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Texas
..City of Choice..
City Council Workshop
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
October 25, 2016
5:30PM to 6:30PM
AGENDA
A possible quorum of the Planning and Zoning Commission may attend this meeting.
Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Discussion
A. Discussion/Presentation on revamping the City's sign ordinance to meet the current needs and
requirements for growth and commercial development.
4. Adj ouunnent
This Notice of Meeting is posted pursuant to the Texas Government Code 551.041 - .043 on the front bulletin
board of the Cibolo Municipal Building, 200 South Main Street, Cibolo, Texas which is a place readily
accessible to the public at all times and that said notice was posted on, October 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
Peggy Cimics, TRMC
City Secretary
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City of Cibolo reserves the right to consult in closed session with
its attorney and to receive legal advice regarding any item listed on this agenda.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking space is available. Request for accommodation or interpretive
services must be made 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at (210) 658-9900 or FAX (210) 658-1687.
All cells phones must be turned off before entering the Council Meeting.
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from the City Hall
ulletin board on the day of 2016.
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City Council Workshop
October 25, 2016
Sign Ordinance Update:
Discussion and update on revamping the City's sign ordinance to meet the current needs and
requirements for growth and commercial development.
Background/History:
Sign Ordinance 1047 was adopted by City Council on February 26, 2013, to repeal certain provisions to
Sign Ordinance 583 (CC approved November 26, 2002). Since that time, Cibolo has begun to welcome
in a wealth of new and unique commercial development presenting challenges to the current Sign
Ordinances; both 583 and 1047. Per Planning and Zoning directive on October 14'", 2015, staff has
begun the process of revising and unifying codes to repeal all previous Sign Ordinances and create a
single, unifying document to regulate all signage in Cibolo.
Findings/Current Activity:
Staff presents the draft copy of the City of Cibolo Sign Ordinance based on input from the Planning and
Zoning Commission, the Supreme Court ruling in Reed v. Gilbert, additional comments from city staff and
examples from similar cities. Staff unified the language of both 583 and 1047 and made minor revisions
to the following:
• Added and Amended Definitions
• Added Signage matrix (On -Premise, Off -Premise, Non -Permitted Signage)
• Created Grand Opening Signage section
• Redefined Old Town Sign District regulations
• Removed pole/pylon signage except on Interstate Highways
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Chapter 58 — SIGNS is hereby revised as follows:
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58.1. RELATION TO OTHER ORDINANCES.
This ordinance shall not be construed to require or allow any act which is prohibited by any other ordinance. This
ordinance is specifically subordinate to any ordinance or regulation of the City of Cibolo pertaining to building and
construction safety or to pedestrian and traffic safety.
58.2. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide uniform sign standards and regulations in order to ensure public safety,
efficient communication and promote a positive city image reflecting order, harmony, and pride, thereby strengthening
the economic stability of the City of Cibolo's business, cultural, historical, and residential areas as follows:
A. Public Safety: To promote the safety of persons and property by ensuring that signs do not:
1. Create a hazard due to collapse, fire, decay, or abandonment;
2. Obstruct firefighting or police surveillance;
3. Create traffic hazards by confusing, distracting, or obstructing the view of pedestrians or vehicles; or
4. Become obstacles that hinder free passage to pedestrians, bicyclists or motorists.
B. Efficient Communications: To promote the efficient transfer of information in sign messages by ensuring:
1. Those signs which provide public safety messages and information are given priority;
2. Businesses and services may identify themselves;
3. Customers and other persons may locate businesses or services;
4. No person or group is arbitrarily denied the use of sight lines from public rights-of-way for communication
purposes;
5. Persons exposed to signs are not overwhelmed by the number of messages presented and are able to
exercise freedom of choice to observe or ignore such messages according to the observer's purpose; and
6. The right of free speech exercised through the reasonable use of signs is preserved.
C. Landscape Quality and Preservation: To protect the public welfare and enhance the appearance and economic
value of the landscape by ensuring that signs:
1. Do not interfere with scenic views;
2. Do not create a nuisance to persons using public rights-of-way;
3. Do not create a nuisance to occupants of adjacent and contiguous property by their brightness, size, height,
or movement;
4. Are not detrimental to land or property values;
5. Do not contribute to visual blight or clutter; and
6. Are architecturally compatible and harmonious with the structure to which they pertain and to neighboring
structures.
58.3. GENERAL.
No person may construct, reconstruct, place, install, relocate, alter, or use a sign after the effective date of this ordinance
unless such installation, construction, reconstruction, placement, relocation, alteration, or use meets all the provisions of
this and all other applicable ordinances adopted by the City Council of the City of Cibolo.
58.4. JURISDICTION.
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply within the city limits and ETJ of the City of Cibolo, as defined by state law.
58.5. DEFINITIONS.
Words and phrases used in this ordinance shall have the meanings set forth in this section. Other words and phrases
shall be given their common, ordinary meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Headings and captions are
for reference purposes only and shall not be used in the interpretation of this ordinance. In the event of conflicting
regulations or definitions thereupon, the stricter definition or regulation shall apply.
AREA -
(1) The entire sign surface within a single contiguous
perimeter, excluding support structures. A sign structure
with two faces back-to-back, oriented in opposite directions
and separated by not more than three feet, with the same
copy on both sides, shall be counted as a single sign.
(2) In cases where a sign is composed only of letters,
figures, or other characters, the dimensions used to
compute the area are the smallest simple imaginary figure
(circle, triangle, rectangle, or other) which fully contains the
sign content.
BEACONS - Includes any light with a beam directed into the
atmosphere or directed at a point which is not on the same
property as the light source, or light with one or more beams
that move.
BILLBOARDS - Means all off -premises signs containing at
least two hundred square feet face area and owned by a
person, corporation or other entity that engages in the
business of selling the advertising space on the sign.
BUILDING - Any structure, either temporary or permanent,
having a roof or other covering, and designed or used for the
shelter or enclosure of any person, animal or property of any
kind, including but not limited to tents, awnings or vehicles
situated on private property and used for purposes of a
building.
BUILDING OFFICIAL - The person(s) employed by the City
to perform the duties of the Building Permit/Inspection
department.
CITY OF CIBOLO, CIBOLO, OR CITY - The City of Cibolo,
Guadalupe and Bexar Counties, Texas, an incorporated
municipality and its associated ETJ.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (CEO) - The person(s)
employed to enforce City codes and this ordinance.
COMMERCIAL COMPLEX - Any property such as a
shopping center, office park, or industrial park, which
consists of two or more establishments on a single platted
lot, or which is designed, developed, and managed as a unit,
or are the members of a commercial association which
contributes to the joint maintenance and promotional efforts
of the center.
COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM — A development
process designed for integrated commercial, institutional
and industrial developments that generally have multiple
uses, multiple shared points of access, or that may be a part
of large scale development.
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) - As defined
by Texas Local Government Code §42.021, land that is not
within the corporate limits of the City of Cibolo, Texas, but
land over which the City has jurisdiction by virtue of the
Texas Local Government Code.
FLAG - A fabric sheet attached at one end to a pole, cable,
orrope.
HARDSHIP - A condition that would result in the closing or
elimination of any lawful business not created by personal
difficulties of the owner.
HEIGHTIGROUND CLEARANCE -The distance from
ground level to the bottom of the sign structure, exclusive of
structural supports. The ground level is the lower of: (1) the
existing grade prior to construction of the sign; or (2) the
newly -established grade after construction, unless the curb
elevation at the street in front of the sign is higher than the
established ground level, in which case the height shall be
measured from curb level.
HEIGHTIMAXIMUM - The distance from ground level to the
top of the sign structure. The ground level is the lower of: (1)
the existing grade prior to construction of the sign; or (2) the
newly -established grade after construction, unless the curb
elevation at the street in front of the sign is higher than the
established ground level, in which case the height shall be
measured from curb level.
MALL - Any concentration of retail stores and/or service
establishments that share customer parking area and have
common connections, common areas and connecting
walkways, whereby a customer in one store or
establishment may walk to another store or establishment
without leaving the development.
MOVING ELEMENTS - Balloons, streamers, banners,
mechanical arms, or the like.
NON -CONFORMING SIGNS - Signs which have been
installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance and in
use as of the effective date of this ordinance, and which do
not conform to this ordinance.
NOTICE - Actual notice by personal delivery or written
notice sent by registered or certified mail.
POSTER SIZE ENCLOSURE SIGN - A metal or plastic
frame, with or without glass, or Plexiglas and which can be
secured or locked (not to exceed three foot in width, four
foot in height, and five inches in depth (3'X4'X5"), and is
affixed to the outside of a building, which permits an
individual to insert a paper advertisement into the enclosure
for outside display and regularly change out the paper
display. It is the intent of the City Council for such poster
size enclosure signs to be similar to the enclosures typically
and traditionally used to display movie posters outside of
movie theaters.
PREMISES - A lot or tract within Cibolo or its ETJ, and
contiguous tracts in the same ownership, which are not
divided by any public highway, street, alley, or right-of-way.
RESIDENTIAL AREA - Any property within the city limits
which is zoned residential.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY - The owner of the property upon
which a sign is located, the leaser of the property, and/or the
owner of the sign.
SATELLITE (DISH) — A bowl -shaped antenna with which
signals are transmitted to or received from a
communications satellite.
SEARCHLIGHT (or SKYLIGHT) - Any apparatus capable of
projecting a beam or beams of light. Searchlights (skylight)
are prohibited in the City of Cibolo and its extra -territorial
jurisdiction.
SIGN (in general) - A name, identification, description,
display or illustration that is affixed to or represented directly
or indirectly upon a building, structure or piece of land that
directs attention to an object, person, product, place, activity,
institution or business.
SIGN SETBACK - The horizontal distance between a sign
and the property line, as measured from the property line(s)
to the closest edge(s) of the sign.
SINGLE COMMERCIAL BUILDING - A structure containing
a single stationary, commercial establishment, office,
business, school, church, non-profit organization, charity, or
government agency.
VARIANCE - Written approval to depart from the strict
application of the provisions of this ordinance.
VISIBILITY TRIANGLE - Triangle sight area would be from
the corner of converging streets or roads to a distance along
each street, curb, or road edge which ever extends farther
from the centerline, with the triangle completed by drawing a
line through the property from both ends of the street right-
of -ways. For further information, see Figures 1 - 3 in
Section 58-12 (On -Site Signage).
SIGN TYPES:
ABANDON EDIOBSOLETE - A sign that advertises a
product, service, or business no longer available or in
operation or not being maintained for a certain period of time
as hereinafter described in this ordinance.
ADVERTISING - Any sign that's purpose it is to attract
attention to a business, product, service, activity, or belief.
To include a message(s) of a non -advertising nature.
ADVERTISING VEHICLE OR TRAILER - Any vehicle or
trailer that has as its primary purpose the advertisement of
products or direction of people to a business or activity,
whether located on or off -premise of such business or
activity. To include a message(s) of a non -advertising
nature.
A -FRAME (sandwich) - An A -framed style sign for daily
display or promotional purposes, which is typically, but not
necessarily, foldable or collapsible and meant to be easily
moved. Shall be placed out-of-doors during business hours
for display and returned indoors during off hours. Must be
located on the premises of the business advertised and
placement cannot impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic or
interfere with parking.
AUXILIARY - Provides information such as hours of
operation, delivery instructions, credit cards accepted,
restrictions of sale to minors, "no soliciting," or 'beware of
dog." References to a service, business, name, or pricing
shall disqualify a sign as an auxiliary sign.
BANDIT — Sign made of any material and is tacked, nailed,
posted or glued to trees, poles, stakes, fences or other
objects without a permit or in the public Right -of -Way and
the advertising matter appearing thereon is not applicable to
the use of the premises upon which such sign is located.
BANNER - Any sign intended to be hung either with or
without frames, possessing colors, characters, letters,
illustrations, or ornamentation applied to paper, plastic,
fabric, or netting of any kind, supported by wire, rope,
webbing, or similar means or through the grommets of the
sign.
BENCH - Any sign painted on or affixed to a bench normally
used for seating, indoors or outdoors.
CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE
MESSAGE (CEVMS) - a sign which permits light to be
turned on or off intermittently or which is operated in away
whereby light is turned on or off intermittently, including any
illuminated sign on which such illumination is not kept
stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times
when such sign is in use, including an LED (light emitting
diode) or digital sign, and which varies in intensity orcolor. A
CEVMS sign does not include a sign located within the
right-of-way that functions as a traffic control device and
that is described and identified in the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) approved by the Federal
Highway Administrator asthe National Standard.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND CONTRACTOR'S - A
sign temporarily placed on a construction site identifying the
project, and/or owner, developer contractor, architect, and
may include other information regarding the project (such as
remodeling signs).
CHANGEABLE COPY - A sign, or part of a sign, on which
content can be changed or rearranged without altering the
face or surface of the sign, including but not limited to, a
theater marquee or a gasoline price sign.
DAMAGED - A sign, that is unsafe, unsecured, disfigured,
or broken. Any sign that has become so deteriorated or
dilapidated as to require more than minimal reconditioning to
restore it to an average, normal state of repair.
DIRECTORY - A sign that indicates the name and/or
address of the owner or occupant, the address of the
premises, and/or identification of any legal business or
occupation, that may exist at the premises.
ELECTRONIC- a sign, display or device that exhibits its
message, words, letters, numbers, images, symbols, or copy
by programmable, mechanical, or electronic process
including, but not limited to LED electronic signs and static
electronic displays.
EXPOSED OUTDOOR STRING LIGHTS- Exposed visible
light bulbs on an electrical cord, typically hung on a patio
area or across a ROW for decorative purposes, festivals or
holidays.
FLASHING - Message boards that are electronically
controlled by intermittent light impulses or alternating panels
consisting of letters, words, or numerals that can either
change sequentially or travel across the display area. Other
than time and temperature signs, emergency signs, school
zone signs, or other governmental signs.
FREESTANDING - A sign that is attached to or part of a
completely self-supporting structure. The supporting
structure shall be set firmly in or below the ground surface
and shall not be attached to any building or any other
structure whether portable or stationary.
GARAGE SALE - Temporary residential event signs
announcing the weekend selling of items at a resident,
community hall, or social gathering place.
GOVERNMENTAL - Any sign indicating public works
projects, public service or other programs or activities
conducted or required by any governmental subdivision.
This is also considered a Community Service Sign.
HISTORIC — A sign that is an integral part of the historical
character of a landmark building or historic district.
HOLIDAY - A temporary display or decoration customarily
associated with any national, state, local, or religious holiday
or celebration.
HOME OCCUPATION - Signs that advertise for a business
that is operated in a home platted as residential.
ILLUMINATED - Any sign illuminated in any manner by an
artificial light source of any kind, either detached from the
sign or a part thereof. Signs that are only incidentally and
indirectly illuminated as a result of a lighting plan primarily
designed as security lighting or landscape lighting are not
illuminated signs.
IDEOLOGICAL — Any sign depicting personal, cultural or
religious beliefs. Typical signs include school support,
student honors, HOA and the like.
ILLEGAL — A sign that requires a permit and that is erected
without a permit. A sign that is erected without property
owner permission. A sign that is erected in a zone without
meeting minimum requirements of that zone, or a sign
otherwise prohibited by Section 58-7 of this Ordinance.
INDUSTRIAL PARK - Any sign used to mark the entrance
to a specific Industrial Park. High or low profile permanent
sign designed in such a way as to indicate the name of the
specific Industrial Park and placed at or near the main entry
to such Industrial Park.
INFLATABLE — A commercial or residential scale sign
manufactured of plastic, cloth, canvas or other light weight
material that is inflated with air, secured to the ground and
does not Float.
LED SIGN - A semiconductor diode that emits light when a
voltage is applied to it and that is used especially in
electronic devices, such as signs and related visual
messaging devices.
MONUMENT SIGN - A sign which is mounted on a base at
least as wide as the sign. The opening between the base
and the sign must be no greater than two inches.
MOVING SIGN - Any sign or part of a sign which is
animated or moves, including moving elements.
OFF-SITE RESIDENTIALINON-RESIDENTIAL EVENT
SIGNS - Signs giving directions to an occasional event at
another location.
ON-SITE RESIDENTIALINON-RESIDENTIAL EVENT
SIGNS - - A sign which is placed to advertise or mark the
location of an occasional event on the same site.
OFF-SITE SIGN - A sign displaying advertising copy that
pertains to a business, person, organization, activity, event,
place, service, or product not principally located or primarily
manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is
located.
ON-SITE SIGN - Any sign the content of which relates to
the premises that it is located on, referring to names,
locations, products, persons, accommodations,
services or activities on the premises, or the sale,
lease or construction of premises.
POLEIPYLON SIGN - A self supporting freestanding sign
that must adhere to the requirements of construction using
durable building materials utilizing, but not limited to,
masonry, stucco, painted pipe, aluminum clad piping, or
other complimentary materials.
POLITICAL SIGN - Signs which by their content supports or
opposes any candidate for public office or any proposition to
be voted upon at an election or which makes a political or
ideological statement in the nature of constitutionally
protected, non-commercial free speech.
POSTER SIZE ENCLOSURE SIGN - A metal or plastic
frame, with or without glass, or Plexiglas and which can be
secured or locked (not to exceed three foot in width, four
foot in height, and five inches in depth (3'X4'X5"), and is
affixed to the outside of a building, which permits an
individual to insert a paper advertisement into the enclosure
for outside display and regularly change out the paper
display. It is the intent of the City Council for such poster
size enclosure signs to be similar to the enclosures typically
and traditionally used to display movie posters outside of
movie theaters.
PENNANT - A long, narrow, usually triangular flag
composed primarily of cloth, paper, fabric or other similar
non -rigid material that may be used to announce grand
openings and/or special events. Pennants shall follow the
same regulations as flags.
PROHIBITED - Any sign not allowed for specifically within
this Ordinance.
REALTY - Any sign used to advertise a real estate
development site, commercial or residential property, or to
advertise that real estate is for sale, lease, or rent.
ROOF - A sign that is mounted on, and is wholly supported
by the roof of a building and does not extend beyond the
wall line.
SUBDIVISION - Any permanent sign used to advertise a
specific subdivision.
TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION — Temporary Signs
announcing the subdivision of land erected on the land
being developed. Shall be removed when seventy-flve(75)
percent of the development lots are conveyed or a term not
to exceed twenty-four (24) months, whichever comes first,
unless the twenty-four (24) month term is extended by City
Council.
STREAMER - A long, narrow strip of cloth, paper or ribbon
used separately or with banner signs or pennant signs to
announce grand openings and/or special events.
STREET BANNER — a banner suspended above a right of
way.
TEMPORARY - Not permanent; signs meant to be exhibited
on a limited basis as outlined in the ordinance.
TRAFFIC CONTROL - A sign for the purpose of identifying
parking areas and directing the flow of traffic on private
property.
TRAILER - A permanent or temporary sign affixed to a
trailer. The primary purpose of said display is to attract the
attention of the public to the subject matter advertised on the
sign rather than to serve the customary identification
purpose of said trailer.
VEHICULAR - A permanent or temporary sign affixed to a
vehicle. The primary purpose of said display is to attract the
attention of the public to the subject matter advertised on the
sign rather than to serve the customary identification
purpose of said vehicle.
VINTAGE - A sign that is representative of events or dates
from a period older than forty years and is for decorative
purposes only.
WALL (FACvADE) - Any sign painted on, attached to or
projecting from the wall surface of a building (whether
permanent or portable), including signs on awnings and/or
marquees. Sign must face a right-of-way be it public or
private.
WALL PAINTED - A sign painted directly on the exterior
wall of a building.
58.6. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
A. Inventory of Signs - The City of Cibolo shall inventory all permanent signs within the city limits and ETJ
B. Identification of signs - If applicable, signs shall have the sign permit number affixed.
C. Historic signs existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance that are part of the unique architectural, historic,
or scenic characteristics of the building, that enhance its visual character, and that are compatible with the building
shall be allowed to remain in place after the effective date of this ordinance.
D. This section shall apply to all signs located within the city limits of the City of Cibolo or its ETJ, with the exception
of those referenced in Section 17 (Variances). No sign or part of a sign shall:
1. Be placed on or attached to any utility pole or pedestal, except by a utility company owning the pole or
pedestal or operating facilities mounted on the pole or pedestal;
2. Be placed upon real property without the consent of the property owner;
3. Be located in, on, or over any right-of-way, except for directional or informational signs erected by
government agencies. Any such sign, other than informational signs erected by government agencies, shall
constitute a nuisance;
4. Be located so that it blocks vehicle or pedestrian views and/or safe sight distances at any intersection,
curve, or corner. This includes signs located on private property. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;
5. Imitate or resemble an official traffic -control device or railroad sign or signal; attempt to direct the
movement of traffic; or hide from view or hinder the effectiveness of an official traffic -control device or
railroad sign or signal. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;
6. Be located within a public right-of-way or be placed closer than ten (10) feet to the edge of a road surface.
Exception: Monument signs that are placed in the center of a divided roadway as an island;
7. Have unreasonably bright flashing lights or other distracting features. This does not include signs with
slowly changing messages such as time or temperature;
8. Be located so that it is on, or in any way obstructs, any sidewalk, walkway, or pathway used by the public
for normal pedestrian access. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;
9. At the time of installation be located closer than specified in the National Electric Code and as may be
amended from time to time; or
10. Be located within ten (10') feet of an easement with underground utilities. No signs shall be located
within a ten -foot radius of any power line, pole, or crossbar or creating a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian
safety.
E. In addition to the regulation within this Sign Ordinance, any homeowner should be aware of and follow any
additional regulations placed on signage by his/her Home Owner Association (HOA).
58.7. PROHIBITED SIGN TYPES.
The following signs are prohibited within the City of Cibolo or ETJ
A. Abandoned/Obsolete Signs. A sign that advertises a product, service, or business no longer available or in
operation or not being maintained for a period of one (1) year after the cessation of a product, service, or business at
said location (or in the case of leased premises, two (2) years after the most recent tenant ceases to operate on the
premises) shall be presumed abandoned. Related off -premise signs pertaining to same shall also be presumed
abandoned.
If a sign is determined to be abandoned and/or obsolete under this ordinance by the Code Enforcement Officer,
sign(s) shall be removed by the owner/lessor of the property. The City of Cibolo may agree with the owner/lessor of
the sign(s) or sign structure to remove only a portion of the sign(s) or sign structure.
B. Bandit Signs
C. Beacons, Searchlights or Skylights
D. Billboards.
E. Flashing signs.
F. Commercial Inflatable Signs
G. Illuminated Signs (illuminated from the exterior or within). Signs that are illuminated in such a manner, to such
intensity, or without shielding, so as to constitute a hazard to the operation of motor vehicles upon any public street or
road or substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of residential property or interferes with the
effectiveness of traffic control, which shall include, but not be limited to, incandescent bulbs exceeding forty (40)
watts (450 lumen) each.
Exception: Neon or similar tube type of illumination up to thirty (30) milliamps shall be permitted.
H. Moving signs.
There shall be no movement of the sign body or any segment thereof such as rotating, scrolling, moving up and
down or any other type of action involving a change in position of the sign body or segment thereof, whether caused
by mechanical or any other means. No flashing, blinking or rotating lights shall be permitted, nor shall the sign
contain audible sound or odor.
Exception: For LED signs or other signs where the message on the sign is adjustable, each new message shown on
the sign must be static, with no movement, for at least six (6) seconds before a new message is displayed on the
sign face. Governments and school districts shall be permitted to install signs with a scrolling message to inform the
public of upcoming public and school events (Reference Section 58-11 for additional regulations).
Exception: Residential Inflatable signs are allowed pursuant to Section 58-10, Table 1, Row L. (Holiday Signs) of this
ordinance.
1. Off -Premise Signs (except as provided for within this ordinance).
J. Satellite. Any type of satellite dish that's primary use is for advertising, rather than to serve the customary
purpose.
K. Trailer Sign. (See definition, Section 58.5)
L. Vehicular Sign. Prohibited when the vehicle is used with the intent to substitute a stationary sign instead of to be
used as a vehicle or when a sign is erected in the bed of a truck or on the roof of a vehicle and intended to advertise
a business, person, or event. Vehicle wrap is also prohibited.
For allowable vehicular signs reference Section 58-8.C.
M. Wall Painted Signs.
Exception: Wall Painted Signs in the Old Town District may be permitted, provided they are consistent with
the documented historical context of the building on which it is painted and receive prior approval from the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
N. Other Signs:
1. Painted on any roof surface or installed so that it faces contiguous residential property;
2. That are placed upon a building or structure in a manner which would disfigure, damage, or conceal any
significant architectural feature or detail of the building;
3. That are brighter than necessary to permit the sign to be read from a reasonable distance. No sign shall
be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner as to cause glare or brightness to a degree that it
constitutes a traffic hazard;
4. Attached, placed, painted, or otherwise erected upon any street lamppost, telephone pole, fire hydrant,
bridge, public building, or any other public property (without permission) other than governmental signs.
5. Placed in the visibility triangle.
6. Placed on property without permission of the owner or agent of the property.
7. That physically or visually block, any governmental entity signs, fire escapes, doors, or windows.
8. Emitting sound, smoke, or steam.
9. That are hung with less than eight (8) feet of vertical clearance above the sidewalk or less than eighteen
(18) feet of vertical clearance above the street, drive, or parking area. (This applies to any part of a sign,
including mounting fixtures and supporting structures, which is mounted above or projects over any
sidewalk, street, drive, or parking area, whether on public or private land);
10. With obscene words, scenes, or graphics.
11. Any other signs not specifically authorized under this ordinance.
0. Home Occupation Signs. (see definition, 58.5)
58-8. EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF SIGNS.
The following are exempt from regulation under this ordinance:
A. Commemorative plaques and historical markers mounted on the face of a building or erected on a site as a free-
standing monument sign when placed or approved by a governmental entity, historical society, religious organization,
or other non-profit entity to commemorate a person, event, or other matter of historical interest.
B. Any sign installed or required to be installed by any governmental entity or public utility to give information,
directions, or warnings to the general public, regardless of the sign's location, on public or private property.
C. Vehicular signs displayed on trucks, buses, trailers, or other vehicles which are being operated in the normal
course of a business, indicating the name of the owner, business and location, (e.g. delivery trucks, service vehicles,
rental trucks and trailers and the like); provided, that the primary purpose of the vehicle is not for display of signs, and
provided that they are parked in areas appropriate to their use as vehicles, are normally used in the course of
business and are in operable condition, carry a current and valid license plate and state inspection tag.
58-9. SIGN PERMITS.
A. Permit and fee required. Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance, no person may construct, place,
install, or relocate any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the City of Cibolo. Each application for a sign
permit must be accompanied by the appropriate fee as listed in Appendix A (Fee Schedule) of the City's Code of
Ordinances.
1. Construction, reconstruction, placement, installation, or relocation of any sign shall require a permit and
remittance of the appropriate fee which shall not be refundable.
2. Subdivision temporary signs, inflatable temporary signs, banner temporary signs, or new business
temporary signs shall require remittance of the appropriate fee which shall not be refundable.
3. A permit is required for replacing a previously permitted sign (excluding billboards) with another sign that
is of like content, size, location, and that is otherwise compliant with this ordinance.
4. A grandfathered billboard shall renew the previously approved billboard permit annually. The annual fee
is due by January 15t of each calendar year. No fee will be assessed for routine changes of the sign face.
5. No permit will be issued for a proposed sign that will cause the aggregate of all signs on the property to
exceed the square footage provided for in this ordinance.
B. Expiration of Permits. Properly issued permits shall expire as provided by law and/or city ordinance.
C. Application for Sign Permit. A person proposing to erect or display a sign shall file an application for permit with
the City Building Official. The application must be made on a form provided by the City of Cibolo and shall contain
and have attached to it the following information:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;
2. Name, address, telephone number, and firm of the person erecting sign;
3. If applicant is not the owner of real property where sign is proposed to be erected, must provide written
consent and name, address, and telephone number of the property owner and a copy of the executed lease
agreement (if applicable);
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4. Location of building, structure, address, or legal lot and block to which or upon which the sign is to be
attached or erected;
5. A site plan indicating position, height, and size of the proposed sign and other existing advertising
structures on the property in relation to nearby buildings or structures, north arrow, and scale of drawing,
property lines, curb lines, adjacent streets, alleys, curb cuts, and setback clearance zone;
6. Specifications for the construction and display of the sign;
7. Copy of stress diagrams or plans, when needed, containing information as to safety and structural
integrity of sign. The City of Cibolo assumes no liability for safety and structural integrity of any sign;
8. Statement indicating whether the sign will require electricity. If so, the sign must comply with the
National Electrical Code or any successor code as may be adopted and amended by the City of Cibolo;
9. Copy of permit approved by Texas Department of Transportation in Guadalupe or Bexar County, Texas
or successor agencies, if state law requires a state permit;
10. Date on which the sign is to be erected or displayed;
11. Any variance that will be requested (See Section 58-17); and
12. Such other information as the City of Cibolo requests to show full compliance with this and all other
standards of the City.
The City of Cibolo is not required to act upon a permit application until it is deemed by the City to be administratively
complete.
D. Approval and Denial of Permit. The Building Official shall promptly review an administratively complete
application upon receipt and upon payment of applicable fees by the applicant. The Building Official shall grant or
deny an administratively complete permit application within forty-five (45) days after the date that the application was
administratively complete, including the payment of all fees. The Building Official shall examine the application,
plans, and specifications and may inspect the premises upon which the proposed sign shall be erected, as needed.
The Building Official shall issue a permit if the proposed sign complies with the requirements of this ordinance and all
other regulations of the City of Cibolo, to include building, electrical, or other similar codes adopted by the City. If the
Building Official denies a permit, the Official shall state the reasons for the denial in writing and shall mail a certified
letter or hand deliver to the applicant stating the reasons for the denial.
Any applicant whose permit application is denied by the Building Official may appeal the denial to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Such an appeal must be filed, in writing, with the Building Official within ten (10) days after
receipt of the denial. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the denial and determine if the Building
Code Official incorrectly concluded the proposed sign did not comply with the requirements of this ordinance and all
other regulations of the City.
E. Modifications. After a sign permit has been issued by the Building Codes Official, it shall be unlawful to change,
modify, alter or otherwise deviate from the terms and conditions of the permit without prior written approval by the
Building Code Official.
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58.10. SIGNS ALLOWED WITHOUT PERMIT.
The following general purpose signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit, provided that they comply
with all other provisions of this and other ordinances of the City of Cibolo. Signs below shall not be placed on public
property including a public easement or rights-of-way. Signs shall not be backlit or illuminated unless otherwise
stated below. Signs shall be allowed without a permit as follows:
Table 1: Summary of Regulations for Signs Exempt from
Acquiring a Permit
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Temporary or
Ground or
Maximum Area
Number of
Time
Type of Sign:
Permanent:
Attached:
(in Square
Signs (Per
Limitation/Standard
Feet)
Property)
Exceptions
A. Single/Multi-
Max of two
For lots greater than .25
Family for
Temporary
Ground
Eight (8)
(2) for lots
acres, two (2) additional
sale signs
.25 acres or
signs will be allowable per
less.
.25 acre.
C. Non -
Residential
Temporary
Ground
Thirty-two (32)
One (1)
Placed until sale of
property for
property
sale signs
D. Residential
signs; name
Permanent
Attached
Four (4)
One (1)
N/A
and address
Sign to be removed within
E. Contractor,
Residential:
five (5) days after
engineer,
Temporary
Ground
eight (8)
One (1)
completion of project. A
and architect
Commercial:
comer lot may have one
signs
thirty-two (32)
(1) additional sign on each
street front.
F. Auxiliary signs
or
Temporary t
Permanent
Attached
Eight (8)
One (1)
N/A
Signs may not be illuminated
or have any moving
elements. Political signs
Residential:
Max of two
must be removed within two
G. Political/
Temporary
Ground
eight (8)
(2) for lots
(2) weeks of the end of
Ideological signs
Commercial_
25 acres or
election or run off .
thirty-six (36)
less.
For lots greater than .25
acres, two (2) additional
signs will be allowable per
.25 acre.
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C
Table 1: Summary of Regulations for Signs Exempt from Acquiring a Permit (Continued)
Temporary or Ground or Maximum Area Number of Time
Type of Sign: Permanent: Attached: (in Square Signs (Per Limitation/Standard
Feet) Property)_ Exceptions
Must not have more than one
H. A -frame (1) such sign per business.
Temporary or
signs Ground Eight (8) One (1) Placed out-of-doors during
Permanent
(see definition) business hours and returned
indoors during off hours
windows and have a combined area not to
Promotional Signs
(30%)
exceed thirty (30%) percent of the area of all
No permit is required to
windows on the same wall
change the copy on a
• One (1) per street frontage
May not exceed
• Sign(s) shall only read "OPEN'
changeable copy sign,
I. Changeable
Not to exceed 3
Ground or
sign type
One (1)
provided sign was
copy signPermanent
attached
described in this
• Sign(s) shall not blink, flash, oscillate
constructed under a valid
or intermittently tum on or off
Ordinance
City of Cibolo Permit.
Sign may be backlit or
illuminated.
Not to
No permit is required to
J. Poster size
exceed
change the copy on a
enclosure
Temporary or
Attached
Eight (8)
aggregate of
changeable copy sign,
signs
Permanent
48 square
provided sign was
(see definition)
feet
constructed under a valid
City of Cibolo Permit _
K. Traffic
directional
Permanent
Ground
Ten (10)
N/A
Timeframe on a case by
case basis
signs
L. Holiday
Per HOA
Per HOA
Removed after holiday or
Signs
Temporary
Ground
standards, if
standards, if
per HOA standards. May
applicable
applicable
be illuminated or backlit.
Table 2: Standards for Window Signs
Window Signs that meet the following standards shall be exempt from permit requirements. Window signs that do
not meet the following standards shall be prohibited unless part of an approved Sign Program.
Type of Sign:
Temporary or
Permanent:
Maximum
Aggregate Area
Comments
Sign type shall only be placed in and on
A. Temporary
Temporary
Thirty percent
windows and have a combined area not to
Promotional Signs
(30%)
exceed thirty (30%) percent of the area of all
windows on the same wall
• One (1) per street frontage
• Sign(s) shall only read "OPEN'
B. Illuminated Open
Temporary or
Not to exceed 3
• Sign(s) shall only be located in the
Signs
Permanent
square feet
window of the business
• Sign(s) shall not blink, flash, oscillate
or intermittently tum on or off
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Table 3: Government and Informational Signs
Type of Sign: Comments
A. Historical Roadside markers indicating points of historical interest. Including the one -mile indicator signs.
Markers
Denoting a historical place or event approved by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,
B. Historical
Texas Historical Commission Conservation
Plaques Society or National Society of the Preservation of Historical Sites
C This sign type will provide no advertising of any kind. Signs shall provide direction or
Instructional instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve public, including but not specifically
Signs limited to the signs identifying restrooms, public telephones, public walkways, public areas and
other similar facilities; as approved by the Code Enforcement Department/ Building Inspector
• Traffic control signs authorized by any government agency
D. Official • Signs, notices, placards, certificates and official papers authorized or required by any
Signs statute, government agency or court
• Public utility warning and underground line identification signs
• Marker signs used by public utility holding franchise from the City of Cibolo
Additional Sign Types
• Vintage signs which are not advertising a product or service provided by an establishment, or which only
advertise a discontinued product or service that is no longer provided by an establishment, shall be
allowed without a permit. Such vintage signs shall be for decoration only, be maintained in an attractive
condition, and enhance the visual character of the building.
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58-11. OFF-SITE SIGNS.
All off-site signs (See definition, Section 58.5) are prohibited except as provided for below:
Table #4: Summary of Regulations for Off -Site Signs:
Additional Standards for Residential and Non -Residential Event Signs
Event Signs may:
1. Be placed only on private property and only with the consent of the owner of the property.
2. An event sign, other than a Holiday sign/street banner sign, that promotes any particular event may not
be erected more than seven (7) days prior to the event and all such signs must be removed by the
responsible party not more than two (2) days after the event.
3. An event sign that promotes a weekly occurring event may be erected one (1) day prior to the event and
all signs must be removed by the responsible party within one (1) day after the event.
4. Street Banners — Event service banners may project over and across a street right-of-way provided that
they are of a non-commercial nature (i.e. recognized holiday event, special event ) and provided that such
decorations are maintained in an attractive condition, do not constitute a fire, traffic, or pedestrian hazard,
are placed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to event or celebration, and are removed within two (2) days
after the event or celebration has occurred.
Banner shall be at least fourteen (14) above the street grade. Street banners must conform to Texas
Department of Transportation rules and regulations and must have the approval of the City's Code
Enforcement Officer and any utilities company. Permitted street banners shall be placed a minimum of one
(1) mile from any additional requested street banner within the City limits or ETJ.
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Temporary
Ground or
Maximum
Area:
Number of
Time Limitation/Standard
Type of Sign:
or
Attached:
(in Square
Signs: (Per
Exceptions:
Permanent:
Feet
Property)
Signs may not be illuminated or
Residential:
Max of two (2)
have any moving elements.
A. Political/Ideological
Tempry
Ground
eight (8)
for lots
Political signs must be removed
Signs
Commercial:
les
acres or less:
within two (2) weeks of the end
thirty-six (36)
of election or run off.
No permit required.
B. Residential Event
Residential:
ten (10)
Sign to be removed within two
Signs
Temporary
Ground
Commercial:
Max of two (2)
(2) days after the event which
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they relate. Permit required.
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I Residential:
Based on
building square
Sign to be removed within two
C. Non -Residential
Temporary
Ground
ten (10)
footage. One
(2) days after the event for
Event Signs
Commercial:
1) sign per
which they relate. Permit
sixteen (16)
25 000 sq. ft.
required.
Additional Standards for Residential and Non -Residential Event Signs
Event Signs may:
1. Be placed only on private property and only with the consent of the owner of the property.
2. An event sign, other than a Holiday sign/street banner sign, that promotes any particular event may not
be erected more than seven (7) days prior to the event and all such signs must be removed by the
responsible party not more than two (2) days after the event.
3. An event sign that promotes a weekly occurring event may be erected one (1) day prior to the event and
all signs must be removed by the responsible party within one (1) day after the event.
4. Street Banners — Event service banners may project over and across a street right-of-way provided that
they are of a non-commercial nature (i.e. recognized holiday event, special event ) and provided that such
decorations are maintained in an attractive condition, do not constitute a fire, traffic, or pedestrian hazard,
are placed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to event or celebration, and are removed within two (2) days
after the event or celebration has occurred.
Banner shall be at least fourteen (14) above the street grade. Street banners must conform to Texas
Department of Transportation rules and regulations and must have the approval of the City's Code
Enforcement Officer and any utilities company. Permitted street banners shall be placed a minimum of one
(1) mile from any additional requested street banner within the City limits or ETJ.
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Additional Standards for Existing Billboard Signs:
1. Existing, non -electric billboards shall not be upgraded, modified or converted to an electronic, changeable
message format. See definition for Changeable electronic variable message (CEVMS) Section 58-5.
2. Relocation of any existing billboard is strictly prohibited except when required by the construction of a publicly or
privately funded road improvement project. In this Ione case, the applicant may request the terms and conditions of
relocation/replacement per the Planning and Zoning Commission. The application shall be filed with the City Planner
and conform to all requirements established in Section 58-9 (Variances) of this ordinance relating to sign permit
applications. Upon submittal of a complete variance packet, the application will be reviewed at the next regularly -
scheduled Planning and Zoning meeting.
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58-12. ON -PREMISE SIGNS.
On -premise signs (See definition, Section 58.5) include outdoor advertising signs and devices. All signs under this
Section shall comply with all guidelines that pertain to such signs set forth under other Sections of this Ordinance.
Tables #5 - 7: Sign Permitting Regulations (Single Non -Residential Building)
Wall Sion
Street
Typology
Number
of Signs
Maximum Letter Maximum Sign
Height (inches) Face Area
(Square Feet)
Maximum
Number of Sign
Panels
Freeway
Per allowable sq. ft
22' 100* N/A
Major
Arterial
Per allowable sq. ft
16"
80*
NIA
AStreetsr
Per allowable sq. ft
14" 60*
N/A
t include additional square footage to signage of .005 times 151 floor square footage (excluding
stairwells, bathrooms and food prep areas).
Pole/Pylon Sign
Street Number Maximum Maximum Sign Maximum Number of Sign Minimum Required
Typology of Signs Total Height Face Area feet S . Ft Panels Setbacks
_
Freeway One (1) 35 140 Per allowable sq. ft _ 12 feet
Monument
Street
Number
Maximum
Total
Maximum Sign Face
Maximum Minimum
Typology
of Signs
Height
Area
Number of Required
feet)
(Sq. Ft)
Sign Panels Setbacks
One (1) per every 500 feet of
160 (total) and 80 sq, ft.
Per allowable
Freeway
highway frontage , with a
Twelve (12)
per sign face
square feet 15 feet
maximum of two (2)
Major
One (1) per every 500 feet of
major arterial frontage, with a
Seven (7)
120 (total) and 60 sq. ft.
Per allowable
10 feet
Arterial
maximum of two (2)
per sign face
square feet
One (1) per street frontage,
All Other
with a maximum of two (2)
Six (6)
100 (total) and 50 sq. ft.
Per allowable
10 feet
Streets
(separated by a minimum of
per sign face
square feet
500 feet)
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Tables #8. 10: Sign Permitting Regulations (Non -Residential Complex)
Wall Sign
Street
Number
Maximum Letter
Maximum Sign
Face Area
Maximum
Number of Sign
Minimum
Required
i
Typology
of Signs
Height (inches)
(Square Feet)
Panels
Setbacks
Typology
of Signs
Height
(Sq. Ft)
Sign Panels
feet
Freeway
I Per allowable sq. ft 22" 100*
N/A
12
Major
Arterial
Per allowable sq. ft
16"
68*
N/A
10
AllOtther
Per allowable sq. ft
14" 48*
N/A
10
Sets
square feet
12 feet
maximum of two 2
* May include additional square footage to signage of .005 times 1sr floor square footage (excluding
stairwells, bathrooms and food prep areas).
Street
Typology
Monument
Number
of Signs
One (1)
Maximum Maximum Sign Maximum Number of Sign
Total Height Face Area panels
1,- —1 'e -- r.,
40 1 200 1 Per allowable sq. ft
Minimum Required
Setbacks
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Additional Sign Standards and Types:
• Banners, Flags, Pennants:
A. Banners bearing advertising matter shall be considered an adjunct to wall or freestanding signs. For
the purpose of mounting, they shall meet all City Ordinances and regulations pertaining thereto.
Banners shall be considered temporary signs.
B. Banners must be kept in good repair throughout the time of their display.
C. No more than one banner maybe displayed at anyone time at an establishment;
D. Banners may not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area;
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Maximum
Maximum Sign Face
Maximum
Minimum
Street
Number
Total
Area
Number of
Required
Typology
of Signs
Height
(Sq. Ft)
Sign Panels
Setbacks
feet
One (1) per every 500 feet
Thirteen
Per allowable
Freeway
of highway frontage, with a
(13)
180 (total)
square feet
12 feet
maximum of two 2
Major
One (1) per every 500 feet
Per allowable
Arterial
of major arterial frontage,
Eight (8)
140. (total)
square feet
10 feet
with a maximum of two 2
One (1) per street frontage,
All Other
with a maximum of two (2)
Seven (7)
120. (total)
Per allowable 10 feet
Streets
(separated by a minimum
square feet
of 500 feet)
Additional Sign Standards and Types:
• Banners, Flags, Pennants:
A. Banners bearing advertising matter shall be considered an adjunct to wall or freestanding signs. For
the purpose of mounting, they shall meet all City Ordinances and regulations pertaining thereto.
Banners shall be considered temporary signs.
B. Banners must be kept in good repair throughout the time of their display.
C. No more than one banner maybe displayed at anyone time at an establishment;
D. Banners may not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area;
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E. Banners may not be displayed for more than thirty (30) days in succession and must be removed no
more than two (2) days following any event to which they relate. Such banners may not be placed on
any site more than six (6) times within a twelve (12) month period;
F. On -premise banners that announce the location or relocation of newly -located or relocated businesses
are permitted. The banner may be exhibited no more than thirty (30) days commencing at the time that
the temporary banner permit is issued. Such banners may not exceed twenty-four (24) feet in area.
G. Any banners, pennants, or streamers found to be in need of repair will be promptly brought to the
attention of the owner. The sign(s) will be removed or repaired within ten (10) days of the date of the
Mitten notice.
H. Cloth banner signs without frame may project over and across a street right-of-way provided they are of
a non-commercial nature, not for private profit events. Non-profit organizations are required to submit a
copy of their tax exemption certificate. The banners shall be at least fourteen (14') feet above street
grade. Banners shall be considered temporary and not displayed for more than thirty (30) days.
Flags: Flags that show an emblem or logo of a firm or corporation are permitted. No more than three
(3) flags shall be permitted to be flown on any one (1) flagpole to include flagpoles equipped with a
yardarm. No flag shall exceed the recommended size for the flagpole using specifications listed below.
The flagpole height, not counting the finial, the top of the pole in residential areas shall not exceed
twenty five (25') feet in height from the ground, and in commercial areas (to include Government
Agencies, Police Departments, Fire Stations, Schools, United States Post Officers, Cemetery's, and
places of religious worship) shall not exceed forty-five (45') feet in height from the ground. No more
than three (3) flagpoles shall be permitted per property. The second and/or third flagpole shall not be
higher than the primary flagpole. Permit required for the construction of a flagpole.
Table #11 Flag Chart Recommendations:
Exposed
Height
in Feet
Recommended
Flag Size
(in Feet)
Recommended Size
for Two Flaps (in Feet)
Primary Secondary
Recommended Size
for Three Flags (in Feet)
Primary Second Third
15
20
3X5
5X8
3X5
5X8
2X3 3X5
4X6 4X6
4X6 4X6
5X8 5X8
5X8 5X8
6X10 6X10 _
6X10 6X10
8X12 8X12
10X15 10X15
2X3
3X5
2X3
3X5
3X5__
25
5X8
5X8
3X5
30
6X10
6X10
4X6
4X6
35
40
6X10
6X10
4X6
4X6
8X12
8X12
5X8
5X8
45
8X12
8X12
5X8
5X8
50
10X15
10X15
6X10
6X10
60
12X18
12X18
8X12
8X12
70
15X25
15X25
12X18
12X18
10X15
10X15
80
_
20'X30
20X30
15X25
15X25
12X18
12X18
• LED Signs:
The LED signs shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:
1. The sign shall contain no motion, twirling, rotation, spinning, continuous scrolling or any other like form
of motion or action. Images and text shall dissolve from one message or image to the next image or
text.
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2. Digital signage is limited to non -animated images and each image must be displayed ("dwell') for a
minimum of six (6) seconds.
During the daytime, based on normal daylight illumination, a maximum limit of 450 lumen is permitted
to keep luminous signage balanced with the surrounding landscape. During nighttime hours, a
maximum luminosity is limited to 15 lumen.
4. Outdoor signage should obey light trespass regulations. Into areas zoned for any type of residential
zoning district, including parks and preserves so zoned, a trespass limit of 0.1 foot-candles should be
enforced, at the property line.
Exposed outdoor string lights shall meet the following criteria: must be non -flashing, attached to an
overhead or other structure as deemed safe by the Building Official and or Code Enforcement Officer, height
shall be at least eight (8) feet above pedestrian walkways and a minimum of 14 feet above street grade,
LED lights must be specifically designed for outdoor wet use, may not exceed 120 volts (3.5 watts), color
must be warm white or similar type/seasonal colors as approved by the City Building Official and/or Code
Enforcement Officer and electrical plans must be submitted and approved by City.
Menu Board (Freestanding): A sign oriented to the drive-through lane for a restaurant that advertises the
menu items available from the drive-through window. Pricing shall be permitted on these signs. Signs shall
be single faced and may have the business name or logo displayed provided that the same shall not
constitute more than twenty (20%) of the sign. Signs shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet.
Menu Board (Non -freestanding): Signs that advertise the menu items and/or lunch specials available at a
restaurant. Pricing shall be permitted on these signs. Signs may be single or double faced and may have
the business name or logo displayed provided that the same shall not constitute more than twenty (20%)
percent of the sign. Signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area and no more than one (1) like,
similar, or identical signs per street or road frontage will be allowed (shall comply with A -frame or sandwich
type sign in this section).
Subdivision Signs: Any sign used to mark the entrance to a specific subdivision. A low profile
permanent sign designed in such a way as to indicate the name of the specific community and
placed at the main entry to such community. The signs will contain only the name of the
development. Each entrance (provided the entrances are one thousand (1000') feet or greater
apart) may have a maximum of two (2) subdivision signs (one double sided or two single -sided).
One (1) subdivision sign may be located between the entrances or one (1) subdivision sign may
be located on each side of the entrance or one (1) subdivision sign located in an island (if an
island at the entrance was part of the original platted subdivision). These signs shall not exceed
thirty two (32) square feet of sign area. These signs shall not exceed seven (7') feet in height.
Signs may be indirectly illuminated. Architectural features such as columns, towers. or other
obvious entry or gateway feature shall be limited to the maximum allowable building height of
the zoning district. The signage area shall be the cumulative surface area of the sign itself and
not the surface upon which the signage is applied. such as a wall, column, or other architectural
feature.
Temporary Residential Event Signs may:
1. Be placed only on private property and only with the consent of the owner of the property.
2. An event sign, other than a Holiday sign/street banner sign, that promotes any particular event may not
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be erected more than seven (7) days prior to the event and all such signs must be removed by the
responsible party not more than two (2) days after the event.
3. An event sign that promotes a weekly occurring event may be erected one (1) day prior to the event and
all signs must be removed by the responsible party within one (1) day after the event.
4. Street Banners — Event service banners may project over and across a street right-of-way provided that
they are of a non-commercial nature (i.e. recognized holiday event, special event ) and provided that such
decorations are maintained in an attractive condition, do not constitute a fire, traffic, or pedestrian hazard,
are placed no earlier than thirty (30) days prior to event or celebration, and are removed within two (2) days
after the event or celebration has occurred.
Banner shall be at least fourteen (14') above the street grade. Street banners must conform to Texas
Department of Transportation rules and regulations and must have the approval of the City's Code
Enforcement Officer and any utilities company. Permitted street banners shall be placed a minimum of one
(1) mile from any additional requested street banner within the City limits or ETJ.
• Grand Opening/Promotional Signage - Promotional signage may be displayed for grand openings, special
events, sales and promotions, provided that the following regulations are met:
a. Each business, institution or occupied tenant space shall be allowed one (1) promotional signage display
three (3) times per calendar year, for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days per display. A minimum of
ninety (90) days shall be required between each promotional signage permit. The fourteen (14) day display
period will commence on the first day promotional signage is displayed. In the case of a special promotion
for a grand opening event, a display period may be extended to twenty-one (21) days provided that the
promotion begins within the first three (3) months of the date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy or
business license and the grand opening is limited to the address noted on the certificate or license.
b. All signage used for a promotional signage display must be removed at the end of the display period.
c. Promotional signage may include any temporary sign allowed by this Ordinance
d. Promotional signage shall be contained on the property of the applicant and shall not extend into the City
right-of-way. Signage shall not be located in any sight visibility triangle or visibility easement, nor shall any
combustible materials be placed in contact with lighted signs or any electrical fixtures.
e. Promotional signage shall not display information on any activity, event or person not located on the
premises where the signage is permitted.
f. Torn or severely weathered promotional signage shall not be permitted.
g. A separate permit is required for each fourteen (14) day period that promotional signage will be used.
Temporary New Business Signs: Temporary signs constructed of wood, metal, or other solid material type
announcing the locating or relocating of a newly located or relocated business are permitted. The sign shall
not exceed forty-eight (48) square feet in area nor be more than eight (8) feet high. The sign shall not be
illuminated or have any moving elements. The sign shall be exhibited during a period of no more than six
(6) months commencing at the time the temporary sign permit is issued. The sign must be removed within
one (1) day upon the installation of the permanent sign.
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• Temporary Subdivision Signs: Signs announcing the subdivision of land may be erected on the land being
developed and shall be removed when seventy-five(75) percent of the development lots are conveyed or a
term not to exceed twenty-four (24) months, whichever comes first, unless the twenty-four (24) month term
is extended by City Council. These signs shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet of sign area and shall
not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
• Sight Triangle: the location and installation of all above monument, temporary and pole/pylon
signs shall be in compliance with the regulations of the UDC regarding the site triangle (line of
site) shown in Figures 1-3 below:
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Figure #1: Site Triangle Rendition (Curbed Road Edge)
Centerline of Roadway
Roadway
Curbed road edge
A. Point of measurement farthest from the centerline.
B. Sight line establishing the visibility triangle.
C. Measmed distance along street or road edge. A mesurement of
fifty (50) feet on all major thorougkxfares and twenty five (25') feet
on all others.
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Figure #2: Site Triangle Rendition (Uncurbed Road Edge)
Centerline of Roadway
Roadway
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Uncurbed road edge
A. Point of measurement farthest from the centerline.
B. Sight line establishing the visibility triangle.
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C. Measured distance along street or road edge. A measurement of
fifty (50') feet on all major thoroughfares and twenty five (25') feet
on all others.
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Figure #3: Site Triangle Rendition (Curved Road Edge)
Centerline of Roadway
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Roadway
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Channelized Intersection road edge
A. Point of measurement farthest from the centerline.
B. Sight line establishing the visibility triangle.
C. Measured distance along street or road edge. A measurement of
fifty (50') feet on all major thoroughfares and twenty five (25') feet
on all others.
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58.13. HISTORIC OLD TOWN SIGN DISTRICT.
Historic Sign District: To promote, recognize, enhance, and preserve the City's past the Historic Sign District is being
established. All businesses and residents located on or between the streets listed shall be considered in the Historic
Sign District. North and South Main Street between FM 78 and Santa Clara Street, Old Seguin Highway East/Loop
539, Rawe Avenue between North Main Street and Lieck Street, Pfeil Street between South Main Street and FM 78.
All signs under this Section shall comply with all guidelines and regulations that pertain to such signs established
under other Sections of this Ordinance.
A. Businesses located in the historic sign district are encouraged to design their signs to match the period of
the structure or similar to the surrounding signage character..
B. Monument signs allowed, not to exceed thirty (30) square feet.
C. Other restrictions and provisions of this Ordinance that are not affected by this special district shall continue
to apply in this designated special district.
58.14. COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM REGULATIONS.
The use of comprehensive sign program is designed for integrated commercial and industrial developments that generally have
multiple uses, multiple shared points of access, or that may be a part of a large scale development, such as a shopping mall or
industrial park that is identifiable by a single development name, or by a school or hospital that may have multiple buildings
and/or special signage needs; to allow site or development project signage that is appropriate to the character of the
development in order to adequately identify the development in a form so as to provide a good visual environment, promote
traffic safety, and minimize sign clutter in a form that is appropriate to the development and consistent with the purpose and
intent of these sign requirements.
1. Criteria.
Comprehensive sign programs shall be subject to Planning and Zoning Commission review and approval. The
Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the discretion and authority to approve or to deny any request, or to
impose any reasonable and appropriate conditions of approval, on the basis of how the sign program conforms to the
spirit and intent of these sign regulations.
2. Process.
Applications for Comprehensive Sign Programs shall follow all procedural requirements described in the City of Cibolo Unified
Development Code (UDC) for a Zoning Variance in terms of notice to adjoining property owners, published notice in the
newspaper, a public hearing, and the application fling fee. Applicants are not required to demonstrate or prove that a hardship
exists to justify the approval of a sign program, but should assume that there will be an added burden to justify each additional
degree of deviation from the actual requirements and the spirit and intent of the sign ordinance. A simple majority vote of the
Planning and Zoning Commission shall be required to approve a sign program.
3. Compatibility Required.
The comprehensive sign program shall promote compatibility for all signs within the specific development.
Architectural theme, materials, and color should be consistent with or complement the overall character of the
development in which the signs are proposed to be located and the area surrounding the development in which the
signs would be located.
4. Size and Height.
Signs proposed under the comprehensive sign program shall be no larger than a maximum of 50% of the standards
of the sign regulations unless the applicant can demonstrate a site specific consideration, or considerations, why a
deviation in excess of the 50% standard is justified.
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5. Off -Site Signs.
Developments within a shared/common approved commercial or industrial subdivision plat, may apply for off-site
signage within the area described in that commercial or industrial plat. An industrial park is an example of such a
development. The signs may be placed on parcels where an existing site plan has been established. In those
developments that do not have an existing site plan, the Comprehensive Sign Program process may be utilized to
establish a sign program for the development, provided that the application form for the Comprehensive Sign
Program is signed by all property owners on which signs are proposed to be located. This section shall not be
construed to allow the installation of a billboard type sign
6. Placement.
Signs proposed under the comprehensive sign program shall be placed appropriately in areas visible and readable.
Review of location is considered by traffic movement of surrounding streets, traffic volumes and access points,
AASHTO and engineering standards, visibility triangles, sign orientation and topographic features.
7. Integration.
All signs must be integrated with the design of the building and the site development, reflecting the architecture,
building materials, and landscape elements of the project. The means of integrating freestanding signs with the
architecture of the building may be achieved through replication of architectural embellishments, colors, building
materials, texture, and other elements found in the building design. Integration shall also include the use of sign
graphics that are consistent in terms of lettering style, colors, and method of attachment as used for wall -mounted
signing found on the building.
8. Amendment.
Applications for Comprehensive Sign Program Amendment shall follow all procedural requirements described in the
City of Cibolo Unified Development Code (UDC) for a Zoning Variance in terms of notice to adjoining property
owners, published notice in the newspaper, a public hearing, and the application filing fee.
The application shall be filed with the Building Official, accompanied by a non-refundable Sign Program Amendment
fee as listed in the City of Cibolo Fee Ordinance (as amended), and conform to all requirements established in
Section 58-9 of this ordinance relating to sign permit applications. A simple majority vote of the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall be required to approve a sign program amendment.
5815. SIGN MAINTENANCE AND NUISANCES.
A. All signs must be maintained in a structurally safe condition and in good repair at all times. No permit shall be
required for the normal maintenance of any existing sign or repainting of the sign message, provided that the area of
the sign is not enlarged, the height of the sign is not increased, the location of the sign is not changed, and the
content of the sign does not materially change. Alterations to the sign, or major repairs (replacement of more than
twenty (20) percent of the sign to the original condition) shall not be considered normal maintenance and will require
a permit. All signs shall be kept neatly painted or otherwise maintained, including all metal parts and supports
thereof that are not galvanized or of rust resistant material. The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect and have
authority to order the painting, repair, alteration, or removal of a sign that constitutes a nuisance, a hazard to safety,
health, or public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, or obsolescence.
Changing of the sign message is limited to changing messages without changing the sign or its components and is
considered to be normal maintenance.
B. The area around the sign shall be kept clean at all times by cutting vegetation around the sign and the supporting
structure.
C. A sign shall constitute a nuisance if it causes injury or threatens to injure the public health, peace, or comfort or is
a nuisance per se under the law and is declared to be a nuisance by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to this
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ordinance. The Code Enforcement Officer shall notify, by certified mail or hand delivery, the responsible party of any
sign that constitutes a nuisance in order to allow the responsible party the opportunity to cure such nuisance. The
responsible party shall cure such nuisance by repair or remove the sign or may seek an appeal of the nuisance
determination to the Planning and Zoning Commission within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice. Any
appeal must be filed, in writing, and received by the Building Official no later than the tenth (101h) business day after
receipt of the notice of nuisance.
If the responsible party chooses not to take the instructed action or institute an appeal, the City of Cibolo may remove
the sign, to the extent necessary to abate the nuisance. The City may charge to the responsible party all costs
associated with the sign's removal.
The City of Cibolo may not remove any sign declared to be a nuisance if an appeal of the nuisance determination is
pending. Any determination that a sign does not constitute a nuisance, does not prejudice the City, foreclose, or
prevent a later determination a sign is a nuisance.
D. Imminent Hazard. Any sign which in the judgment of the Building Code Official or Code Enforcement Officer has
become an imminent hazard to public health and safety shall be removed by the responsible party without delay.
Notice of the existence of the hazard shall specify the maximum time which may be allowed for repairs or removal
and the notice may be served upon the responsible party by any means available. A sign which constitutes an
imminent hazard and is not repaired or removed within the time specified in the notice may be immediately removed
by the City of Cibolo. The City may charge to the responsible party all costs associated with the sign's removal as
provided for in Subsection E. below.
E. The cost of removal and impound fees for the storage of any removed sign shall be charged to the responsible
party. If a sign has been removed by the City of Cibolo and the sign remains unclaimed for a period of thirty (30)
days, the City may destroy, sell, or otherwise dispose of the sign.
The City shall not be held liable for damage to said sign(s) during the removal or storage of the sign(s) by the City.
58.16. NON -CONFORMING SIGNS.
A. Except as otherwise provided by this section, nonconforming signs are not transferable and may not be
transferred to another location within the City of Cibolo municipal limits or ETJ without such signs first being brought
into full compliance with all requirements of this ordinance, including obtaining a properly authorized permit.
However, a previously permitted nonconforming sign, excluding portable changeable copy signs, already in existence
may be transferred to a new owner upon the transfer of the property upon which the nonconforming sign is located to
such new owner. In such cases, the new property owner must submit a permit application (no fee assessed) to
indicate the change in ownership.
B. Removal of Destroyed/Deteriorated Signs. A non -conforming sign shall be considered destroyed if the cost of
repairing the sign, after a part of it has been destroyed or deteriorated is more than fifty-one (51) percent of the cost
of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location. It shall be the responsibility of the responsible party to
supply the City of Cibolo with a quote from a reputable sign company that shows the replacement value and the cost
to restore the sign to full compliance upon request by the Code Enforcement Officer within fifteen (15) days of said
request. If the sign is determined to be destroyed by the Code Enforcement Officer, it must be removed by the
responsible party without compensation by the City within ten (10) days of the determination. A replacement sign
must fully comply with this ordinance and shall require a permit to be obtained from the City at the set fee.
C. All nonconforming signs existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be allowed to remain in place,
provided that they otherwise comply with: Section 58-6 (General Regulations) and Section 58-15 (Sign Maintenance
and Nuisances).
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D. Nonconforming signs existing prior to the effective date of this ordinance that are of a type that are limited to a
specified time period for use in this ordinance must abide by those specified time periods beginning with the effective
date of this ordinance.
5817. VARIANCES.
A. Application and Fee Required. Any person, business, or other organization desiring to continue to construct,
reconstruct, place, install, relocate, alter, or use any sign which does not conform to the provisions of this ordinance
may make application to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a variance to the provisions of this ordinance.
Upon submittal of a complete variance packet, the application will be reviewed at the next regularly -scheduled
Planning and Zoning meeting.
The application shall be filed with the Building Official, accompanied by a non-refundable variance fee as listed in the
City of Cibolo Fee Ordinance (as amended), and conform to all requirements established in Section 58-9 of this
ordinance relating to sign permit applications.
B. Requests for Variances after Permit Denial. Within ten (10) business days after denial of a sign permit by the
Building Official, an applicant may file a written request for a variance with the Planning and Zoning Commission.
C. Action. Unless an extension or postponement is sought by the applicant, the Planning and Zoning Commission
must consider and take action on the written request for a variance.
D. Standards for Variances. The City of Cibolo may approve a variance only if it makes affirmative findings,
reflected in the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission's proceedings, as to all of the following:
1. The variance will not authorize a type of sign which is specifically prohibited by this ordinance;
2. The variance is not contrary to the goals and objectives outlined by the City of Cibolo;
3. The variance is not contrary to the public interest;
4. Due to special conditions applying to the land, buildings, topography, vegetation, sign structures, or other unique
matters on adjacent lots or within the adjacent right-of-way, a literal enforcement of the ordinance would result in
unnecessary hardship. Ordinarily, hardship that is self-induced or that is common to other similarly -classified
properties will not satisfy this requirement. Financial or economic hardship alone will not ordinarily satisfy this
requirement;
5. The spirit and purpose of the ordinance will be observed and substantial justice will be done; and
6. The applicant has not sought a sign variance for a specific parcel of land from the City within the past twelve (12)
months.
E. Conditions of Variances. The Planning and Zoning Commission may impose such conditions or requirements in
a variance as are necessary in the Planning and Zoning Commission's judgment to achieve the fundamental
purposes of this ordinance. A violation of such conditions or requirements shall constitute a violation of this
ordinance. A variance, if granted, shall be for a specific event, use, or other application of a business and shall not
continue with the property. If a variance is granted and the sign so authorized is not substantially under construction
within three (3) months of the date of approval of the variance, the variance shall lapse and become of no force or
effect.
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58.18. ENFORCEMENT.
A. Civil and Criminal Penalties. The City of Cibolo shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of
this ordinance as may be required by governing law. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance is subject
to suit for injunctive relief as well as prosecution for criminal violations.
B. Criminal Prosecution. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum
not exceeding $1,000, except that the fine for a violation that relates to fire safety, zoning, or public health and
sanitation may not exceed $2,000. Each day that a provision of this ordinance is violated shall constitute a separate
offense. An offense under this ordinance is a Class C Misdemeanor.
C. Civil Remedies. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed as a waiver of the City's right to bring a civil action to
enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to seek remedies as allowed by law, including, but not limited to the
following:
1. Injunctive relief to prevent specific conduct that violates the ordinance or to require specific conduct that is
necessary for compliance with the ordinance; and
2. A civil penalty up to $500 a day, except that a fine for a violation that relates to fire safety, zoning, or public health
and sanitation may not exceed $2,000, when it is shown that the defendant was actually notified of the provisions of
the ordinance and after receiving notice committed acts in violation of the ordinance or failed to take action necessary
for compliance with the ordinance; and
3. Any and all other available relief allowed by law.
D. Removal. In addition to remedies otherwise provided in this ordinance, whenever the City has evidence of a sign
which after the effective date of this ordinance was constructed, reconstructed, placed, installed, repaired,
maintained, relocated, altered, or used in violation hereof, or is otherwise in violation hereof, the Building Official or
Code Enforcement Officer shall require the party responsible for such sign to remove it. If the responsible party fails
to remove the sign within seventy two (72) hours after being notified to do so or if it appears to the Building Official or
Code Enforcement Officer that the sign poses an immediate danger to the public, then such sign may be removed by
the City of Cibolo and the City's actual cost of removal shall be charged to the responsible party. Any sign so
removed shall be impounded and shall not be returned to the party responsible until all applicable charges are paid.
If any sign remains unclaimed for a period of more than thirty (30) days, the City may destroy, sell, or otherwise
dispose of the sign.
The City of Cibolo shall have the authority to immediately remove and dispose of signs deemed in violation of this
ordinance, if such signs are placed on or attached to trees, utility poles, or pedestals, or located on any public land or
public right-of-way. The City may enforce this section without notice and without returning the removed signs to the
responsible party.
The City shall not be held liable for damage to said sign(s) during the removal or storage of the sign(s) by the City
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"City of Choice"
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO DELETING
ALL PAST ORDINANCES RELATED TO SIGNS; ADOPTING A NEW SIGN
ORDIANANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION, INSTALLATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS AND
EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION ("ETJ") OF THE CITY OF CIBOLO;
PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS, EXEMPTIONS, LOCATIONS, AND SIZE AND
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS; REQUIRING PERMITS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN TYPES
OF SIGNS; PROVIDING A MEANS FOR VARIANCES THERETO; PROVIDING A
REPEALING SECTION; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cibolo seeks to provide for the orderly development
of land and use of property within its corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction ("ETJ");
and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to maintain the value of the City's natural resources, which
are the keystones of the City's economic strength and quality of life, through a comprehensive
regulatory program that includes land use and development ordinances regulating signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public safety, health, and
general welfare to regulate the construction, design, repair, demolition, maintenance, and use of
signs so as to preserve the quality of life for the City of Cibolo's residents, visitors, and property
owners, maintain the public rights-of-way, prevent threats to public safety, prevent traffic
hazards, restrict signs that unduly interfere with scenic views and constitute a public nuisance,
and deter signs that are detrimental to property values; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to regulate signs so
as to promote roadway and pedestrian safety, encourage effective communication with the
public, improve the appearance of the City of Cibolo, uphold the principles of free speech,
including commercial speech, and enhance the community's small city character and country
living atmosphere while preserving the authentic cultural heritage of the area within the
boundaries of the City of Cibolo; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to regulate signs by virtue of the Texas Constitution,
the City of Cibolo's police power, and Texas Local Government Code Chapter 216 and 211; and
WHEREAS, Cibolo has begun to welcome a wealth of new and unique commercial
development presenting challenges to the current Sign Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Planning and Zoning Commission to have this Signs
Ordinance as a stand-alone ordinance and as a new chapter in our Code of Ordinances and to
repeal the previous sign regulations from the City's Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the regulations adopted herein allow for a reasonable
use of signs by businesses, residents and other properties for advertisement, dissemination of
protected speech and other purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to appeal all prior Sign Ordinances and adopt
the below Sign Ordinance in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CIBOLO, TEXAS:
SECTION I.
INCORPORATION
THAT the above and foregoing premises are true and correct and are incorporated herein and
made part hereof for all purposes.
SECTION II.
ADOPTION
THAT the 2016 Master Plan, as incorporated in Section 3 herein is hereby adopted by the City
Council of the City of Cibolo, Guadalupe County, Texas.
SECTION III.
AMENDMENTS
THAT the Master Plan is hereby amended to reflect the 2016 updates as created by this
Ordinance, being more specifically defined in Exhibit "A".
SECTION IV.
CUMULATIVE CLAUSE
THAT this ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of the City of Cibolo, Texas, except
where the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such
Ordinances, in which event the more restrictive provision shall apply.
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SECTION V.
SEVERABILITY
THAT it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council of the City of Cibolo that the
phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance should be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs
or sections of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council
without incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence,
paragraph or section.
SECTION VI.
SAVINGS
THAT all rights and privileges of the City of Cibolo are expressly saved as to any and all
violations of the provisions of any Ordinances affecting land use or development, which have
accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and
all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such
Ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final
disposition by the courts.
SECTION VII.
EFFECTIVE DATE
THAT this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon the passage and approval of the City
Council of the City of Cibolo, Texas.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS _ DAY OF 2016.
Allen Dunn
Mayor, City of Cibolo
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics
City Secretary, City of Cibolo
EXHIBIT A:
2016 Cibolo Updated Sign Ordinance
DATE: