It is the purpose of this article to provide uniform sign standards
and regulations of all signs within the city limits and the extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city, except for some unique provisions
applicable to commercial signs in the commercial highway district,
in order to insure public safety; protect and promote property values;
promote the health, safety, welfare and enjoyment of the public; maintain
a positive overall visual appearance throughout the city; and to promote
a positive city image reflecting order, harmony and pride and thereby
strengthen the economic stability of the city’s business, residential
and ETJ areas.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 2, adopted 2/11/13)
All provisions of this article shall apply within the city limits
and within the ETJ of the city. All signs erected within the city
and within the ETJ of the city shall be erected in accordance with
the standards set forth in this article.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 3, adopted 2/11/13)
The permittee, owner, agent, person or persons having the beneficial
use of the land or structure on which the sign is located, and the
person in charge of erecting the sign, are all subject to the provisions
of this article.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 4, adopted 2/11/13)
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
An on-premises sign, attached or detached, advertising a
business that has closed or ceased operation for a period of sixty
(60) calendar days or more.
A sign constructed in such a manner as to form an “A”
or a tent-like shape, hinged or not hinged at the top and each angular
face held at an appropriate distance by a supporting member. A sandwich
board sign is an example of an “A-Frame” sign.
Any sign attached to, applied on, or supported by any part
of a building (such as a wall, roof, window, canopy, awning, arcade,
or marquee) located on the premises.
A sign that is directly applied, attached or painted onto
an awning, which is a retractable or nonretractable projection, shelter
or structure of approved materials on a supporting framework that
projects from and is supported by the exterior wall or roof of a structure.
A temporary sign made of vinyl, canvas, light fabric, corrugated
plastic or other light-weight material located in a nonresidential
district.
An off-premises outdoor sign erected for advertising or providing
a commercial or noncommercial message which is not related to the
services or products sold on, or the sale or lease of, the property
on which it is displayed. The term “billboard” includes
any of its support, frame, or other appurtenances.
A sign that is characterized by changeable copy, letters,
symbols or numerals that are not permanently affixed to the structure,
framing or background allowing the letters, characters, or graphics
to be modified from time to time manually or by electronic or mechanical
devices, such as, but not limited to, a bulletin board or electronic
message board. Changeable copy signs may not be used to display commercial
messages relating to products or services that are not offered on
the premises.
A sign which is characterized by changeable copy, letters,
symbols or numerals that are modified by electronic or mechanical
devices and that permits lights to be turned on or off intermittently
or which is operated in a way 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 a light emitting diode (LED) or digital
sign, and which varies in color or intensity. A CEVMS sign does not
include a sign located within the right-of-way which functions as
a traffic-control device and which is described and identified in
the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic-control Devices (MUTCD) approved
by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard.
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.
Any sign where:
Elements of the surface or background can be seen as viewed
from the normal viewing distance (intended viewing distance), to have
portions of the finished material missing, or otherwise not in harmony
with the rest of the surface;
The structure support or frame members are visibly bent, broken,
dented or torn;
The panel is visibly cracked or in the case of wood and similar
products, splintered in such a way as to constitute an unsightly or
harmful condition;
The sign or its elements are twisted or leaning or at angles
other than those at which it was originally erected (such as may result
from being windblown or the failure of structural support has occurred);
The message or wording can no longer be clearly read by a person
with normal eyesight under normal viewing conditions; or
The sign or its elements are not in compliance with the requirements
of the city building code.
An on-premises sign that is freestanding, the primary purpose
of which is to give directions to parking lots, exits, entrances,
drive-through windows, or similar directions. Reference to a product,
service, business, name other than a subordinate business name or
logo, shall disqualify a sign as a directional sign.
One structure containing either one sign with two faces back-to-back
oriented in opposite directions, or two signs back-to-back with faces
oriented in opposite directions with a distance of not more than three
feet (3') between the two signs.
The unincorporated area that is contiguous to the corporate
boundaries of the city as defined in chapter 42 of the Texas Local
Government Code, as amended.
A piece of fabric or other flexible material attached to
a ground supported staff on one end used as a symbol of a nation,
state, political subdivision, corporation, or organization.
A sign with lights which illuminate intermittently (for example,
a sign with blinking, or moving lights) regardless of wattage, whether
directly or indirectly illuminated, except for time and temperature
signs.
Any sign which has characters, letters, figures, or designs
illuminated by electric lights, luminous tubes, or other means that
are specifically placed to draw attention to, to light up, or to provide
nighttime viewing of the subject matter on the sign.
A sign manufactured of plastic, cloth, canvas or other flexible
or light fabric, inflated with air or other gas, secured to the ground
or roof of a building.
A memorial sign or tablet, name of a building, or date of
erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of
bronze or other incombustible material mounted on the face of a building.
A sign, either attached or a detached monument sign, designed
to allow advertising or wording to be changed on periodic intervals.
A two-sided panel bearing a decorative figure or relief or
identifying emblem and limited to the business, address, proprietor
and date of establishment.
A sign erected in conjunction with a use that incorporates
a drive-through or drive-in and generally used to provide service
and/or product options and pricing for patrons who remain in a vehicle.
A freestanding sign characterized by construction of stone,
concrete, metal or brick, etc., set on a monument, ground-mounted
base. Permanent detached signs in nonresidential zoned districts shall
be on-premises monument signs except as provided within this article.
A sign that advertises, promotes, or pertains to a business,
person, organization, activity, event, place, service, product, etc.,
at a location other than where the sign is located.
Any sign located on property referring to that location,
facility or place of business.
Any sign which is erected on a vertical framework consisting
of one upright pole or pylon structure, or supports affixed to the
ground.
A temporary sign announcing or supporting candidates or issues
in connection with any national, state or local election, or otherwise
containing primarily a political message.
A lot or unplatted tract, or a combination of contiguous
lots or unplatted tracts, if the lot or tract or combination is under
single ownership and is reflected in the plat or abstract records
of the city. Multi-tenant locations shall be considered as one lot
or tract. Premises does not include property used for one- or two-family
residential purposes.
A sign attached and projecting out from a building face or
wall, generally at a right angle to the building a maximum of twelve
inches (12"). A projecting sign may advertise the name, telephone
number, street address, and/or website information of a business.
A sign which is used to offer property for sale, lease or
rent.
A sign mounted on and supported by the roof portion of a
building or above the uppermost edge of a parapet wall of a building
and which is wholly or partially supported by such a building or a
sign that is painted directly to or applied on the roof or top of
a building or structure. A sign that is mounted on mansard facades,
pent eaves or architectural projections, such as canopies or the wall
of a building or structure, shall not be considered to be a roof sign.
A sign that is used to announce, direct attention to, or
advertise businesses and events or attractions.
A sign that denotes only the name, occupation and address
of an occupant in a commercial, public, or institutional building.
Any object, device, display or structure which bears words,
lettering, parts of letters, figures, numerals, phrases, sentences,
emblems, devices, trade names, or trademarks, or other pictorial matter
designed to convey information to or attract attention to the subject
matter of the sign. This definition shall also include any device,
fixture, placard, or structure that uses any color, form, graphic,
illumination, symbol, or writing to communicate information of any
kind to the public. The term “sign” includes the sign
structure.
A sign made of any material when such sign is tacked, nailed,
posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes,
fences, or other objects, and the advertising matter appearing thereon
is not applicable to the use of the premises upon which such sign
is located.
Any self-supporting sign specifically announcing one special
event sponsored by a civic, nonprofit, or philanthropic organization
of public interest. Special event signage shall be reviewed as a part
of the overall special event permit as set out in any applicable city
ordinance.
An attached or monument sign which identifies a development,
either residential or nonresidential, and generally refers to the
platted name of the subdivision or planned development.
Any sign intended for display for a limited period of time.
A sign which is carried, wheeled, or moved about without
having to detach the sign from a secure anchoring device which is
set in the ground or to a building which is set on an approved foundation,
or a sign which does not meet the windload pressure requirements set
forth in the Texas Administrative Code, title 43, part 1, chapter
21, subchapter I, division 1, section 21.188. Such signs are considered
to be unattached if they can reasonably be expected to be blown about
in high winds and may cause injuries to pedestrians and traffic hazards.
Said signs include, but are not limited to, ground signs, portable
signs, and “A-frame” signs. The following signs are not
included in this definition: realty signs, individual contractor signs,
political signs, signs intended for temporary use for safety reasons
due to construction, dangers, or traffic-control, and governmental
signs which are intended to inform the public.
Any sign on or in an automobile, trailer, truck, golf cart,
or other moving vehicle or on any vehicle parked temporarily, incidental
to its principal use for transportation. This definition shall not
include signs or lettering on company vehicles that advertise only
the company name, address and phone number.
Any freestanding sign constructed of two panels in the form
of a “V” when seen from above with a maximum angle between
the panels of forty-five (45) degrees.
A sign erected against an exterior wall, erected parallel
to a wall, or painted directly onto a wall.
Any pennant flag, streamer, spinner, balloon, cloud buster
balloon, or similar device made of cloth, canvas, plastic, or any
flexible material designed to float or designed to move, or moves
freely in the wind, with or without a frame or other supporting structure,
used for the purpose of advertising or drawing attention to a business,
commodity, service, sale or product. Flags, inflatable device signs
(IDS), and banners shall not be considered a wind device.
Any sign, poster, window slick, or other similar displayed
item excluding banners, located on the internal or external surface
of a window that is visible from the public view.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 5, adopted 2/11/13)
(a)
No person shall erect, construct, alter, repair, or relocate a sign without first obtaining a permit, unless exempt as outlined in section 3.06.008 of this article.
(b)
Each
sign permit application shall be accompanied by such drawings, descriptions,
and specifications as determined by appropriate city staff.
(c)
After
a sign permit has been issued, it shall be unlawful to change, modify,
alter, or otherwise deviate from the terms and conditions of said
permit without prior city approval.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 6, adopted 2/11/13)
(a)
No
person shall affix or place a sign or bill of any means whatsoever
to any public building, property, or thing belonging to the city and
in the city limits or in the city’s ETJ or to the building,
property, or thing belonging to any other public entity without the
written approval of that public entity. This prohibition shall extend
also to posting bills within city parks or to trees on public rights-of-way.
This section, however, shall not be construed to prevent any public
official from posting a governmental sign or bill for a public purpose.
(b)
No
person shall affix a sign or bill by any means whatsoever to any private
property within the city or in the ETJ of the city without having
first obtained the permission of the property owner or the property
owner’s agent.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 7, adopted 2/11/13)
A sign not expressly permitted is prohibited. The following signs shall not be permitted or erected within the city limits or within the city’s ETJ, except that nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit the display of the flag of the United States or the flag of the state. The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in section 3.06.004 of this article, above, entitled “Definitions,” except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1)
Abandoned
or dilapidated signs.
(2)
Billboards.
(3)
Changeable
electronic variable message signs (CEVMS).
(4)
Off-premises
signs.
(5)
Pole
and pylon signs.
(6)
Roof
signs.
(7)
Signs
constructed of cloth, canvas, fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other
flimsy material with or without frames. This prohibition does not
extend to flags.
(8)
Signs
erected in violation of the building code of the city.
(9)
Signs
or other advertising structure containing any obscene, indecent, or
illegal matter.
(10)
Signs placed on the side or rear of any building or property when
such sign faces upon a contiguous residential district.
(11)
Signs that advertise events or businesses located outside the city
limits.
(12)
Signs that are illuminated to such intensity as to cause glare or
brightness to a degree that could constitute a hazard or nuisance.
(13)
Signs which constitute a hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic,
or interfere with or obstruct the view of a traffic sign.
(14)
Signs which have any visible moving parts, visible revolving parts
or visible mechanical movement of any description or other apparent
visible movement achieved by electrical, electronic or mechanical
means including intermittent electrical pulsations, or by action of
normal wind currents.
(15)
Signs which incorporate in any manner any flashing or moving lights,
except time and temperature signs and other similar signs that present
public service information.
(16)
Signs which make use of any word, phrase, symbol or character in
such manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse vehicular or
pedestrian traffic.
(17)
Signs which make use of words such as “STOP,” “LOOK,”
“DANGER,” or other similar words, phrases, symbols or
characters in such a manner as to imply the need or requirement of
stopping or the existence of danger.
(18)
Signs which no longer advertise a bona fide business activity, campaign
or service or a product sold.
(19)
Signs with exposed neon conduit or tubing, interior (other than interior
encased open/close signs) or exterior neon window signs or lighting
displays inside or outside a building so as to be visible from the
streets, parking areas, or site boundaries unless approved by the
city.
(20)
Snipe signs.
(21)
String lights or any unshielded light that is within public view
and is used in connection with commercial premises for commercial
purposes, other than Christmas decorations.
(22)
Vehicular signs placed or affixed to vehicles and/or trailers that
are parked on a public right-of-way, public property, or private property
so as to be visible from public view where the apparent purpose is
to advertise or direct people to a business or activity located on
the same or nearby property.
(23)
Signs located on any vacant building, except a sign pertaining to
the lease or sale of the building to which it pertains, or a sign
which is under lease from the owner or his/her authorized agent when
such sign is maintained by a person operating under his/her own bond.
(24)
Wind device(s).
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 8, adopted 2/11/13)
The following signs are exempt from the permit requirement set forth in section 3.06.005 of this article, and are allowed to be erected within the city limits or within the city’s ETJ. The following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in section 3.06.004 of this article, above, entitled “Definitions,” except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1)
Governmental
signs.
(2)
Menu
boards that are a maximum of eight feet (8') in height and do not
exceed seventy-two square feet (72 s.f.) in area. Only two menu boards
are permitted per drive-through.
(3)
Real
estate signs to advertise the sale/lease of the premises upon which
the sign is located and not exceeding thirty-two square feet (32 s.f.)
for commercial properties and not exceeding nine square feet (9 s.f.)
for residential properties.
Exceptions: one generic freestanding sign (e.g., “House
for Sale”) per cul-de-sac, regardless of the number of houses
for sale, is permitted. The sign may be placed on city property at
the entrance to the cul-de-sac and must be removed when the house
is sold or is no longer for sale. The sign shall not exceed two square
feet (2 s.f.) in size.
(4)
Shingle
signs that do not exceed two square feet (2 s.f.).
(5)
Signs
attached to a residence or apartment building stating only the name
or number of the building or owner or the accessory use of a dwelling
for a home occupation, provided that such sign shall not exceed two
square feet (2 s.f.).
(6)
Signs
on bulletin boards customarily incidental to places of worship, libraries,
museums, social clubs, societies or charitable organizations and located
on-premises provided the sign does not exceed thirty-two square feet
(32 s.f.) in area.
(7)
Public
utility signs or markers.
(8)
Traffic
or other municipal signs, railroad crossing signs, danger, and such
temporary, emergency or nonadvertising signs as may be approved by
the city.
(9)
Window
signs that do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the exterior window
area.
(10)
Political signs, subject to the following conditions.
(A)
The sign is located on private real property with the consent of
the property owner;
(B)
The sign does not exceed eight feet (8') in height;
(C)
The sign may not have an effective area greater than thirty-six feet
(36');
(D)
The sign shall not be illuminated; and
(E)
The sign shall not contain any moving elements.
For purposes of this subsection, “private real property”
does not include real property subject to an easement or other encumbrance
that allows the city to use the property for a public purpose.
(11)
One (1) construction sign per contractor may be placed on a permitted
construction site for the duration of the construction permit.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 9, adopted 2/11/13)
(a)
Garage sale/open house sign.
A no-cost permit listing
all locations must be secured from the city. The size shall be limited
to three square feet (3 s.f.). These freestanding signs may be located
at each street change leading to the house for sale or garage sale
and may be located on city-owned property.
(b)
Banner sign.
A no-cost permit, limited to a 60-day period
and mounted wholly within the business property, shall be permitted
for each business property.
(c)
Searchlight sign.
A no-cost permit, limited to a 30-day
period, shall be permitted.
(d)
Special event sign.
A no-cost permit to display a sign
containing a message directly relating to a special event, provided
that such sign may be displayed no more than fourteen (14) days prior
to the special event and must be removed within two (2) days after
the conclusion of the special event, not to exceed six (6) special
events a year per organization.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 10,
adopted 2/11/13)
Except for businesses located within the city’s commercial highway district under the city’s zoning ordinance, as amended, each business shall be limited to one (1) detached sign on premises unless the business is part of a multiple commercial site and in that case the site shall be limited to one (1) detached on-premises sign per lot. Commercial signs in the commercial highway district shall be governed by section 3.06.011 of this article, below. Signs permitted under this section shall not exceed 1/2 square foot of sign area per one foot of street frontage on any chosen public street, up to a maximum of 100 square feet (100 s.f.) per sign with a maximum height of twenty feet (20').
(1)
Sign area.
For the purposes of this section, sign area
shall be measured as follows: (i) square or rectangular sign: length
times height of the sign; (ii) irregular-shaped sign: area of rectangles
or triangles or combination thereof necessary to enclose the sign
face.
(2)
Sign height.
Measurement of sign height shall be from
either grade or street elevation, whichever is higher.
(3)
Street frontage.
The property line adjacent to the right-of-way
of a public street. Where a premises fronts on more than one public
right-of-way or street, excluding alleys and service ways, the provisions
of this section shall apply to each frontage.
(4)
Detached
on-premises commercial signs shall meet the following criteria:
(A)
Signs shall meet the windload pressure requirements as set forth
in the Texas Administrative Code, title 43, part 1, chapter 21, subchapter
I, division 1, section 21.188.
(B)
Signs shall conform to the city’s standard specifications for
building material, designs and landscaping. Large corporations may
apply for a variance to allow for uniform sign requirements.
(C)
Monument signs shall employ the same material, colors, and textures
as the associated primary structures.
(D)
No sign shall be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner
as to cause a glare or brightness to such a degree that it constitutes
a hazard or a nuisance.
(E)
Signs shall not exceed a brightness of two hundred foot (200') lambert
at a property line.
(F)
No lighted sign shall be erected within one hundred fifty feet (150')
of a residential development unless the lighting is shielded from
the view of the residential development.
(5)
In
order for a nonconforming detached commercial sign to continue, it
shall meet the following criteria:
(A)
Have existed at the time the conditions changed to make the sign
nonconforming.
(B)
Have been lawful on the date it became subject to control by the
city.
(C)
Remain substantially the same as it was on the date it became subject
to the city’s control.
(D)
May not be relocated even if the sign is sold, leased, or otherwise
transferred, without affecting its status, unless the relocation is
a result of a right-of-way acquisition requiring relocation to a conforming
area.
(E)
May not be removed for any reason, including repair.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 11,
adopted 2/11/13)
For businesses located within the city’s commercial highway
district under the city’s zoning ordinance, as amended, each
such business shall be limited to one (1) detached sign on premises
unless the business is part of a multiple commercial site and in that
case the site shall be limited to one (1) detached on-premises sign
per lot. Signs permitted under this section shall not exceed a maximum
of 229 square feet (229 s.f.) per sign with a maximum height of one
hundred feet (100').
(2)
Sign height.
Measurement of sign height shall be from
either grade or street elevation, whichever is higher.
(3)
Street frontage.
The property line adjacent to the right-of-way
of a public street. Where a premises fronts on more than one public
right-of-way or street, excluding alleys and service ways, the provisions
of this section shall apply to each frontage.
(4)
Detached
on-premises commercial signs shall meet the following criteria:
(A)
Signs shall meet the windload pressure requirements as set forth
in the Texas Administrative Code, title 43, part 1, chapter 21, subchapter
I, division 1, section 21.188.
(B)
Signs shall conform to the city’s standard specifications for
building material, designs and landscaping. Large corporations may
apply for a variance to allow for uniform sign requirements.
(C)
Monument signs shall employ the same material, colors, and textures
as the associated primary structures.
(D)
No sign shall be illuminated to such intensity or in such a manner
as to cause a glare or brightness to such a degree that it constitutes
a hazard or a nuisance.
(E)
No lighted sign shall be erected within one hundred fifty feet (150')
of a residential development unless the lighting is shielded from
the view of the residential development.
(5)
In
order for a nonconforming detached commercial sign to continue, it
shall meet the following criteria:
(A)
Have existed at the time the conditions changed to make the sign
nonconforming.
(B)
Have been lawful on the date it became subject to control by the
city.
(C)
Remain substantially the same as it was on the date it became subject
to the city’s control.
(D)
May not be relocated even if the sign is sold, leased, or otherwise
transferred, without affecting its status, unless the relocation is
a result of a right-of-way acquisition requiring relocation to a conforming
area.
(E)
May not be removed for any reason, including repair.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 12,
adopted 2/11/13)
No off-premises commercial signs are allowed within the city
limits or the city’s ETJ.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 13,
adopted 2/11/13)
(a)
Weeds
shall be kept cut in front of, underneath and around the base of on-premises
detached signs and no debris shall be permitted so near thereto that
the same shall constitute a fire hazard.
(b)
Signs
shall be kept free from all hazards, such as, but not limited to,
faulty wiring and loose fastenings, and must be maintained at all
times in such safe condition so as not to be detrimental to the public
health and safety.
(c)
All
signs and sign support structures shall be kept in good repair and
in proper state of preservation. The display surfaces of all signs
shall be kept neatly painted or posted at all times.
(d)
No
new permit is required for both conforming and nonconforming on-premises
detached signs involving the following activities:
(1)
Replacement of nuts and bolts; nailing, riveting or welding; cleaning
and painting; and manipulation to level or plumb the sign structure.
(2)
Replacement of parts, as long as the basic design or structure of
the sign is not altered and materials of the same type are used.
(3)
Replacement of poles, as long as no more than one-half of the poles
are replaced in any 12-month period.
(4)
Changing the advertising message, including changing the sign face,
as long as similar materials are used to replace the sign face.
(e)
A
new permit is required for the following maintenance activities:
(1)
Adding lights to an un-illuminated sign or adding more intense lighting
to an illuminated sign whether or not the lights are attached to the
sign structure.
(2)
Changing any dimensions.
(3)
Changing the number of poles in the sign structure, unless the number
of poles in a multiple pole structure is reduced to accommodate a
reduction in the size of the original sign, provided that the original
sign is not removed and replaced with another sign.
(4)
Changing the materials used in the construction of the sign, such
as replacing wooden materials with metal materials.
(5)
Adding faces or changing the sign configuration, such as changing
from a “V” configuration to a stacked configuration.
(6)
Moving the sign structure of a sign face in any way.
(7)
Replacing more than one-half of the poles in a multiple pole sign
structure in any 12-month period.
(8)
Making repairs that exceed 60% of the cost to erect a new sign of
the same type at the same location.
(f)
A
new permit shall not be issued for a nonconforming sign.
(g)
A
permit application shall contain the following:
(1)
Affidavit of ownership.
(2)
Scale drawing or plat showing the exact location with all dimensions.
(3)
Scale drawing of detached sign showing all dimensions and the exact
text.
(4)
List of materials to match design and color(s) of the architecture
of the building(s).
(5)
Description of any or all methods of illumination.
(6)
Statement of windload capacity.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 14,
adopted 2/11/13)
Any sign erected, altered, used, or maintained in violation
of this article shall constitute a public nuisance. If the owner or
operator fails to remove the sign within thirty (30) days after being
notified in writing to do so, it may be removed by the city at the
expense of the owner or person affixing, using or maintaining it.
Any sign so removed shall be stored or impounded and shall not be
returned to the owner until all applicable charges and permits are
obtained.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 15,
adopted 2/11/13)
Except as otherwise provided in this article, any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provided in section 1.01.009 of this code. Each and every day of occurrence of the violation of the provisions of this article shall constitute a separate violation.
(Ordinance 13-0211-01, sec. 16,
adopted 2/11/13)
