Kiosk signs provide a uniform, coordinated method of providing homeowners, developers and municipalities a means of utilizing directional signs, while minimizing the negative impacts to the city and its residents. Kiosk signs shall be used for homebuilder, developer and subdivision directional signage. Kiosk signs are also intended to provide service to the public on directions to municipal facilities and parks.
(a) The development services director may approve and permit kiosk signs subject to the following requirements and limitations.
(1) All kiosk signs and individual sign panels must have approval by the city. Fees for kiosk signs shall be as set forth in Chapter 2, Article XII of the city code.
(2) Placement and installation of kiosk signs must be in accordance with specifications. A site plan must be submitted to the planning and development department for review and approval. The department of transportation and public works must approve the location of all kiosk signs prior to installation.
(3) Sign structures shall be located at least 100 feet apart from each other, excluding signs located across a street from each other.
(4) Directional kiosk signs shall not obstruct the use of sidewalks and walkways, and shall not obstruct visibility triangles designated by the city for vehicles, pedestrians or traffic-control signs.
(5) In the event a kiosk sign is not constructed within 60 days after the date of issuance of a kiosk sign permit, such permit shall expire.
(6) Kiosk sign structures shall be ladder type with individual sign panels of uniform height and background color. Dimensions shall be as follows:
a. Six feet by four feet;
b. Eight feet by four feet;
c. Ten feet by four feet; and
d. Twelve feet by four feet.
(7) Kiosk signs may be located on private property, provided written permission is obtained from the property owner. Such kiosk signs shall not exceed the dimensions of four feet by 12 feet in height.
(8) Kiosk signs shall not be illuminated.
(9) Kiosk signs installations shall include break away design features as required in right-of-way areas, as depicted in Texas department of transportation’s Sign Mounting Details for Roadside Signs.
(10) No signs, pennants, flags or other devices for visual attention or other appurtenances shall be placed on the directional kiosk signs.
(11) In the event the contractor/developer is unable to provide a kiosk sign for infill or smaller development tracts, the developer may work with the development services director or designee to develop a signage plan for that particular development.
(b) Services contract: The city council may, by a duly executed services contract, grant to a qualified person or company the right to design, erect and maintain directional kiosk signs within the city.
(Ord. 17872-11-2007, § 1, passed 11-6-2007; Ord. 24030-02-2020, § 22, passed 2-4-2020)