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 Shavano Park
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 24. SIGNS
 Article I. IN GENERAL

§ 24-1. Purpose.  

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  • These regulations set forth by the City of Shavano Park, pursuant to its authority to regulate structures under Tex. Local Government Code ch. 211 and any authority it may have under Tex. Local Government Code ch. 216, combine the need to protect the public safety and welfare, the need to encourage pedestrian movement, the need for a well maintained and attractive community, and the need to adequately convey ideas, provide communication and identify features within the community. The provisions do not ensure or provide for every property or business owner's desired level of visibility for signs. The sign standards are intended to allow signs to have adequate visibility from streets and rights-of-way that abut a site, but not for visibility from streets and rights-of-way farther away. The regulations for signs and awnings have the following specific objectives:

    (1)

    To ensure that signs and awnings are designed, constructed, installed and maintained according to standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare and to eliminate excessive and/or confusing sign displays that create potential hazards to motorists, pedestrians and to property;

    (2)

    To allow and promote positive conditions for sign communication while at the same time restrict signs which create continuous visual clutter and hazards at public right-of-way intersections;

    (3)

    To reflect and support the desired character and development patterns of the various zoning districts in order to plan and promote an attractive environment;

    (4)

    To allow for adequate and effective signs in business and office districts, while preventing signs from dominating the appearance of the area, thereby encouraging a positive business atmosphere;

    (5)

    To establish a sign application and sign permit review process that effectively regulates issues pertaining to the location, placement and physical characteristics of signs in an effort to ensure compatibility with adjoining land uses, architecture and landscape; and

    (6)

    To provide for consistent, fair, and content neutral application and enforcement of regulations pertaining to signs and to ensure that the constitutionally guaranteed right of free speech is protected.

( Ord. No. 0-2016-010 , § I, 10-24-2016)