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a. Sign Pooling
A freestanding, joint use sign may be permitted to serve two or more tracts, each of which would otherwise be eligible for one freestanding sign. The joint use permit may authorize a larger area of a single sign utilized by all tracts than would be permitted for individual freestanding signs serving each tract. The total square footage of informational area may not exceed 80 percent of the cumulative area which could be permitted for the individual tracts served by the joint use sign. A joint use sign permit may only be granted in lieu of permits for individual freestanding signs. The total square footage in the informational area for a joint use sign may not exceed 300 square feet.
b. Joint Use Sign Permits
1. Before authorization of any joint use sign permit, the request therefore will be referred to the planning director for study and recommendation by staff concerning the effect of the proposed use on the character and development of the adjacent land uses. The planning director will decide whether to approve or deny the request.
2. The following information must accompany all joint use sign permit applications:
(a) A joint use agreement signed and acknowledged by each participating tract owner.
(b) The joint use agreement must specify the rights of each owner to use the joint use sign(s).
(c) The joint use agreement must stipulate that the rights to use the sign through each party to the agreement be set forth and the rights run with the land to the full benefit of the successors of the parties.
(d) A detailed site plan showing location, size, and architectural elevation of all proposed freestanding signs.
(e) A legal description of the area served by the joint use permit and sign and of each individual tract.
a. The copy/artwork on an awning must not exceed the area and size that is allowed for a wall sign on the wall to which it is attached. However, the total area of wall signs and awning signs on any wall must not exceed the area and size allowed for a single wall sign and must not extend more than 75 percent of the length of the awning.
b. All awnings and canopies have the potential to be signs and are therefore subject to Sign Construction and Maintenance Standards set forth in Section 10-406.
c. The entire length and height of backlit awnings in which the lighting causes the illumination of the awning, of which the length will be limited to 75 percent of the façade of the building, will be counted toward the allowed square footage of the attached sign. (Ord. No. 0-2009-70, 6/10/09) (Ord. No. 0-2013-77; 8/28/13)
a. In addition to the standards set forth in Table, all electronic message centers (EMC) signs located in the city must adhere to the following requirements:
1. EMCs must meet all the requirements of this sign code. All EMC signs shall comply with the appropriate City sign and other regulations.
2. The maximum height of any freestanding EMC that is not attached to or part of a multi-part freestanding sign is eight feet. Where an EMC is attached to or part of a multi-part freestanding sign, the maximum sign height will be determined according to the maximum permissible height of the sign type of which the EMC is a part.
3. The maximum area of an EMC sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet, and is in addition to other sign allowances. As an EMC sign is a form of reader board, the EMC sign square footage may not be coupled with any other form of reader board.
4. Minimum separation between EMC signs is 70’, unless approved by the Planning Director based on visibility needs.
5. EMCs may be used for all or part of an on-premise sign that displays a commercial or noncommercial message. EMCs may not display off-premises commercial advertising, unless located in DBAC properties within the downtown planning area defined in the Comprehensive Plan and meeting all requirements of subsection 16. below;
6. All EMC signs shall have a minimum hold of three (3) seconds, plus one (1) second for each additional line of copy over three (3) lines. (Ord. No. 0-2010-119; 11/10/10)
7. No animation of any type, or flashing light, or "spell on" display mode is allowed on any EMC.
8. All EMC signs shall be antiglare. All EMCs must be equipped with an automatic dimmer device.
9. As measured at the property line, the maximum light emanation from an EMC sign shall be no greater than .2 footcandles.
10. No EMC signs are allowed within or facing historic districts.
11. Any malfunctioning EMC must be turned off or display a blank screen until repaired.
12. All electrical equipment used to operate or install an EMC must be UL listed.
13. All electrical power to an EMC sign must be supplied via underground carrier, inside approved conduit, and must be installed according to the city electrical requirements.
14. All EMC signs shall be kept in good operating condition and maintained with good external appearance.
15. EMC signs must not face single family zoned property consisting of the following zoning designations: RE, R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-1D, R-2, PXR and PUR or property used for single family regardless of zoning. Property used for institutional uses regardless of zoning may face single family zoned property or property used for single family.
(a) Property used for institutional uses regardless of zoning is allowed one EMC sign that shall not exceed 24 square feet; display must be turned off between 9:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and the sign shall utilize amber light only. Signs within 50 feet of a property line of an adjacent residentially-used property are limited to amber light only. (Ord. No. 0-2016-8; 1/27/16)
(b) Where the subject property has multiple frontages, EMC signs must be placed on the frontage with the higher road classification.
16. EMC marquee signs in DBAC properties within the downtown planning area defined in the Comprehensive Plan shall be placed on a projecting marquee feature for on-premise and/or off-premise advertising and may only be permitted through a Special Use Permit approved by City Council. When considering a Special Use Permit for an EMC marquee sign, the City Council may consider the following:
(a) Sign is contextual to the architecture and/or historical image of building and DBAC district in general.
(b) Sign includes time dedicated to promoting downtown Tyler.
(c) Sign meets the intent to restore and rehabilitate historically used marquees.
(d) Sign color scheme promotes downtown sense of place.
17. EMC signs in INT and C-1 districts are permitted additional area allowances given the speed limit of the street adjacent to the sign, as shown in the following table supplied by United States Sign Council:
Speed of street adjacent to sign (MPH) | Sign Size (square feet) |
40 | 32 |
45 | 40 |
50 | 50 |
55 | 60 |
(Ord. No. 0-2013-41; 5/22/13)
b. If any non-conforming existing EMC sign is damaged so that repairs would cost as much as 60 percent of the value of the sign, the sign may be repaired only if it is brought into conformance with this ordinance. (ORD. 0-97-62, 12/10/97) (Ord. No. 0-2007-94; 7/25/07). (Ord. No. 0-2009-100, 9/23/09) (Ord. No. 0-2011-45, 6/8/11)
a. General Requirements
Only temporary signs listed in this section are allowed.
1. Term
Each type of temporary sign that is allowed under this section may be displayed on a property year round.
2. No Permit Required
The display of temporary signs does not require a Temporary Sign Permit (TSP) or further approval, unless otherwise stated in this Section.
3. Number
One temporary sign is allowed per lot, per street frontage. If the lot has more than 500 feet of frontage, one temporary sign per 500 feet of frontage may be displayed on the same lot.
4. Other Conditions
A temporary sign is allowed only in designated districts and is subject to all other requirements of that district.
5. Maintenance
All allowed temporary signs must be kept in good condition. Temporary signs that do not meet maintenance requirements must be removed.
6. Location
A temporary sign must be placed on the property which it is advertising and not in the public right-of-way. Pole-mounted banners on all street frontages must be setback a minimum of 60 feet from the property line to be considered interior to the lot. (Ord. No. 0-2011-45; 6/8/2011)(Ord. No. 0-2013-41; 5/22/13)
b. Temporary Sign Types
1. Commercial Banners and Coroplast Signs
Commercial banners and coroplast signs are subject to the requirements set forth in the table in Sec. 10-409 and of this section. There are two types of commercial banners:
i. Ground-mounted banners and signs:
Ground-mounted banners and signs shall be supported by two posts implanted into the ground.
Ground-mounted banners and signs shall be supported by two posts implanted into the ground.
ii. Pole-mounted banners:
Displayed vertically, mounted on two rods that extend perpendicularly to a pole. Such banners may be part of an overall exterior signage package.
iii. Wall mounted banners:
Displayed horizontally on a exterior building wall, face, or side. Wall mounted banners typically display information regarding commercial events, such as grand openings, sales, or property leasing information.
For the purposes of this section, a set or group of up to 10 pole-mounted banners will be considered a single banner. (Ord. No. 0-2010-119; 11/10/10) (Ord. No. 0-2018-83; 10/24/18)
2. Decorative and Noncommercial Banners
Non-Commercial banners placed on private property are limited to 50 square feet and one banner is allowed per street frontage. Banners proposed to be placed in the public right-of-way require a permit from the Planning Director and may be placed for no more than 30 consecutive days.
Such banners will be allowed for the following public events and entities and are permitted year round.
(a) Charitable and humanitarian events;
(b) Educational, scholastic, or artistic events;
(c) Banners intended for use by sponsors of non-profit community activities such as festivals, conventions, major events, and general street beautification will be allowed within all districts if signed by the property owner and if approved by the planning director;
(d) Banners displayed on publicly owned property (parks, convention centers, and buildings) must be approved by the designated representative of the property and are limited to activities occurring on the publicly owned property; or
(e) Within schools, religious institutions, and facilities of similar use, and all office, commercial and industrial zoning districts.
3. Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations for multi-family and nonresidential Districts are subject to the requirements set forth in the table in Sec. 10-409 and of this section.
(a) Holiday decorations are allowed for a maximum of 14 days prior to a federally recognized holiday. All decorations must be removed immediately following the holiday. A 15 day extension may be allowed with a temporary sign permit granted by the Planning Director. In no case may holiday decorations ever be displayed more than 45 consecutive days.
(b) All decorations must be specific to the holiday celebrated and non-commercial in nature.
(c) Decorations on collector or arterial roadways must not flash, blink, move or otherwise be distracting to the motoring public.
(Ord. No. 0-2010-20; 3/10/10)
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