San Marcos Development Code (effective Nov. 3, 2021)

7 C H A P T E R

Supplemental Development Standards

feet in height as illustrated in Figure 7.23 (Monument Sign Measurement).

Figure 7.23 monument sign measurement

5. Maximum Sign area.

a. The maximum effective sign area per side per sign shall not exceed the following:

1. 260 square feet along Interstate Highway 35.

2. 160 square feet along Highways 123, 21, and 80.

3. 120 square feet along all other roadways.

MAXIMUM HEIGHT

4. 80 square feet for ground/monument signs.

5. A Changeable Electronic Variable Message (CEVM) Sign or the por tion of a sign comprised

by a CEVM shall not exceed 25 percent of maximum allowable area as noted above.

6. Agricultural uses and single-family, two-family and manufactured home residential uses may have only those signs exempted in Section 7.3.1.4 and subdivision identification signs in accordance with this Section. 7. A residential subdivision identification sign up to 96 square feet in area and four feet in height may be displayed on private proper ty or in the public right-of-way at a street entrance to the subdivision, in addition to other freestanding signs permitted by this Section. If located in the right-of-way, the sign is subject to the following: a. The sign may not encroach into any thoroughfare or the right-of-way of an intersecting thoroughfare; c. The size and location of the sign shall be indicated on the public improvement construction plans for the subdivision and shall be indicated on the final subdivision plat or final development plat; and d. A written agreement per taining to the sign shall be entered into with the City. 8. No on-premise freestanding sign shall be located within the San Marcos River Corridor, except for monument signs, community information signs, and government signs. b. The sign shall be constructed of masonry or metal;

b. On-premises freestanding signs that contain a frame that makes up less than 2.5% of the total area of the sign shall not have the area of the frame count towards the overall area of the sign.

Figure 7.22 method of measuring a pole sign

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EFFECTIVE AREA (IN BLUE)

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MAXIMUM HEIGHT

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Amended: November 3, 2021 San Marcos Development Code