HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2018-O0146 - Amending Chapter 40 Code Of Ordinances. - 12/17/2018First Reading
December 17, 2018
Item No. 7.1
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-00146
Second Reading
January 10, 2019
Item No. 7.12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS BY ADDING SECTION 40.04.016
ALLOWING FOR AND REGULATION OF FREEST ANDING RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION SIGNS; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas (the
"Commission"), during its meeting on November 6, 2018 heard the proposed changes in zoning
as hereinafter made and were duly presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its
recommendation, with the Commission recommending approval of the proposed changes in zones;
and
WHEREAS, the Commission recommends approval of a zoning amendment to allow for
freestanding residential subdivision signs in compliance with regulations set forth within the same
section; and
WHEREAS, the City Council voted to approve the proposed changes m Zoning; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the Code of Ordinances, City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby amended
by adding a section, to be numbered 40.04.016, which said section reads as follows:
Sec. 40.04.016 Freestanding Residential Subdivision Signs
Freestanding signs for single-family and two-family residential developments containing
more than ten units shall be permitted on any zoning district subject to the following
regulations:
( 1) Sign shall be limited to the residential subdivision name and located within a
500 foot radius of the residential subdivision property.
(2) A residential subdivision sign will not be counted towards any other zoning
district maximum.
(3) One ( 1) gateway sign per street frontage per residential subdivision shall be
allowed.
(4) One (1) gateway sign may consist of multiple structures, subject to staff review
and approval.
(5) Area: Each sign shall have a maximum sign copy area of 25 square feet.
(6) Each sign shall have a total height restriction of 8 feet.
(7) Illumination of any kind shall be in compliance with Article 40.04.
(8) No electronic message displays shall be allowed.
(9) The sign shall be placed so as not to obstruct visibility from any driveway curb
cut, alley return, or driveway-alley combination.
( l 0) Freestanding signs shall be of a pedestal or monument type.
( 11) Construction materials shall be compatible with other structural forms and
materials located within, and representative of, the subdivision. Elevation
drawings shall be submitted for staff review prior to issuance of a building
permit, showing construction materials and detail.
SECTION 2. THAT, violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed a
misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed Two Thousand and Noll 00 Dollars ($2,000.00) as
provided in Section 40.01.006 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Lubbock.
SECTION 3. THAT should any paragraph, section, sentence, phrase, clause or word of
this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this
Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and
directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative method
provided by law.
SECTION 5. THAT this Ordinance shall become effective, except as may otherwise be
provided herein, from and after its publication as provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on December 17 , 2018.
Passed by the City Council on second reading on January 10, 2019 , 2018.
DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
AJ Fawver, Director of Planning
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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