§ 58-6. General regulations.

(a)

Inventory of signs. The City of Cibolo shall inventory all permanent signs within the city limits and ETJ within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter.

(b)

Identification of signs. If applicable, signs shall have the sign permit number affixed.

(c)

All nonconforming signs shall be allowed to remain in place after the effective date of this chapter.

(d)

This section shall apply to all signs located within the city limits of the City of Cibolo or its ETJ. No sign or part of a sign shall:

1.

Be placed on or attached to any utility pole or pedestal, except by a utility company owning the pole or pedestal or operating facilities mounted on the pole or pedestal;

2.

Be placed upon real property without the consent of the owner or agent of the property;

3.

Be located in, on, or over any right-of-way, except for directional or informational signs erected by government agencies. Any such sign, other than informational signs erected by government agencies, shall constitute a nuisance;

4.

Be located so that it blocks vehicle or pedestrian views and/or safe sight distances at any intersection, curve, or corner (see section 58-12, site visibility triangle). This includes signs located on private property. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;

5.

Imitate or resemble an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal; attempt to direct the movement of traffic; or hide from view or hinder the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;

6.

Be located within a public right-of-way or be placed closer than ten feet to the edge of a road surface. Exception: Monument signs that are placed in the center of a divided roadway as an island;

7.

Have unreasonably bright flashing lights or other distracting features. This does not include signs with slowly changing messages such as time or temperature;

8.

Be located so that it is on, or in any way obstructs, any sidewalk, walkway, or pathway used by the public for normal pedestrian access. Any such sign shall constitute a nuisance;

9.

At the time of installation be located closer than specified in the National Electric Code and as may be amended from time to time; or

10.

Be located within ten feet of an easement with underground utilities. No signs shall be located within a ten-foot radius of any power line, pole, or crossbar or creating a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian safety.

(e)

In addition to the regulation within this sign ordinance, any homeowner should be aware of and follow any additional regulations placed on signage by his/her homeowners' association (HOA).

( Ord. No. 1188, § II(Exh. A), 12-13-2016 )