications and standards contained in this
Section and is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-3.
A. Awninq SiQns - The purpose of an awning sign is to provide an advertising message on the face of an
awning. An awning may extend across the entire width of a building or tenant space. An awning may
extend above the apparent roof line of the building, provided the awning extends across seventy-five
(75%) percent of the entire width of the building fa<;ade to which it is attached. An
awning shall not exceed six (6') feet in height.
The sign area on an awning shall not exceed 20% of the area of the awning and
shall extend for no more than 50% of the length of the awning. A permit shall be
required for an awning sign. Awning signs may be illuminated.
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B. CanOpy SiQns - A canopy sign shall be no greater in size than 20% of the
face of the canopy of which it is a part or to which it is attached and shall not
extend beyond the face of the canopy either vertically or horizontally. An
illuminated strip may be incorporated into the canopy.
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C. ProiectinQ SiQns - The purpose of a projecting sign is to identify the name of
a business, profession, service, product or activity conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the
sign is located by providing an advertising message that is perpendicular to the wall of the building to
which it is attached. A projecting sign shall be allowed in zoning districts in accordance with Table 7-3
and shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Number of Signs: One (1) projecting sign shall be allowed for each single tenant building or for each
tenant in a multi-occupancy structure. However, no tenant storefront shall have a projecting sign in
combination with a wall sign on the same building elevation.
2. Maximum Area: A projecting sign shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet. The plane of the
message area shall not exceed eighteen (18") inches from the plane of the message area on the
opposite side of the sign.
3. Horizontal Projection: A projecting sign shall not project more than four (4')
feet from any wall facing and shall not be closer than two (2') feet from a curb
line. A projecting sign shall not extend above the apparent roof line of the
building.
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4. Clearance: Every projecting sign shall be a minimum of eight (8') feet above
the grade over a walking area or fourteen (14') feet over a vehicular
maneuvering area. Projection signs shall not project over any property line or
right-of-way line.
5. Illumination: A projecting sign may be illuminated.
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Projecting Sign
D. Wall Sions - A wall sign shall only be allowed over the premises on which it advertises and may be
illuminated; provided, illuminated wall signs on rear building facades are prohibited. Wall signs shall
comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Maximum Area: The total area of all wall signs on a single
tenant building or occupancy space of a multi-tenant
building shall not exceed the product of two times the
lineal width of the wall on which such signs are located.
For purpose of this regulation, on multi-tenant buildings,
the width of each lease space shall be used to calculate
each sign width.
IMax. area = L x 2II~.~1I-:i
2. Maximum Height: Six feet (6'), provided that no wall
sign shall extend above the wall to which it is attached.
3. Maximum Width: Seventy-five percent (75%) of the
width of the wall area to which it is attached. When
more than one wall sign is used, the combination of the
sign widths, when placed side by side, shall not exceed
seventy-five (75%) of the width of the wall to which they
are attached.
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4. Horizontal Projection: No wall sign shall project from the
vertical plane of the wall more than eighteen inches (18").
I Max. 30 s. f. I
E. Subdivision Wall Sions or Plaques - Subdivision wall signs or
plaques shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet in area.
Subdivision wall signs or plaques are limited to two per
subdivision entryway and may be illuminated. A subdivision
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wall sign or plaque shall be attached to a fence or screening wall. For purposes of this regulation, the
size of the graphic and sign text shall be used to measure sign size.
Section 7-180 Permanent Attached Signs - Allowable Districts
No permit for a permanent attached sign shall be issued nor shall a permanent attached sign be
constructed or displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-3 below:
Table 7 - 3
Allowable Districts for Permanent Attached Signs
Residential Commercial Special
Permit Districts Districts Districts
Sign Classification Required
(Y or N) II) 0 0 0 w a II.. :J: 0 Z .... N M .J C) a
.... N M ..,. It:: It:: ::iE ::iE 0. 0 0 0 0 ::iE <( :J
It:: It:: It:: It:: It:: 0 0 0 0 0.
Awning Signs Y p p p p p P (1)
Canopy Signs Y p p p p p P (1)
Projecting Signs Y p p p p p P (1)
Subdivision Wall Signs or Y p P P P P P P P p P
Plaques
Wall Signs Y p P P P P P (1)
Notes for Table 7-3:
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses
Legend: 0 Sign permitted in this district
ra Sign permitted in this district
per special footnote
Section 7-185 Temporary Signs - General Conditions
A. Permit - A permit approved by the enforcement officer prior to the construction or display of some
classifications of temporary signs is required to determine compliance with these regulations and to
establish the beginning and ending display periods.
B. Certificate of Occupancy Reauired - No temporary sign shall be constructed or erected, except where a
business exists with a valid certificate of occupancy or where a certificate of occupancy has been
submitted for the premises on which the sign is to be located, unless a provision in this Section allows a
sign to be displayed off-premises.
C. Illumination - No temporary sign may be illuminated, except where a regulation provides for illumination.
Lighting, where allowed, shall be installed so as to avoid any glare or reflection onto adjacent property, or
create a traffic hazard on a public street. When determined necessary by the enforcement official,
illuminated signs shall be shielded to minimize glare on residentially zoned property.
Section 7-190 Temporary Business Signs - Classifications & Number Allowed
No permit for a temporary sign shall be issued nor shall a temporary sign be constructed or displayed unless
said sign is in compliance with the sign classifications and standards contained in this Section and is situated
in a district authorized by Table 7-3. Where a provision exempts certain classifications of temporary signs
from the permit requirement, said temporary signs shall comply with all other provisions for temporary signs.
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A. Aqricultural Siqns - The purpose of an agricultural sign is to identify the temporary
seasonal sales of produce, crops, animals or poultry that are produced or raised on the
farm or ranch on which the sign is placed. An agricultural sign may be displayed in
zoning districts in accordance with Table 7-4. One agricultural sign shall be allowed per
lot, parcel or tract of land, provided the property contains a minimum of one (1) acre. The
maximum gross surface area of the sign shall be eight (8) square feet. Agricultural signs
shall have a maximum height of four (4') feet.
B. Construction Trades Siqns - The purpose of a construction trades sign is to
denote the architect, engineer, financial institution or building trades contractor
involved in a construction project. Construction trades signs shall be regulated as
either commercial or residential, which shall be allowed in accordance with Table
7-4. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a Construction Trades
Sign shall conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-5.
Construction trades signs shall not be erected until a building permit has been
submitted for building construction and shall be removed up on completion of the
construction project or occupancy of the structure, whichever is applicable.
Construction trades signs shall not be illuminated. No permit or fee shall be
required for a construction trades sign.
City of Colleyville, Texas
Agricultural Sign
Max. Area T
64 s. f. 0
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Construction Trades Sign
(commercial)
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8 s. f. ;".
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Construction Trades Sign
(r.sI':I<lnllal)
C. Development SiQns - The purpose of a development sign is to advertise a proposed residential
subdivision or commercial project. A development sign shall be allowed in accordance with Table 7-4. A
development sign shall not be illuminated. The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a
development sign shall conform to the specifications contained in Table 7-5. A permit
shall be required for a development sign,
A development sign shall be removed when the project is 90% complete or within
three years from start of construction, whichever is less. For the purpose of this
provision, a subdivision shall be deemed 90% complete when 90% of the lots within
the subdivision are sold.
Max. Area T
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Development Sign
D. Garaqe Sale Siqns - The purpose of a garage sale sign is to announce the sale of household
possessions. Garage sale signs shall be allowed in any zoning district in accordance with Table 7-4.
The maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a garage sale sign shall conform to the
specifications contained in Table 7-5 and shall comply with the following additional regulations:
1. Duration: A garage sale sign shall not be posted more than twenty-four (24)
hours prior to the beginning of the sale and shall be removed within twenty-four
(24) hours following the end of the sale.
2. Illumination: A garage sale sign shall not be illuminated.
3. Permit: No permit or fee shall be required for any garage sale sign.
Max. Area T
8 s. f. ~
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Garage Sale Sign
(residential)
4. Single-family residential on-premises: One garage sale sign per street frontage shall allowed, but
only on the premises where the garage sale is being conducted and where there is an existing
residential use.
5. Neighborhood-wide garage sales: Two garage sale signs per subdivision
entrance shall be allowed for a neighborhood-wide garage sale sponsored by
a homeowner's association (HOA). The garage sale sign may be off-
premises from where the actual garage sale is conducted, but the sign shall
be located on property, including a street right-of-way, that is within the limits
of the homeowner's association. The HOA must be registered with the
Colleyville Code Enforcement Department.
Max. Area
32 s. f.
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Garage Sale Sign
(neighborohood wide)
E. Home Occupation SiQns - (refer to Chapter 3 of the Land Development Code regarding Home
Occupations).
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F. Model Home SiQns - The purpose of a model home sign is to provide advertising of
a typical completed residential dwelling. A model home sign shall be allowed in any
residential ~oning district in accordance with Table 7-4, provided the sign and the
model home are located in the subdivision being developed. Model home signs are
limited to one per premises. A model home sign permit may not exceed a period of
24 months, provided if the model home is sold prior to the expiration of the 24
month period, the sign shall be removed when the sale is completed. The
maximum area, height, spacing and setbacks of a Model Home sign shall conform
to the specifications contained in Table 7-5.
City of Col/eyville, Texas
Max. Area T
32 s. f. <0
Model Home Sign
G. Political SiQns - A political sign shall be allowed in any zoning district. No political sign shall be attached
to any utility, light, or traffic signal pole. A political sign shall not be illuminated. Political signs shall not
be placed upon any property public owned property, but may be placed on any private property or within
the public right-of-way adjacent to private property with the approval of the adjacent property owner,
subject to the following additional regulations.
2. Political Signs within a public right-of-way - A political sign may be placed within the
public right-of-way, provided no portion of the sign shall be closer than three (3) feet Poltical Sign
(on private propenyl
from the edge of the street pavement and further provided no part of the sign
extends over any sidewalk. A political sign situated within a public right-of- ~
way shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area nor exceed four (4) feet I Imn.,
in height. (0-04-1456/04/06/04) ~k~ -no
a. A political sign shall not be erected within a public right-of-way more than ll::!Sidowalk CUI'b
thirty (30) days prior to the date of the official election and shall be removed
within seven (7) days after said election.
1. Political Signs on Private Property - A political sign situated on private property
shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet, nor exceed eight (8) feet in height.
b. A political sign shall not be placed within a roadway median or block vehicular
visibility.
3. No permit or fee shall be required for a political sign.
H. Real Estate SiQns (Commercial) - The purpose of a commercial real estate sign is
to advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which said sign is located.
A commercial real estate sign shall be allowed in accordance with Table 7-4. A
commercial real estate sign shall not be illuminated. The maximum area and height
of a commercial real estate sign shall conform to the requirements contained in
Table 7-5. Commercial real estate signs shall be removed within seven (7) days
following the completion of the sale, rental or lease of the premises. No permit or
permit fee shall be required for a commercial real estate sign.
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Real Estate SiQns (Residential) - The purpose of a residential real estate sign is to
advertise the sale, rental or lease of the premises on which said sign is located. A
residential real estate sign shall not be illuminated. A residential real estate sign shall
be allowed in a residential district in accordance with Table 7-4. The maximum area
and height of a residential real estate sign shall conform to the requirements contained
in Table 7-5. All signs shall be removed within seven (7) days following the completion
of the sale, rental or lease of the premises. No permit of permit fee shall be required for
a residential real estate sign.
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36 s. f. Cx>
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(commercial)
Real Estate Sign
(residential)
J. Temporary Business SiQns - The purpose of a temporary business sign is to provide advertising for
specific periods of time to identify the name of a business, profession, service, product or activity
conducted, sold or offered on the premises where the sign is located.
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1. Requirements: Temporary business signs shall conform to the following additional regulations:
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a. Maximum number: One per business occupancy holding a valid certificate of occupancy.
b. Iffumtl'lt{Jlion: None allowed.
c. Permit Requirements: A temporary business sign permit shall not be valid for more than 30
consecutive days and there shall be a thirty (30) day non-display period between permits. No
more than three temporary business sign permits shall be issued per calendar year per business
occupancy.
d. Permit Fee: A permit fee shall be charged for a temporary business sign. The permit fee shall be
established by City Council.
e. Districts Allowed: Temporary business signs shall be allowed in zoning districts in accordance
with Table 7-4.
2. Types of Temporary Business Signs: A business tenant may choose anyone of the following types
of sign structures:
a. Flexible Banner Signs: Banners shall be kept in good repair and remain firmly anchored or
secured to the face of the building or may be suspended below the apparent lower edge of an
overhanging covered walkway, provided the banner is firmly secured to the columns supporting
the building. A flexible banner sign may not be freestanding. A flexible banner sign shall not
exceed fifty (50) square feet nor exceed six (6) feet in height.
b. A-Frame Signs: The purpose of an A-frame sign is to provide temporary advertising during
business hours of a commercial occupancy.
(1). Maximum height and area shal/ conform to the following table:
Maximum heights and areas of
A-Frame Sians
Max. Max.
Area Height
Located on a sidewalk 8 s. f. 4 feet
Located in a yard 24 s. f. 6 feet
(2). Time duration: Only displayed during business hours.
A-Frame Sign
(3). Placement: Only allowed on private property, but may be located on a
public sidewalk, provided a width of four feet (4) shall remain free from
intrusion.
Max. Area T
16 s. f. i.o
c. Stake Signs: A stake sign shall not exceed sixteen (16) square feet, nor
exceed six (6) feet in height.
K. Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Siqns - The purpose of Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open
House Signs is to assist the general public by providing direction to available residential properties in
Colleyville. Signs that advertise developments located outside the corporate limits of Colleyville shall be
prohibited.
stake Sign
1. Weekend builder I real estate open house signs may be placed on
private property or in the public right-of-way with the approval of the
adjacent property owner, provided the advertiser has a valid annual
permit required by these regulations. Signs placed within the public
right-of-way shall be situated not more than five (5) feet from the right-of-
way line and shall be no closer than three (3) feet from the edge of the
sign to the edge of the street pavement. No weekend builder I real
estate open house sign shall block vehicular visibility. Approval of an
annual permit does not grant unlimited access or use of the public right-
~ax. Area T
6 s. f. ~
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Weekend Builder
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of-way, therefore, it shall be the responsibility of the builder, owner, or real estate agency to secure
permission of the property owner for placement of the signs on private property or in the adjacent
street right-of-way.
2. A builder, developer, or real estate agency must be registered with the City of Colleyville to qualify and
participate as a weekend advertiser or for open house signs. An annual permit is required for each
builder, developer or real estate agency, which shall expire on December 31 each year. The permit
fee shall be established by separate ordinance approved by the City Council.
Note: For purpose of this regulation a real estate agency shall be defined as the real estate broker or
owner holding a franchised agency.
3. A weekend builder I real estate open house sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and four
(4) in height. No sign shall be placed on trees, utility poles, traffic control signs or within a street
median or encroach over a sidewalk.
4. Maximum number of Weekend Builder Signs: The maximum number of signs displayed at anyone
time for a weekend builder shall not exceed twenty (20) signs for any subdivision.
5. Maximum number of Real Estate Open House Signs: The maximum number of signs displayed at any
one time by a real estate agency shall not exceed twenty (20) signs, provided no more than three (3)
signs shall be displayed within a right-of-way for any single residential property. Real estate open
house signs shall be limited to directing traffic to an open house.
6. Except as noted, these signs may be exhibited from 12:00 noon on Friday till 12:00 noon on the
following Monday. A holiday falling on a Friday or a Monday will be considered as part of the
weekend.
L. Window Siqns - Window signs may be placed so as not to obscure more than 25% of the visible window
area. Where multiple windows exist, fronting on the single elevation, the 75% visibility shall be
maintained for the total window area on said elevation.
M. Temporary Construction Entrance Siqns - The enforcement official is hereby authorized to approve
temporary signs to direct traffic to the entrance of a commercial business when the driveway that provides
access to the business or the street immediately abutting the business is under construction.
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Section 7-195 Temporary Signs - Permitted Districts
No temporary sign shall be displayed unless said sign is situated in a district authorized by Table 7-4.
Table 7-4
Permitted Districts for Temporary Signs
Residential Districts Commercial Districts Special
Penn it Districts
Sign Classification Required
(Y or N) 10 0 0 0 w 0 IL :r: 0 z ..... N ,.., ...J C> 0
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0:: 0:: 0:: 0:: 0 0 0 0 D-
Agricultural Signs N P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Community Special Event Signs N See Section 7-205
Construction Trades Signs N p P P P P P (1)
. (Commercial)
Construction Trades Signs N p P P P P P P P P (2)
. (Residential)
Development Signs Y P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Garage Sale Signs (3) N P P P P P P P P (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
Home Occupation Signs N See Home Occupations in Chapter 3 of the Land Development Code
Model Home Signs Y P P P P P P P P (2)
Pole Banners Y See Section 7-205.E
Political Signs N P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P (1)
Real Estate Sign (Commercial) N P P P P P P (2)
Real Estate Sign (Residential) N P P P P P P P P P (1)
Temporary Business Signs y P P P P P P (1)
Banner Signs y (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) P P P P P P (1)
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A-Frame Signs y P P P P P P (1)
StakeSigns Y P P P P P P (1)
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Weekend Builder I RE Signs y See Section 7-190.K
Notes for Table 7-4:
(1) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows commercial uses.
(2) Permitted where the PUD ordinance allows residential uses.
(3) Property must contain a residential use.
(4) Where an Institutional use occupies the premises
Legend 0 = Sign permitted in this district
U!D = Sign permitted in this district
per footnote
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Section 7-200 Temporary Signs - Area & Setback Requirements
All temporary signs shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements listed in Table 7-5:
Table 7-5
Maximum Area, Height and Setback of Temporary Signs
Front Side
Max. Max. Property Property Special
Type of Sign Area Height Line Line Conditions
Setback Setback
Agricultural Signs 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none one acre lot min.
Community Special Events Signs See Section 7-205 for regulations
Construction Trades Signs (Commercial) 64 s. f. 10 ft. none none none
Construction Trades Signs (Residential) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none none
Development Signs 64s. f. 10 ft. none none none
Garage Sale Signs (single-family residential) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none 1 per frontage
Garage Sale Signs (neighborhood-wide) 32 s. f. 6 ft. none none 2 per subdivision
entrance
Model Home Signs 32 s.f. 6 ft. none none 24 months
Pole Banners See Section 7-205.E for regulations
Political Signs (on private property) 36 s. f. 8 ft. none none none
Political Signs (within a public right-of-way) 12 s. f. 4 ft. none none none
Real Estate Signs (Commercial) 64 s. f. 10 ft. none none none
Real Estate Signs (Residential) 12 s. f. 6 ft. none none none
Temporary Business Signs
Banner Signs 50s. f. 6 ft. none none
A-Frame Signs (Located in a yard) 24 s. f. 6 ft. none none 3 permits per
calendar year 130
A-Frame Signs (Located on a sidewalk) 8 s. f. 4 ft. none none days between
permits I permits
Stake Signs 16 s. f. 6 ft. none none valid for 30 days
Weekend Builder I Real Estate Open House Sign See Section 7-190.K for regulations
Section 7-205 Temporary Community Special Event Signs
The purpose of this regulation is to provide temporary advertising for certain community special events
sponsored by public and quasi-public agencies, churches and other religious institutions located within the
corporate limits of the City of Colleyville. Signs shall be allowed in accordance with the following:
A. QualifvinQ Entities - The following public and semi-public agencies, churches and other religious
institutions located within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville shall be permitted to have
community special event signs in accordance with the provisions of this section.
1. City of Col/eyvil/e: Signs advertising an event conducted and sponsored by the City of Colleyville may
be placed on any private property or in the public right-of-way adjacent to the private property with the
approval of the adjacent property owner. Signs placed within the public right-of-way shall be situated
not more than five (5) feet from the right-of-way line and shall not block vehicular visibility.
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2. Public and Semi-Public Schools: Signs advertising an event conducted and sponsored by a public or
semi-public school may be placed on property owned by the public or semi-public school or within the
adjacent right-of-way. Signs placed within the public right-of-way adjacent to property owned by the
public or semi-public school shall be situated not more than five (5) feet from the right-of-way line and
shall not block vehicular visibility.
3. Colleyvi/le Area Chamber of Commerce: Signs advertising the Colleyville Business Expo sponsored
by the Colleyville Area Chamber of Commerce may be placed on any private property or in the public
right-of-way adjacent to the private property with the approval of the adjacent property owner. Signs
placed within the public right-of-way shall be situated not more than five (5) feet from the right-of-way
line and shall not block vehicular visibility.
4. Churches and Other Religious Institutions: Signs advertising an event conducted and sponsored by a
church or other religious institution located within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville may be
placed only on the premises where the event is located or within the public right-of-way adjacent to
the premises where the event is located. Signs placed within the public right-of-way shall be situated
not more than five (5) feet from the right-of-way line and shall not block vehicular visibility.
B. Types and Maximum Area of Sians Allowed - The following types of community special event signs shall
be allowed, provided the sign does not exceed the maximum area and height established below.
1. Flexible Banner Signs: Banners shall be kept in good repair and remain firmly
anchored or secured to the face of the building or may be suspended below
the apparent lower edge of an overhanging covered walkway, provided the
banner is firmly secured to the columns supporting the building. A flexible
banner sign may be freestanding. A flexible banner sign shall not exceed
fifty (50) square feet nor exceed six (6) feet in height.
2. Stake Signs: Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area nor exceed
four (4) feet in height.
C. Time Duration - Signs for City of Colleyville sponsored events may be erected for
any length of time. Signs for public and semi-public schools and Colleyville Area
Chamber of Commerce sponsored events may be erected seven (7) days prior to
the activity and shall be removed not later than the first business day after the
event. Signs for churches and other religious institutions may be erected thirty
(30) days prior to the event and shall be removed not later than the first business
day after the event.
D. Permit - No permit or permit fee shall be required.
Max. Area
50s. f.
Flexible Banner Sign
IM:C'q
Community
Special Events
Stake Sign
E. Non-QualifvinQ Entities - Community special events not sponsored by a qualifying entity listed under
section "A" above, may qualify for pole banner signage allowed in this section.
1. Pole Banners: The purpose of a pole banner sign is to provide advertising for a
community event. Pole banners may be erected on utility and other designated
poles within the public right-of-way subject to the following restrictions:
2. Permit: A permit is required from the building permit office and may only issued
to a non-profit organization for the purpose of advertising a function or event to
which the general public is invited in Colleyville. Applications shall be
considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Permit Duration: No permit shall be approved for a period exceeding twenty-
one (21) consecutive days. The pole banners shall be removed on the first
business day after the last day of the event.
4. Commercial Message: A pole banner may only advertise the name and date of
the community event. Any commercial message of a sponsor is limited to
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twenty~five percent (25%) of the sign area.
5. Maximum area and height: Thirty..:five (35) square feet in area per pole and thirty-five feet (35') from
the ground, provided the banner maintains a minimum of ten feet (10') of clearance between the
bottom of the pole banner and the ground.
7. Location: Pole banners may be installed only on poles identified by the City that include the
appropriate hardware for such installation.
Section 7-210 Special Advertising Provisions
A. Grand ODeninas - The purpose of the grand opening signage provision is to allow the enforcement
official to issue a permit to a new business, or to a business that has substantially remodeled, as defined
herein, for the purpose of obtaining special advertisement signage for a temporary period. The following
regulations apply to grand opening signage permits:
1. Eligibility: Upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy and within one year thereafter, a business shall
be allowed to receive a grand opening sign permit when one of the following conditions applies:
a. When a certificate of occupancy has been issued to the new business, or
b. When a certificate of occupancy has been issued to an existing business, which has substantially
remodeled and the cost of the renovation exceeds sixty (60) percent of the current value of the
building, or lease-space, excluding the value of the land, according to the most recently approved
tax roll.
2. AI/owable Signs: Signs may include a combination of pennants, tethered or inflatable balloons, and
one (1) temporary business sign. The height and area of such signs shall be limited to the applicable
regulations for the sign classification. A temporary business sign may be placed off-premises with
the permission of the property owner during the period of the grand opening sign permit. The permit
holder shall be the responsible party for compliance with the grand opening sign permit regulations.
3. Permit: A permit shall be required for a business to utilize the grand opening signage provisions. No
permit fee shall be required for a grand opening sign permit. The use of a grand opening sign permit
shall have no affect on the number of subsequent temporary sign permits that may be authorized for
a business occupancy.
4. Duration: A grand opening sign permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed sixty (60) consecutive
calendar days
Exception: A permit for a search light shall be a separate permit and not be granted any rights
authorized under the grand opening provisions of this Section.
B. Search Liahts - A search light may be used as a sign in any non-residential zoning district. A search light
shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any public right-of-way and positioned so that all beams of
light emitted have a minimum angle of 30 degrees from grade level. A search light may not generate light
of an intensity in excess of 1,600 million foot candle power. No more than four beams of light may be
projected from any premises. All search lights must be designed and maintained so as to prevent any
light from being directed at any portion of a street or adjoining property. No light emitted shall be of such
intensity to cause impairment of the vision of the driver of any vehicle upon a public right-of-way or private
roadway. No search light may be operated between the hours of 11 :00 P.M., and 7:00 A.M.
1. Permit: A permit shall be required to place a search light at a business location.
2. Duration: Permits for search lights shall be limited to periods of seven (7) consecutive days and
permits shall be limited to one per premises for each 6 month period.
C. Maior Shoppinq Center Overlav Zone - The purpose of a major shopping center overlay zone is to
reduce the overall number of signs situated along a public street by providing shared advertising
privileges within a major development and by providing off-premises advertising alternatives for
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businesses located on lots which do not have frontage along a major public transportation thoroughfare.
Developments which satisfy the criteria contained in this Section shall qualify for the sign provisions
contained in this Section.
1. General Qualification Criteria: A commercial development which has a single or multi-occupancy
building containing a minimum of one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor area and
situated on a single platted lot or on two or more contiguous platted lots shall qualify as a major
shopping center. In addition to those lots which satisfy the general qualification criteria described in
this paragraph, any adjacent or non-adjacent lots platted within the development that are platted
under the same subdivision name shall also be eligible for the sign provisions contained in this
Section.
2. Shared and Off-Premises Signage Privileges: A lot located within the limits of a major shopping
center overlay zone may contain a sign that advertises a single or multi-tennant business occupancy
located on another lot within the same major shopping center overlay zone, provided that the sign
structure complies with the regulations applicable to the classification of sign constructed.
3. Major Shopping Center Entry-Wal/ Signs and
Plaques: The purpose of a major shopping center
entry-wall sign and plaque is to identify a major
shopping center and the name of a business,
profession, service, product or activity conducted,
sold or offered within the major shopping center.
Two sign structures shall be allowed per vehicular Major Shopping Center
entrance and may be illuminated. The maximum Enlly-Wall Sign and Plaque
height of the entry-wall structure shall not exceed five (5) feet. The maximum area of a sign plaque
shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. There shall be a minimum of three (3) feet spacing between
sign plaques.
4. Permit: A permit shall be required for a major shopping center entry-wall sign.
Section 7-215 Prohibited Signs
The signs described in this Section shall be prohibited within the corporate limits of the City of Colleyville.
A. Off-Premises Siqns - Off premises signs, including billboards, are prohibited in the City of Colleyville,
except where specifically allowed by these regulations.
B. Obscene Siqns - It shall be unlawful for any person to display upon any sign any obscene, indecent or
immoral matter.
C. Portable Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed on the premises owned or controlled by
him a portable sign. No person shall attach any sign to a trailer, 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. A
temporary sign allowed by these regulations may be constructed on skids where there is no opportunity
for the sign supports to be installed in the ground.
D. Vehicle Siqns - No vehicle containing a sign that is large enough to be discernable from a public right-of-
way shall be parked within forty (40) feet of a public right-of-way where the intended purpose is its use as
a sign for the subject matter displayed on the vehicle.
E. Roof Siqn - Signs mounted on roofs or above a parapet are not permitted.
F. Paintinq, Markinq, Attachinq. Materials to Streets, Sidewalks, etc. - No person shall attach any sign,
whether consisting of paper, plastic, or paint, or stencil or write any name, number (except house
numbers), or otherwise mark on any sidewalk, curb, gutter, street, whether public or private, utility pole,
public building, fence or structure except as allowed by the sign code.
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G. Attachinq Siqns to Fences or Utility Poles - No person shall attach a sign to a fe~ gr ~. utility pole,
except a small sign identifying the name of the fence company not disQer~l),l~ ft~.. __,
H. Movinq and Flashinq Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or
controlled by him any illuminated, animated, moving or flashing sign.
Exception: Only a sign, which has illumination, that is tumed on and off, changes in light intensity, color
or copy, at a rate equivalent to, or no more often than once every five (5) minutes, is permitted. It is
further provided that a sign, which uses illumination to provide time of day andlor temperature, only shall
not constitute a flashing sign.
I. Balloons and Inflatable Advertisinq - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed as a sign, any
balloon, flag, pennant or other floating or inflatable advertising device anchored to the ground or to any
other structure, except as allowed by a grand opening sign permit.
J. Non-Combustible Material - Any sign with either direct or indirect illumination which is attached to the
sign shall be constructed of non-combustible materials. Such signs shall be supported by non-
combustible supports.
K. Simulation of Traffic Control Siqns - No sign shall obstruct the free and clear vision at any location, where
as a result of the position, size, movement, shape, color, fashion, manner or intensity of illumination or
any other characteristics, such sign may interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic. Nor shall any
person erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or controlled by him 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, orange, green or other
colored lamp or light in such a manner as to cause confusion or otherwise interfere with vehicular or
pedestrian traffic.
L. Non-Defined Siqns - No person shall erect or allow to be displayed upon premises owned or controlled
by him any sign that is not specifically allowed by this Chapter.
Section 7-220 Sign Maintenance
No person shall allow a sign located on a premises owned by him, or which he has control of, to display or
contain any of the following defects or conditions:
A. where the elements of the surface or background can be seen as viewed from the intended viewing
distance to have portions of the finished material flaked, broken off, missing or otherwise not in harmony
or consistency with the rest of the surface; or
B. where the structural supports or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented, deteriorated or torn; or
C. where a panel is visibly cracked or in the case of wood and other similar products, splintered in such a
way as to constitute unsightly or harmful conditions-, or
D. the sign, or its elements are twisted leaning or at angles other than those at which it was originally
erected; or
E. where the message or wording can no longer be clearly read by a person with normal eyesight under
normal viewing conditions; or
F. where the sign or its elements are not in compliance with the requirements of any building, electrical, sign
or other type of code construction standards adopted by the City of Colleyville.
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Section 7-225 Enforcement
A. Authority - The enforcement official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this
Chapter.
B. Riqht of Entry - Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this
Chapter, the enforcement official or his authorized representative may enter such building or premises at
all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the enforcement official by
this Chapter, provided that if such building or premises is occupied, he shall first present proper
credentials and request entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a
reasonable effort to located the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and request entry. If such entry is refused, the enforcement official or his authorized
representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
C. Removal of Certain SiQns Upon Notice - When a sign is constructed or erected in violation of these
regulations, the property owner andlor tenant shall be given notice to remove said sign or alter said sign
so as to comply with the regulations contained in this Chapter. Notice shall require compliance with these
regulations within not more than ten (10) days from the date notice is served. Notice may be hand
delivered or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the property owner at the address shown
on the most current tax roll of the City, or the tenant as shown on the utility billing records of the City. If
the owner cannot be found, or if the notice is refused, or if the notice is returned by the United States
Postal Service, then the owner may be notified by posting notice on or near the front door of each building
on the premises where the violation exists at least ten (10) days prior to further action or by posting notice
on a placard attached to a stake driven into the ground on the premises where the violation exists at least
ten (10) days prior to further action.
EXCEPTION: lIIeQal Temporary SiQns - The enforcement official is hereby authorized to remove without
notice any illegal temporary signs placed on public property or within a right-of-away. Such signs shall be
impounded and may be destroyed by the City.
D. Dilapidated or Deteriorated SiQns - Upon determination by the enforcement official that a sign is in a
dilapidated or deteriorated condition or declared unsafe, dangerous or poses a threat to the safety of the
general public, the enforcement official shall give notice of said determination to the owner of the property
on which the sign is erected. Said notice shall specify a time period of not more than ten (10) days in
which said dilapidated or deteriorated condition must be corrected.
1. Failure by the owner of the property to correct the dilapidated or deteriorated sign or remove the
same within the time provided in the notice shall constitute a violation of this Chapter.
2. When a property owner, agent, or tenant fails to abate a sign declared to be unsafe and dangerous
within the time period allowed, the enforcement official is hereby authorized to contract for such work
to abate the unsafe or dangerous condition and charge the property owner for the costs of such
abatement. If the actual charges to the City are not paid within thirty (30) days, the City shall file a
lien against the property.
3. A sign which has been substantially destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance
operations or for changing letters, symbols or other matters on the sign. The sign shall be deemed to
be substantially destroyed or dismantled 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.
Section 7-230 Nonconforming Signs
A sign which does not conform to the regulations prescribed in this Chapter and existed lawfully on the date of
adoption of this Chapter, or amendment hereto, shall be declared a nonconforming sign and may exist in its
present form. A nonconforming sign may be maintained, but shall not be altered, or moved unless a permit
be issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The right to continue a nonconforming sign shall cease
and such shall be removed whenever:
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A. A sign is altered, moved or relocated without a permit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
Exception: A sign face of a nonconforming sign may be replaced, provided no alterations to the sign
structure are made.
B. A sign is destroyed and the cost to repair exceeds 60% of the replacement cost on the date of the
damage.
C. A sign leans such that an angle between the sign and the ground is 75 degrees or less.
Section 7-235 Amendments to This Chapter
Reserved for listing of amendments to this Chapter.
Ord. Number Date Subiect
0-02-1321 01/15/2002 Community Soecial Event Signs
0-02-1353 08/0712002 Grand OpeninQ Signs
0-03-1.428 11/18/2003 Revision of entire chapter
0-04-1456 04/06/2004 Political sian revisions
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