The regulations and/or standards established in this section are intended to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, property, and public welfare, and to regulate and control the use, materials, construction, location, number, maintenance, and the permitting of certain signs and sign structures. In addition, it is intended to enhance the beauty of the city by limiting visual clutter. The provisions of this section are not intended to permit a violation of any provision of any other ordinance or federal or state law. The general objectives of these regulations and standards are to promote health, safety, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of the public and to achieve the following:
(1) 
Safety.
To promote the safety of persons and property by providing that signs:
(A) 
Do not create a hazard due to collapse, fire collision, decay or abandonment;
(B) 
Do not obstruct firefighting or police surveillance; and
(C) 
Do not create traffic hazards by confusing or distracting motorists or by impairing the driver’s ability to see pedestrians, obstacles, or other vehicles, or to red traffic signs.
(2) 
Communications efficiency.
To promote the efficient transfer of information in sign messages by providing that:
(A) 
Businesses and services may identify themselves;
(B) 
Customers and other persons may locate a business or service;
(C) 
No person or group is arbitrarily denied the use of the sight lines from the public rights-of-way; and
(D) 
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 said messages, according to the observer’s purpose.
(3) 
Landscape quality and preservation.
To protect the public welfare and to enhance the appearance and economic value of the cityscape, by providing that signs:
(A) 
Do not interfere with scenic views;
(B) 
Do not create a nuisance to persons using the public rights-of-way;
(C) 
Do not create a nuisance to occupancy of adjacent and contiguous property by their brightness, size, height or movement; and
(D) 
Are not detrimental to land or property values.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply, unless clearly indicated to the contrary.
Alter.
To change the size, shape or outline, or type of sign or to change the electrical lighting, except for the replacement of lamps not brighter than the original or the replacement of a surface panel.
Attach.
To stick, tack, nail or otherwise affix a sign to any object; to paint, stencil, write, or otherwise mark on an object.
Awning sign.
An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration, and is supported by the building to which it is attached. It is composed of a lightweight skeleton structure over which a fabric or other material cover is attached. Such sign may be illuminated and shall be considered a wall sign.
Banner.
A temporary sign made of paper, plastic, or fabric, with or without a frame, containing characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic, or fabric. Banner does not include a flag.
Billboard.
An off-premises sign which directs attention to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, commodity, product, or service conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than the premises on which the sign is located. (Not allowed.)
Builders’ directional sign.
A temporary sign which provides direction or instruction to guide persons to sites where new homes are under construction, usually off-premises.
Building.
A structure which has a roof supported by walls for the shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, animals, or chattel.
Building official.
The building official or the building official’s designated representative, or any person designated by the city council to enforce and administer the provisions of this article.
Canopy.
A structure made of metal or other material with a frame supported by either one or more columns or the building to which it is accessory and is open on two or more sides.
Certified city.
A city certified by the state department of transportation (TxDOT) to exercise control of outdoor advertising signs within its city limits.
Civic organization.
An organization which offers community programs to citizen, city or civic affairs groups.
Commencement of work.
For construction of a sign, the point in time when the sign has been delivered to the site or attachment to a building has begun or holes are excavated for ground installation.
Commercial message.
A message which refers to the offer for sale or existence for sale of products, property, accommodations, services or attractions or activities or attracts attention to a business or to products, property, accommodations, services, or activities that are offered or exist for hire.
Dilapidated or deteriorated condition.
A sign which, in the opinion of the building official, has any of the following characteristics:
(1) 
Where the structural support or frame members are visibly bent, broken, dented, or torn;
(2) 
Where 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 or renders the sign unsafe; or
(3) 
Where 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 blown or the failure of a structural support).
Distance.
Distance of signs from the right-of-way shall mean the shortest horizontal distance from the nearest right-of-way to a vertical line to the ground from the nearest element of the sign or the shortest horizontal distance in a straight line between the nearest elements of signs.
Electronic variable message signs.
Electronic variable message signs are any sign that utilizes changeable copy messages through internal illumination through light emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light sources. Electronic variable messages signs are subject to the same size and location restrictions as other signs regulated by this division. In addition, an electronic variable message sign is subject to the following restrictions:
(1) 
Any changeable copy on the electronic variable message sign shall not change more than every fifteen (15) seconds. Any changes shall occur with an instant on/off cycle.
(2) 
Electronic variable message signs are permitted to contain time and temperature displays. The time and temperature shall remain static for not less than three seconds.
Erect.
To build, construct, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix any form of sign. This shall also include the painting of signs on the exterior surface of a building or structure.
Facade.
Any separate face of a building, including parapet walls and omitted wall lines, or any part of a building which encloses or covers usable space. Where separate faces are oriented in the same direction, or in the directions within 45 degrees of one another, they are to be considered as part of a single facade.
Feather flag.
An advertising banner that is used by businesses, event organizers, and many others to promote their business, brand, or event. The name “feather flag” comes from the shape of the flag that is like a bird’s feather (a.k.a quill).
Flag.
Any fabric containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision, nonprofit organization, or corporation.
Gross surface area or area of a sign.
The area of the smallest rectangle enclosing the extreme limits of characters, lettering, illustrations, ornamentation, or other fixtures, material, or color forming part of the sign. Structural supports bearing no sign copy shall not be included in gross surface area; however, if any portion of the required structural supports become enclosed for decorative or architectural purposes, that portion will be included in the total gross surface area of the sign. Gross surface area shall be measured on one side only of a two-faced (back-to-back) sign carrying the same image and message on both faces. Two-faced signs carrying different messages and images on each side shall be considered as separate signs.
Height.
As applied to a sign, height shall be measured as the vertical distance between the highest part of the sign or its supporting structure, whichever is higher, and natural grade at the center of the base of the sign (see appendix A for clarification).
Illumination.
The enhancement of a sign utilizing electric lights, luminous tubes or other similar means.
Illumination, external.
Lighting by means of an unshielded light source (including neon tubing) which is effectively visible as an external part of the sign.
Illumination, internal.
Lighting by means of a light which is within a sign having translucent background, silhouetting opaque letters or designs, on which letters or designs are placed, which are themselves made of translucent material.
Lease space.
Any area of a building separated internally and intended for use by an individual tenant.
Logo.
Any registered trademark of an organization, individual, company, or product which is commonly used in advertising to identify that organization, individual, company or product.
Maintenance operations.
The process of keeping a sign in good repair. Maintenance operations include (1) cleaning; (2) painting; (3) repair of parts with like materials in a manner that does not alter the basic design or structure of the sign, provided that the cost of all repairs performed during any consecutive three-hundred-sixty-five-day period is not more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location; and (4) replacement of parts with like materials in a manner that does not alter the basic design or structure of the sign, provided that the cost of all replacement of parts performed during any consecutive three-hundred-sixty-five-day period is not more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location. Examples of actions that are not maintenance operations include, without limitation: (1) converting a sign from a multiple pole structure to a monopole structure; (2) replacing wooden components with metal components; (3) increasing the area or height of a sign, except for increases in area permitted under subsection (1) above; (4) adding illumination to a nonilluminated sign; (5) adding additional display faces; and (6) converting a sign to utilize animated display or moveable copy technology.
Marquee.
A permanent roof-like structure extending from part of the wall of a building not supported by the ground, and constructed of durable material such as metal, glass, or wood.
Noncommercial message.
Any message which is not a commercial message.
Obsolete.
Any sign which advertises a business, use or purpose that is no longer in existence.
Overhead conductor.
Any electrical conductor, either bare or insulated, installed above the ground, except when conductors are enclosed in iron pipe or other material covering of equal strength, as approved by the building official.
Pad site.
A tract, lot, or land lease intended for the single use of a freestanding building typically adjacent to street right-of-way and may also be a portion of a tract or lot.
Person.
Any individual, corporation, company, firm, partnership, association or any other group or combination of individuals or business entity.
Pennant.
A temporary wind device usually made of lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material whether containing a message of any kind, usually triangular in shape and attached to a single cord.
Premises.
A lot or tract, or a combination of contiguous lots or unplatted tracts if the lots or tracts or combination are under a single ownership and are reflected in the plat or deed records of Tarrant County. Multi-tenant locations shall be considered as being one premises.
Public property.
Any property which is owned by a governmental entity. It shall also include property for which the primary use is for the operations of a governmental entity.
Sculpted aluminum panel.
An aluminum sign panel with text or graphic depictions cut out from the panel, typically, with a translucent material covering the cutout from the inner side of the panel.
Searchlight.
A large outdoor lighting apparatus used to attract attention to a business or a specific location.
Setback.
The distance from the closest portion, whether the support or edge of the sign, to the right-of-way line.
Sight triangle.
The term refers to (1) a sight triangle, as depicted in the subdivision ordinance, for the intersection of two streets, public and/or private, and (2) a sight triangle, for the intersection of a private non-single-family driveway with a public or private street.
Sign.
Every sign, name, number, identification, description, and announcement, declaration, demonstration, device, display, flag, banner, pennant, illustration, logo, balloon, streamer, valance, advertising display, poster, beacon, light or insignia, and structure supporting any of the same, affixed directly or indirectly to or upon any building, window, or outdoor structure or approved sign poles, or erected or maintained upon a piece of land, which directs attention to any object, project, service, place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business.
Sign, abandoned.
Any sign which:
(1) 
For at least 12 continuous months, does not identify or advertise a bona fide business, lessor, service, owner, product or activity on the premises on which the sign is located;
(2) 
If the premises are leased, relates to a tenant and at least two years have elapsed since the date the most recent tenant ceased to operate on the premises; or
(3) 
Is obsolete and for which no legal owner can be found.
Sign area.
The entire face of a sign, including the advertising surface and any framing, trim, or molding but not including the supporting structure.
Sign, attached.
Any sign attached to, applied on, or supported by any part of a building (including canopy fascia, walls and awnings) which encloses or covers usable space. It does not include a sign which is painted onto a structure except as permitted in section 3.12.083(b)(2).
Sign, builder.
A temporary sign on site identifying the builder or general contractor of a residential construction site.
Sign, bulletin board.
A permanent on-site sign providing public information to the residential subdivision within which it is located.
Sign, business.
A permanent on-site sign that is used to identify a business, profession, organization, institution, service, activity or other nonresidential use conducted, sold or offered on the site where such sign is located. This sign may also identify the name of the site or development or may identify the occupants within the site or development.
Sign, construction.
A temporary sign identifying individuals or companies involved in design, construction, wrecking, financing, or improvements of the premises where work is under construction.
Sign, development.
A temporary on-site sign providing identification or information pertaining to a residential or commercial development to include the builder, property owner, architect, contractor, engineer, landscape architect, decorator, or mortgagee [mortgagor] within that development, but shall not include a subdivision marketing sign.
Sign, directional.
A sign which indicates the name and/or address of the tenants or occupants, the address of the premises, and/or identification of any business or occupation which may exist on the premises. A permanent on-site sign intended to aid in vehicular movement on the site.
Sign, directory.
A permanent on-site sign providing direction to or identifying the buildings or businesses in the development.
Sign face.
The surface of one side of a sign. For a monument sign, the sign face shall include the sign structure (excluding base).
Sign, freestanding.
A sign which is not attached to or a part of a building.
Sign, garage/yard sale.
A temporary sign intended to advertise a garage sale or yard sale.
Sign, government.
A sign erected by or on behalf of a federal, state or local government or an agency thereof.
Sign, ground.
Any sign connected to the ground by legs, poles, or other supports and which is not an attached, portable, monument, or vehicular sign.
Sign, incidental.
Small signs of a noncommercial nature intended primarily for convenience of the public. Included are signs designating restrooms, address numbers, hours of operation, entrances to buildings, directions, help wanted, public telephones, and so forth.
Sign, inflatable.
Any display capable of being expanded by air or other gas and used on a permanent or temporary basis to advertise a product or event. i.e. Balloon Signs.
Sign, institutional.
A permanent on-site sign used to identify governmental and municipal agencies, public schools, churches, or similar public institutions, and used to communicate messages of public importance to the general public.
Sign, instructional.
A sign limited to directional messages, principally for pedestrian and vehicular traffic, such as one-way, entrance, and exit.
Sign, menuboard.
A permanent on-site sign which displays a menu and pricing for food services and may include an audible speaker and microphone integral to the sign.
Sign, monument.
Any sign which is connected to the ground and which has no openings for the full width of the sign between the bottom of the sign and the surface of the ground.
Sign, moving.
A sign which revolves, rotates, swings, undulates, or otherwise attracts attention through the movement of parts or through the impression of movement, including automatic electronically controlled copy changes, but not including flags, banners, or pennants.
Sign, nameplate.
An on-premises nonilluminated sign identifying only the name, address, and/or profession of the occupant of the premises on which the sign is located.
Sign, on-premises.
A sign which promotes or advertises a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, commodity, product, or service which is conducted, sold, or offered upon the premise where the sign is located.
Sign, off-premises.
A sign which promotes or advertises a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, commodity, product, or service which is not conducted, sold, or offered upon the premise where the sign is located. Signs with solely noncommercial messages are always considered an on-premises sign.
Sign, off-site.
A sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, good, product, or entertainment not related to the site upon which such sign is located or to which it is affixed, including billboards.
Sign, on-site.
A sign, the content of which relates to the site on which it is located, referring exclusively to businesses, commodities, services, products, goods, or entertainment on the site, or the sale, lease, or construction of those sites.
Sign, permanent.
A sign other than a temporary sign.
Sign, banner.
A sign constructed of noncombustible material, including, but not limited to, plastic or vinyl, and which is stretched over supporting members made of noncombustible material, which is capable of withstanding wind loads specified in section 1609 of the International Building Code (IBC), as amended.
Sign, pole.
A sign wholly supported by a sign structure in the ground.
Sign, political.
A type of sign which contains a political message.
Sign, portable.
A sign which is not attached or affixed to the ground, a building, vehicle, or other fixed structure or object. Portable signs include those signs installed on wheels, trailers, skids, and similar mobile structures and can be regularly moved from a location at periodic intervals, and which is located upon the premises where the business, profession, activity, commodity, service, or entertainment referred to by the sign is located. The term “portable sign” shall include the following:
(1) 
An “A-frame” type sign;
(2) 
Feather flags;
(3) 
A sign affixed by pole or poles to a portable base made of wood, metal, or concrete;
(4) 
A sign suspended or attached to a stand with an inverted “T” base; and
(5) 
Any sign whose base is inserted into a sleeve mounted or driven into the ground which can be easily extracted from said sleeve by simply lifting or removing bolts.
Sign, readerboard (electronic).
A sign that utilizes alternating electronic data control components.
Sign, readerboard (manual).
A sign comprised of nonpermanent letters, numerals or symbols which allows a change of sign copy by adding, removing or rearranging said letters, symbols or numerals.
Sign, real estate.
A temporary sign intended to advertise real estate for sale or lease.
Sign, roof.
A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a building or structure.
Sign, special purpose.
A temporary sign that is either on site or off site that provides identification or information pertaining to a special event or occurrence.
Sign, subdivision entry.
Any permanent on-site sign identifying a residential subdivision.
Sign, temporary.
A sign constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard, or other like materials, with or without frames, and any type sign not permanently attached to the ground, wall, or building, intended to be displayed for a short period of time only. It does not include a sign constructed of metal or wood.
Sign, temporary banner.
A temporary sign made of cloth, flexible plastic, canvas or any other like materials.
Sign, temporary placard.
A temporary sign not to exceed 12 square feet in size and which is not attached to the ground but is a swing sign or is spring loaded.
Sign, vehicular.
Any sign which is affixed to a vehicle.
Sign, wall.
A sign attached or affixed to an exterior wall of a building or structure or dependent upon a building for support with the exposed face of the sign located in a place substantially parallel to the exterior building wall to which it is attached or by which it is supported and not extending more than 12 inches from said wall. A wall sign shall not extend above the wall or parapet to which the sign is attached. For the purpose of this section, awnings, or canopy fascia’s extending along a building side shall be considered a part of the wall.
Sign, warning.
A sign containing no advertising material, warning the public of the existence of danger.
Sign, window.
A sign located on the internal and/or external surface of the window, or which is located within two (2) feet of the window, of any establishment.
Sign, yard.
Any sign of a temporary nature other than a development, real estate, builders’ or construction sign, which includes the advertisement of a service which has been performed on premise, or construction/repair that has been performed on premises.
Site.
A lot, tract or pad site.
Street grade.
The average elevation of the projected corners of a property, adjacent to a dedicated street right-of-way or roadway easement, the elevation of the corners being measured at the top of the curb, or the centerline of the street if no curb is present.
Temporary event.
An event such as a “grand opening,” or a “going out of business sale” which lasts for a period not to exceed 30 days.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
The building official shall interpret, administer and enforce the requirements of this article.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
The building official may periodically inspect each sign for the purpose of ascertaining whether the same is abandoned or dilapidated and whether it needs removal or repair.
(1) 
Requirement to repair.
Whenever a sign is damaged by wind, is inadequately maintained, is of faulty construction, or is damaged by any other cause, it shall be considered a public nuisance and the owner shall be required to repair such sign substantially to its original condition as determined by the city administrator or his/her designee, or at the owner’s election such sign shall be removed. A sign which has been permitted to remain in place as a nonconforming use shall be removed when the sign, or a substantial part of it, is blown down or otherwise destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance operations or for changing the letters, symbols, or other material on the sign. For purposes of this article, a sign or a substantial part of it is considered to have been destroyed if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 50% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location.
(2) 
Placement of signs.
No sign may be erected or placed on public right-of-way. Any signs so erected or placed may be removed by the designated official without notice. No sign may be erected or placed on vacant lots or tracts unless written permission has been given by the property owner and such documentation is provided to the designated official upon the official’s request.
(3) 
Height of signs.
The height of any sign shall be measured vertically at 90 degrees from the ground at the base of the sign.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
(a) 
Procedure.
A person may appeal a decision by the building official relating to a sign to the city council by any person, agent, or representative affected by such decision. The appeal must be received within ten (10) days after the placement of a letter in the U.S. mail addressed to the address on the permit or to the address of the current owner of record in the county tax records which contains the written decision rendered by the building official. Such appeal shall be filed in writing with the building official and shall specify the grounds on which the appeal is based. The building official shall transmit to the city council all documents pertaining to the action appealed.
(b) 
Hearing.
The city council shall hear the appeal as soon as practicable thereafter to determine whether the decision of the building official was in accordance with all ordinances and regulations.
(c) 
Removal of sign.
Upon a final determination by the city council that the sign does not comply with this article, and upon notice to the owner, the owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall remove the sign.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
(a) 
Criteria.
The city council may authorize a variance to any provision of this article, including but not limited to the number, type, area, height, or setback of signs, or any other aspect involved in the sign permitting process. In granting a variance, the city council shall determine that a literal enforcement of the sign regulations will create an unnecessary hardship or a practical difficulty on the applicant, that the situation causing the unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty is unique to the affected property and is not self-imposed, that the variance will not injure and will be wholly compatible with the use and permitted development of adjacent properties, and that the granting of the variance will be in harmony with the spirit and purpose of this article.
(b) 
Procedure.
A person may request a variance by filing the request with the building official, accompanied by a completed application and a nonrefundable filing fee in the amount specified in the current fee schedule adopted by city council. The applicant shall set forth, in the application, the reasons for which the applicant is entitled to a variance.
(c) 
Notice.
Upon receipt of an application for a variance, the building official shall schedule the request for the city council’s consideration within 30 days of the date of receipt. The building official shall send a letter to each property owner within 200 feet of the property upon which the proposed sign is to be erected not less than 10 days before the hearing.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
The following signs are exempted from the provisions of this article:
(1) 
Vehicular signs, unless the sign is used or intended to be used as an on-site sign. This provision shall not be interpreted to prohibit identification signs on vehicles used for business purposes, nor shall it be interpreted to prohibit bumper stickers.
(2) 
Warning and security signs of a size no greater than 12 inches by 18 inches.
(3) 
Government signs and signs for nonprofit organizations sponsored by government including flags, insignia, legal notices, informational, directional, and traffic signs which are legally required or necessary to the essential functions of government agencies.
(4) 
“No dumping” and “no trespassing” signs.
(5) 
Signs in public parks placed inside ball field fencing by the city, which are intended for advertising to raise funds for recreation programs which have copy on only one face with the copy facing toward the interior of the field.
(6) 
Political signs on private property are exempt if in compliance with section 3.12.135.
(7) 
Window signs:
(A) 
Window signs which constitute less than 25% of the window size are exempt from the provisions of this article.
(B) 
Window signs which are holiday or seasonal decorations are exempt provided they:
(i) 
Are erected or displayed not more than 20 days before the holiday and are removed within 10 days following the holiday; and
(ii) 
Do not obscure more than 75% of the window size.
(C) 
The area of the sign shall be measured by the smallest box that could be drawn around the continuity of the sign (see appendix B to Ordinance 1342-2022 for clarification).
(D) 
An illuminated window sign shall not face property used for a single-family residence.
(8) 
City event signs:
(A) 
City event signs are defined for the purpose of this article to be signs advertising a city-sponsored event that has been so approved to be a city event by the city council.
(B) 
City event signage must be constructed of materials found suitable to withstand wind stress as approved by the city’s building official and must always be kept maintained and in good condition.
(C) 
City event signage shall be permitted to be in city designated rights-of-way or on property under the ownership and/or control of the city providing such signage:
(i) 
Does not create a hazard due to collapse, fire collision, decay or abandonment;
(ii) 
Does not obstruct firefighting or police surveillance;
(iii) 
Does not create traffic hazards by confusing or distracting motorists or by impairing the driver’s ability to see pedestrians, obstacles, or other vehicles, or to read traffic signs;
(iv) 
Is not located within any right-of-way under the control of the state;
(v) 
Does not advertise any event that is not sanctioned by the city council as being a city sponsored event; and
(vi) 
Is approved as to the location of such sign by the authorized city official with consent of the city council.
(D) 
City event signage may be erected 30 (thirty) days in advance of the event and must be removed within 3 (three) days following the event unless otherwise approved by a majority vote of the city council.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
(a) 
All signs that are lawfully in existence on the effective date of this article may exist in their present form. Maintenance operations may be performed on the sign. If a sign is dismantled for any purpose other than an alteration or maintenance operation permitted hereunder, the sign may not be altered, reconstructed, repaired or replaced, and the owner shall remove the sign or bring it into compliance with this article.
(b) 
A legal, nonconforming sign which has been substantially destroyed or dismantled for any purpose other than maintenance shall be deemed as completely destroyed if the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60% of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location, or less. If the cost of repairing the sign is more than 60 percent of the cost of erecting a new sign of the same type at the same location, the sign may not be altered, reconstructed, repaired or replaced, and the owner shall remove the sign or bring it into compliance with this article.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
(a) 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, any sign that may display a commercial message may also display a noncommercial message, either in place of or in addition to the commercial message, so long as the sign complies with the other requirements of this ordinance and other city ordinances.
(b) 
Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, or other ordinance, any sign that may display one type of noncommercial message may also display any other type of noncommercial message, so long as the sign complies with the other requirements of this ordinance and other city ordinances.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)
A person commits an offense if the person installs, erects or alters one or more elements of a sign with electric elements without meeting the required licensing requirements pursuant to the Texas Occupations Code.
(Ordinance 1342-2022 adopted 3/8/22)