Galveston |
Code of Ordinances |
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS of 2015 - CITY OF GALVESTON, TEXAS |
Appendix A. LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS |
Division 5.300. Prohibited, Obsolete Signs and Maintenance of Signs |
§ 5.301. PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs are prohibited:
A.
Any sign that does not comply with the standards for that particular category of sign.
B.
Any sign that simulates lights customarily associated with those used by police, fire, ambulance, or similar emergency vehicles.
C.
Signs that by color, location, or design resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or signals.
D.
Signs that are attached or applied to trees, utility poles, trash receptacles, or any other unapproved supporting structure.
E.
Portable signs that are not securely fixed to an approved supporting structure. This subsection does not apply to Sandwich Boards.
F.
Off-premise signs (billboards), as provided in Section 5.406. Off-Premise Signs (Billboards).
G.
Rotating or flashing signs, unless allowed in Section 5.416. Rotating or Flashing Signs.
H.
Inflatable signs.
I.
The construction of new, off premise, or electronic signs within the City's ETJ (see Section 5.406.D.).
J.
Roof signs.
K.
A sign that uses the words "stop" or "danger" to imply the need or requirement for stopping or the existence of danger. This provision does not apply when the words are part of an attraction title for a theatre or similar event or purpose.
( Ord. No. 18-037, § 2, 6-21-18 )