(a) While all signs not explicitly exempted are subject to the provisions of this article, and while a permit to erect any sign not so exempted may be applied for if desired, a permit is required only for the following signs:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b), all signs having an effective area greater than 20 square feet.
(2) All signs having a height in excess of eight feet.
(3) All illuminated signs.
(4) All signs with moving elements.
(5) All signs erected or to be erected in or over any public way.
(6) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b), all signs projecting more than 18 inches from any wall, roof, parapet, or eaves.
(b) Pursuant to Section 216.903 of the Texas Local Government Code, a permit is not required for a sign that contains primarily a political message and is located on private real property with the consent of the property owner unless the sign:
(1) has an effective area greater than 36 feet;
(2) is more than eight feet high;
(3) is illuminated; or
(4) has any moving elements.
In this subsection, the term “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. This subsection does not apply to a sign, including a billboard, that contains primarily a political message on a temporary basis and that is generally available for rent or purchase to carry commercial advertising or other messages that are not primarily political.
(c) Any sign for which a permit is issued shall be inspected after its erection for conformity to the provisions of this article by the division of building inspection. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 25921)