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Political Signs
Code Enforcement is responsible for addressing concerns and complaints related to political signs which are considered a traffic hazard or safety issue. The specific rules with regard to definition, placement, timing, size, and manner are:
POLITICAL SIGN - A sign that relates to the election of a person to a public office, relates to a political party, relates to a matter to be voted upon at an election called by a public body, or contains primarily a political message.
Time - No Sign permit required. Signs shall be removed within ten (10) days of the date of the election.
Place - Political signs shall be located only on private property, and may be located on fences, with the consent of the property owner. A Political Sign shall not be, located on any public property, located within a designated easement or right-of-way, or erected closer than ten (10') feet from the edge of the street pavement unless located on a fence.
Manner - Political Signs shall not exceed eight (8') feet in height measured from the ground to the highest point of the sign. Political Signs shall not exceed thirty-six (36) square feet in area. Political signs shall not be illuminated. Political Signs shall not contain any moving elements or parts. Political Signs shall not be dilapidated or cause a hazard.
Political Signs which are removed under this provision will be stored at:
- Public Works Department, 1400 FM 407, 76247
- May be picked up Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NOTICE: It is a violation for any person, company or agent to erect, place display or locate any sign having any of the following characteristics. Signs deemed unsafe to the general public either due to the location the sign is erected or the condition of the sign may be removed immediately by the Building Official or their designee.
Unreferenced or No Permit Issued - Any sign not referenced in or governed by this Article or any sign erected or installed without the issuance of a permit either prior to or after the adoption of this Article (if a permit is required).
Odor or Visible Matter Emitting - No sign shall be permitted that emits odor or visible matter.
Blocking of Public Access - No sign shall block or obstruct public access, fire escapes, traffic visibility, or public utilities. No sign shall be erected or installed in or over a public right-of-way or access easement, unless permitted within this section.
Imitation Governmental Signs - No signs shall imitate governmental signs including traffic-control signs and/or devices.
Obscenities - No sign shall contain obscene, indecent, or immoral words, pictures or other matter.
Obstruction of Traffic Signal Visibility - No sign shall be located in the direct line of vision of any traffic-control signal from any point in a moving traffic lane within fifty (50') of such signal.
Painting on Streets - No painting, marking or attachment of a sign to the street, sidewalk, and building other than house numbers or occupant's name or as provided within this Article.
Proximity to Power Lines - No portion of any sign shall be located closer than ten (10') feet to any overhead power or service line.
Signs on Utility Poles - No sign shall be placed on or attached to other signs, utility poles, fire hydrants, trees, flagpoles, street lamps or other means of support of an outdoor advertising display.
Decorative Flags - Flags other than national, state, municipal or corporate flags as permitted by this Article shall not be permitted in nonresidential districts.